Shortly after arrival in Nairobi, take an hour-long flight to Rwanda where our guides will be waiting to lead you to a luxurious hotel in Kigali for breakfast and a short briefing on your safari. Later, enjoy a drive through the Land of a Thousand Hills to Parc National des Volcanans and marvel at the spectacular sights. The journey north goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the iconic Virunga volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible.
Overnight at Mount Gorilla View Lodge, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Rwanda is called the “Land of a Thousand Hills” because much of the country is covered by rolling, grassy hills. There are also volcanic mountains in the northwestern part of the country. With an area of just 26,340 square kilometres, Rwanda is only slightly larger than Maryland or Vermont.
Begin the day with an early morning drive to the briefing station from where you will begin gorilla tracking in Parc National des Vulcans (Volcanoes National Park). Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virungas is a magical experience that hundreds of tourists travel far and wide to see. Spend an hour with the friendly primates, and head back to base in time for a late lunch!
Some gorilla families however are more elusive and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet and muddy. Later in the afternoon, visit the Iby’ iwacu cultural village to experience the culture and life of the beautiful Rwandese people.
Overnight at Mount Gorilla View Lodge, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy Golden Monkey tracking this morning in Parc National des Vulcan’s with a different feel. A Sample some Rwandese music and the famous Intore dance during a special planned performance. Take part in the magical dances while socializing and interacting with the ever polite and warm locals. Later in the afternoon, drive back to Kigali and visit the Kigali Memorial Museum as you take a tour of the historic Kigali city.
Check in the evening into the Kigali Serena Hotel for a spectacular dinner and much-deserved rest.
Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Start the day with a tour of Kigali, the magnificent Rwandese capital. It is the Commercial and Administration Headquarters and is regarded as one of the cleanest cities in Africa and probably the World.
Visit the well-designed and elaborate Genocide Museum to get a brief History and Background of the infamous genocide in Rwanda. The magnificent Museum of Natural History and Evolution of Fashion in Rwanda is among the highlights of the city tour. Visit Handicraft Shops in the city and buy beautifully hand-crafted artifacts and souvenirs that will ensure you keep amazing memories from your Rwanda trip. Later on in the day fly to Nairobi for your flight back home.
Volcanoes National Park is a national park in northwestern Rwanda. It covers 160 km2 (62 sq mi) of rainforest and encompasses five of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga Mountains, namely Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabyinyo. It borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. It is home to the mountain gorilla and the golden monkey, and was the base for the primatologist Dian Fossey.
Country:
Rwanda
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge stands amidst real wilderness with panoramic views of Rwanda’s volcano mountains and located just 1km away from the Volcano National Park, making it the desired location for Gorilla Trekking enthusiastic guests. Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is surrounded by an exciting and rich biodiversity of shrubs, trees and various bird species among them the Grey Crowned Cranes or Balearica regulorum. The Intore (local Cultural dancers) will spice your stay and your days at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge will always be memorable.
Country:
Rwanda
Ideally located on one of Kigali’s most charming boulevards, the five-star Kigali Serena Hotel is built around a polished granite atrium, which showcases the very best of Rwandese cultural art.Relaxed yet elegant, the hotel features an Executive Lounge and Bar, which opens onto a wide sundeck overlooking the newly refurbished swimming pool. Also overlooking the pool, the popular Milima Restaurant offers a wide range of all-day buffet choices, while the relaxed Sokoni Café offers inside and outside poolside seating.
Country:
Rwanda
Location:
Kigali
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