4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek in Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda

4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek

Outty Ranking 61 5.0 · 8 traveler reviews96 hoursFrom $2,770
Instant mobile ticketSpots available today

Outty Ranking

61/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek worth booking?

4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek is a 96-hour experience in Kigali, Rwanda, from $2,770 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 8 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
61 / 100
Rating
5/5 (8)
Duration
96 hours
From
$2,770 per person

The golden monkey trekking tour in Volcanoes NP is one of the top adventures to do in Rwanda. The activity involves a relatively easy trek through the bamboo jungles in the lower zones of the Virunga Volcanoes to find and spend an hour with the striking Golden Monkeys. Afterwards head to misty Bwindi, which is home to more than half the population of the remaining 720. Bwindi offers a unique birding opportunity, cultural experiences, and the elusive primates. Bwindi NP is most notable for being home of over 400 of the world’s gorillas, there is about 310 species of butterfly, 51 species of reptiles, and an exceptional 120 types of mammals including 10 primates. The latter includes chimps, L'Hoest's, red tailed and blue monkey, black and white colobus, baboon, and of course the famous residents - the mountain gorillas, Some relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi, Before crossing to Queen Elizabeth NP for a great game viewing experience.

What you get

    About this experience

    The golden monkey trekking tour in Volcanoes NP is one of the top adventures to do in Rwanda. The activity involves a relatively easy trek through the bamboo jungles in the lower zones of the Virunga Volcanoes to find and spend an hour with the striking Golden Monkeys. Afterwards head to misty Bwindi, which is home to more than half the population of the remaining 720. Bwindi offers a unique birding opportunity, cultural experiences, and the elusive primates. Bwindi NP is most notable for being home of over 400 of the world’s gorillas, there is about 310 species of butterfly, 51 species of reptiles, and an exceptional 120 types of mammals including 10 primates. The latter includes chimps, L'Hoest's, red tailed and blue monkey, black and white colobus, baboon, and of course the famous residents - the mountain gorillas, Some relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi, Before crossing to Queen Elizabeth NP for a great game viewing experience.

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Breakfast

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    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.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 9 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Frena Adventures

    Know before you go

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Photos

    Lioness in Queen Elizabeth NP, 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek in KigaliElephants in Queen Elizabeth NP, 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek in KigaliGolden Monkey in Volcanoes NP, 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek in KigaliA Leopard in Queen Elizabeth NP, 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek in KigaliChimps in Kalinzu Forest, 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek in Kigali

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Value for money

    3 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Organization

    3 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    8 verified traveler reviews for 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    8
    4 star
    0
    3 star
    0
    2 star
    0
    1 star
    0
    Sort
    Raluca F · January 2025

    Best tour company for Rwanda and Uganda

    I would highly recommend booking your next trip to Rwanda and Uganda with Frena Adventures! A friend recommended them also to me and did not disappoint. From the beginning everything was well explained before going on our trip. We discussed a lot of things with Fred, and he answered all of our questions. The moment we landed in Kigali, we were picked up by our wonderful guide, Ronald. We landed at 4AM, and normally, the tour starts at 6AM, but Ronald was really supportive and understanding and came to pick us up earlier than planned. We did the golden monkey tour in Volcanoes National Park, a gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, a short cruise on Kazinga Channel and also a short safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. All of the accommodations were really nice and the people were polite and helpful. We were amazed by the 2 countries and we couldn't have chosen a better company for this trip. Ronald exceeded our expectations with all the knowledge, happy spirit, and different discussions during our meals together. We had a minor problem with entering Uganda, because at the border we didn't receive the online visa that we applied to. Ronald stepped in and talked to the police officer at customs and helped us with the visa. Also the policeman was really understanding and helpful. There was a system problem and because of the Christmas holiday our visa was delayed. But all worked out good in the end. We surely made a new friend in Ronald and the only sad thing for us was not having more time to discover more of Rwanda and Uganda. We will surely come back and use Frena Adventures again! A big thank you for both Fred and Ronald! Keep up the good job!

