This 4 Days Rwanda Hiking Safari takes you hiking with gorillas and golden monkeys in Rwanda. It gives you the rare chance to see mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. The gorilla hiking in Rwanda experience is amazing and memorable for every traveler.
This Rwanda tour includes gorilla trekking to observe gorillas and golden monkey tracking to see old-world monkeys.
While hiking through the tropical forest on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains, you will encounter both species in their natural homes. You will also visit the Gorilla Guardians Village for a cultural experience that supports former poachers through arts and crafts.
Below is the detailed itinerary for this 4 Days Rwanda Hiking Safari.
4-Day Rwanda Hiking Safari Highlights
- Enjoy a 4-day Rwanda hiking safari focused on gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park
- Trek mountain gorillas in their natural forest home and spend one hour watching their behavior
- Track golden monkeys in the bamboo forest and see their playful movements among the trees
- Visit the Gorilla Guardians Village for a cultural experience with traditional dances and crafts
- Explore Kigali city attractions such as the Genocide Memorial, local markets, and art centers
- Stay in comfortable lodges near Volcanoes National Park with great views of the Virunga Mountains
- Learn about Rwanda’s wildlife, culture, and conservation during your guided hikes
- Begin and end the safari in Kigali with airport pickup and drop-off included
Brief 4-Day Rwanda Hiking Safari Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival at Kigali Airport
- Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 3: Gorilla Trekking and Gorilla Guardians Village Visit
- Day 4: Golden Monkey Tracking and Return to Kigali
Detailed 4-Day Rwanda Hiking Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali Airport
Your tour guide or driver will pick you up at Kigali International Airport, brief you about the safari, and then transfer you to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Depending on your arrival time, you may relax with a cup of coffee while enjoying city views or take a short Kigali city tour. The main attractions include the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Richard Kandt House Museum, both offering insight into Rwanda’s history. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Kigali.
Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, depart for Volcanoes National Park, located about 114 square kilometers in northern Rwanda. The drive takes around two hours from Kigali.
Before leaving the city, you may visit Kimironko Market, Inema Arts Center, or the Kigali Convention Center. Continue north through Rwanda’s beautiful hills to your lodge near Volcanoes National Park.
At your eco-lodge, enjoy dinner and rest while taking in views of the rainforest and Virunga Mountains, home to gorillas, golden monkeys, and over 180 bird species.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking and Gorilla Guardians Village Visit
After breakfast, report to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi for a briefing about gorilla trekking rules and safety. Rangers will guide you on how to behave during the trek.
If needed, you can hire a porter to help carry your backpack. The trek can take 1 to 3 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family. Once you find them, spend one hour observing and photographing these gentle primates.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later in the afternoon, walk to the nearby Gorilla Guardians Village to enjoy cultural performances such as traditional Intore dances, archery, and local food preparation.
Interact with the locals and learn about their daily lives before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Golden Monkey Tracking and Return to Kigali
After breakfast, head to the Kinigi Visitor Center for your golden monkey tracking adventure. The activity starts at 7:30 am and takes place in the bamboo forest zone.
Unlike gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking is easier and shorter. You will hike on marked trails and spend one hour observing the playful golden monkeys as they jump through the trees.
After the activity, return to your lodge, check out, and drive back to Kigali. Depending on your flight schedule, you may stop for lunch or short sightseeing before being dropped off at the airport.
This marks the end of your 4 Days Rwanda Hiking Safari with Gorillas and Golden Monkeys.