2 Days Lake Ruhondo And Golden Monkey Trekking In Rwanda : Lake Ruhondo is part of the twin lakes in Rwanda which is lake Burera and lake Ruhondo that were formed as a result of volcanic eruption that blocked the Nyabarongo river. A number of different people that visit the lake visit it as a stopover when they visit Volcanoes National Park where they will participate in gorilla trekking in Rwanda which will give you the chance to watch the endangered mountain gorillas in Africa, in the park you will also get to participate in golden monkey trekking in Rwanda and many other rewarding activities. Lake Ruhondo on the other hand will give you the chance to watch a number of rewarding features and pairing it with golden monkey trekking will give you the utmost safari experience pairing both the activities. Continue with the detailed itinerary to understand more about the activities in the wild.
Highlights of your safari
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes national park
Day 2: Lake Ruhondo visit and transfer back to Kigali city
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
As early as 75:00am, you will be picked up by your guide to transfer you to Volcanoes National Park where you will get to participate in the golden monkey trekking which will lead you to a number of different attractions in the wild from the habituated golden monkey troops that you will get to observe how they go about their daily activities in the wild. The golden monkeys van be accessed when you hike the Virunga mountains in Rwanda which will lead you to the habituated gorilla families watching how they co-exist with one another, the environment and many other rewarding features. After the safari experience, you will check into your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Lake Ruhondo visit and transfer back to Kigali city
After an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will transfer to Lake Ruhondo. The drive to lake Ruhondo is quite scenic with a number of different attractions like the rolling hills of Rwanda, you will watch the beautiful homesteads of the people of Rwanda and many others.
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When you get to lake Ruhondo, you will choose to participate in a number of activities like a walk along the shores or you will choose to participate in the boat cruise which will give you the opportunity to enjoy the cool breeze, you will watch a number of bird species for a memorable safari experience. After the safari experience, After the hike, you will have lunch and transfer to Kigali city where time allowing, you will visit the genocide museum and later transfer to the airport for your onward flight or dropped at your hotel in Kigali.
Quotation Includes:
- Airport Pick up and drop off
- Golden monkey trekking permit
- 4X4 Safari vehicle and fuel
- Full time English speaking Guide/Driver.
- All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- All meals at the hotel
- Bottled drinking water while on safari.
Not included:
- Air tickets.
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Portage and wait staff gratuity.
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