3 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkeys Trek

Important Tips

The Volcanoes area is located at an altitude of over 2,400 meters above sea level.
It is extremely chilly in the early mornings and evenings – warm clothing is therefore necessary.
While trekking, it can rain unexpectedly – it is necessary therefore to have:

Water-proof clothing (jacket, with hood + trousers);
Waterproof Zip-Lock bags for Cameras/Film/Passports/Money, e.t.c.;
Hand Gloves (warm and water-proof), to keep hands off from rain and dripping vegetation;

as well as protect from stinging nettles;

Hiking boots – with good mud-grip are most appropriate, especially in wet weather;
Gaiters – to protect your trek trouser legs and boots against mud/wetness;
Any valuables (carried on the person and not necessary during the trek), may be left with your driver-guide for safe-keeping.

Standard Popular Option – 02 Night/03Days

Sabyinyo Lodge Seasons

–   High season:       01st June–31st October + 16th–31st December
–   Low/Green season:   01st April–31st May
–   Medium season:       01st January–31st March + 01st November-15th December

PLUS: Activity Fees
• Gorilla Trek Permit

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

Day1: Morning hours, arrival into Kigali; Meet & Greet Services, followed by airport transfer.
Then, embark on orientation tour of Kigali City, including a visit of the Genocide Memorial Centre & Liberation Museum (at the Parliament Buidings);
Lunch at Hotel Mille Collines (of the ‘Film Hotel Ruanda, in regard to the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsis).
Afternoon, drive north – to the Volcanoes National Park + overnight. 94km, 2.5hrs
Overnight on Full-board basis:
Top-range, 5star: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge www.governorscamp.com *Or, similar
Mid-range, 4star: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge www.3bhotels.com *Or, similar

Day 02: Morning, enjoy the ultimate adventure – Mountain Gorilla Trek in the volcanoes forest.
Freshen-up + lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon, at leisure – with opportunity for optional activity, such as: Cultural Village Visit/Twin Lakes Visit/Visit the Local Market-Town
Evening at leisure at your lodge, with dinner included.

Overnight on Full-board basis:

Top-range, 5star: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge www.governorscamp.com *Or, similar
Mid-range, 4star: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge www.3bhotels.com *Or, similar

Day 03: Morning, enjoy the Golden Monkeys Trek – trekking the only other member of the primate species resident in the volcanoes forest.
Freshen-up + lunch at the lodge, followed by check-out.
Afternoon, drive back to Kigali – with drop-off at Kigali International Airport, for evening outbound flight.
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Main Quote Includes:

Kigali Airport Arrival & Departure transfers & assistance ;
Kigali City Tour + Lunch, on Day 01: Inclusive of applicable entrance/audio fee
02Nights Accommodation at the Volcanoes, on Full-Board basis;
Private Transport in 4×4 Safari Land-cruiser;
Services of English/French-Speaking Driver-Guides;
Emergency Air Evacuation Cover (excludes hospitalization and medical bills);
Bottled Drinking Water during the safari (in the vehicle) and while trekking;
All taxes on the services quoted above.

Main Quote Excludes:

Any accommodation in Kigali;
Meals and beverages, other than specified;
Gorilla trek permits; Applicable permit Fee shown separately from main quote
Any other sight-seeing activities or accommodation, other than indicated;
International, regional and local Airfares + Airport taxes;
Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas;
Excess baggage charges levied by airlines;
Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants;
Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls, e.t.c.;
Personal and baggage insurance;
Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above;