Standard Popular Option – 02Night/03Days
Key Highlights: Kigali City Tour/Gorilla & Golden Monkeys Trek/Cultural Experience
Vehicle: 7-Seater 4x4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser
Tour starts and ends in Kigali.
Meals: As indicated on itinerary at a glance
PROGRAM OUTLINE:
Day1: Morning hours, arrival into Kigali; Meet & Greet Services, followed by airport transfer.
Then, embark on orientation tour of Kigali City, including a visit of the Genocide Memorial Centre & Liberation Museum (at the Parliament Buidings);
Lunch at Hotel Mille Collines (of the ‘Film Hotel Ruanda, in regard to the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsis).
Afternoon, drive north - to the Volcanoes National Park + overnight. 94km, 2.5hrs
Overnight on Full-board basis:
Top-range, 5star: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge www.governorscamp.com *Or, similar
Mid-range, 4star: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge www.3bhotels.com *Or, similar
Day 02: Morning, enjoy the ultimate adventure – Mountain Gorilla Trek in the volcanoes forest.
Freshen-up + lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon, at leisure – with opportunity for optional activity, such as: Cultural Village Visit/Twin Lakes Visit/Visit the Local Market-Town
Evening at leisure at your lodge, with dinner included.
Overnight on Full-board basis:
Top-range, 5star: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge www.governorscamp.com *Or, similar
Mid-range, 4star: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge www.3bhotels.com *Or, similar
Day 03: Morning, enjoy the Golden Monkeys Trek – trekking the only other member of the primate species resident in the volcanoes forest.
Freshen-up + lunch at the lodge, followed by check-out.
Afternoon, drive back to Kigali - with drop-off at Kigali International Airport, for evening outbound flight.
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Important Tips
The Volcanoes area is located at an altitude 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 off from rain and dripping vegetation;
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;
• Any valuables (carried on the person and not necessary during the trek), may be left with your driver-guide for safe-keeping.
Standard Popular Option – 02 Night/03Days
Sabyinyo Lodge Seasons
- High season: 01st June–31st October + 16th–31st December
- Low/Green season: 01st April–31st May
- Medium season: 01st January–31st March + 01st November-15th December
PLUS: Activity Fees
• Gorilla Trek Permit
Main Quote Includes:
• Kigali Airport Arrival & Departure transfers & assistance ;
• Kigali City Tour + Lunch, on Day 01: Inclusive of applicable entrance/audio fee
• 02Nights Accommodation at the Volcanoes, on Full-Board basis;
• Private Transport in 4x4 Safari Land-cruiser;
• Services of English/French-Speaking Driver-Guides;
• 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.
Main Quote Excludes:
• Any accommodation in Kigali;
• Meals and beverages, other than specified;
• Gorilla trek permits; Applicable permit Fee shown separately from main quote
• Any other sight-seeing activities or accommodation, other than indicated;
• International, regional and local Airfares + Airport taxes;
• Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas;
• Excess baggage charges levied by airlines;
• Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants;
• Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls, e.t.c.;
• Personal and baggage insurance;
• Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above;