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Your 5-day itinerary, day by day
This is the costed 2027 route supplied by our Rwanda ground team. It is a starting point rather than a fixed package, so we can tailor the accommodation, pace and activities around your dates and budget.
Duration5 days
Guide price$5,325
RouteKigali and Volcanoes
Where you stay2 selected hotels
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
Guide price per person for two sharing, valid June to September 2027. Every trip is tailor-made and the final quote depends on availability.
Make an Enquiry- Day 1
Arrive in Kigali
Meet your local representative at Kigali International Airport, receive a private safari briefing and transfer to your hotel.
OvernightKigali Serena Hotel (1 night)
- Day 2
Kigali and the Virunga foothills
Explore key Kigali sights, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, then travel north to Volcanoes National Park and settle into your lodge.
OvernightSambora Kinigi (3 nights)
- Day 3
Mountain-gorilla trekking
Transfer to the park headquarters for the 7am briefing, then continue to the trailhead for the guided mountain-gorilla trek. Once the gorillas are found, spend a regulated hour with the family before returning to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Gorilla Guardians cultural village.
OvernightSambora Kinigi
- Day 4
Golden-monkey tracking
Return to the park headquarters for the 7am golden-monkey briefing and transfer to the trailhead for the guided walk. Tracking usually takes about four hours; once the habituated family is found, spend the permitted hour watching the monkeys before returning to the lodge for lunch.
OvernightSambora Kinigi
- Day 5
Return to Kigali and depart
Drive back to Kigali and continue to the international airport in time for your onward flight arrangements.
Your Rwanda primate route
The route starts with one night in Kigali, then spends three nights near Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking, the Gorilla Guardians cultural village and golden-monkey tracking before returning to Kigali.
- 1Kigali
- 2Volcanoes National Park
- 3Kigali International Airport
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. Journey times are indicative and exclude sightseeing, lunch and photography stops.
Where you'll stay
Tracy's selected option uses Kigali Serena in the capital and Sambora Kinigi for the primate-tracking section beside Volcanoes National Park.
Kigali
Kigali Serena Hotel
The selected city hotel for the arrival night, well placed for the Kigali programme before travelling north.
Volcanoes National Park
Sambora Kinigi
The selected base for both primate treks, close to the park headquarters in the Virunga foothills.
Ready to meet Rwanda's primates?
Share your dates and priorities. A Rwanda specialist will coordinate both permits, confirm the stays and tailor the pace around you.
What's included
The guide price covers the essential ground arrangements and the activities shown in the itinerary, with Brilliant Africa's planning and in-country support wrapped around the trip.
In your price
- Airport transfers
- Private ground transport in a 4WD safari vehicle
- An English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation shown in the itinerary
- Meals described in the itinerary
- Bottled mineral water in the safari vehicle
- Activities and excursions shown in the programme
- AMREF Flying Doctors cover
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated East Africa specialist
- Local ground support throughout your trip
- Pre-travel support for permits, documents and practical preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with the local support team while you travel
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
Guide price per person for two sharing, valid June to September 2027. Every trip is tailor-made and the final quote depends on availability.
Your questions answered
How much does Gorillas & Golden Monkeys cost?
Gorillas & Golden Monkeys starts from $5,325 per person for two people sharing, based on travel from June to September 2027. Final pricing depends on dates, permit and accommodation availability, and any changes you make to the route.
How long is the trip and where does it go?
This is a 5-day private journey from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park and back. It is a tailor-made starting point, so we can adjust the pace, stays and activities around your dates and priorities.
Are the gorilla permits included?
The guide price includes the permits specified in the costed itinerary. Permit availability must be confirmed before the trip can be secured, so early planning is important.
Can I change the accommodation level?
Yes. The displayed price uses the accommodation combination selected for this itinerary, but the costed proposals include three accommodation levels for most routes. We can reshape the stays around your budget and preferred level of comfort.
When is the best time to visit Rwanda?
Rwanda can be visited year-round. The drier periods are generally easier for forest trekking and classic safari, while the greener months bring lush landscapes and can offer better value. We will match the route to your dates and priorities.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
Rwanda rewards careful planning because trekking permits, lodge availability and road timings all shape the route. Our East Africa specialists will coordinate the details and tailor the journey around the wildlife experiences that matter most to you.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
Speak to an Expert
Interested in Gorillas & Golden Monkeys? Tell us your dates, budget and priorities. A Rwanda specialist will check both permits and tailor the route around you.
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