Day wise Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Arrival at Kigali International Airport.

    Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver guide who will then take you to your hotel in Kigali for an overnight and dinner.

    Day Itinerary

    TBA: Proposed arrival flight time in to Kigali
    TBA: VIP meet & greet through immigration procedures.
    TBA: Pick up from Kigali International Airport for a 20 minutes transfer to the Hotel.
    TBA: Arrival at Serena for Check in.
    TBA: Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
    Overnight and Dinner:

    Retreat By Heaven-(Superior King Suite)- Luxury hotel

    Kigali Marriot -(Deluxe room)- Mid-Range

    Meal Plan: Dinner

    Driving Time: 10 minutes.

  • Day 2 : Transfer to Nyungwe National Park.

    Start the day with morning breakfast and drive Nyungwe Forest National Park situated in south-western Rwanda, the Nyungwe Forest National Park is known for its exceptional biodiversity and its wide range of endemic species. The park is composed of lush tracts of rainforest set high up on fertile mountain slopes. It is one of Africa’s most ancient forests and the home of Rwanda’s sole remaining chimpanzee population, as well as 85 additional mammal species, 43 reptile species, nearly 300 bird species and over 1000 plant species. Visitors can enjoy spotting Colobus monkeys and chimpanzees hiding in the trees, hiking on a well-maintained network of trails passing through lush equatorial rainforest and catching a glimpse of a beautiful array of colourful birdlife. Don’t miss the thrilling Canopy Walk, it is one of its kind in Africa and offers impressive views of the forest.

    A stopover at a King’s Palace known as a traditional royal residence. The King’s Palace is a beautifully-crafted thatched dwelling shaped like a beehive and it’s very interesting to learn about the history and customs in Rwanda as they lived before the arrival of Europeans. Have lunch at Strafford resultant and after visit the Ethnographic Museum.

    Day Itinerary

    0730: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
    0800: Prepare for a transfers to Nyungwe Forests.
    1100: Visit the King’s Palace.
    1100: Estimated time to arrive at Nyungwe forests.
    1300: Take on lunch at the Strafford resultant.
    1430: Visit the Ethnographic Museum.
    1700: Estimated time to arrive at the lodge.
    1800: Overnight and dinner at the Lodge.
    Overnight:

    Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel- Mid Luxury

    Top View Hill Hotel - Mid-Range

    Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Driving Time: 6 hrs. Helicopter flight; 45 minutes.

  • Day 3 : Chimpanzee trekking & Canopy walk.

    The Nyungwe Forest National Park Cyamudongo Forest Chimpanzee Trekking provides visitors with a unique chimpanzee experience. Visitors will follow a path through the lush vegetation to a point where they will be able to witness the chimpanzees acting out their daily activities, such as waking up, eating and socializing within their natural environment.

    Canopy Walk

    Suspended above ravine amidst the lush vegetation and montane forest of the Nyungwe National Park, Canopy Walk offers participants an exhilarating perspective atop the ancient treetops and wildlife. The 160 meters long suspended bridge is accessible as a part of a guided hike along the Igishigishigi trail or those hiking the Imbaraga and Umuyove trails.

    Day Itinerary

    0500: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
    0530: Prepare for transfers to Park headquarters for Chimpanzee trek briefing.
    0530: Start the Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forests.
    1230: Estimated time to return from the jungle.
    1330: Lunch at the Lodge and entire day relaxing and winding at the Lodge.
    1500: Take on a Canopy Walk experience
    1800: Overnight and dinner at the Lodge.
    Overnight:

    Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel- Mid Luxury

    Top View Hill Hotel - Mid-Range

    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  • Day 4 : Isumo Waterfall Visit and Transfer to Kibuye for sunset cruise.

    Visit Isumo Waterfall

    After the early morning breakfast at the lodge, set off for the Isumo Waterfall Trail. This is the most exacting trail within the forest which takes you by some steep ravines interspersed with slippery stretches with about 2.3 km fall downwards into one of the thickest vegetation and sharpest rainforest ravines on different trails in Nyungwe and is forcefully 17 m in height, Isumo Waterfall is stunning to the force with which it shoots through a narrow gap into a magnificent amphitheater and. You will feel free to enjoy the forest's cool breeze and the melody sound of streams with wonderful breathtaking views of the forest. Visitors take part in observing different primates of species such as trees, birds, and the butterfly mammal.

    Sunset Boat Cruise

    Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise expedition in Kibuye to witness one of nature’s most incredible displays. From a two-hour trip to a full-day adventure, we can design the perfect experience for you.

    Charter a private cruise and design your itinerary of your dreams, complete with a captain and crew who will cater to every detail of your experience. A sunset cruise entertaining loved ones aboard a luxurious boat.

    Day Itinerary

    0600: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
    0630: Transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing.
    0800: Start the walk in the forest.
    1200: Estimated time of returning from the jungle.
    1220: Transfer back to the Lodge.
    1240: Early lunch at the Lodge.
    1330: Transfer to Kibuye.
    1530: Estimated time to arrive at lodge the lodge.
    1600: Sunset Boat Cruise.
    1800: Back to the Lodge.
    1900: Dinner and overnight stay at the Lodge.
    Overnight:

    Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel

    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Driving Time: 2.30 hrs.

