5 Days 4 nights Kigali & Volcanoes National Park Tour

Day 1 – Welcome To Kigali And The Start Of Your Adventure

Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport and you will be warmly welcomed by our representative outside the customs and immigration area. A transfer will take you to your city accommodation, where you can enjoy an insightful tour briefing.

 Day 2: Kigali City Tour/Transfer To Volcanoes National Park/Relaxation

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will then begin an illuminating city tour with highlights including the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

 Genocide Memorial Centre: The Genocide Memorial is a must-see. Rwanda’s painful past has haunted the country for years, yet their impressive recovery story has turned them into an inspiration. The Genocide Memorial acts as a humbling reminder to those present and honors those who have been lost. Audio visual equipment will be provided in Dutch, English, and other languages.

 (Optional Activities in the Kigali City: Genocide Memorial Centre, Inema Arts Centre, Question Coffee Gishushu Master Class, Kimironko Local Market)

 Day 3- Volcanoes National Park

After a warm breakfast you will be transferred to Volcanoes National Park Area the drive lasts about 5-6 hours. On a arrival you will be assisted with check in followed by your lunch.

Evening: Relaxation

Day 4 – Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

After the breakfast you will be transferred to the trekking starting point for a gorilla trek by the park rangers. The trek lasts an irregular time depending on the Gorilla group movements. After 60 minutes in the presence of a gorilla family, you walk back to the park headquarters where you will meet the tour guide for a transfer back to your hotel.

NB: Suitable for 15+ years

Day 5 – Volcanoes National Park to Kigali

Return to Kigali and catch the flight home

• Meet and greet on arrival
• Airport and inter-hotel transfers from day 1 to the last day
• Accommodation at hotels/lodges & meals mentioned in the program
• Exclusive use of a safari land cruiser 4×4 with WIFI where receptive and pop up roof
• Services of a professional, experienced English/French speaking driver guide
• Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
• 1 Gorilla permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek – US$ 1,500.-
• 1 Golden Monkey trek permit
• Cultural experience
• All activities, visits and extra meals mentioned in the itinerary
• Emergency Medical Evacuation Services 
• Our assistance

• International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated,
• entry visa fees,
• optional extras whilst in Kigali
• tips and gratuities,
• Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.
  
  

• GORILLA PERMIT NOTE AND TREKKING RULES

  If you have a cold, flu, or other contagious infection, you shouldn’t go gorilla trekking as the gorillas are very susceptible to catching human infections, particularly respiratory ones.

  WEATHER IN RWANDA

  Rwanda is a tropical highland climate and experiences a lot of rain. Temperatures vary vastly between locations.

  • Rainy season: March to May and October to November
  • Hottest months: June to September
    
    

  The rainfall in the rainforest and mountains can change snappily, ranging from warm sunny days to stormy spells. We thus recommend that you pack a range of apparel suitable for all conditions, particularly warm gloves, scarves, and headwear during stormy seasons, as well as leak proof outerwear, closed shoes for hikes, plus a chapeau and sun protection.

   TIME ZONE

  The time zone in Rwanda is set two hours ahead of GMT (GMT +2).