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Private 2 Days Volcano Golden Monkey and Bwindi Gorilla Trek

About this experience

The golden monkey trekking tour in Volcanoes NP is one of the top adventures to do in Rwanda. The activity involves a relatively easy trek through the bamboo jungles in the lower zones of the Virunga Volcanoes to find and spend an hour with the striking Golden Monkeys. Afterwards head to misty Bwindi, which is home to more than half the population of the remaining 720 Mountain Gorillas. Bwindi offers a unique birding opportunity, cultural experiences, and the elusive primates.
Bwindi NP most notable for being home of over 400 of the world’s critically endangered mountain gorilla population, estimate of 880 mountain gorilla population, which has been under protection since 1964, there is about 310 species of butterfly, 51 species of reptiles, 200 types of trees, 88 species of moths and an exceptional 120 types of mammals including 10 primates. The latter includes chimpanzee, L'Hoest's, red tailed and blue monkey, black and white colobus, baboon.

At a glance

  • Duration: 48 hr
  • Private experience

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Private 2 Days Volcano Golden Monkey and Bwindi Gorilla Trek
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • Alcohol and Beverages

Itinerary and highlights

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Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Frena Adventures

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 48 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 15–18; Adult tickets: age 19+; Senior tickets: age 66+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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