Begin in Kigali with a stay at the luxurious Kigali Marriott Hotel before heading to The Bishop’s House, your base for gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking. Dive into the local culture with visits to the Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Fund Campus and the Iby’Iwacu cultural village, ensuring a perfect blend of wildlife encounters and cultural experiences.
Day 1: Arrive in Kigali | Kigali Marriott Hotel
Day 2: Volcanoes National Park | The Bishop’s House.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park | The Bishop’s House
Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park | The Bishop’s House
Day 5: Departure | Kigali International Airport
Arrive at Kigali International Airport, where you’ll be met by a driver guide and transferred to the Kigali Marriot Hotel. Afternoon spent with leisure at the hotel. Located near the Nyarugenge financial district and Kigali Convention Center, this 5-star hotel offers spacious rooms with modern amenities, complimentary Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, and a relaxing spa.
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at Kigali Marriott Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial before taking a scenic drive to Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park. This bustling city, also known as Ruhengeri, offers cafes, bars, and restaurants, and is surrounded by attractions such as Mount Karisimbi, Musanze Caves, and the stunning twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.
Afternoon spent with leisure at the hotel.
Meals at the house.
Overnight at The Bishop’s House
After an early breakfast, head to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on a 2-6 hour gorilla trek through the rainforest, depending on the gorilla group’s location. Spend an unforgettable hour with the gorillas before returning to The Bishop’s House for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, a 12-acre conservation facility showcasing sustainable architecture and offering state-of-the-art labs, a scientific library, and educational programs to inspire gorilla conservation efforts.
Meals at the house.
Overnight at The Bishop’s House.
After an early breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on a Golden Monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park. The trek lasts 2-6 hours, depending on the group’s location. Spend one hour observing the lively golden monkeys in their natural habitat. After lunch at the lodge, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for an immersive experience of Rwanda’s traditional culture. This village offers a glimpse into the locals’ lives, customs, and history, providing an authentic cultural experience alongside the wildlife adventure.
Meals at the house.
Overnight at The Bishop’s House.
Breakfast at the house.
Drive to Kigali.
Lunch en route.
Arrive and transfer to the Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
• Meet and greet services on arrival at Kigali International Airport.
• Private airport transfers as indicated in the itinerary.
• Exclusive use of a private safari land cruiser 4×4 with WI-FI in receptive areas.
• Visit the Ellen De Generes Gorilla Fund Museum.
• Visit the Ibwacu Culture
• Services of professional English-speaking driver guide while on safari.
• Park and reserve entrance fees.
• Game drives as indicated in the itinerary.
• 1-night accommodation at Kigali Marriott on Half board basis.
• 3-night accommodation at The Bishop’s House on Full board basis.
• Flying Doctors temporary membership cover for emergency evacuation only.
• All government taxes and levies.
• International airfare and related taxes.
• Rwanda – To be applied and paid for online https://irembo.gov.rw/home/citizen/all_services.
• Meals not specified in the inclusions above.
• Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telecommunication bills, etc.
• Drinks.
• Travel, baggage, and medical insurance which is highly recommended.
• Tips and gratuities to hotel/camp staff, driver guides, etc.
• Any deviation from the main programme.
• Any other item(s) not specifically mentioned under inclusions above.
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