4 Days Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour and Bisoke Hike Trip
This 4 Days Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour and Bisoke Hike Trip will take you to Volcanoes National Park, home to the Bisoke hike and have a thrilling hiking adventure to the crater lake. Have a city tour in Kigali. You will visit the golden monkeys and cultural visits in the village on these 4 days in Rwanda. You will be using your private safari 4x4 tourist vehicle.
Your Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour takes you through Rwanda's vibrant capital city of Kigali before venturing into the misty slopes of Volcanoes National Park (locally known as Parc National des Volcans). The Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour provides intimate wildlife encounters with these playful primates, complemented by immersive cultural experiences that showcase the rich heritage and resilience of the Rwandan people.
This Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour balances adventure with cultural immersion, offering a comprehensive exploration of Rwanda's natural wonders and historical landmarks. From tracking golden monkeys through bamboo forests to standing atop Mount Bisoke's crater lake, each experience on this journey reveals another facet of Rwanda's extraordinary biodiversity and captivating story of rebirth.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport with personalized welcome
Day 2: Kigali City Tour, Genocide Memorial visit, and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Optional Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo exploration
Day 3: Mount Bisoke hiking adventure with crater lake views
Day 3: Afternoon cultural experience at Gorilla Guardians Village
Day 4: Golden Monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park
Price Includes:
- Golden Monkey Tracking Permit
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transportation in a 4WD custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water during all transfers and activities
- Full board accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park entrance fees
- Golden monkey permit and Bisoke hiking permit
- All mentioned activities except the optional ones
Price Excludes:
- Rwanda Visa (available online or on arrival)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services
- Tips for guides and hotel staff
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond the provided water
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival at the Kigali International Airport
Your Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour begins with a warm welcome from our representative at Kigali International Airport, located in Rwanda's bustling capital. The Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour experience commences with a comfortable 15-minute transfer to your hotel in central Kigali, where you'll be briefed about your upcoming adventure. During this first day of your Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour, you'll have time to rest and acclimatize while enjoying the amenities of your hotel and the pleasant year-round climate of Kigali.
- Day2Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park (Musanze) – Twin Lakes
The second day of your Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour starts with breakfast followed by an enlightening tour of Kigali, including the moving Gisozi Genocide Memorial that commemorates the 1994 tragedy. Your Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour continues with a scenic three-hour drive northwest to Musanze (formerly Ruhengeri), covering approximately 107 kilometers through Rwanda's picturesque terraced hillsides. The afternoon of your Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour features an optional visit to the stunning Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, locally known as "Ibiyaga Biri," where you can enjoy spectacular views of the entire Virunga volcanic range.
- Day3Volcanoes National Park - Bisoke Hike Experience and Cultural Experience
Today your Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour adventure elevates with an early morning departure to RDB headquarters for a briefing before tackling the challenging six-hour round-trip hike up Mount Bisoke (3,711m). The Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour expedition traverses through bamboo zones and hagenia woodlands before revealing a spectacular crater lake at the summit, known locally as "Amakuru y'Ishyano." Your afternoon Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour activity brings cultural immersion at the Gorilla Guardians Village (formerly Iby'iwacu), located just 15 minutes from park headquarters, where you'll experience traditional dance, music, and crafts representing Rwanda's rich cultural heritage.
- Day4Golden Monkey Trek with a Transfer Back to Kigali - Departure
The culmination of your Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour begins with an early breakfast before heading to park headquarters for a briefing on golden monkey trekking protocols in the bamboo forests of Mount Sabyinyo's lower slopes. During your Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour finale, you'll spend a magical hour observing these endangered primates, known locally as "inkima z'amaso y'izahabu," as they leap through bamboo thickets and play in their natural habitat. Your Rwanda Golden Monkey Tour concludes with the return drive to Kigali (approximately 2.5 hours), where you'll have time for last-minute souvenir shopping at local markets like Kimironko or Caplaki before your departing flight from Kigali International Airport.