Short but Sweet Rwanda Retreat
4 Days
Private Tour
Everyday
With only a few days to spare, this budget friendly Rwandan Safari takes you to the major sites of the country. Explore the sleeping volcanoes, trek the forest for primates and explore Kigali. Enjoy our Short But Sweet Rwanda Retreat.
- Airport transfers and assistance.
- Accommodation in Kigali on bed and breakfast.
- Accommodation at Lodge /hotel on Full board.
- Accommodation at Lake Kivu on half board basis.
- City Tour of Kigali.
- Private transport in a 4x4 Land cruiser.
- Services of an English speaking driver-guide.
- One gorilla permit (Cost given separate from per person tour cost).
- Bottled drinking water while trekking and in vehicle.
- All taxes on the services quoted above.
- International Airfare.
- Entry visa.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
Day 1: Arrival Kigali - Welcome to Rwanda
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and be transferred to your hotel, where you can spend the evening relaxing.
Day 2: Kigali City Tour - Drive to Ruhengeri
On your second day after breakfast take to the streets of Kigali for a city tour, with over hundreds of years of history. Once a German territory, visit the museum that shares all that is Rwanda with you as well as the craft center and Genocide Memorial site. After an exciting morning later drive to Ruhengeri home of the Volcanoes National Park.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking - Volcanoes Park - Lake Kivu
For the third day, you register for your Gorilla trekking experience being paired into groups and briefed on what is to be expected. Trekking can take from two to six or more hours if the gorillas move before the park rangers locate them the next morning. The guides stop frequently to allow trekkers a chance to rest and take photos along the way.
After the trek, rejoin your driver Guide for a transfer to your lodge for lunch. After lunch, depart from foothills of the volcanoes and drive to Lake Kivu Serena arriving in the evening. Leisure time to enjoy optional activities offered at an extra cost.
Day 4: Kigali - Fly Back Home
The next day you are free to enjoy leisure activities before departing for Kigali. The route takes you through scenic plantations lush green hills, before arriving in Kigali for your departure.
Prices:
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid until December 31.2018 except the peak period and migration Period, payment can be done in Sterling Pounds or Euro with no extra surcharge.
Children Policy:
- Only applies to one child under 12 years sharing a room with 2 adults.
- One child sharing a room with one adult will be charged full adult rate.
- 0 - 3 Free of Charge.
- 4 - 11 Pay 45% of tour price.
- 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
Reservations, Payment, and Deposits:
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book your desired Rwanda tour, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 50 %. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfer and or the Western Union, and the balance of payment to be paid one week before tour start date.
Tipping:
Like most countries, tipping is customary to show one's satisfaction with good services. You are in no way obliged to, however, if you’re willing to do so it would be well appreciated.
Luggage:
It is recommended to travel with soft bags such as duffle bags instead of hard shell bags as there is a strict 15KGS per person policy and makes it easier to fit in your safari vehicles.
