• Volcanoes National Park Rwanda - A transfer, starting and ending in Kigali

SIMPLE ITINERARY:

Begin the day early by ordering breakfast while waiting for the driver to arrive. An Afri Safaris driver guide will transport you to the RDB headquarters in Kinigi for a briefing at 7:00 am. This briefing is crucial as it is where you will meet other tourists and the Rangers who will guide you into the forest. The briefing covers various topics, with the most important being how to behave around the golden monkeys, what to expect, and what to bring along while tracking the golden monkeys. You will be assigned a golden monkey group based on your overall fitness and age, as some groups are located deeper in the forest, requiring more hours of trekking. Porters are available to assist with extra luggage. Park Rangers will lead you into the forest to track the primates. Trekking takes between 2 to 5 hours.

After an hour of observing the golden monkeys, the guide will be waiting for you at the starting point.

• Iby’iwacu Cultural Village - After golden monkey trekking, you will be transferred to Iby’iwacu Cultural Village. Iby’iwacu Cultural Village is a community of former poachers who previously hunted gorillas due to poverty but have now ceased poaching. The Iby’iwacu Cultural Village is one of Rwanda’s leading cultural attractions. The village showcases all of Rwanda’s cultural traditions, people, and history in one place for display and personal experience. International visitors can see what life was like in a typical African village setting – the lifestyle, houses, traditional dances, dress code, food, herbs, and the organization of ancient kingdoms. Tourists have the opportunity to learn ancient hunting skills, try weaving baskets/mats, and carpentry. This unique experience has captivated many visitors who wish to immerse themselves in the culture of Rwanda’s native community after seeing gorillas. The village offers opportunities to purchase local crafts, gifts, and souvenirs to share with friends back home.

• Golden Monkey Trekking
• Lunch, Coffee & Water
• Iby’iwacu Cultural Village fees
• Professional driver guide by Afri Safaris
• Golden Monkeys Permit Application Rwanda
• Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali City
• Transport: 4x4 Land Cruiser, 4x4 Open roof safari vehicle

• • Golden Monkeys Permit fee: $100 (Foreign Visitor)
• • Everything else not mentioned in the inclusions

This one-day Golden Monkey trekking safari is perfect for those on a budget or with limited time in Rwanda.

Witnessing Golden Monkeys in their natural environment at Volcanoes National Park is an incredibly rewarding experience.

Golden Monkeys are stunning primates with a golden coat and a distinctive black patch, making them uniquely attractive.

Tracking Golden Monkeys is thrilling because they are endangered and charming primates.

Explore the playful and curious nature of the Golden Monkey, a delightful creature found exclusively in the high-altitude forests of Volcanoes National Park.

Golden Monkeys are known for their unique characteristics and are a rare, endangered species currently residing in the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda. They are easily identifiable by the yellow patches that adorn their bodies.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.