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7 day tour has been changed to 6 Day Jewels of Rwanda.
6 Day Jewels of Rwanda
Kigali, Kibuye, Lake Kivu, Mountain Gorillas, Golden Monkeys or Dian Fossey's Grave - Discover the beauty of the countryside and the gleaming waters of the lakes. Venture into the gorillas' home turf and come face to face with the gentle giants, greet Golden Monkeys or pay respect to Dian Fossey as you hike up the mountain to her final resting place.
Itinerary
Day 1 Kigali
Arrive at Kayibanda International airport in Kigali where you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner, rest and relaxation.
Meals included: Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 2 Kibuye
Take in the sights of this interesting city on a morning tour, including a stop at the genocide memorial, a tribute to the millions of people killed in the civil war in the 1990’s, as well as a visit to the market and the Moslem quarter. After lunch, journey through the beautiful countryside of the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’ and discover the gleaming waters of Lake Kivu. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Kibuye.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 3 Kinigi
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the lakeshore or take an early morning swim. Visit a tea plantation, browse around in a local village market as we leisurely make our way to Gisenyi. Break for lunch at a beach restaurant. Check-in at your accommodation in Kinigi, near the Volcanoes National Park, for dinner and overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations: Lodge
Day 4 - Track Mountain Gorillas at Volcanoes National Park
We arise with the sun, have breakfast, and meet with a ranger guide before setting off into the gorilla sanctuary with a packed lunch. The rain forest landscape is steep and densely forested, but criss-crossed with animal trails allowing access to humans. The trek to spy on the earth’s greatest primate can take several hours of challenging walking in the wet and muddy conditions, but the thrill of discovering this gentle giant in its own habitat is rated as one of Africa’s best wildlife watching opportunities. For their safely, the maximum time allowed with the gorillas will be one hour. Trek back to your accommodations with memories forever embedded. Dinner and overnight near the Volcanoes National Park.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations: Lodge
Day 5 – Golden Monkeys or Dian Fossey's Grave
After breakfast, you will embark on approximately a 3 hour hike to visit the grave of the great gorilla conservationist, Dian Fossey, or track the endangered Golden Monkeys, a species of Old World Monkey. Similar to the Blue Monkey, the Golden Monkey has a golden-orange patch on the upper flanks and back. It lives in social groups of up to 30 individuals and feeds mostly on leaves and fruit. Other animal species will avail on this day; if you are lucky you may spot buffalo or elephant. Lunch will either be a packed one or you will stop at a restaurant near Volcanoes National Park. Only 1 of these 2 activities is possible on this day. Dinner and overnight at same accommodations as previous night.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations: Lodge or Guest House
Day 6 - Depart
Journey back to Kigali following breakfast. Enjoy the views and stop for photos of Bulera and Ruhondo lakes before lunch and transfer to the airport for your departure from Rwanda.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
We strongly recommend the following for Gorilla tracking: Rain poncho (lightweight), long-sleeved shirt, waterproof trousers, sturdy hiking boots, gloves, sunscreen, insect repellent, any necessary medications, drinking water and of course cameras.
Includes meals as indicated, accommodations, park entry fees, gorilla permit ($500 US), airport transfers, all activities listed, return ground transport, and services of driver/guide. Not included are tips, souvenirs, all beverages and items of a personal nature.
Pricing based on double occupancy per person rate in US dollars.
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Accommodation |
2 people |
4 people |
6 people |
Single Supplement |
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Budget |
$2,245 |
$1,815 |
$1,755 |
$135 |
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Mid-range |
$2,645 |
$2,245 |
$2,215 |
$375 |
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Luxury |
Contact us for seasonal rates |
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Contact us to inquire or make a reservation. See Booking Conditions and What You Should Know.
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