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Tour h Rwanda
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1 Governors’ Sabinyo Silverback Lodge, Volcanoes National Park
2 Chimpanzee
3 Stunning views from the pool at Nyungwe Forest Lodge
4 Lake Kivu birdlife
5 Nyungwe Forest Lodge
uk DEPARTURES
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Volcanoes N. P.
UGANDA
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NEED TO KNOW
MEAL PLAN h Prices include breakfast in Kigali;
breakfast, lunch and dinner on safari.
ACCOMMODATION h On occasion it may be necessary to
use alternative accommodation due to local availability
or road conditions.
CLIMATE h Nyungwe’s rainy season is September to May,
with the main dry season during June to August, with
some dry weeks in December and January.
TRAVEL TIPS h Gorilla permit payments of approx. £1200
per person are required in advance and are non
refundable (included in the holiday cost shown). Primate
habitats are tropical rainforests amongst the volcano
peaks with an altitude between 11,500 to 14,500 feet.
Trekking can be arduous and uncomfortable due to high
humidity levels and altitude with treks of up to 1 or 4
hours before your first encounter. It is essential that
participants are of a good level of fitness. Layers of
clothes, waterproofs, and good walking boots are
mandatory. Porters can be hired at extra cost to carry
your things – please ask for details. Further advice on
packing essentials and tips on primate trekking will be
provided with your holiday.
GROUP SIZE h Maximum 8 passengers when
gorilla trekking.
NB h Minimum age 15 years.
Lake Kivu
Gisenyi
Kibuye
Nyungwe
Forest
Nyanza
Butare
BURUNDI
RWANDA
Kigali
ESCORTED small group tour
Akagera N. P.
Majestic Rwanda is escorted by an English speaking
driver/guide throughout and a local guide during treks.
TAILOR MADE & UPGR ADES
AIRPORT LOUNGE ACCESS h Prebook access to the Nairobi
airport lounge for your return journey, for £25 per person.
TAILOR MADE h Don’t forget that you can tailor make
your own Kuoni holiday.
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DAY 5 h Drive to Gisenyi on the shores of Lake Kivu, a
picturesque lakeside town on the border of the Democratic
Republic of the Congo, often referred to as the ‘Martha’s
Vineyard of Rwanda’ with its pretty shoreline and colonialstyle
hotels. One of the greatest freshwater lakes in
Rwanda, Lake Kivu lies in the Albertine Rift – part of the
Great Rift Valley – and has a secluded inland beach lined
with swaying palms, enclosed by green terraced hills. Enjoy
today at leisure, exploring the local area. Overnight at the
Kivu Serena Hotel (Three and Four Star).
DAY 6 h After a very early breakfast at the hotel, depart on
a two hour drive to Volcanoes National Park – Africa’s first
national park and the main region where celebrated
naturalist Dian Fossey carried out her research into gorillas.
Upon arrival, register at the park’s headquarters. A short
briefing on trekking procedures follows, before a drive up
the mountain to your starting point. The trek itself can be
arduous and range from one to four hours, depending on
the location of the gorillas, but your guide will allow
frequent stops to rest and allow for photo opportunities.
Home to around 295 habituated mountain gorillas, the
park is dominated by bamboo forests, grasslands and giant
lobelias. Once rangers have located a gorilla family, you will
spend a maximum of one hour observing these fascinating
primates. Just watching and being close to a huge
silverback is enough to make the hairs on the back of your
neck stand on end. Return transfer for lunch, dinner and
overnight at the Gorilla Mountain View Lodge (Three Star)
or Governors’ Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Four Star).
DAY 7 h After breakfast re-enter the park for a second trek,
visiting a different gorilla family. The Rwandan side of the
park is home to eight families ranging in size from 10 to 33
members. Depart from the foothills of the Virunga
volcanoes and enjoy a scenic drive south past fertile green
hills, coffee, tea and banana plantations en route to Kigali.
Overnight at Lemigo Hotel (Three Star) or Kigali Serena
(Four Star).
DAY 8 h This morning, embark on a city tour of Kigali. Visit
the Genocide Memorial Site – a reminder of the chilling
events of the 1994 genocide, but also learn of how this
remarkable country has recovered from its terrible ordeals.
Transfer to Kigali airport for your return flight.
guide price
from
£4329 per person
31 mar-11 jul 2013 (3 star option, ref ar990)
£4575 per person
31 mar-30 may 2013 (4 star option, ref ar991)
high season (12 jul-15 aug 2013) from £4889 (3 star option)
from £5369 (4 star option)
Guide price in £ per person based on 2 people sharing for 7 nights
incl. meal plan as detailed, economy flights on Kenya Airways from
London Heathrow and group transfers.
IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION: The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. Prices vary depending on the date you wish to travel and the elements included in your package.
Please read p201-205 before you book your holiday. For further information and to tailor make your holiday, please call us or go to www.kuoni.co.uk for the best available price.