2-Day Volcano Golden Monkey & Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi

You will be picked up by your driver-guide in Kigali at 6:00 AM and transferred to Kinigi park headquarters, arriving by 7:00 AM. Here, you’ll join other trekkers for a short briefing with the ranger guide about the golden monkey experience and park guidelines in Volcanoes National Park.

At 8:00 AM, head to the trailhead just outside the park and begin your trek, enjoying stunning volcanic scenery along the way. Golden monkeys are usually found in the bamboo forest near the park edges, where the terrain is relatively flat and easy to walk.

Once located, follow their playful movements as they feed on young bamboo shoots and occasionally wander into nearby potato fields. After spending one exciting hour with them, return to the trailhead and drive back to your lodge for lunch.

Later, proceed to the border for immigration clearance and continue your journey into Uganda, heading toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Dinner and overnight will be at your lodge.

Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park 

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Accommodation: Ruhija Community Rest Camp

• Budget lodge just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to join fellow trekkers for a briefing at 7:45 AM on gorilla trekking rules and guidelines.

Begin your trek through dense rainforest, thick creepers, and winding animal trails as you search for the mountain gorillas. The trek can take anywhere from 1 to 8 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family. Once found, you will spend an unforgettable one hour observing them in their natural habitat.

After the experience, return to the starting point and begin your transfer back to Kigali, enjoying lunch en route. You will arrive at Kigali International Airport in time for your evening departure flight home.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)