Duration :
08 Days
Inclusions :
– 04 Nights stay in Kigali on Breakfast
– 01 Night stay at Volcanoes National Park on Full Board
– 02 Nights stay at Akagera National Park on Full Board
– Return Airport Transfer
– Kigali City Tour including visit to Genocide Memorial Center & Lunch
– Gorilla Trek at Volcanoes National Park (Permit Not Included)
– Game drive at Akagera National Park
– All Tours & Trasfers on Private with English speaking Guide
– Medical evacuation service (membership in Flying Doctors) for the duration of the trip in Rwanda
Itinerary :
Day 1: Kigali (Arrival): Arrive at Kigali International Airport and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Kigali: Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy City Tour including visit to Genocide Memorial Center. Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali is the perfect starting point for an unforgettable gorilla trek – one of Africa’s most fascinating wilderness experiences. Kigali is the bustling capital city of Rwanda and home to its only international airport. Vibrant and colourful, the city spreads over scenic ridges and valleys, with the city centre located high on one hill and the government quarter on another. The highest hill, Mount Kigali, sits 6,075 feet above sea level. The city’s highlights include the Genocide Memorial Center, the fruit market, lunch at the Hôtel des Mille Collines and a ride on a motorbike taxi through town. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Kigali. (B, L)
Day 3: Kigali – Volcanoes National Park: After breakfast, pick up and transfer by road through the scenic Rwandan countryside to Volcanoes National Park. Arrive in time for a late lunch. Rest of the day at leisuer. Dinner & Stay at the lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Volcanoes National Park – Kigali: After an early breakfast you will be driven to Volcanos National Park, where you will join a group briefing at 7:00AM before your Gorilla Trek. After the briefing you will be driven to the trail head where your track begins. Upon entering Volcanos National Park, you will be immersed in the intimacy of the rainforest, alive with colorful bird calls and butterflies. Through gaps in the canopy, the magnificent Virunga peaks, among the highest in Africa, are glimpsed, beckoning an ascent. Weaving through overhanging vines, moss-covered hagenia and giant lobelias that thrive in the tropical climate, our experienced trackers, they spent their entire lives in or close to this forest, soon bring us up close with the family. Upon sighting the gorillas, you will stay with them for a magical hour as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing, resting; raising their young. Afterwards, trek back to base where your guide will be waiting to take you to the lodge for lunch. After lunch you will drive to Kigali. Overnight in Kigali. (B, L)
Day 5: Kigali – Akagera National Park: After breakfast, pick up and drive to Akagera National Park by your driver guides arrival by game drive to Magashi in time for lunch. After lunch check in to the room. Later in afternoonmeet for the high tea. Afterword head out on the boat or game drive depending on wildlife sightings in the area, return to the camp with a night drive whilst trying to find leopard with help of the leopard trackers. Dinner & Stay at the lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Akagera National Park: After breakfast, enjoy game drive, possibly combined with a visit to the rhino boma. During the game drive use the telemetry to track the lions. Return to the camp for brunch / lunch. After High Tea head out on the boat or game drive depending on wildlife sightings in the area, return to the camp with a night drive whilst trying to find leopard with help of the leopard trackers. Dinner & Stay at the lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Akagera National Park – Kigali: After breakfast, enjoy your morning at leisure. Afternoon, drive back to Kigali and check- in at Kigali Hotel for overnight stay. (B)
Day 8: Kigali (Departure): After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
Supplements :
Gorilla Permits: USD 1808 per person
Note :
The rates are based on Standard room categories unless otherwise indicated. The rates for Triple, Child & Sgl pax travelling alone will be advice at the time of booking.
Package Excludes :
International Airfare, Travel Insurance, Cost of obtaining Passport or Visa, Excess Baggage Charges, Meals, Wine, Liquor unless otherwise specified in the itinerary, Expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, communication charges (phone, internet, fax), room service, optional activities (which are subject to availability), gratuities to safari guides and camp staff. Any items not specified under inclusions.
Remarks :
Rates are subject to change without prior notice & subject to availability. Surcharge will be applicable during special events and on National Holidays. No refund on unutilised services.
Cancellation Policy :
Cancellation policy will vary from hotel to hotel. It would be advice at the time of reservation.
