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Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking Safari
7 Days from USD. 4,080.00 per person
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Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking

Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking Safari: A stunning 7-day safari experience of a life time, exploring the parks that are home to the famous mountain gorillas as well as the endangered Golden Monkeys. Embark on a thrilling hike in search of the Chimpanzee communities residing here.

Brief Itinerary - Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking Safari

DayPlaceHighlightsHotel
1KigaliArrival & transfer to your HotelKigali Marriott Hotel
2Kigali - Nyungwe Forest National ParkVisit to Butare Museum & Travel to Nyungwe National Park One & Only Nyungwe House
3Nyungwe Forest National ParkChimpanzee Trekking One & Only Nyungwe House
4Nyungwe Park to Lake KivuGame viewing along the shoresLake Kivu Serena Hotel
5Lake Kivu to RuhengeriGame viewing along the shoresSabyinyo Silverback Lodge
6Volcanoes National ParkGorilla TrekkingSabyinyo Silverback Lodge
7Volcanoes National Park - KigaliGolden Monkey Trek then travel to Kigali for departureN/A

$ Pricing - Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking Safari

Travel DatePer person sharing (2 Pax)Per person sharing (4 Pax)Per person sharing (6 Pax)Single Room Supplement
Green Season
01 April - 31 May
USD. 4,900.00USD. 4,290.00USD. 4,080.00USD. 480.00
*The pricing is indicative. Pricing depends on the season and number of travelers.

$ Pricing

Travel Date

Green Season
01st April – 31st May

Per Person Sharing

2 Pax: USD. 4,900.00 per person
4 Pax: USD. 4,290.00 per person
6 Pax: USD. 4,080.00 per person

Single Room Supplement

USD. 480.00 Per Person

*The pricing is indicative. Pricing depends on the season and number of travelers.

Other Information - Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking Safari

Includes
Excludes
Includes
  • All airport transfers and assistance
  • Accommodation in Kigali on Bed and Breakfast basis
  • Accommodation on safari on Full board basis
  • Private transport in a 4×4 tourist converted jeeps
  • Services of an English speaking driver-guides
  • Extra Lunch on Day 02
  • Chimpanzee Permits US$ 90.00, Canopy Walk Permits US$ 60.00, Gorilla Permits US$ 1500.00, Golden Monkeys Permits US$ 100.00
  • Bottled drinking water while trekking and in vehicle·
Excludes
  • Meals and beverages, other than specified.
  • International, regional and local Airfares.
  • Airport taxes
  • Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.
  • Excess baggage charges levied by airlines.
  • Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants.
  • Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls ETC
  • Personal, baggage, Accident and Trip Cancellation/Interruption insurance.
  • Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the “inclusions” listing above.
Patricia Wahome

Patricia Wahome

Safari Planner
patricia@sunworldsafaris.com
+254 788 485 668

Key

BBBed & Breakfast
Half Board:2 Meals per day (Breakfast / Dinner)
Full Board:3 Meals per day (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Eco-status:Indicates the Environmentally friendly/ sustainable approach of the hotel
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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali

On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative, who will transfer you to the Hotel and assist you at check in. The rest of your day will be spent at leisure. Lunch and Dinner will be on own arrangement. Overnight Stay at Kigali Marriott Hotel.

Accommodation

Kigali Marriott Hotel

Kigali Marriott Hotel

Hotel Type: International Town Hotel

Location

Located the heart of Rwanda’s capital city, just 20 minutes from Kigali. The hotel is part of the Marriott chain of hotels and provides the same comparably high standards of accommodation, food and service as can be found at their other properties.

Rooms

The city hotel has 254 rooms and suites spread across eight floors all with floor to ceiling windows with views over Kigali.All the rooms come with either a king-sized bed or two double beds, a writing desk and chair.The 25 suites are much more spacious than the standard rooms.The junior suites have an adjoining loungeThe executive and presidential suites are vast, featuring their own private dining area and small kitchenette.The presidential suite also has a beautiful rooftop terrace.

Facilities/Amenities

Air-conditioningDigital safeTea and coffee facilitiesMinibarSatellite TV.Each room has a well-appointed en-suite marble bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower.

