Rwanda · GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING

Golden Monkey Trekking in Rwanda: The 4 Best Tours

4 tours  ·  from $320

Cheaper, shorter and lower than the gorilla trek, and the animals never stop moving. These 4 compare the permits-included packages with the transport-only ones, and note which pair the morning with a second Volcanoes activity.

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One Day Golden Monkey and Cultural tour

1.One Day Golden Monkey and Cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $400Our pick

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am for Volcanoes National Park, where a guide leads you through bamboo forest to habituated golden monkeys for up to one hour. Later, meet local brew makers, enjoy cultural songs and dances, and return by private vehicle. Hassan is one named guide associated with the experience.

“The tour is fantastic. The whole experience works great. The drive up north to the park is worth it in its own right, the monkey tracking is amazing, and the cultural village good fun. The whole tour is well organized, great car and service, and a lovely place for lunch too.”

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Private 2 Days Volcano Golden Monkey and Bwindi Gorilla Trek - Leaving Kigali at 5:00 am for Kinigi
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Private 2 Days Volcano Golden Monkey and Bwindi Gorilla Trek

2.Private 2 Days Volcano Golden Monkey and Bwindi Gorilla Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,731Top rated

Meet Frena Adventures at 5:00 am in Kigali, track golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, cross into Uganda, then spend an hour with Bwindi’s mountain gorillas. Guides including Farouk, Ronald, and Fred have led this route. Expect long drives, early starts, forest walking, and a packed schedule.

“What an experience, seeing these animals up close is a bucket list I will never forget, everything was organised & on time which was great, food transport & accommodation were perfect. Would book with frena again”

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Golden Monkey Trekking with lunch - The 2.5-hour drive from Kigali
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Golden Monkey Trekking with lunch

3.Golden Monkey Trekking with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $320Best value

You’ll leave Kigali early in a private 4WD with an English-speaking guide for a golden monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park. The hike usually takes about an hour and is easier than gorilla trekking. Oscar has also added the Diane Fossey Foundation for some guests, though that extra stop should be confirmed.

“Fantastic guide. Beautiful landscape. Nice drive in the sunrise! Got really close to the monkeys.”

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3 Days Private Bwindi Gorillas and Volcanoes Golden Monkey Trek - Two primate treks, one very ambitious weekend
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3 Days Private Bwindi Gorillas and Volcanoes Golden Monkey Trek

4.3 Days Private Bwindi Gorillas and Volcanoes Golden Monkey Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,060

You’ll pair an easier golden monkey trek in Rwanda’s bamboo forest with a demanding gorilla trek in Bwindi, Uganda. Frena Adventures arranges private transport, park coordination, and lodging, with Fred handling planning and drivers such as Rodney and Ronald reported for their punctual, careful service. Confirm the route and trek order before paying.

“Yesterday we returned from our trip to Rwanda and Uganda via Frena Adventures and hosted by Ronald (what a guy!!!). We spent the first day with Golden Monkeys and the second day with the Mountain gorillas. It was without a doubt the bRead more”

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