Exciting Rwanda

A tiny, landlocked republic of Central Africa in the Equatorial Africa, Rwanda lies on the eastern rim of the Albertine Rift and the watershed between Africa’s two largest river systems: the Nile and the Congo. Often called the “Land of a thousand hills”, Rwanda is predominately grassy uplands and hills, with altitudes above sea level varying from a low of 3,960 feet to Mount Karisimbi, the highest of a range of extinct volcanoes in the Northwest, which reaches 14,507 feet. Lake Kivu forms part of the border with D.R.C and one of the beautiful Lakes in Africa.

The Climate is temperate and mild with an average daytime temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. Main Rainy season is from Mid – February to Mid – May and the shorter ones is from Mid – October to Mid- December.

Rwanda has a number of unique delights to offer travelers.Parc National des Volcans in the Virunga volcanoes is the home to the mountain gorillas to which Dian Fossey dedicated her life. Nyungwe National park, one of the largest montane forests in Central Africa, is renowned for it’s large troops of monkeys and rich variety of orchids.Akagera park is a savannah park with elephants, hippo and crocodile. Lake Kivu is a beautiful inland sea enclosed by steep terraced hillsides. There are large varieties of birds. Rwanda has a rich culture with its second city, Butare having one of the finest cultural museums in Africa.

2 Nights, Gorilla Safari

One Gorilla visit (Permit) per person

DAY 1

• Fly into Kigali
• Transfer to Laico Umubano for Lunch
• PM city tour & visit to Genocide memorial sites
• Dinner & Overnight: Laico Umubano, Kigali F/B

DAY 2

• 0400hrs Wake up
• 0430hrs – 0630hrs Drive to Ruhengeri
• 0700hrs – 0730hrs Volcano Park formalities
• 0800 – 1500hrs – Gorilla trek (1 hour visit only)
• Lunch at La Palme Hotel
• 1630 – 1800hrs Drive to Kigali
• Dinner & Overnight: Laico Umubano, Kigali F/B

DAY 3 Transfer to the airport to catch outbound flight

2009 - 2010 COSTS – from Kigali.
for current rates call (866) 506 1928  or Email jharaty@AfricaSafariFundi.com.

Included in the above:

• All airport assistance and transfer
• All accommodation and meals as per itinerary
• All land transportation in 4X4 Safari vehicles
• English speaking driver guides
• One Gorilla permit per person (US $ 500)
• Mineral water while on safari

Not Included:

• International and regional flights
• Airport taxes
• Visa Fees where applicable
• Personal beverages
• Tips and other personal expenses
• Temporary flying Doctor Evacuation
• Porterage

3 Nights, Gorilla Safari

Two Gorilla visits (permits) per person

DAY 1

• Fly into Kigali Rwanda
• City tour of Kigali & visit to the genocide museum
• 120 minutes drive to Ruhengeri
• Dinner & Overnight La Palme Hotel F/B

DAY 2

• 0600hrs Wake up and Breakfast
• 0700 – 0730hrs Volcano Park formalities
• 0800 – 1500hrs Gorilla trek(1 Hour visit only)
• Lunch, dinner & Overnight La Palme Hotel F/B

DAY 3

0600hrs wake up & breakfast

• 0700 – 0730hrs Volcano park formalities
• 0800hrs – 1500hrs – Gorilla Trek (1 Hour visit only)
• Lunch at La Palme
• 1600 – 1800hrs drive to Kigali
• Dinner & Overnight Laico Umubano, Kigali F/B

DAY 4 Transfer to the airport to catch outbound flight

2009 - 2010 COSTS – from Kigali.
for current rates call (866) 506 1928  or Email jharaty@AfricaSafariFundi.com.

