4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safaris with Golden Monkey Trekking

The cost varies based on accommodation level, group size, and travel season. Main expenses include Rwanda gorilla permit costs ($1,500 per person), golden monkey permits ($100 per person), accommodation, meals, transportation, and guide services. Contact Hope Tours Africa for detailed pricing based on your specific travel requirements and preferences.

The best time to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda is during the dry seasons—June to September and December to February—when trails are more accessible and rainfall is minimal. However, gorilla sightings are excellent year-round due to Rwanda’s stable climate. The wet seasons (March–May and October–November) offer fewer crowds, lush green scenery, and excellent photography opportunities, though trails may be more slippery.

Yes. Rwanda is widely regarded as one of Africa’s safest countries, with low crime rates, excellent security, and friendly local communities. Solo female travelers consistently report feeling safe during gorilla trekking and cultural activities. Hope Tours Africa provides professional guides throughout your safari, ensuring consistent support, comfort, and safety from arrival to departure.

A full Rwanda gorilla trek can take anywhere between two to six hours, depending on how far the gorilla family has moved. Once you reach them, you are allowed one unforgettable hour to observe, photograph, and enjoy their behaviors—from silverback leadership to playful juveniles. Rangers track the gorillas daily before visitors arrive, ensuring a very high success rate of over 98%.

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda requires moderate fitness levels. Treks can last 2-6 hours through varying terrain including steep slopes, dense vegetation, and high altitude conditions. While challenging, the experience is accessible to most reasonably fit individuals who are participating in gorilla tourism. Proper preparation and appropriate gear are essential for comfort and safety.

Travelers should pack waterproof hiking boots, long pants, long-sleeve shirts, a rain jacket, gardening gloves, and layered clothing due to changing mountain weather. Additional essentials include insect repellent, snacks, a refillable water bottle, and a camera with extra batteries. Bringing gaiters, a backpack cover, and sunscreen also improves comfort. Hope Tours Africa provides a detailed packing list once your trip is confirmed.

Rwanda offers diverse accommodation options from luxury eco-lodges to budget-friendly guesthouses near Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. Popular choices include One and Only Gorilla's Nest , Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge , Bisate Lodge , Singita Kwitonda and Kataza House , Five Volcanoes and Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge . Hope Tours Africa can recommend options matching your budget and preferences.

The safari includes visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial for historical context and authentic cultural experiences at Gorilla Guardians Village. Here, former poachers turned conservation champions share traditional music, dance, and crafts while demonstrating how community-based tourism supports both wildlife protection and local livelihoods.