About this experience
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trek into Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park with Afri Safaris to encounter the rare and playful Golden Monkeys—found only in the misty Virunga Mountains. This thrilling one-day adventure is perfect for travelers short on time but craving unforgettable wildlife experiences. Watch these curious, golden-furred primates leap through bamboo forests in one of Africa’s most biodiverse regions.
Kick off your epic day with an early departure from Kigali on a scenic 2–2.5 hour Enjoy a seamless and comfortable journey with our premium 4×4 safari vehicles, equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity to keep you in touch with your loved ones & the world, plus onboard power charging systems to keep your devices fully powered throughout your adventure.
Enhance your day with an optional visit to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund or the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village—an ex-poacher community celebrating Rwandan culture and conservation.
Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and explorers
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr–9 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr–9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- • Golden Monkeys trek Permit fee in Rwanda when opted.
- •Stay Connected On Board with Wi-Fi and Power Charging System for your devices & comfortable Journey
- • Golden Monkeys Trekking Certificate by Afri Safaris
- • Lunch • Coffee & Plenty of Water (Beverage)
- • Private Transport: 4x4 Safari vehicle, 4x4 Safari Car.
- • Unforgettable photo opportunities that last a lifetime – every moment is wild and wonderful.
- •Unforgettable Photo Opportunities – Every moment is wild and wonderful!
- •Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali City and or Kigali airport
- •Optional Visit to Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund or Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village.
- • Professional driver guide by Afri Safaris
Not included
- • Golden Monkeys Permit fee when not opted. And must be purchased once booking is confirmed.
- • Tips • Porter fees •Personal expenses • Everything else not mentioned in the inclusions
Itinerary and highlights
A transfer, begins & ends in Kigali
SIMPLE ITINERARY:
You should wake up early & order for breakfast as you wait for the driver to pick you up. Afri Safaris driver guide will take you to the RDB headquarter in Kinigi for briefing by 7:00am. This briefing is very important and is where you will meet other tourists and Rangers who will be leading you to the forest. The briefing covers many topics but the most important is how to behave around the golden monkey, what to expect and what to carry along while tracking the golden mok. You will be assigned a golden mok taking into consideration your overall fitness & age. This is because some of the golden monkey groups are located deeper in the forest hence requiring more hours of trekking. Porters are available to help you with extra luggage. Park Rangers will lead you into the forest to track the primates. Trekking takes btn 2 to 5 hours.
After an hour of observing the golden mo, our Guide will be waiting for you at the starting point.
After Golden trekking, then you will be transferred to Iby'iwacu cultural village. Iby'iwacu Cultural Village is a village of ex-poachers, those previously stealing the gorillas due to poverty, they now stopped poaching. The Iby’iwacu cultural village is one of the leading cultural attractions in Rwanda. The Village combines all of Rwanda’s known cultural traditions, people & history into one place for display & a personal experience. International visitors get to see what life was in a typical African village setting – the lifestyle, houses, traditional dances, dressing code, food, herbs & how the ancient kingdoms were generally organized. Tourists are given an opportunity to learn ancient hunting skills, try weaving baskets/mats, carpentry. This unique experience has won the hearts of many visitors who wish to indulge in the culture of Rwanda’s native community after seeing gorillas. Village offers an opportunities to purchase local craft, gifts & souvenir to show friends back home.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please give some details about the hotel name for pickup or the street number of the house and the neighborhood in Kigali city. Or along the way to Volcanoes National Park
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Afri Safaris
Accessibility and practical details
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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