From Kigali: 3-Day Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking Tour

Embark on a 3-day adventure from Kigali to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Trek through the forest to observe gorillas and golden monkeys in their natural habitat.
Day 1: Kigali to Mgahinga

Begin with an early morning pickup in Kigali and drive through the beautiful northern Rwanda countryside toward Musanze. Cross the Rwanda–Uganda border at Cyanika and continue to Kisoro, then to your lodge near Mgahinga.

Enjoy lunch and relaxation, and if time permits, take an optional short village or Lake Mutanda experience. Spend the night near Mgahinga or Kisoro.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Mgahinga park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. Trek through the mountain forest looking for the gorilla family. The trek can take approximately 2–7 hours, depending on where the gorillas are located. Once you find them, you normally have one hour of observation.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Spend the night near Mgahinga or Kisoro.

Day 3: Golden Monkey Trekking and Return to Kigali

After an early breakfast, set off on a golden monkey trekking experience in Mgahinga. Walk through the bamboo and montane forest looking for the endangered golden monkeys. Return to the lodge, have lunch, and check out.

Drive back to Kisoro, cross the Cyanika border, and continue to Musanze and Kigali, arriving later in the afternoon or evening.

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.