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Explore Rwanda Safari - Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking

Day 2

Nyungwe Forest National Park

After breakfast, drive to Butare, the cultural heart of Rwanda and home to the former Mwami Palace (King’s Palace), as well as several Universities. Also visit the Butare National Museum – a fascinating Ethnographic Museum containing items of traditional clothing, maps, photographs and historical artifacts. After lunch at a local restaurant in Butare, continue on to Nyungwe National Park. At an altitude of 1600-2950m above sea level, this Mountainous Rainforest Reserve is rich in flora and fauna, with over 260 species of trees and shrubs, and over 100 types of orchid and giant lobelia alone. As well as incredible biodiversity, the park also has breathtaking views. Enjoy Dinner at your Lodge. Overnight at One & Only Nyungwe House.

Accommodation

One & Only Nyungwe House

One & Only Nyungwe House

Hotel Type: Luxury Lodge

Location

Gisakura, Western Province Rwanda
In Southwest Rwanda, just south of Lake Kivu on the Burundi border, One & Only Nyungwe House is set amongst the rich tea-plantations of Gisakura, on the edge of the iconic Nyungwe National Park.

Rooms

Every breathtaking room and suite has been architecturally designed to
blend seamlessly with the unique landscape, to respect the environment, and perfectly frame the best aspects of Nyungwe Forest’s natural beauty. As the flurry of nature unfolds around you, you remain continually connected to the surroundings with an emphasis on indoor/outdoor living. Spacious furnished balconies open up to the lush flora, with mesmerizing forest views and aspects over the fascinating working tea plantation.

22 luxury rooms and suites are situated in six stunning wooden villas, all designed to frame nature, with exceptional views of the Nyungwe Forest.

Facilities/Amenities

Each room has either a king-size bed or large twin beds, with carved wooden furniture and comfortable seats.PhonesWiFi connectionMulti-pin plug sockets and charging pointsSatellite TV come as standard,Private deck with views over the vast forest terrain.Open fireplaces in each and every room and suiteDirectly off the bedroom, but shielded by a folding wooden screen, the en-suite bathrooms have a large bath and twin sinks, with separate toilet, bidet and shower cubicles set further back.
Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking
Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking

Meal Plan: Full Board

Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking

Day 3

Nyungwe Forest National Park – Chimpanzee Trekking

Today you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of Chimpanzee Communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approx. 400-600 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. Prepare to hear these excitable primates before you see them, as their pant-hoots travel through the deep forest. During your hike you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ Turaco, Grey-cheeked Hornbill, Red-breasted Sparrow Hawk and Regal Sunbird. After lunch, you may depart for Canopy walk. Dinner and Overnight at One & Only Nyungwe House

Accommodation

One & Only Nyungwe House

One & Only Nyungwe House

Hotel Type: Luxury Lodge

Location

Gisakura, Western Province Rwanda
In Southwest Rwanda, just south of Lake Kivu on the Burundi border, One & Only Nyungwe House is set amongst the rich tea-plantations of Gisakura, on the edge of the iconic Nyungwe National Park.

Rooms

Every breathtaking room and suite has been architecturally designed to
blend seamlessly with the unique landscape, to respect the environment, and perfectly frame the best aspects of Nyungwe Forest’s natural beauty. As the flurry of nature unfolds around you, you remain continually connected to the surroundings with an emphasis on indoor/outdoor living. Spacious furnished balconies open up to the lush flora, with mesmerizing forest views and aspects over the fascinating working tea plantation.

22 luxury rooms and suites are situated in six stunning wooden villas, all designed to frame nature, with exceptional views of the Nyungwe Forest.

Facilities/Amenities

Each room has either a king-size bed or large twin beds, with carved wooden furniture and comfortable seats.PhonesWiFi connectionMulti-pin plug sockets and charging pointsSatellite TV come as standard,Private deck with views over the vast forest terrain.Open fireplaces in each and every room and suiteDirectly off the bedroom, but shielded by a folding wooden screen, the en-suite bathrooms have a large bath and twin sinks, with separate toilet, bidet and shower cubicles set further back.
Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking
Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking

Meal Plan: Full Board

Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking

Day 4

Lake Kivu

After breakfast you will check out from your Lodge with picnic lunch boxes and drive along the shores of lake Kivu to Gisenyi, a picturesque lakeside town on the border of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, often referred to as the ‘Martha’s Vineyard of Rwanda’ with its pretty shoreline and colonial-style hotels. One of the greatest freshwater lakes in Rwanda, Lake Kivu lies in the Albertine Rift – part of the Great Rift Valley – and has a secluded inland beach lined with swaying palms, enclosed by green terraced hills. Spend the rest of your day at leisure, exploring the local area. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Accommodation

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Hotel Type: Suburban Luxury Lake Hotel

Location

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is in an ideal location just outside the small town of Gisenyi,
on the shores of Lake Kivu.

