DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY 1: ARRIVAL KIGALI + OVERNIGHT
Upon arrival into Kigali International Airport, Meet & Greet Services, followed by transfer to your Kigali hotel.
Overnight at Park Inn by Radisson, on bed & breakfast basis
DAY 2: KIGALI CITY TOUR +LUNCH/VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Morning, orientation tour of Kigali City, including a visit of the Genocide Memorial Museum. Lunch at the Hotel Mille Collines – featured in the film “Hotel Rwanda”, regarding the 1994 Rwanda Genocide Against the Tutsis.
Afternoon, drive to the Volcanoes Mountains – home to the Mountain Gorillas & Golden Monkeys, for overnight. 94km, 2.5hrs
Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge on full-board basis
DAY 3: VOLCANOES FOREST – GORILLA TREK/ CULTURAL VILLAGE VISIT
Morning, enjoy the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime thrilling adventure – Mountain Gorilla Trek, in the volcanoes forest. After the mandatory one-hour duration with your gorilla family, drive back to your lodge – for freshening up and lunch. After lunch, relax at the lodge – as you re-live the fresh memories of your close encounter with human being’s closest relative in the wild. Late afternoon, enjoy a visit of the Iby’Iwachu Cultural Village (Gorillas Guardians) visit – for some insights into the transformed lifestyle of these families of former gorilla poachers; + traditional dance performance.
Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge on full-board basis
DAY 4: VOLCANOES FOREST – GOLDEN MONKEYS TREK/ LAKE KIVU SHORES – LEISURE
Morning, undertake the Golden Monkeys Trek adventure in the volcanoes forest – trekking the only other member of the primate species, residing in the volcanoes forest. Freshening up and lunch at the lodge, followed by check-out – ready for your drive to north Lake Kivu (Gisenyi). Before exiting the Volcanoes Mountains base town of Musanze, make a brief stop-over visit of the DIAN FOSSEY MUSEUM-GALLERY, in the town. (No Entrance fee, but donations are welcome) Shortly after, bid farewell to the volcanoes mountains region and drive west – to the shores of north Lake Kivu (Gisenyi). 65km, 1.5hrs
Overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel on bed & breakfast basis.
DAY 5: LAKE KIVU SHORES – LEISURE/ KIBUYE – LUNCH /KIGALI/ DEPARTURE
Early morning, optional activity, such as: Boat Ride; Swimming in the lake; Water sports, such as Kayaking/Windsurf/Biking, or local sight-seeing drive along the lake shore. Mid-morning, depart north Lake Kivu and discover more of Rwanda, as you drive along the Kivu Belt road – with scenic photo opportunities, to the central Lake Kivu town of Kibuye. Proceed to the lake-shore Cormoran Lodge for lunch. 110km, 1.5hrs
After lunch, depart for Kigali, arriving in the late afternoon – with onward transfer to the Kigali International Airport for your evening outbound.
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QUOTES: (Valid till 31st December, 2021)
Solo Travel – 01 Pax on Trip – USD 2,979
Each of 02 Pax sharing – USD 2,116
Each of 03 Pax sharing – USD 1,829
Each of 04 Pax sharing – USD 1,599
Each of 05 Pax sharing – USD 1,294
Each of 06 Pax sharing – USD 1,156
Single room supplement – USD 432
PLUS: Activity Fee – *all accompanied by a park guide; (Trek Activities Age Limit – min 15years)
¨ Gorilla Trek Permits – Rwanda @ US$500.00 per Person per Trek.
¨ Golden Monkeys Trek Permits – Rwanda @ US$100.00 per Person per Trek.
Quote Includes:
- Kigali airport arrival transfer + departure drop-off ;
- 01Night Accommodation in Kigali, on Bed & Breakfast basis ;
- Kigali City Tour + lunch on Day 02: Inclusive of applicable Genocide Museum Hall Audio Guide fee
- 02Nights Accommodation at the volcanoes, on Full-board basis;
- Cultural Village Visit, on Day 03;
- Dian Fossey Museum-Gallery visit, on Day 04;
- 01Night Accommodation at north Lake Kivu (Gisenyi), on Half-board basis;
- Extra lunch at central Lake Kivu, on Day 05;
- Private Transport in 4×4 Safari Land-cruiser/s;
- Services of English-Speaking Driver-Guide/s;
- Emergency Air Evacuation Cover (excludes hospitalization and medical bills);
- Bottled Drinking Water during the safari (in the vehicle) and while trekking;
- All taxes on the services quoted above.
Quote Excludes:
- Meals and beverages, other than specified;
- Gorillas & Golden Monkeys Trek Permits; Applicable permit fee is shown separate from main quote
- Optional activities at Lake Kivu;
- Any other sight-seeing activities or accommodation, other than indicated on the program;
- International & Regional airfares;
- Passport and visa fees;
- Excess baggage charges levied by airlines;
- Gratuities to driver-guides/Park Guide & Porters/Hotel Staff, and other conveyance attendants;
- Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls, e.t.c.;
- Personal and Baggage Insurance;
- Costs for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above, or requested for.
Important Tips – In preparation for your trek activity
Volcanoes Mountains is a high altitude area of over 2,400 meters above sea level. It is extremely chilly in the early mornings and evenings – warm clothing is therefore necessary. While trekking, it can rain unexpectedly – it is necessary therefore to have:
- Water-proof clothing (jacket, with hood + trousers);
- Waterproof Zip-Lock bags for Cameras/Film/Passports/Money, e.t.c.;
- Hand Gloves (warm and water-proof), to keep hands warm and dry, as well as protect from stinging nettles;
- Hiking boots – with good mud-grip are most appropriate, especially in wet weather;
- Gaiters – to protect your trek trouser legs and boots against mud/wetness;
- Small hand/face towel, to wipe sweat off your face during the trek.
