- Arrival - Welcome to Kigali
Arrive in Kigali where you will receive a warm Rwandan welcome from a representative outside the customs and immigration hall. You will then take a transfer to your city accommodation, The Kigali Serena Hotel. You will then have the evening to relax and enjoy at your leisure.
Included:
- Private airport transfer
- Accommodation in The Kigali Serena Hotel
- Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will check-out. Then we will take to the city streets and embark on a tour of the wonderful city of Kigali. One thing you will notice as you explore the city is just how safe and clean it is. Did you know on the last Saturday of every month, the people of Rwanda come together for Umuganda, which is the community cleanup day. For the shoppers among you it is time to get excited because during the tour you will have a chance to visit some of Africa’s finest fashion stores.
After you have finished your shopping we will set off for Volcanoes National Park (approximately 3 hours). Upon arrival you will proceed to check in at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. The evening is at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities. Dinner and overnight stay.
Included:
- Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Accommodation in Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Volcanoes National Park – Gorilla Trek and optional Cultural ExperienceYou will wake up early and enjoy a delicious breakfast before getting ready to set off on a what is sure to be a life changing experience.
With an estimated 880 Gorillas left in the world, this once in a lifetime experience allows you the unique opportunity to see these gentle creatures in their natural habitat.
You will make your way to the park headquarters for the gorilla trek briefing at 7am before taking a transfer to the starting point of your trek. You will then meet your guide who has years of experience interacting with the Gorillas and knows exactly where to find them. Once located your guide will take you on a spectacular hike through the lush jungle of Rwanda…prepare yourself for truly unforgettable panoramic views along the way. Excitement continues to build during the trek as you near closer to the Gorillas until your guide signals that they are in sight. That first glimpse of the Gorillas is truly magical and something you will not forget in a hurry. You will then spend the next hour getting up close and personal to these gentle giants, watching them play, eat and chilling out.
After the mornings excitement, you’ll return to the hotel for a well-earned lunch and rest. In the afternoon visit the inspiring Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village. You will then return to the hotel in the evening where you will enjoy an evening at leisure.
Included:
- Transfer to park headquarters
- Guided Trek and close encounter with Gorillas
- Entrance to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
- Accommodation in Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Packed lunch
- Volcanoes National Park – DepartEnjoy a delicious early breakfast precedes before departing your hotel at 12pm. If time allows you can do some final shopping around Kigali and then transfer to Kigali International Airport in time for check in for your outbound flight.
Included:
- Airport transfer
- Accommodation in Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals:
- Breakfast
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Arrival - Welcome to Kigali
Arrive in Kigali where you will receive a warm Rwandan welcome from a representative outside the customs and immigration hall. You will then take a transfer to your city accommodation, The Kigali Serena Hotel. You will then have the evening to relax and enjoy at your leisure.
Included:
- Private airport transfer
- Accommodation in The Kigali Serena Hotel
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Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will check-out. Then we will take to the city streets and embark on a tour of the wonderful city of Kigali. One thing you will notice as you explore the city is just how safe and clean it is. Did you know on the last Saturday of every month, the people of Rwanda come together for Umuganda, which is the community cleanup day. For the shoppers among you it is time to get excited because during the tour you will have a chance to visit some of Africa’s finest fashion stores.
After you have finished your shopping we will set off for Volcanoes National Park (approximately 3 hours). Upon arrival you will proceed to check in at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. The evening is at leisure to enjoy hotel facilities. Dinner and overnight stay.
Included:
- Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Accommodation in Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals:
- Breakfast
- 3
Volcanoes National Park – Gorilla Trek and optional Cultural Experience
You will wake up early and enjoy a delicious breakfast before getting ready to set off on a what is sure to be a life changing experience.With an estimated 880 Gorillas left in the world, this once in a lifetime experience allows you the unique opportunity to see these gentle creatures in their natural habitat.
You will make your way to the park headquarters for the gorilla trek briefing at 7am before taking a transfer to the starting point of your trek. You will then meet your guide who has years of experience interacting with the Gorillas and knows exactly where to find them. Once located your guide will take you on a spectacular hike through the lush jungle of Rwanda…prepare yourself for truly unforgettable panoramic views along the way. Excitement continues to build during the trek as you near closer to the Gorillas until your guide signals that they are in sight. That first glimpse of the Gorillas is truly magical and something you will not forget in a hurry. You will then spend the next hour getting up close and personal to these gentle giants, watching them play, eat and chilling out.
After the mornings excitement, you’ll return to the hotel for a well-earned lunch and rest. In the afternoon visit the inspiring Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village. You will then return to the hotel in the evening where you will enjoy an evening at leisure.
Included:
- Transfer to park headquarters
- Guided Trek and close encounter with Gorillas
- Entrance to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
- Accommodation in Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Packed lunch
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Volcanoes National Park – Depart
Enjoy a delicious early breakfast precedes before departing your hotel at 12pm. If time allows you can do some final shopping around Kigali and then transfer to Kigali International Airport in time for check in for your outbound flight.Included:
- Airport transfer
- Accommodation in Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Return international airfares with flights operated by RwandAir
- Meet and greet services on arrival
- PCR tests on arrival and prior to the Gorilla trek
- Exclusive use of a Safari land cruiser 4x4 in Rwanda with guaranteed window seat
- Return airport transfers
- 1 night accommodation at Kigali Serena (option to upgrade to luxury accommodation)
- 2 nights' accommodation at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (option to upgrade to luxury accommodation)
- Delicious breakfast daily, plus 2 lunches and 2 dinners, including drinking water and 1 soda per meal at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
- Services of a professional, experienced English speaking driver guide in Rwanda
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
- 1 Gorilla permit per person including trek briefing
- All activities and extras mentioned in the itinerary
- Emergency Medical Evacuation Services
- Ground agency assistance
- Festive season supplements
- Travel and personal accident insurance.
- Optional activities and excursions.
- Meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Tours, entrance tickets not specified in the itinerary.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Any other service not listed in the Inclusions.
- Prices mentioned above are per person, based on minimum two passengers travelling together
- Discounted Gorilla permits are applicable during the low seasons (1st March – 31st May & 1st November – 15th December 2024)
- Please note that transfer timings might vary based on traffic or weather
- There could be limited access to Wi-Fi while on Safari
- If guest tests positive on arrival, they will be taken to a private hospital in Kigali and any costs incurred are to be paid directly by the guest.
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In the event that you decide to cancel a safari after booking it, certain cancellation charges, will be payable to our supplier as your payments are immediately used to obtain lodging, tours and services at the best rates. You understand and accept when booking through us that you are bound by our supplier’s terms and conditions and accordingly any policies, they may have on cancellation charges.Cancellations received by up to 7 days or more prior to departure are subject to a 10% cancellation penalty.Cancellations received 6 days or less are subject to forfeiture of 100% of the entire tour rate.
- Payment for Gorilla Permits is non-refundable
- Trip cancellation coverage is strongly recommended
- “No-Show” or “Early departure” will result in 100% of the package cost
- Qatar Airways Holidays administration fees applicable as per terms and conditions
- Displayed prices may vary. While requesting, we will give you the up to date price of your chosen date, including the cost of any peak season supplements, fuel surcharges, upgrades or additional facilities which you have requested.
- The Gorilla experience requires participants to be at least 15 years old.