Rooms

66 rooms in total, categorized as below:

37 Standard Rooms - offer one queen-sized double bed and a luxury bathroom.One of the Standard Rooms also offers access for the physically challenged.23 Family Rooms offer one queen-sized double bed or two twin beds and a luxury bathroom.6 Suites offer a king-sized bed, luxury bathroom with both tub and shower, furnished balcony, integrated work space, private sitting room (with guest washroom) and furnished veranda with lake views

Facilities/Amenities

Room Amenities

24- hour room serviceTelephoneFree Wi-FiIn-room Satellite TVPrivate safeTea and coffee making facilitiesHairdryers

Facilities

Canoeing, jet skiing, cyclingLake fishing, swimming, boatingTennis, volleyball, walking, trekkingSwimming pool, pool deck and gardensThe Maisha Health ClubBusiness CentreTravel desk, taxi and limousine serviceGift Shop, news-stand and travel requisites kiosk24hr doctor on callBaby sittersBaby cots.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking

Day 5

Ruhengeri

Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel followed by Leisure the rest of your morning. After enjoying Lunch at the Lodge you will depart to the Volcanoes National park. The journey passes through the beautiful terraced hill sides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscape. Dinner and Overnight at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Accommodation

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Hotel Type: Luxury Lodge

Location

This lodge is situated in the foothills of the volcanic Virungas Mountains in north-western Rwanda, on the edge of the Parc National des Volcans – known in English as the Volcanoes National Park.
The lodge is just a 20-minute drive from the national park headquarters, and is one of the most luxurious lodges in the area.

Rooms

Guest accommodation at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge consists of six cottages, two
suites and a family cottage. All the rooms are spacious, and have an equally spacious en suite bathroom. They are decorated in the same style, too, with gentle terracotta and white colors throughout, and stunning wildlife paintings, mainly of the gorillas.

Each room comes with large double or twin beds (complete with very snug bedding), a dressing room (with plenty of hanging space and shelving, which houses a safe) and a minibar, pre-stocked with bottled water and bottles of wine, should you wish to relax in your room rather than head to the bar.

Facilities/Amenities

A reception areaBarDining areaLibraryGames room and shopAn attractive patio area extends outdoors from the dining room, and guests are invited to relax here with a drink and enjoy the beautiful views at the end of the dayA Community Information Area provides an insight into the region’s flora and fauna as well as the fascinating culture and history of Rwanda
Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla Trekking

Meal Plan: Full Board

Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking

Day 6

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Today you will have the rare opportunity to observe the famous Rwandan mountain gorillas (subject to gorilla permits being available). Tracking the gorillas through the forested slopes of the Virungas is a magical experience. If you are lucky you can get to the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and be back at the base in time for a late lunch. Some gorilla families, however, are more elusive, and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet and muddy. Return to the Lodge for Lunch followed by Leisure in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Accommodation

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Hotel Type: Luxury Lodge

Location

This lodge is situated in the foothills of the volcanic Virungas Mountains in north-western Rwanda, on the edge of the Parc National des Volcans – known in English as the Volcanoes National Park.
The lodge is just a 20-minute drive from the national park headquarters, and is one of the most luxurious lodges in the area.

Rooms

Guest accommodation at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge consists of six cottages, two
suites and a family cottage. All the rooms are spacious, and have an equally spacious en suite bathroom. They are decorated in the same style, too, with gentle terracotta and white colors throughout, and stunning wildlife paintings, mainly of the gorillas.

Each room comes with large double or twin beds (complete with very snug bedding), a dressing room (with plenty of hanging space and shelving, which houses a safe) and a minibar, pre-stocked with bottled water and bottles of wine, should you wish to relax in your room rather than head to the bar.

Facilities/Amenities

A reception areaBarDining areaLibraryGames room and shopAn attractive patio area extends outdoors from the dining room, and guests are invited to relax here with a drink and enjoy the beautiful views at the end of the dayA Community Information Area provides an insight into the region’s flora and fauna as well as the fascinating culture and history of Rwanda
Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla Trekking

Meal Plan: Full Board

Gorilla Trekking

Day 7

Departure

Today trek in search for the Endangered Golden Monkey in the Virunga National Park
Check out and driving back to Kigali and transfer to Kigali International Airport in time to connect to your onwards departure flight.

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