Included in the above:

• All airport assistance and transfer
• All accommodation and meals as per itinerary
• All land transportation in 4X4 Safari vehicles
• English speaking driver guides
• One Gorilla permit per person (US $ 500)
• Mineral water while on safari

Not Included:

• International and regional flights
• Airport taxes
• Visa Fees where applicable
• Personal beverages
• Tips and other personal expenses
• Temporary flying Doctor Evacuation
• Porterage

4 nights, Primate & Gorilla Safari

1 Gorilla visit(permit) per person + Chimp attempt

DAY 1

• Fly into Kigali
• Drive to Nyungwe forest
• Lunch at Butare
• Proceed to Nyungwe for overnight
• Overnight Gisakura Guest House F/B

DAY 2

• AM trek 6 primate species including Chimps
• Lunch at the Guest House
• PM drive to the resort town of Kibuye
• Dinner & Overnight Moriah Hill Resort F/B

DAY 3

• AM relax by the shores of Lake Kivu
• Drive to Ruhengeri via Gisenyi
• Lunch at Kivu Serena
• Proceed to Ruhengeri for overnight
• Dinner & Overnight La Palme Hotel F/B

DAY 4

• 0530hrs Wake up & Breakfast
• 0700hrs – 0730hrs Volcano Park formalities
• 0800 – 1500hrs – Gorilla trek(1 hour visit only)
• Lunch at La Palme Hotel
• 1630 – 1800hrs drive to Kigali
• Dinner & Overnight: Laico Umubano, Kigali F/B

DAY 5 Transfer to the airport to catch outbound flight

2009 - 2010 COSTS – from Kigali.
for current rates call (866) 506 1928  or Email jharaty@AfricaSafariFundi.com.

Included in the above:

• All airport assistance and transfer
• All accommodation and meals as per itinerary
• All land transportation in 4X4 Safari vehicles
• English speaking driver guides
• One Gorilla permit per person(US $ 500)
• Mineral water while on safari

Not Included:

• International and regional flights
• Airport taxes
• Visa Fees where applicable
• Personal beverages
• Tips and other personal expenses
• Temporary flying Doctor Evacuation

EXPLORE RWANDA

DAY 1

• Arrive into Kigali, road transfer to Akagera national park
• Lunch, Dinner & Overnight Akagera Game Lodge F/B

DAY 2

• Full Day Game Drive: Lunch
• Drive to Kigali, Dinner & Overnight
• Laiko Umubano F/B

DAY 3

• Drive to Nyungwe forest
• Lunch at Butare
• Proceed to Nyungwe for overnight
• Overnight Gisakura Guest House F/B

DAY 4

• AM trek 6 primate species including Chimps
• Lunch at the Guest House
• PM Kamiranzovu Waterfall
• Dinner & Overnight Gisakura Guest House F/B

DAY 5

• AM drive to the resort town of Kibuye relax by the shores of Lake Kivu
• have lunch
• PM Drive to Gisenyi
• Dinner & Overnight: Stipp Hotel F/B

DAY 6

• Day at leisure on the Beach at Lake Kivu
• PM Drive to Ruhengeri
• Dinner & Overnight: La Palme Hotel F/B

DAY 7

• 0530hrs Wake up & Breakfast
• 0645hrs – 0730hrs Volcano Park formalities
• 0800 hrs – Gorilla trek(1 hour visit only)
• Lunch at La Palme Hotel
• 1630 – 1800hrs drive to Kigali
• Dinner & Overnight: Novotel Umubano , Kigali F/B

DAY 8 Transfer to the airport to catch outbound flight

2009 - 2010 COSTS – from Kigali.
for current rates call (866) 506 1928  or Email jharaty@AfricaSafariFundi.com.

Included in the above:

• All airport assistance and transfer
• All accommodation and meals as per itinerary
• All land transportation in 4X4 Safari vehicles
• English speaking driver guides
• One Gorilla permit per person (US $ 500)
• Mineral water while on safari

Not Included:

• International and regional flights
• Airport taxes
• Visa Fees where applicable
• Personal beverages
• Tips and other personal expenses
• Temporary flying Doctor Evacuation

*All tours listed above provided by Gerry Tours of Rwanda.

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