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5-Day Culture & Trekking in Rwanda

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Overview

This adventurous Rwanda tour offers a taste of the very scenic landscapes of the country in addition to the beautiful wildlife at the Akagera National Park. A good combination of cultural safari and the epitome is the trekking of the critically endangered mountain gorillas at the Volcanoes National Park.
Hiking & Trekking
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Kigali Airport

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Arrival at Kigali Airport

Upon the arrival of your flight at Kigali International airport, you will be met by our representative who will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall. You will then be transferred to your hotel and if time permits, there will be a short Rwanda tour briefing in the lobby. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Kigali Serena Hotel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Restaurants

    Kigali Serena Hotel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kigali International Airport to Kigali Serena Hotel

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Kigali

Day 2

Travel to and Game Drive though Akagera National Park

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Travel to and Game Drive though Akagera National Park

After breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and proceed to Akagera National Park. Upon arrival at the park headquarters, you will have a briefing and will be introduced to your park guide. You will have a game drive through the park. You will then arrive at the lodge where you can check in and enjoy lunch before continuing on through the park. Dinner will be served at the lodge.

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    Accommodation

    Akagera Game Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Game Drive through Akagera National Park

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    Restaurants

    Akagera Game Lodge

    Akagera Game Lodge

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Kigali Serena Hotel, KN 3 Avenue, Kigali, Rwanda to Akagera National Park, Kayonza, Rwanda

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kigali

    Eastern Province

Day 3

Travel to Volcano National Park

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Travel to Volcano National Park

Early Breakfast at the lodge. Check out and drive to the Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, found just outside of the Volcano National Park. Your journey will take you through Kigali, where you will stop for lunch.

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    Accommodation

    Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Restaurants

    Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel

    Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Akagera National Park to Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Eastern Province

    Kigali

    Northern Province

Day 4

Gorilla Trek & Cultural Experience

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Gorilla Trek & Cultural Experience

Early breakfast at the lodge then proceed to the park headquarters in time for Gorilla Trek briefing at 07h00. Your adventure will begin soon after! After spending some time in the park with the gorillas, you will be transferred back to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon there will be a visit to the IbyiIwacu village for a cultural experience.

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    Accommodation

    Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Gorilla Trekking Rwanda

    Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village

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    Restaurants

    Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

    Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

    Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Mountain Gorilla View Lodge to Volcanoes National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Northern Province

    Ruhengeri

Day 5

Golden Monkey Trek & Return to Kigali

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Golden Monkey Trek & Return to Kigali

Rise early in the morning and breakfast at the lodge. Proceed to the Park’s headquarters for briefing about your trek. You will then enter the park in search of the Golden Monkeys. Lunch will be served at the lodge. You will then checkout and travel back to Kigali. A final farewell dinner will be served at the Pili Pili Restaurant, after which you will be dropped off at the airport.

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    Activities

    Golden Monkeys Trek

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    Restaurants

    Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

    Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

    Pili Pili Restaurant Kigali Rwanda,

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Mountain Gorilla View Lodge to Volcanoes National Park

    Off-Road from Mountain Gorilla View Lodge to Pili Pili

    Off-Road from Pili Pili to Kigali International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Northern Province

    Kigali

Included in Price

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 4 activities
  • 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

Included

- Meet and greet on arrival
- Airport and inter-hotel transfers from day 1 to the last day
- Accommodation at hotels/lodges & meals as mentioned in the program
- Park entrance fees at Akagera National Park and a park guide
- Full board accommodation at the Akagera Game Lodge
- Exclusive use of a safari land cruiser with WIFI for 5 Days where there is reception
- Services of a professional, experienced English speaking safari driver guide
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
- 1 Gorilla permit pp (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek – US$ 1,500.-)
- 1 Golden monkey permit pp (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek – US$ 100.-)
- Entrance to IbyiIwacu Cultural village
- All activities, visits and extra meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Emergency Medical Evacuation Services
- Our 24/7 assistance and support if required.

Excluded

- International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated,
- 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
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