8 Days 7 Nights Kigali, Volcanoes & Akagera NP

8 Days 7 Nights Kigali, Volcanoes & Akagera NP

Itinerary
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Itinerary

DAY 1: WELCOME TO KIGALI AND THE START OF YOUR ADVENTURE

TBA: Arrive at Kigali International Airport and you will be warmly welcomed by representative outside the customs and immigration hall (FRENCH SPEAKING). A transfer will take you to your city accommodation, Kigali Serena Hotel, An assisted check-in assures a smooth experience, followed by dinner and an overnight stay with breakfast.
Room Category: Superior room

DAY 2: TRANSFER TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

2hrs 30 minutes’ drive
• TBA: Breakfast at the hotel, check out and settle any extras
• 10h00: Transfer to Volcanoes National park
• 12h30: Arrive and check in followed by lunch
• Afternoon: Relaxation/Optional complementary lodge activities
• 19h00: Dinner and overnight stay at One & Only Gorillas Nest lodge

Room category: Forest Lodge (King Room – 53 sqm) – inclusive of all alcoholic & non – alcoholic drinks

DAY 3: VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – PRIVATE GORILLA TREK/RELAXATION/RELAXATION

TBA: Early breakfast precedes the day, before heading to the park headquarters for the gorilla trek briefing at TBA. You will then transfer you to the starting point of your guided walk, ready to begin this amazing adventure at TBA – Depending on clients but not to exceed starting at 10h00.

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is often described as “life changing” and with good reason. With only an estimated 880 Gorillas left in the world, to see these gentle creatures in their natural habitat are a truly unique moment. Hikes in the mountains can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours+ depending on the family allocated to your group and their location. The journey back can take just as long, but you are often carried along by the euphoria you feel after seeing the gorillas,

The largest gorilla group ever studied is in Rwanda and was led by Cantsbee. He was the oldest known mountain gorilla in the world. A gorilla family is led by a Silverback and include several younger males, adult and juvenile females, and infants. In addition to providing protection to group members, Silverbacks maintain order and decide all activities within their troop. They schedule feeding trips, resting time, and travel. They also father the majority of young in the group.

For gorilla trekking, you will be in rainforest, so it will more than likely than not, rain. Warm clothing is required as well as walking/hiking boots, a hat and lightweight parka/raincoat. Garden gloves, to avoid stinging nettles, and gaiters, are recommended.

After a most memorable experience encountering these creatures, you will return to the lodge for lunch.
Dinner and overnight stay at One & Only Gorillas Nest lodge
Room category: Forest Lodge (King Room – 53 sqm) – inclusive of all alcoholic & non – alcoholic drinks

DAY 4: HELICOPTER TRANSFER TO AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK AREA

45 minutes (using an Agusta 119 helicopters
• 08h00: Breakfast and check out, settle any extras
• 10h00: Transfer to the lodge helipad for your helicopter transfer to Akagera
• 10h45: Land at Magashi helipad, and the camp staff will assist you with check in followed by lunch
• Rest of the day is at relaxation/ follow lodge schedule/ Game drive
• 19h00: Dinner and overnight stay at Magashi Camp
Room Category: Tented Room – All local drinks and Laundry (Exclude – Premium imported brands and champagne)

DAY 5: AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK – FULL DAY GAME DRIVE (PRIVATE)

Lead by a private French guide, Akagera National Park Game Drive occurs early in the mornings and late in the afternoons. While driving along the park tracks in a 4WD Safari vehicle, passengers will have the chance to spot animals such as hyenas, elephants, various buffalo and lions.
• 07h30: Breakfast at the lodge, with packed lunch boxes, you will embark on a full day game drive both South & North
• 12h30: Lunch at one of the picnic sites
• Evening: Return to the lodge
• 19h00: Dinner and overnight stay overnight stay at Magashi Camp
Room Category: Tented Room – All local drinks and Laundry (Exclude – Premium imported brands and champagne)

DAY 6: AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK – BEHIND THE SCENE TOUR (RHINO BOMA)/AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE

(NOTE: Follow lodge schedule)
• 07h00: Breakfast
• 08h00: Transfer for a behind the scenes tour
• 11h00: Brief game viewing
• 13h00: Return for lunch
• Afternoon: Game drive
• 19h00: Dinner and overnight stay overnight stay at Magashi Camp
Room Category: Tented Room – All local drinks and Laundry (Exclude – Premium imported brands and champagne)

DAY 7: TRANSFER TO KIGALI/DEPARTURE

(2 hours 30 minutes’ drive)
• 08h00: Breakfast, check out and settle any extras
• 08h00 – 11h00: En route game drive with packed lunch boxes from the camp
• 11h00: Hand over to your driver guide to proceed to Kigali
• TBA: Arrive, last minute
• TBA: Transfer to the Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight

End of Trip

WISHING YOU AN EXCELLENT TRIP

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Safari Inclusions

• Meet and greet on arrival
• Airport and inter-hotel transfers from day 1 to the last day
• Accommodation at hotels/lodges & meals mentioned in the program
• Exclusive use of a safari land cruiser 4×4 with WIFI where receptive and pop up roof
• Services of a professional, experienced English/French/Spanish/Italian speaking driver guide
• Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
• Cultural experience
• All activities, visits and extra meals mentioned in the itinerary.

Safari Exclusions

• International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated,
• entry visa fees
• All drinks at accommodation
• Medical & Travel insurance
• Evacuation Insurance (can be obtained at Usd 30 per person for 14days cover
• optional extras
• tips and gratuities,
• Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, Laundry and Items of a personal nature.
• and any items not mentioned in the Includes part.

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.

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.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

WEATHER IN RWANDA

Rwanda has a tropical highland climate, with plenty of rain. Temperatures vary considerably between locations depending on their altitude, but very little from month to month in the same place. In the capital, Kigali, the average daily temperature is about 21°C/70°F:
– Rainy season: March to May and October to November
– Hottest months: June to September
For all outdoor activities, we recommend suitable outdoor clothing, appropriate to the season and weather. The weather in the rainforest and mountains can change quickly, ranging from warm sunny days to rainy spells. We therefore recommend that you pack a range of clothing suitable for all conditions, particularly warm gloves, scarves, and head wear during rainy seasons, as well as waterproof outer-wear, closed shoes for hikes, plus a hat and sun protection.

GORILLA PERMIT NOTE AND TREKKING RULES

If you have a cold, flu or other contagious infection, you shouldn’t go gorilla trekking as the gorillas are very susceptible to catching human infections, particularly respiratory ones.

TIME ZONE

The time zone in Rwanda is set two hours ahead of GMT (GMT +2).

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