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Overview
Short on time but big on adventure? This 3-day safari is crafted for the traveller who refuses to compromise. Begin in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park with a thrilling golden monkey trek through the Virunga Mountains, before crossing into Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to almost half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, for an unforgettable face-to-face encounter with these gentle giants. Two countries, two extraordinary primate experiences, three days.
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Tips, Gifts, Porter fees if required
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
What to expect
Day 1: Pickup from Kigali and Transfer to Volcanoes NP
Musanze District
5h
You will be picked by your Ibyiza Safaris guide from Kigali International Airport or your address in Kigali, and briefed on the adventure ahead. From Kigali, you will journey through Rwanda's iconic rolling hills to Musanze, gateway to Volcanoes National Park. As evening falls, retreat to your lodge nestled in the cool, tranquil foothills of the Virunga volcanoes for a good night rest.
Optional activities are available to enrich your experience: in Kigali, explore Rwanda's spotless capital on a city tour, browsing Kimihurura market for local crafts and stopping at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a profound testament to Rwanda's remarkable healing journey.
Once in Musanze, you may also visit the Gorilla Guardians Village, where reformed poachers share their world through dance, storytelling, and hands-on cultural traditions.
Day 2: Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi (Uganda)
Volcanoes National Park
8h · Admission ticket included
Start your day with a trek into Volcanoes National Park in search of the golden monkey, a playful and curious primate found nowhere else but the Virunga Mountains. Tracking begins at 8:00am and takes approximately 4 hours, including a magical 1-hour encounter.
Watch them roll on bamboo stems, follow them as they feed, and marvel at how skillfully they pick young leaves from the tips of bamboo trees. Years of habituation have softened their shyness, making every moment remarkably intimate.
Return to the lodge for a relaxing lunch before crossing the Cyanika border into Uganda, journeying through the breathtaking hills of Kisoro toward the ancient, misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Kigali
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
8h
Today is the day you've been dreaming of, a face-to-face encounter with the gentle giants of Bwindi.
Your experience begins with a detailed briefing on trekking guidelines, ensuring your safety and the protection of the gorillas and their habitat. Led by an experienced guide and ranger, you'll venture deep into Bwindi's dense, ancient forest, winding through lush vegetation until that breathtaking, humbling moment when the mountain gorillas appear before you. You will spend one magical hour in their presence, a life-changing experience no photograph can fully capture.
After the trek, descend from the forest and begin your drive back to Kigali, reflecting on the extraordinary encounter.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
An Ibyiza Safaris guide, dressed in a company branded shirt, will be waiting for you at the airport arrival hall holding a sign with your name or the group leader's name for groups.
Additional information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travelers should have a moderate level of physical fitness.
Not wheelcahir accessible
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
