Queen Elizabeth National Park: Explore vast savannahs, dense forests, and the sparkling Kazinga Channel. Spot iconic wildlife like tree-climbing lions (in Ishasha), elephants, hippos, and over 600 bird species. A boat cruise here offers unparalleled game viewing, while game drives reveal the park’s diverse ecosystems.
Gorilla Trekking: Venture into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO site shrouded in misty rainforests. Trek through lush trails to meet habituated mountain gorilla families—an awe-inspiring, hour-long encounter that supports conservation. Permits are required, ensuring sustainable tourism.
Duration
4 Days
Cost
Per Person
Meal Plan
Full Board
Game Drives
Available
PRICES
STAYING AT KIGALI MARRIOTT & GORILLA HEIGHTS LODGE
2 PAX -USD 5,460 PER PERSON SHARING
4 PAX-USD 5,115 PER PERSON SHARING
6 PAX-USD 5,010 PER PERSON SHARING
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STAYING AT KIGALI SERENA HOTEL & CHAMELEON HILL LODGE
2 PAX-USD 4,630 PER PERSON SHARING
4 PAX-USD 4,200 PER PEROSN SHARING
6 PAX-USD 4,100 PER PERSON SHARING
Included/Excluded
- Meet and greet assistance on arrival
- Airport and inter-hotel transfers from day 1 to the last day
- 1 Nights’ Accommodation in Kigali on Half board basis
- All activities as highlighted in the itinerary
- Kigali Genocide Memorial Visit
- Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Uganda side.
- 1 Gorilla permit per person (this includes briefing at UWA offices, guide, and trek – US$ 800.-)
- Exclusive use of a private safari land cruiser 4x4 with WI-FI in receptive areas
- Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking driver guide.
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour.
- Batwa Cultural Visit
- Emergency Medical Evacuation Services.
- Our assistance.
- International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated,
- All extra activities, visits, entrances and extra meals/drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Entry visa fees,
- Optional extras whilst in Kigali
- Drinks throughout the trip,
- Tips and gratuities,
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.
Tour Itinerary
Kigali
Rwanda’s capital and biggest city stretches across lush undulating hills surrounded by towering mountains, the
largest of which is Mount Kigali, rising 1850 metres above sea level. Kigali is the country’s financial, commercial and
cultural hub, served by an international airport and featuring a wide range of accommodation options. It also offers a
collection of restaurants and points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide Centre, an atmospheric market and
numerous craft shops. With its interesting architecture, busy streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides,
Kigali is said to be one of the most attractive cities in Africa and is definitely worth a visit.
Day Itinerary
TBA: Arrival time flight time into Kigali.
TBA: VIP meets & greet through immigration procedures.
TBA: Pick up from Kigali International Airport for a short transfer to the hotel.
TBA: Arrival at your hotel in Kigali for Check-in.
TBA: Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.
Overnight: Kigali Marriott Hotel
Experience the highest standard of comfort and convenience at Kigali Marriott Hotel. This premier luxury business
hotel in Kigali is conveniently located along KN3 Avenue in downtown Kigali, close to the financial district, embassies,
government ministries and Kigali City Hall. Timeless elegance surrounds you on arrival to a modern and spacious
lobby and grand stairs. Experience spacious guest rooms decorated in warm pastel colors and fitted with the latest in
technology. Visit Cucina Restaurant for tasty, innovative Italian fare and Lobby Bar for cocktails and city vistas.
Complete your stay with a day of pampering at Saray Spa, the largest spa in the city, with its 5-star treatments and
outdoor pool. Featuring the largest meeting space in the city, the hotel in Kigali is ideal for hosting productive
conventions, elegant weddings and retreats of all sizes. Whether here for business or leisure, their Kigali luxury hotel
offers all the amenities you'll need for an unforgettable retreat in Kigali, Rwanda.
Alternate: Kigali Serena Hotel
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
centres on the 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. The capital's natural business hub,
the hotel also boasts its own extensive conference centre, 500-seater auditorium and lavish ballroom.
The hotel features 148 rooms. Guests can choose from a selection of 60 Standard Rooms, 37 Superior Rooms, 19
Deluxe Rooms, 18 Junior Suites, 7 Prime Rooms, 6 Executive Suites and a luxury Presidential Suite. In-room facilities
include 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, mini fridge, hair dryer, private safe
and a flat screen satellite TV.
