ITINERARY:

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Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to the Hotel
Arrival and transfer to The Kigali Mariott Hotel for an Overnight Stay

 

Day 2:  Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Musanze
Start historical-minded exploration of Kigali city with visits to landmarks from colonial, post-independence, genocide and post-genocide times i.e. Kigali Solaire, Stade regionale, Kigali Genocide memorial site where over 259,000 genocide victims were put to rest in mass graves, Dr. Richard Kandt Museum who was the first Germany explorer to settle in Kigali, Belgian camp where they killed the 10 Belgian UN soldiers who were protecting the moderate prime minister before the start of genocide etc. Transfer to Bugesera in the afternoon to visit the reconciliation village where the survivors of genocide live together in harmony with the perpetrators that killed their own families, Nyamata and Ntarama genocide churches where thousands of innocent people were butchered in the house of God. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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Day 3: Gorilla Trekking
Brief of the day: Early breakfast at 6am then transfer to the park at 6am for briefings and grouping. Option to visit Buhanga forest in the afternoon where all the Rwanda kings were initiated or Kinigi Cultural Village for traditional dances and music, bio-mimicry and traditional healing lessons.

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Volcanoes National Park:
After breakfast we transfer to the park. After completing our park formalities, we are embark on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long lost cousin. This is perhaps one of the most breathtaking wildlife experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. 

Be back at the base in time for lunch! Some gorilla families however are more elusive and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet and muddy. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.

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Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Lake Kivu
Early morning breakfast then go for golden monkey trekking. In the afternoon, explore community activities such as the banana beer and sorghum production experience, visit vulnerable women groups or street kid projects or participate in traditional fishing expeditions on the lake. More options include coffee and tea tours to mention but a few. Overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

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Day 5: Transfer to Airport for Departure
Early breakfast then we transfer you to the Kigali International Airport for your return International Flight

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PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

Itinerary Includes:

• ​1 Night Stay in Kigali on a Bed & Breakfast Basis

• Kigali Genocide Memorial Excursion and City Tour

• 2 Night Stay in Volcanoes National Park on Full Board Basis

• 1 Night Stay in Lake Kivu on a Bed & Breakfast Basis

• Thrilling Gorilla Trekking inclusive of the Permits

• Golden Monkey Mountain Trekking inclusive of the Permits

• 5 Days Ground transport and airport transfers with a Professional Driver Guide

• Water on board and soft drinks

• Meals as per the Itinerary

 

Itinerary Excludes:

• Extras

• Items of a Personal Nature

• Tips and Gratitude's

• Beverages not stated in the Itinerary

• Health & Travel Insurance

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