RWANDA – “A LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS”
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 undiscovered venue, Rwanda also offers unrivalled biodiversity, beautiful mountains, some of the oldest and most precious rain forest on earth, five volcanoes, twenty-three lakes, numerous waterfalls and three stunning national parks.
Regarding wildlife, Rwanda boasts thirteen 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.
EVENT DATE:
18 or 19July2022 (*We will advice you while booking based on the participants signup)
EVENT COST:
For Booking do contact VIJAY +6592700908(WHATSAPP) or Email : contact@sgtrek.com
- Book in group of 2Pax: USD5750/Pax
- Book for 1Pax: USD6000/Pax
(*Single room Supplement – USD500 per person)
- Covid19 both tests for arrival and departure per person per test – $60 are not included in the above per person costs. (This cost could change)
Booking conditions:
- Deposit 20% for booking confirmation
- 2nd Term Deposit 50% by 15Jan2022
- 3rd Final Payment by 30April2022
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: KIGALI -RWANDA
Upon touchdown in Kigali, you will be met by our Representative who together with your driver/guide will transport you to your hotel to relax and recharge during your brief stay in Rwanda’s capital.
Overnight – Onomo Hotel
Meal plan-BB
DAY 2: City Tour of Kigali & Volcanoes National Park.
Pick up at 10:00 am. Start with a city tour of Kigali including a visit to the Genocide Memorial site. Learn about Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to the 1994 genocide and how Rwanda has dealt with that past. We continue our tour and see the new developments in Rwanda; the recovery has been incredible, a testament to humankind’s resilience. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Kigali. Thereafter, drive to Musanze (formerly called Ruhengeri) in the northwest part of Rwanda, the main base town for Gorilla tracking. The drive is through beautiful rolling hills on a comfortable paved road and is 2.5 hours from Kigali.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT – Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
MEAL PLAN-FULLBOARD
DAY 3: Gorilla Trekking
Today after an early breakfast you will drive a short distance to the park headquarters for a briefing where you will be assigned a family of gorillas to visit. The trek takes about 2 to 4 hrs.
When visiting the ‘Land of a thousand Hills, one should not miss the magnificent opportunity to visit Volcanoes National Park consisting of 125 km2 of mountain forest and home to the six Virunga Volcanoes and the world-famous mountain gorillas. Protected within the PNV, the lushly forested slopes of the mountains form an appropriately dramatic natural setting for what is the most poignant and memorable wildlife experience in the world: gorilla trekking.
The exhilarating climb to the gorilla’s natural habitat of shady bamboo forest offers fantastic views in all directions, before the trackers are immersed in the mysterious intimacy of the rainforest, alive with the calls of colorful birds and the chattering of rare golden monkey. Nothing can prepare one for the impact of encountering a fully-grown silverback gorilla, up to three times the size of an average man, yet remarkably peaceable and tolerant of human visitors.
Please remember to bring your passport for registration, appropriate, waterproof hiking boots, and a light raincoat. To protect from stinging nettles, we recommend long pants and long-sleeved tops. A pair of old gardening gloves can help grabbing onto the vegetation while most hotels/lodges provide a walking stick that come in very handy especially when hiking downhill. A small waterproof backpack is an excellent idea to carry a light snack, bottled water as well as protection for your camera.
Upon sighting the gorillas, you spend the allowed one hour with them as they go about their daily life; feeding, moving, playing, raising their young and sometimes wrestling by the juveniles – it is a unique and unforgettable experience!
DINNER & OVERNIGHT –Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
MEAL PLAN-FULLBOARD
DAY 4: GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING
Early breakfast.
06:20 AM: Transfer to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for the golden monkey trek.
After the trek, rejoin your driver Guide for a transfer to your lodge for lunch. Dinner at the lodge.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT – Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
MEAL PLAN-FULLBOARD
DAY 5: VOLCANOES – LAKE KIVU
After breakfast, drive to the Lake Kivu.Lake Kivu Rwanda’s western side is bounded by Lake Kivu, one of a string of huge freshwater lakes which lie along Africa’s Great Rift Valley. Dominating the border between Rwanda and the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo); Lake Kivu is Rwanda’s largest lake, and the sixth largest lake in Africa.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT –Cormoran Lodge
MEAL PLAN-FULLBOARD
DAY 6: Lake Kivu – Nyungwe Forest
After breakfast, Drive to Nyungwe National Park, Nyungwe rainforest is placed in the southwestern Rwanda at the border with Burundi, south, and Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Nyungwe rainforest is the best-preserved rainforest in the mountains. Lunch at the Lodge
DINNER & OVERNIGHT –Emeraude Lake Kivu Resort
MEAL PLAN-FULLBOARD
DAY 7: Nyungwe National Park./ Chimpanzee trekking.
Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge; 0430hrs: Embark on a thrilling hike in search of chimpanzee communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approx. 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. During your hike you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk and regal sunbird. Have lunch at your lodge. Optional activities in the afternoon do the canopy walk.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT –Emeraude Lake Kivu Resort
MEAL PLAN-FULLBOARD
DAY 8: Nyungwe National Park
After breakfast, drive to Kigali Via Butare visit the national museum and royal King’s Palace. Lunch in Butare then proceed to Kigali. Upon arrival, proceed to the Airport for your Overnight.
Overnight – Onomo Hotel
Meal plan-BB
DAY 9:
KIGALI/OUTBOUND
Today is at leisure or you can opt to go shopping or visit other places of interest in Kigali. Later in the afternoon you will be transferred to the Airport for your home bound flight. Please contact us for extension options.
END OF SERVICES
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Accommodation in Kigali on Bed & Breakfast basis
- Accommodation on safari on Full board basis
- Private transport in a 4×4 tourist converted jeeps/vehicles
- Services of an English-Speaking driver-guides
- City Tour of Kigali with a visit Genocide Museum.
- Gorilla trekking permit – USD 1500 per person (As of today’s price-any change would be chargeable)
- Chimps trekking per person $ 90 (As of today’s price-any change would be chargeable)
- Golden monkey trekking per person $ 100 (As of today’s price-any change would be chargeable)
- Canopy walkway – per person $ 60 (As of today’s price-any change would be chargeable)
- Emergency Medical Evacuation fees.
- All taxes on the services quoted above
- visit to the national Museum
- visit to the King’s Palace
- Lunch in Butare.
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Meals and beverages, other than specified in the itinerary.
- 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. (We will guide you on toppings this is a custom and expected estimated USD250/Client)
- Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls ETC
- Personal, baggage, Accident and Trip Cancellation/Interruption insurance.
- Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the “inclusions” listing above.
- Covid19 Pre and post tests
- 1 Covid-19 test per person per test US$ 60 approx. in Rwanda.
OPTIONAL:
Services of a professional photographer / Workshop and will send you a folder of images take-in the trip with you within 3 months after the visit at US$500/- per person.
Please note
Traveling in remote locations can present challenges that may require slight changes to the itinerary. We will always try to run the tour as the initial itinerary. In the event, beyond our control, such as political unrest, natural disasters, overbooking by the lodge, where a change is required, we will do our best to keep you close to the original location. It is our intention for you to have the best possible experience. We will try to notify you of any changes as soon as we are made aware of them. However, these changes cause an increase to the price, the increase will be passed onto the participant.
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Phone: +65 92700908 (WhatsApp)
Email : contact@sgtrek.com
This trip is organized by:
SGTREK PTE. LTD.
Reg. No. 201816267K
STB License No. 03160
Address: 28A, Kandahar Street
Singapore 198889
Email: contact@sgtrek.com
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