Basis
Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Located in southwestern Uganda, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is said to be Africa’s oldest rainforest. It is world-renowned for its
excellent gorilla-sighting opportunities-the forest is home to half of the remaining mountain gorillas on earth. This gorilla experience takes place among a rugged landscape of dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams, deep valleys, ansteep ridges. The untouched forest has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its breathtaking natural beauty and unique ecological significance, and aside from the amazing gorilla interactions, there are other drawcards such as a network of forest walks, over 340 species of bird to spot, and a variety of brightly coloured butterflies to identify. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the spectacular Virunga Volcanoes, three of which are still active.
Day Itinerary
0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
0900: Meet with your guide.
0920: Visit the Kigali Genocide memorial centre.
1030: Transfer to Bwindi Uganda side.
1300: Lunch en route.
1430: Continue with a border crossing South of Bwindi arriving at your lodge in the evening
1600: Arrival and check in at your lodge.
1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your Lodge.
Overnight: Gorilla Heights Lodge
Gorilla Heights Lodge is located in Nkuringo, Kisoro district in South Western Uganda. The lodge provides airport
pick-up services from Kisoro airport to the lodge. The lodge features 15 cottages that all derive their names from the
attractions surrounding the lodge. Elegant dining offering a variety of buffets, set menus, theme nights and ‘a la
carte’ menu, serving local and international cuisine is available. The lodge also has a heated swimming pool and a
spa facility with a steam bath and Sauna.
Alternate: Chameleon Hill Lodge
Located on the shores of one of East Africa’s most beautiful lakes – Lake Mutanda, visitors will enjoy spectacular
views across the lake with its islands and surrounding hills. Chameleon Hill and its breath-taking surrounding scenery
offer a variety of different activities and the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure.
Accommodation at Chameleon Hill Lodge comprises of 10 chalets. All chalets provide unobstructed views across the
lake. The chalets are individually furnished and has essential features for a comfortable stay.
Common areas at Chameleon Hill Lodge include the wooden deck with picturesque views of the surroundings, and a
modern lounge with a fireplace and library. Also featured at the lodge is a restaurant serving international cuisine
with some African touches.
Activities
Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum
Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum
Located just outside of Kigali City Centre in the Gasabo district, Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum was created by
a joint partnership of the Kigali City Council and the UK-based Aegis Trust. The centre is an extremely moving,
challenging, educational and ultimately inspiring as well as a great place to understand the cause, tragedy and
successful rebuilding post-genocide.
The memorial hosts a tour which is transparent and educational but very sombre and humbling when guests realise
that over 250,000 deceased are buried on the site of the memorial.
Basis
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day Itinerary
• 0600: Begin the day with a cup of coffee.
• 0630: Ready for a morning transfer to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing.
• 0800: Gorilla trekking starts
• 1330: Estimated time of returning from the Jungle
• 1400: Refreshments at the lodge.
• 1500: Batwa Cultural Visit.
• 1900: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Activities
Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Batwa Cultural Village
Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Wake early for a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed for gorilla trekking. Before 8:00 am, report to the
ranger station for registration and a talk by one of the rangers. The guides will then take you through the bush,
pushing your way through the undergrowth, to track the gorillas. (Please note this trek can take from 30 minutes to
5-6 hours). A reasonable degree of fitness is required, as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes. Sit in the forest
among the gorillas, listening to them ‘talk’ to one another, and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male, the
Silverback. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last
remaining mountain gorillas. It's amazing to think there are only about 650 of these beautiful creatures left.
Batwa Cultural Village
The Batwa Cultural village is where the Batwa (Pigmies) still live in the same way they used to years ago in tree
houses. The Batwa only began leaving their forest homes around 15 years ago and they have been able to remain on
this land thanks to the support of a generous American benefactor who donated the land back to them and created
a cultural program. The fees from visiting tourists and are given to the Batwa project and they delight in welcoming
visitors to their village and demonstrating how they make weapons, dance, make fires using sticks and cook.
Basis
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day Itinerary
• 0700: Begin the day with a cup of coffee.
• 0800: Transfer to return to Kigali.
• 1230: Estimated time of arrival in Kigali.
• 1245: Lunch before heading to the airport for your flight.
• TBA: Flight time to be advised.
End of service.
Basis
Breakfast and Lunch
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