3 days Uganda gorilla and golden monkeys
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Uganda · Rwanda
3 Days Uganda Gorilla and Golden Monkey Via Kigali
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Price
- From $1,903 pp
- Group size
- Max 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Overview
Two primates in two countries, using Kigali as the gateway because it is four hours from Bwindi and Entebbe is nearly ten.
Day one is the arrival and the drive north to Musanze. Day two you trek golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, a shorter and much noisier walk than the gorilla trek, through bamboo where troops move fast overhead, then cross into Uganda at Cyanika and continue to Bwindi.
Day three is the gorilla trek. Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage site holding roughly half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas across four sectors. You are briefed at dawn, then go in on foot with rangers and trackers through steep, wet, genuinely impenetrable forest. Finding the family takes one to seven hours round trip, and you get an hour with them.
Both permits are dated and capped. We buy and hold them before you travel.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Day 1
Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport and completion of immigration and baggage formalities, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari driver guide representing Enclose Africa Safariss. After a brief introduction and short orientation about your upcoming journey, you will be comfortably transferred to your pre booked accommodation in Kigali. The remainder of the evening will be at leisure, allowing you to relax and recover from your journey. Dinner will be served at the hotel, followed by a pleasant overnight stay in Kigali as you prepare for the adventures ahead.
Accommodation Options
- Midrange Accommodation
- Hotel Des Mille Collines
- Luxury Accommodation
- Kigali Marriott Hotel
- Meals:
- Dinner
- Day 2
Transfer to Volcanoes NP for golden monkey trek and transfer to Uganda
You will be picked up from your hotel at 4.30 am by your professional driver guide and transferred to Volcanoes National Park for your golden monkey trekking experience. Upon arrival, park rangers will conduct a briefing on the rules and guidelines before you enter the forest in search of these charming primates. The trek can last between one and six hours, depending on the monkeys’ location, and is generally less demanding than gorilla trekking. You will spend one hour observing and photographing them before returning for lunch in Musanze and later transferring to Bwindi via the Cyanika border. Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Uganda.
Accommodation Options
- Midrange Accommodation
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Luxury Accommodation
- Gorilla Leisure Lodge
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
- Day 3
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and transfer back to Kigali
Start your day with an early morning cup of coffee before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will then enter the forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in search of the shy mountain gorillas. The trek can last several hours depending on their location and requires a reasonable level of fitness. Once the gorillas are located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, return from the forest and transfer back to Rwanda for your airport drop off for your evening departure flight. Meals: Breakfast and lunch
What Is Included
Included
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- 1 Gorilla permits ($800), per person
- En-route lunches
- Golden monkey permit
- Services of English speaking driver/ guide.
- 1 liter bottle of mineral water per day per person during safari
Not Included
- Air fare,
- Visa,
- Drinks,
- Laundry,
- Tips to local guides,
- Personal insurance,
- Souvenirs shopping bills
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the 3 Days Uganda Gorilla and Golden Monkey Via Kigali cost?
- This safari starts from $1,903 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, lodge tier, and group size, and every quote is itemized before you commit.
- How long is this safari?
- It runs 3 days. Because every trip is private, we can lengthen, shorten, or add a Zanzibar or gorilla extension to fit your plans.
- Can I customize this itinerary?
- Yes. This itinerary is a starting point. Swap lodges, change the pace, adjust the route, or combine countries, and your planner reshapes it with you before you book.
- When is the best time for this trip?
- Year-round. Kigali sits at altitude and is mild in every month; the long rains fall from March to May.
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