2-Day Kigali City Discovery & Meet the Playful Golden Monkey

Explore Kigali on a guided city tour and visit the Genocide Memorial and Kimironko Market. Trek through Volcanoes National Park and observe golden monkeys in their natural habitat.
Day 1: Kigali City Tour, Genocide Memorial & Kimironko Local Market

Begin your experience with a guided tour of Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital. Discover the city’s main attractions, learn about its history, and experience the country’s remarkable transformation.

Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to understand the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and Rwanda’s journey toward unity and reconciliation. Continue to Kimironko Local Market, one of Kigali’s lively markets, where you can explore local products, colorful fabrics, fresh produce, and everyday Rwandan culture.

After the city tour, transfer to your hotel in Kigali for an overnight stay, preparing for the following day’s wildlife adventure.

Day 2: transfer to volcanoes national Park, Golden Monkey Trekking and Return to Kigali

Start your day at 4:30 AM with an early departure from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze. Enjoy a scenic drive through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside as you travel toward the home of the endangered golden monkeys.

Arrive at the park headquarters in Kinigi by 7:00 AM for registration and a briefing from the park guides. After the briefing, head into the bamboo forest for your golden monkey trekking adventure. Observe these playful primates in their natural habitat, watch their fascinating behavior, and capture memorable photographs of your encounter.

Following the trek, begin your return journey to Kigali, with drop-off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport, marking the end of your two-day Rwanda experience.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.