Itinerary -
DAY 1 : Arrive Kigali
On arrival at the Kigali airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel by the
guide.
Overnight at the hotel in Kigali. (L & D)
DAY 2 : Kigali - Akagera National Park
Kigali - Akagera National Park (Approx 102 Kms / 2 hrs 5 mins)This morning proceed to the savannah park that is home to Elephants, Hippos,
Buffaloes, and Leopards. On arrival in Akagera National Park check into the hotel.
Later take a game drive in search of these animals.
Overnight at the hotel in Akagera National Park. (B, L & D)
DAY 3 : Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park - Nyungwe Forest National Park (Approx 317 Kms / 6 hrs)
Today morning, depart for Nyungwe forest having lunch en-route in Butare. Explore
Butare National Museum to learn about the history of Rwanda and its cultures. Arrive
in Nyungwe forest later in the evening.
Overnight at the hotel in Nyungwe ForestNational Park. (B, L & D)
DAY 4 : Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe forest
This morning leave for Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest after an early
breakfast. The forest is rich in botanical diversity and home to 13 species of primates
including Chimpanzees, L'Hoest monkeys, and Columbus monkeys with 300 bird
species.We have an opportunity to take a canopy walk immediately or later on in the
afternoon. Return back to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Nyungwe Forest National Park. (B, L & D)
DAY 5 : Volcanoes National Park
Nyungwe Forest to Volcanoes National Park (Approx 223 Kms / 4 hrs 40 mins)
Depart for Volcanoes national park with views of Lake Kivu and its Islands on the way.
Arrive at the hotel in the evening. The rest of the evening is at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Volcanoes National Park. (B, L & D)
DAY 6 : Gorilla Trekking
Today we embark on our journey to meet the mountain gorillas in the dense jungles of
the Virunga ranges. Such an unforgettable experience on many people's bucket list.
The trek can last from an hour to six hours depending on where the gorillas nested the
previous night - you need to be relatively fit to enjoy this experience.
Overnight at the hotel in Volcanoes National Park. (B, L & D)
DAY 7 : Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park - Gisenyi (Approx 68 Kms / 1 hr 30 mins)
Wake up with memories of mountain gorillas in the Virunga jungles. Leave for Gisenyi
where we visit the fishing village, hot springs, visit DRC-Rwanda border (Gisenyi town)
and relax at the lakeside in the evening. (B, L & D) Overnight at the hotelin Gisenyi. (B, L & D)
DAY 8 : Depart Gisenyi
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 -
- Breakfast
- Parking and Toll tax
- Pick and Drop at time of arrival/departure
- Driver's allowance, Road tax and Fuel charges
- Sightseeing by private car
- Transfer & sightseeing by A/c Vehicle Depending on number of pax.
- Accommodation at the mentioned hotels or similar on twin sharing basis
- (depending on the availability )
Exclusions -
- Camera fee
- Alcoholic / Non- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- 4.35% GST (includes 0.15% Swachh Bharat Cess)
- Any Airfare / Train fare
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
- Tips, laundry & phone call
- Entrance charges anywhere are not included
- All personal expenses
- Anything not included in the inclusions is excluded.
Payment Policy
- Booking Fee
- 30 or more days before departure: 50%
- Between 29 to 20 days before departure: 100%
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation charges per person
- 30 or more days before departure: 50%
- Between 29 to 1 days before departure: 100%
Terms & Conditions
- Per person rates (in Rs) - applicable on two persons staying together sharing the same room
- Entrance charges anywhere are not included
- Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
- Meal plan: EP - Accommodation only, CP - Accommodation with breakfast, MAP - Accommodation with breakfast, lunch or dinner, AP -Accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner
- The above package is not valid during national holidays, festivals & long weekends (Independece Day and Janmashtami)
- Namoh Retails (Pvt) Ltd reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time at its discretion and without any prior notice
- In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel
Things To carry
For Adults - Photo identification in the form of Pan Card /Passport / Voter ID / Driving License
For students - Carry original as well as 2 photocopies of school or college Photo Identity card
For Infants - Carry 2 passport sized photographs
THINGS TO CARRY ALONG
Mobile phone with appropriate sim card
Along with your necessary clothing and toiletries carry sun screen lotion, hand sanitizer, sun glasses, cap, sports shoes, umbrella / windcheater, camera etc. and woollens if needed
If you are on any medication, carry sufficient stock of the medicines with prescription
Seasons -
- Rainy - October to November
- Winter -December to February
- Summer - March to September
Currency –
- Rwandan franc
Language –
- English / Kinyarwanda / Swahili / Rwandan / French
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.