4 Day Golden Monkeys and Gorillas Safari
Kigali – Volcanoes National Park & Iby’Iwacu Cultural Experience
Arrive in Kigali, Rwanda’s charming and vibrant capital, before heading north through rolling hills to Volcanoes National Park, home of the mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.
In the afternoon, enjoy an immersive cultural visit at the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, where you’ll experience the traditional Rwandan way of life — from drumming and dancing to local crafts and storytelling.
Safari Activities
- Arrival in KigaliScenic drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills
- Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
- Traditional drumming and dancing
- Local crafts and cultural storytelling
- Experience traditional Rwandan village life
Accommodation
Mountain View Gorilla Lodge
Golden Monkey Tracking – Dian Fossey Museum – Transfer to Uganda
After breakfast, head into Volcanoes National Park for a golden monkey tracking experience. Watch these lively primates leap through bamboo forests with their distinctive golden-orange fur shimmering in the sunlight.
After lunch, visit the Dian Fossey Museum in Musanze to learn about her groundbreaking conservation work and lifelong dedication to protecting mountain gorillas.
In the afternoon, cross the border into Uganda through Cyanika or Katuna, arriving at Mutanda Lake Resort, perched above the scenic Lake Mutanda.
Safari Activities
- Golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park
- Explore the bamboo forest habitat
- Wildlife and primate viewing
- Visit the Dian Fossey Museum
- Learn about gorilla conservation and research
- Cross the Cyanika or Katuna border into Uganda
- Scenic drive to Lake Mutanda
- Arrival and relaxation at Mutanda Lake Resort
Accommodation
Mutanda Lake Resort
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Today is the highlight of your safari — gorilla trekking in the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After a briefing, venture deep into the forest with expert trackers until you locate a gorilla family. Spend one precious hour in their presence, observing their behavior, interactions, and sheer power in the wild.
Return to your lodge for relaxation and reflection on this truly moving encounter.
Safari Activities
- Early breakfast
- UWA gorilla trekking briefing
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Search for a habituated gorilla family
- One-hour gorilla viewing experience
- Observe gorilla behaviour and interactions
- Return to the lodge for relaxation
Accommodation
MUTANDA LAKE RESORT
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Canoeing on Lake Mutanda – Return to Kigali
Enjoy a peaceful morning canoe ride on Lake Mutanda, surrounded by volcanic peaks and lush hillsides. Spot aquatic birds and take in the serene atmosphere before beginning your scenic drive back to Kigali, where your safari concludes.
(Note: Canoe activity is subject to flight departure time)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Activities
- Morning canoeing on Lake Mutanda
- Scenic views of the Virunga Mountains
- Birdwatching and lakeside scenery
- Cross-border transfer into Rwanda
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch
