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Itinerary -
DAY 1 : Arrive Kigali
On arrival at the Kigali airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel by local representative. Today you will have a relaxed evening recovering from your journey to Rwanda - the land of a thousand hills as it is famously known. Overnightat the hotel in Kigali. (L & D)
DAY 2 : Kigali
Proceed to enjoy city tour that offers you an authentic outlook of Kigali over some of the "thousand hills." Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda and the country's vibrant commercial center with an all year round moderate climate. Kigali is one ofthe cleanest and safest of Africa's cities attracting numerous visitors and investors. This city tour will bring us to explore most of the iconic attractions like Kandt house, presidential museum, Kigali genocide memorial etc. Overnight at the hotel in Kigali. (B, L & D)
DAY 3 : Kigali - Kayonza (Approx 92 Kms / 2 hrs)
Take a tour of Nyamata Genocide Memorial and Ntarama genocide memorial center to learn more about the massacre of thousands of people in the 1994 Rwanda Genocide. Both of these locations where previously catholic churches where hundreds of people went to seek protection. Later proceed to Kayonza town for overnight. Overnight at the hotel in Kayonza. (B, L & D)
DAY 4 : Community Experience
Eastern Rwanda is relatively flatter than most of the country and preferred by the pastoralists. We shall visit a homestead who are cattle keepers and engage in the different activities that are centered around `the cow" as a source of livelihood for the family and community at large. Today we start early morning with the milking adventure directly with hands. The herdsman will guide you on how to soothe the cow and manage to milk it. After the session, you set the cows for the days grazing. You will also have lessons on how milk is traditionally converted into different products like ghee and yoghurt locally. You will have an opportunity to make a meal and taste it with ghee. Overnight at the hotel in Kayonza. (B, L & D)
DAY 5 : Kayonza - Volcanoes National Park
Proceed to Volcanoes National Park from the community experience. We have views of Lake Kivu with its many Islands on our way to volcanoes national park. Enjoy the winding roads and scenery along the way which explains why its known as the 'land of a thousand hills'. Overnight at the hotel in Volcanoes National Park (Ruhengeri). (B, L & D)
DAY 6 : Gorilla Trekking
This morning have an early breakfast and transfer to the gorilla briefings spot at the park headquarters. After that experience, we drive to the start of the gorilla trekking point. This experience in the wild is like no other and certainly one youwill rememberthe rest of your life. Overnight at the hotel in Volcanoes National Park (Ruhengeri). (B, L & D)
DAY 7 : Rwanda Cultural Experiences
Leave for the community to spend the entire day in exploring the culture and daily lives of the people. Enjoy a traditional dance performed by a local group and community activities like making traditional beer and local cuisines. Overnight at thehotel in Volcanoes National Park (Ruhengeri). (B, L & D)
DAY 8 : Depart Volcanoes National Park (Ruhengeri)
This morning you will be transferred to Kigali airport to board your flight back home or to your next destination. (B & L)
Trip Ends With Sweet Memories !!!
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation at the mentioned hotels or similar on twin sharing basis
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Airport Transfers
- All Tours & Transfers on SIC Basis
EXCLUSIONS:
- GST extra
- Personal expenses (mini bar, Telephone, laundry etc.)
- Optional tour, extra food and beverage
- VOA, Airport tax, Visa Fees not mentioned in inclusions is excluded
- Guide Tipping
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not mentioned in Inclusions
- Early check-in and Late check-out charges are not included in the above cost. Standard Check-in time : 1500 hrs. / Standard Check-out time: 1200 hrs.
- Costs does not include any type of Surcharges if any and will be charged if applicable. High Season / Special Events will be applicable if booked during surcharge period
- Room upgrades and freebies from the hotel.
- Anything which is not there in Inclusions
Payment Policy :
- Booking amount required 100% amount of Flight Tickets & 50% amount of Land Package
- Rest 50% payment should be done before 20 days of your departure
Cancellation Policy :
- Cancellation charge of 25% of total amount on package ( except Flight )per person is applicable any time after the booking is confirmed.
- No refund, if cancellation is received less than 10 days before arrival.
- 50% of the total package amount is applicable, if cancellation is received between 11 - 20 days before arrival.
- 25% of the total package amount is applicable, if cancellation is received between 21 - 30 days before arrival.
- During COVID or any other pandemic situation the cancellation charges will be on sole discretion of the management and it will be decided on case to case basis.
- In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and in such cases the
- operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However no refund will be provided for the same.
- Cancellation Policy for Air Ticket depends on the Airlines policy
Terms & Conditions :
- Kindly note hotels are not equipped to provide Indian items in their breakfast and they would try the same.
- In case any guest requires Indian Items during the breakfast there would be additional charges applicable.
- Strictly NO Refund for any un-utilized services once booking is confirmed.
- The above quote is strictly subject to availability of rooms at the time of booking.
- The quote is strictly applicable as mentioned above and changes will attract a deviation in the costs.
- This is only a quotation. We are not blocked/booked/holding any rooms/ restaurants and will be subject to availability at the time of booking, so rate can not be guaranteed with a late confirmation.
- In case there is an increase or decrease in the number of pax there would be a change in the costs.
- Remittance charges of USD 30 would be applicable per transaction.
- ROE would be charged as per the prevailing ROE on the day of making payments.
- Supplement cost will require for arrival/departure transfer between 2200 hrs. - 0700 hrs.(Odd Hours of the Day)
- We strongly recommend to all our travellers to purchase the Overseas Travel Insurance Policy on their own before travel.
- This would help and protect from incurring any loss of personal belongings or in case of any personal illness on tour or any kind of accident.
- In case the Group is travelling with more than normal luggage then additional charges will apply for extra Van
- All water activities , adventure activities are subject to weather conditions
- Meal plan: EP - Accommodation only, CP - Accommodation with breakfast, MAP - Accommodation with breakfast, lunch or dinner, AP -
- Accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner
- GST of 5.00 % will be charged on the Total Invoice, if you make the payment in India.
- Its mandatory that we should receive guest’s Pan Card & Passport Copy for further booking process.
- The travel company reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer anytime at its own discretion and without any prior notice.
About The Place:
Rwanda is a landlocked East African country with a green, mountainous landscape. Its renowned Volcanoes National Park is home to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. The park encompasses 4,507m-tall Mt. Karisimbi and 4 other forested volcanoes. In the southwest is Nyungwe National Park, with ancient montane rainforest that's a habitat for chimpanzees and other primates.
Seasons -
Rainy - October to November
Winter -December to February
Summer - March to September
Currency –
Rwandan franc
Language –
English / Kinyarwanda / Swahili / Rwandan / French