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4 Days Itinerary Rwanda Gorilla Experience -Luxury

Country:

Rwanda

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

258893

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  • Operator:

    Classic Journeys Africa Ltd

  • Length:

    4 days

  • Group size:

    50 pax

  • Age:

    15 to 70

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxing
    • Easy
    • Moderate
    • Serious
    • Heart-pumping
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Itinerary

4 Days Itinerary Rwanda Gorilla experience highlights entails of; Visit to the Genocide museum, followed by Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National park and also opportunity to explore the twin lake i.e Lake Ruhondo and Lake Bulera.

Tour program

Day 1

KIGALI

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our representative, outside the airport arrivals section and transferred to your hotel.


RWANDA

Lying at the heart of Africa, Rwanda is one of the most dynamic leisure destinations, offering vibrant cities, pristine wilderness and an exceptionally hospitable people. A unique and largely undiscovered venue, Rwanda also offers unrivalled biodiversity, beautiful mountains, some of the oldest and most precious rain forest on earth, five volcanoes, 23 lakes, numerous waterfalls and three stunning national parks.

Regarding wildlife, Rwanda boasts 13 species of primates (25% of the total number in Africa) and 670 species of birds, many of which are globally endangered. Sports lovers, meanwhile, can enjoy walking, trekking or mountain biking along thousands of pristine trails, mountaineering, volcano exploration, fishing, boating and a plethora of water sports, while cultural options include a traditional dance, historical sites and displays of ethnic art and heritage.


Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Start point

Kigali, Rwanda

Day 2

KIGALI -VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES DRIVE

Breakfast at the hotel. Followed by a 9.00am visit the genocide museum and enjoy a city tour of Kigali.

Lunch in Kigali. You will then proceed for a scenic drive to North West wards through the beautiful terraced hillsides that display Rwanda’s landscape. Arrive at Ruhengeri, the base for Gorilla trekking at the Parc National des Volcans. The town itself is located only 25km from Uganda boarder, is relatively a small city of about 70,000 people. The constant flow of humanity is quite remarkable. The Town has great views of the surrounding volcanoes. People are very friendly here and although a former Belgian colony (and thus French-speaking), many people speak English here.

Dinner at the lodge.


Accomodation: The Bishop's House 

Basis: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Early breakfast at 06:20 am . Later, transfer to the Volcanoes national park headquarters for your first day of gorilla trekking. At exactly 7.00 am: Have a short briefing by your trackers then drive to the trail head for the start of your amazing Gorilla Tracking adventure. Porters may be hired for the trek to carry your backpack and gear. 

The cost is ten USD per person/per day. We advise that you utilize this service.

Your trek again starts in the cultivated foothills of the Virunga’s offering stirring views in all directions. When it enters the national park, trekkers will be immersed in the mysterious intimacy of the rainforest, alive with the colorful bird calls, chattering golden monkeys, littered with fresh spoor of the mountains’ elusive buffalo and elephant. Through gaps in the canopy, the magnificent peaks are glimpsed, among the highest in Africa yet easily accessible, beckon an ascent.

Weaving through overhanging vines, moss-covered hagenia trees and giant lobelias that thrive in the tropical climate, our experienced trackers, who have spent their entire lives in or close to this forest, soon bring us up close with one of the Gorilla Families.

Upon sighting the gorillas, you will stay with them for a magical hour as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing, resting; raising their young. Coming face to face with a giant silverback must truly be one of the greatest wildlife experiences on earth!


After the trek, rejoin your driver Guide for a transfer to your lodge for lunch. Afternoon visit the Twin Lakes Ruhondo and Bulera


Dinner at the lodge,


Accomodation: The Bishop's House

Basis: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4

DEPART – APPROXIMATELY 2 HRS 30 MINUTES DRIVE

Breakfast at the lodge. Depart from foothills of the Virunga volcanoes and drive south past banana plantations on a scenic drive to Kigali. Everything and everywhere, sheer green and hanging on the hills; Rwanda truly - land of a thousand fertile green hills. 

Transfer to Kigali International airport for your departure flight.  (A fight after 5 PM is recommended).


Basis: Breakfast



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End point

Kigali, Rwanda

TERMS & CONDITIONS AGREEMENT

a) Classic Journeys Africa Inclusions & Exclusions

 

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation in carefully selected properties in all East African countries as per the itineraries.

• Transport in 4 X 4 Land cruisers or comfortable safari minibus, driven by a naturalist driver/guide.Multi lingual driver guides can also be provided.

• Two ½ litre size bottles of mineral water each day for each guest while on safari.

• All meals while on safari as per the itineraries. 

• All park entry fees.

• All transfers as indicated in the itineraries. 

 

EXCLUSIONS

• International flights

• Things of personal nature and any other service not included in the itinerary

• Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.

• Personal and baggage insurance.

• Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above.

• Laundry, beer and non luxurious spirits

 

b) How to Book (Applicable for this booking only)

Send a deposit of 30% of the total tour cost. On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability, we will reserve your place on your selected safari. Full payment to be done 1 month before arrival date of the tour. 

c) Final Payment

Final payment is due two months prior to departure.  Costs of gratuities to driver guides, lodge/hotel staff, as well as any excursion not related to the safari, and other items of personal nature are not included.

 

d) Accommodation Substitution

Should the case arise whereby accommodation is not available at the quoted hotels/Lodges/Tented camps alternative accommodation will be provided at hotels/lodges/tented camps of similar caliber.

e) Diet

Guests with special dietary requirements are advised to warn us well in advance before your departure.

f) Luggage

 Please keep your luggage light – soft duffel bags are preferable.  Luggage is limited to 15kg per person on internal local flights.

g)    Passport and visas

The onus is upon the client to ensure that passport and visas are valid for the countries listed.  The company, its staff and its agents cannot be held liable for any visas etc. not held by the clients.

h) Photography

The company reserves the right without further notice to make use of any photography or film taken on safari by our staff for general purposes without payment or permission.