    via Tripadvisor

    Curiosity24984523307 · October 2024

    Accustomed to African safari, Uganda is a jewel

    6 days tailor-made solo, in Uganda, with a local agency, top. Ronnie my Guide is great, he comments every step of the journey, culture, wildlife, vegetation. I started with the Bwindi gorillas, an unforgettable experience, finding myself among a family of 14 gorillas, with three males with grey backs, females and bcp young gorillas. The lodge had a great view, and very comfortable, in the middle of nature. We left for Queen Victoria National Park, and I took in the sights, beautiful and authentic landscapes. In the park which has no barriers, animals go freely, they are easy to approach because they do not consider humans as predators. Elephants are kings, buffaloes, antelope, warthogs. I had the chance to see animals including lions and leopards early, Ronnie knows leopard habits well, and detecting it in cactus trees was not easy. The vegetation in early October, rainy season is beautiful. The lodge was still top, right in front of the Kazinga Canal, overlooking hippos and elephants. First safari boat, I don't regret, top. My trip ends with the Chimpanzees of the Kibale rainforest, different from the Bwindi forest, but just as fabulous. I recommend this country, the pearl of Africa, Frena Adventures, and Ronnie.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Extraordinary288209 · October 2024

    Amazing tour with a fantastic driver.

    Ronald was our driver and he was terrific. Always on time a d courteous. He was a great laugh as well and made the tour that much better. We saw loads of gorilla's and golden monkeys and elephants and hippos. We also saw 4 lions. Great value. Everything was perfect.

    via Tripadvisor

    256coltonw · September 2024

    Amazing experience and highlight of our trip

    We did the gorilla trek in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda leaving from Kigali in Rwanda. Ronald was our guide for the 4 days and did an amazing job. He was personable and professional the entire time. The main purpose of our trip was the gorilla trek but we also did a number of other activities like the Golden Monkeys. All of them were unique and a great experience. The gorillas were absolutely breath taking and this experience, although quite expensive, was completely worth it. We got much closer to them than I would have thought too. Like 4 feet away at most at times. Our accommodations during the trip were all high quality as well which was a nice change from a previous safari we were on. All in all this was a great trip and Ronald made it even better by being accommodating to us when needed and sharing great information throughout the trip!

    via Tripadvisor

    langdonh2015 · September 2024

    Amazing time with Frena and Ronald

    We took a 6 person private tour with Frena through Rwanda and Uganda. Our itinerary started with the Golden Monkeys in Rwanda before doing a Gorilla and Chimpanzee trek in Uganda. We also had a boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi and the Kazinga Channel and a game drive in Queen Elizabeth NP. We had a fantastic time on the tour, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee treks were the highlights. We'd also highly recommend our guide (Ronald) who was excellent at making sure the trip ran smoothly, providing us with information throughout the journey and answering our many question in depth. One area for improvement would be with the Frena head office. While our experience was still smooth some of their communications could have contained more detailed / organised. We'd still highly recommend both Ronald and Frena Adventures.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    96 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $2,770 to $2,950
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    3
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Frena Adventures, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.6.

    See everything Frena Adventures runs

    Why this scores 61

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)94
    Review evidence (18% weight)41
    Booking momentum (14% weight)33
    Value for money (12% weight)63
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)54
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kigali.

    How much does 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek cost?

    +

    Prices start at $2,770 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kigali usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek take?

    +

    Plan for about 96 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kigali is not rushed.

    Is 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek worth it?

    +

    It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in Kigali, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek?

    +

    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek suitable for kids and families?

    +

    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 96-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek?

    +

    Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kigali can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

    +

    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kigali and add a light layer if any part of the 96-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek start and how do I get there?

    +

    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kigali within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Kigali?

    +

    On Outty we rank every Kigali experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4x4, One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari, Kigali City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Kigali?

    +

    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Kigali?

    +

    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

    +

    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek?

    +

    Included: Private transportation; Lunch; Dinner; and Breakfast. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek include hotel pickup?

    +

    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 29 listed pickup locations in and around Kigali. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek offered in?

    +

    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek?

    +

    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek if the weather is bad?

    +

    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Kigali. Standard cancellation terms apply.

    What do travelers say about 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek?

    +

    Across 8 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, value for money, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Ready to lock in your spot?

    Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for 4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek.

    Pick your date