  • Day 5 : Transfer to Volcano National Park & Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus.

    Begin the day with a morning breakfast and then embark on to Volcano National Park- bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience a face to face encounter with these intriguing creatures. The park is set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains. Highly regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. While the gorillas are without a doubt the main draw card, visitors can also look forward to exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, visiting the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey and the Karisoke Research Centre, and enjoying a beautiful day hike to the Crater Lake on Mount Bisoke.

    Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus, whose main mission of existence is to create more space for engaging the different stakeholders in conservation including scientists, tourists, conservation partners, students, and local community members around Volcanoes National Park. Bringing together these stakeholders is one of the ways of advancing the collective goal of protecting mountain gorillas and the planet in general.

    Day Itinerary

    0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
    0830: Transfer to Volcanoes. Travel time 3hrs.
    0900: Visit the Genocide memorial center.
    1130: Estimated time to arrive at the lodge.
    1300: Lunch for the day and prepare to visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus
    1400: Ready to visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus to have an insight for tomorrow’s gorilla experience.
    1800: Dinner and overnight stay at the Lodge.
    Overnight:

    Bisate Lodge- Luxury hotel

    5 Volcanoes - Mid-Range

    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Driving Time: 3 hrs.

  • Day 6 : Gorilla trekking, and Visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village

    After the early morning breakfast at the lodge, set off for Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park which offers visitors the unique opportunity of discovering the 10 families of gorillas that live within the national park. Visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee before the trek starts and will be separated into groups of 8 depending on their physical abilities. Each group is guided by a guide and two scouts who are well trained in emergency situations. The amount of time set aside per trek is different depending on where the gorilla family is situated. Some trips may take as little as half an hour and some taking the better part of the day.

    Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village

    Offering an adventurous stay in a traditional rural, Rwandan village that has existed for centuries living with and next to mountain gorillas in Parc National des Volcans. Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village gives you a rare chance to meet local people, in their environment, with a taste of our culture and traditions. The community you visit will genuinely welcome you as a special guest while they proudly present to you aspects of their traditions and beliefs. This will truly be an experience of a lifetime as you home stay with the community and become part of their family

    Day Itinerary

    0600: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
    0630: Transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing.
    0800: Start the gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
    1200: Estimated time of returning from the jungle.
    1230: Transfer back to the Lodge.
    1300: Lunch at the Lodge.
    1500: Visit to Iby’ Iwacu cultural village.
    1800: Dinner and overnight stay at the Lodge.
    Overnight:

    Bisate Lodge- Luxury hotel

    5 Volcanoes - Mid-Range

    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  • Day 7 : Golden Monkey trekking & transfer to Kigali International Airport.

    Start the day with morning breakfast and drive to Volcanoes National Park for Golden Monkey Tracking offers visitors a unique experience of catching a glimpse of the endangered Golden Monkey. These striking primates with their bright orange fur contrasting the green rainforests of the Virunga Mountains is a photographers dream. The Golden Monkey can be found in very few places outside of Volcanoes National Park, and their vibrant colours, energetic demeanour, and sizeable troupes of up to 30 individuals are indeed a sight to behold.

    Day Itinerary

    0600: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
    0630: Transfer to the park headquarters for the golden monkey trekking briefing.
    0800: Start Golden monkey trek.
    1130: Estimated time of returning from the jungle.
    1200: Lunch at the Lodge.
    1330: Drive back to Kigali
    1700: Estimated time of arrival in Kigali and transfer to the airport.
    1800: End of service.
    Meal Plan: Breakfast, & Lunch.

    Driving Time: 3 hrs. Helicopter flight: 30 minutes.

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Inclusions

  • Meet and greet assistance on arrival
  • Airport and inter-hotel transfers from day 1 to the last day
  • Accommodation in Kigali on Half board basis
  • All activities as highlighted in the itinerary
  • 1 Gorilla permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek – US$ 1500.-)
  • 1 Chimp trek permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek – US$ 250.-)
  • Canopy walk permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek – US$ 60.-)
  • 1 Golden Monkey permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek – US$ 100.-)
  • Isumo Waterfall (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek – US$ 115.-)
  • Sunset boat cruise.
  • The King’s palace & Ethnographic Museum
  • Iby’ Iwacu cultural village.
  • Exclusive use of a private safari land cruiser 4x4 with WI-FI in receptive areas
  • Services of a professional, experienced English speaking driver guide.
  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus Visit in Volcanoes.
  • Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour.
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation Services. - Flying doctor
  • Our assistance

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Exclusions

  • All extra activities, visits, entrances and extra meals/drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entry visa fees,
  • Optional extras whilst in Kigali
  • Drinks throughout the trip,
  • Tips and gratuities,
  • Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.

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  • Kigali, Rwanda, Africa

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Notes

  • The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.
  • Above is just a quote and no services are confirmed at present.
  • Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability.
  • Rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.

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Passenger Information

  • In case of non-availability, we may have to reroute and provide alternative accommodation at lodges of similar category.
  • Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris as our vehicles have limited luggage space
  • All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them throughout their travel.

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Payment Terms & Methods :
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

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