 

i) Check-in and check-out times

Rooms are available for check in at 1200 Noon on the scheduled arrival date.  Rooms should be vacated by 1000Hrs on the scheduled departure date. Special consideration may be extended on departure time subject to anticipated arrivals.

 

j) Changes to Schedule

Although every effort is made to adhere to schedules it should be borne in mind that the Company reserves the right, and in fact is obliged, to occasionally change routes and accommodations on safaris as dictated by changing conditions.  Such conditions may be brought by force majeure” or statutory directive, seasonal rainfall on bush tracks, airfields and game areas, or game migrations from region to another or reservation problems, etc. However, the company shall make all reasonable efforts in resolving the situation not limited to offering alternative

k) Airline Clause

Flight fares, taxes and schedules are subject to change without prior notification by the airlines. The company will not be held liable for these changes and delays. The airlines cannot be held liable for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance.  The passengers’ tickets in use by the airline or by other carriers concerned when issued, shall constitute a sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of these tickets and or passengers.  Please note that the company subcontracts the flying services to independent charter operations, and they are responsible for the flying. The same will apply to train services.

l) Guide Substitution

If one of our guides is unable to take a safari due to illness or other reasons, we reserve the right to substitute with another guide.

m) Prices

We will do our outmost to keep the prices as quoted or published.  Should fluctuation in statutory taxes, exchange rates, etc. force increases on us; we reserve the right to surcharge without notice, up to maximum of 10% of the tour rate.

n) Participant Incompatibility

The company may, at its discretion and without liability of its cost to itself, at any time cancel or terminate the passengers booking and in particular without limiting the generality of the forgoing, it shall be entitled to do in the event of illness or illegal or incompatible behaviour of the passenger, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund.

o) Publicity Materials

The company reserves the right to use any photograph or film taken during the safari by any appointed representative of The Company, for the use in The Company’s advertising or publicity material, without obtaining further consent from the client prior to the departure of the client’s appointed safari

p) Fitness

The client acknowledges that the safari can sometimes be demanding and it’s his/her responsibility to ensure that he/she is sufficiently fit and able to embark on the tour.

q) Authority of the Safari leader

Clients will accept the authority and decisions of the safari leader appointed by the Company.  The final decision on the itinerary, accommodation and conduct on the safari will be taken by the safari leader appointed by the Company.

r) Liability

• The company is insured against legal liabilities arising from any injuries which might be received by passengers in its vehicles. The Company’s liability to passengers carried in its vehicles is governed by the laws of Kenya and no other Country, and all claims subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Kenya.

• The Company reserves the right to employ sub-contractors to carry out all or part of the Services agreed to be supplied and in the event of the exercise of such right the terms of clause relating to The Company is subject to the booking conditions and cancellation provisions of the Travel organizer or the airline concerned.

• Neither the Company, nor any person acting for, through or on behalf of The Company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever and without restricting the generality of errors or omission contained in the brochure or other literature, late or non-confirmations or acceptance of bookings, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness or death whether occasioned by the negligence or not.

• In addition, The Company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any tour or the reminder thereof or make alteration on route, accommodation, price or other details and in the event of any tour being rendered impossible, illegal or inadvisable by the weather, avalanches, strike, war, government or interference or any other cause whatsoever.  The extra expense incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger.

• Please be aware that these safaris may take you into close contact with wild animals.  Attacks by wild animals are rare, but no safari into the African Wilderness can guarantee that this will not occur. Neither the company, nor its employees, nor its agents can be held responsible for any injury or incident on the safari.

 

Governing Law

All terms and conditions of this agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance to the laws of Kenya, and any litigation necessary to resolve disputes between the parties shall be field in the courts located in Kenya where such a dispute cannot be solved through arbitration.

 

Tour Details

Accommodation

Day 1: Kigali Serena

Day 2: The Bishop's House 

Day 3: The bishops's House 

Transport

 Transportation in 4*4 safari Vehicle.

Insurance

AMREF flying Doctors emergency evacuation fees.

Optional

•Nature walk per person US$ 50

•Visit Musanze Cave per persons US$ 50

•1 Golden monkey permit per person per trek US$ 100 

•Bisoke Hike per person per trek US$ 75

•Karisimbi Hike per person per trek US$ 75

Flights

International Flights are not included.

Additional Services

•Airport transfers and assistance

•Accommodations in Kigali on bed and breakfast basis

•Accommodation at Lodge /hotel on Full board basis

•City Tour of Kigali 

•Private transport in a 4x4 Land cruiser 

•Services of an English-speaking driver-guide

•Visit the Iby’iwacu cultural village

•VIP meet and greet services

•Emergency Evacuation Cover

•Bottled drinking water while trekking and in vehicle

•All taxes on the services quoted above

Additional Services

•ONE gorilla permit per person per trek

•ONE golden monkey permit per person per trek

•Meals and beverages, other than specified.

•Helicopter transfer Musanze to Kigali

•International, regional and local Airfares.

•Airport taxes.

•Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.

•Excess baggage charges levied by airlines.

•Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants.

•Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls ETC

•Personal and baggage insurance.

•Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above.

Meals

Kigali Serena: Breakfast

The Bishop's House: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

The Bishop's House: Lunch, dinner & Breakfast

Guide

English speaking guide/ french speaking guide

Good to know

Currency

RWF

Rwanda Franc

Rwanda

Plugs and adapters

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Plug type J

Customer reviews

Operator

4.8

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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