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8 Days Rwanda Wildlife Safari

  • 8 Days
  • Butare, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Kibuye, Volcanoes National Park
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Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kigali

    On arrival at Kigali Airport, you will be meet by your guide and after meet and greet you will drive to your hotel. Overnight at Heaven Boutique – Bed & Breakfast included

  2. Day 2

    Kigali – Butare – Nyungwe Forest National Park

    Transfer to Butare (Huye) where it is possible to visit the National Museum and Nyanza Hill. Afterwards transfer to Nyungwe Forest. Meals and overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

  3. Day 3

    Nyungwe Forest National Park

    Early morning Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest, You can also go for a walk to the waterfall or visits to the Angolan Black Colobus monkeys (both activities optional). Nyungwe Forest is East Africa’s largest forest, with 13 monkey species, including chimpanzees, Angolan Black Colobus, Mona Monkey and Owl Faced Monkeys. Meals and overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hill Lodge

  4. Day 4

    Nyungwe Forest National Park

    Go for a nature walk or bird watching along the forest edges; make the Irebero primate walk to spot a variety of birds and monkeys, make the canopy walk or do the Imbaraga waterfall trail to the 4 waterfalls with a great view. Included: 1 of the following activities: nature walk, bird watching, primate walk, canopy walk, waterfall trail Meals and overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hill Lodge

  5. Day 5

    Nyungwe Forest – Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

    Go for a nature walk or bird watching, make the primate walk, make the canopy walk or do the waterfall trail (one activity included). After lunch transfer to Kibuye for overnight and relaxation at the lake shores. Included: 1 of the following activities: nature walk, bird watching, primate walk, canopy walk, waterfall trail Dinner and overnight at Cormoran Lodge

  6. Day 6

    Kibuye – Volcanoes National Park

    Relax at the beach in the morning or go for a nature walk along the shore. After lunch we drive to the Volcanoes National Park. Volcanoes National Park is a unique jungle, with many monkey species, including the endemic Golden Monkeys. Volcanoes National Park is part of the Virunga Mountains, covering Uganda, Rwanda and Congo, and one of the two places in the world where you can find Mountain Gorillas! Dinner and overnight at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

  7. Day 7

    Volcanoes National Park

    Gorilla tracking Experience Early morning departure with your ranger to search for one of the world’s most interesting and endangered animals, the Mountain Gorilla! You will spend one hour with one of our closest relatives. An experience you will never forget. Nature walks through the beautiful environment in the afternoon (optional). Meals and overnight at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

  8. Day 8

    Volcanoes National Park – Kigali Airport

    After breakfast drive to Kigali Airport for your outbound flight. City tour with possible visit of the Genocide Memorial if time allows (optional activity)

Inclusions and exclusions

Price includes

  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Game drives as Indicated on the Itinerary using Land Cruiser 4 x 4 – 6 Seaters
  • English Speaking driver guide
  • Mineral Water
  • Return airport transfers
  • Park entrance fees as indicated on the itinerary
  • Activities fees as stipulated on the itinerary
  • Chimpanzee Tracking
  • Gorilla Tracking permit

Price excludes

  • Tips, Porterage, beverages, items of personal nature such as laundry, phone, fax, insurance etc.
  • International flights, visas and airport taxes
  • Any other item not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Easter Supplements per person – $200.00
  • Christmass and New Year Eve and New Year Supplements(24th, 25th, 26th and 31st of Dec & 01st Jan – per person $250.00
Practical notes, tipping and booking terms

Tipping guidelines

It is habitual to tip your safari driver-guide. Tips are paid at the end of the safari and are given to your guide, below are just a guideline for tipping:-

  • We suggest $20.00 per person in the vehicle per day for driver-guide during safari days
  • $3.00 per group for porters/waitress upon checking in and when checking out.

General Terms and Conditions

Holiday Surcharge

A supplement of US $ 50.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st December and 1st January except Zanzibar accommodation

A supplement of US $ 45.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings between Easter Friday and Easter Monday (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge

Validity of Prices

Prices are valid for the periods shown but are subject to change without notice in the event of Government action, i.e. increase in hotel tax or VAT, or to increase if prices are significantly affected by other circumstances beyond our control. Prices are based on exchange rates prevailing at the time of publication and may alter should any major variation in exchange rates occur.

Payment

We do accept payment via bank transfer and credit cards. Please note that sender collects all charges. Kindly always send remittance of payments /payments proof including booking reference # after completion of transaction for our records. When paying through credit card surcharge of 5% will apply.

Prices Include

Prices quoted for safaris generally include transport as per the itinerary, airport transfers, game drives, flying doctor membership where appropriate and charged separate at price of $30.00 per person , full board accommodation, picnic/extra lunches where stated, scheduled charter flights where mentioned, Mineral water and park entrance fees.

Prices Exclude: Itinerary prices generally exclude international flights, visa costs, optional excursions, personal insurance (medical or other), drinks, tips, phone calls, laundry and any items of a personal nature.

Children Policy

Children between the age of 3 and 12years

  • Pays 60% of the adult rate if sharing a room with two adults
  • Pays 80% of the adult rate if sharing a room with another child
  • Pays 100% of the adult rates if sharing a room with one adult
  • No discount on Holiday and other supplements

Reservations, Payment and Deposits

When Destination Specialists accepts your booking, the date of the confirmation invoice activates the terms and conditions of the contract. Confirmation of services is subject to payment of a 50% of the total invoiced amount to secure space. The balance is to be paid not later than 60 days prior to commencement of the services. When bookings are made within 30 days prior to the departure date, full payment is required immediately on written confirmation.

Cancellation Policy

Should you wish to cancel your confirmed booking, you must advise the company in writing. Reservations that are cancelled, reduced in length of stay or reduced in numbers (hereinafter collectively called a CANCELLATION) are subject to Cancellation and No Show fees if cancelled within 44 days of the arrival date:

  • 150 days to 90 days prior to arrival: 25%
  • 89 days to 45 days prior to arrival: 50%
  • 44 days to 01 days prior to arrival: 100%

Full details are on our Booking Policy page.

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