A 9 day safari which starts
and finishes in Kigali. This safari can also be done
on a private basis. [One PNV gorilla permit is included
in the cost but the other gorilla tracking requires
a supplement to be paid at time of booking.]
This safari lets clients discover the best of Rwanda.
It starts with the wildlife and birds in Akagera in
the east with its beautiful wetland savannah. The highlight
of the safari is, of course, tracking the mountain
gorillas in Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in the
Virunga volcanoes in the northwest. This safari offers
an opportunity to track gorillas twice. PNV in Rwanda
has five habituated gorilla families and tracking most
groups in the afro-montane forest usually takes only
a few hours. You can also climb a volcano, visit the
remains of Dian Fossey’s grave and the endangered
golden monkey. You continue to Nyungwe, in southern
Rwanda, a massive afro-montane forest, the largest
in Central Africa. The forest has 13 primate species
including chimpanzee and large groups of colobus monkeys.
Other attractions are 300 bird species and a variety
of orchids and butterflies.
Clients stay 2 nights in Akagera Lodge, 3 nights at
Volcanoes Virunga Lodge and 3 nights at ORTPN Resthouse
on the western edge of the Nyungwe Forest.
RWS7 DISCOVER
RWANDA
A NINE-DAY SAFARI
Departs 2008: 21 Jan, 18 Feb, 24 Mar, 21 Apr, 19 May, 23 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 17 Nov, 22 Dec
Departs 2009: 12 Jan, 9 Feb, 9 Mar, 13 Apr, 11 May, 8 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 21 Sep, 12 Oct, 16 Nov, 21 Dec
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DISCOVER RWANDA
Starts Monday ends Tuesday |
US$ |
£ |
Euros |
| Per person sharing a twin room |
3,995 |
2,049 |
3,097 |
| Single room supplement |
404 |
207 |
313 |
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1. Published prices may change without notice in case of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
2. Prices for safaris in 2008 are valid until 31 December 2008. Prices for the dates shown in 2009 will be published at a later date.
3. Prices are based on exchange rates with the US dollar in May 2007: 1.95 US dollars to the £ sterling and 1.29 dollars to the euro. For payments in £ sterling and euro the dollar shall be converted at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment.
4. Prices include transport and a driver/guide for the itinerary agreed, accommodation on a shared basis and meals stated (in Kampala, Entebbe and Kigali bed and breakfast only and on safari full board) and, where appropriate, boat trips, park fees, chimpanzee permits and one gorilla permit. At Volcanoes gorilla lodges (Bwindi, Mount Gahinga and Virunga), the tariffs are on an all-inclusive basis and, in addition to accommodation and meals, include unlimited consumption of all alcoholic and soft drinks; laundry services; and any activities clients wish to do around the lodges. A complimentary massage is also offered.
5. Prices exclude airfares to Uganda/Rwanda, entry visas and airport taxes. At non-Volcanoes lodges all personal expenditure such as laundry and drinks are excluded.
6. All gorilla permits need to be purchased at the time of booking or a deposit equivalent to 20% of the cost of the safari paid, whichever is higher. Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of permits, which are limited; any additional gorilla permits required should be purchased when booking. Gorilla permit prices are subject to change without warning.
7. From the safari price paid by clients Volcanoes contributes $100 per client to the Volcanoes Partnership Trust, a separate non-profit organisation which undertakes community and conservation activities.
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For dates and prices of all scheduled safaris please
click here.
For information on tailor-made safaris Click Here
For more information or to book a safari please email salesug@volcanoessafaris.com
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(Days shown are for scheduled safaris only).
Day 1 MONDAY
Met on arrival at airport and transfer to Kigali. Briefing on your safari.
After lunch, depart at 2pm for Akagera. Game drive before sunset. O/N:
Akagera Lodge (FB).
Day 2 TUESDAY
Game drives in the park or a canoe ride on Lake Ihema to see the large
number of hippo, the huge Nile crocodile and birds. O/N: Akagera Lodge
(FB).
Day 3 WEDNESDAY
Early start for Kinigi. The journey north goes through the beautiful
terraced hillsides that characterise much of Rwanda’s landscape,
gradually climbing to the base of the awesome volcanoes, sometimes with
as many as five peaks visible. Late lunch on arrival at PNV. O/N: Volcanoes
Virunga Lodge (FB).
Day 4 THURSDAY
Go gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans (subject to permit availability
at the time of booking). Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain
forest of the Virungas is a magical experience. If you are lucky you
can get to the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and be back at the
base in time for a late lunch! Some gorilla families however are more
elusive, and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet
and muddy. O/N: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge (FB).
Day 5 FRIDAY
Either go gorilla tracking again in Parc National des Volcans (on payment
of supplement at time of booking), or visit the golden monkeys or drive
to Gisenyi, visit Ros Carr's orphanage and Lake Kivu or climb the Visoke/Muhavura
volcanoes, or trek to Dian Fossey's grave, or visit the local school,
community projects or walk to Lake Bulera. O/N: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge
(FB).
Day 6 SATURDAY
Early start for Nyungwe. Visit the old palace in Nyanza. Drive past green
hills of tea and the vast Nyungwe Forest. O/N: ORTPN Resthouse (FB).
Day 7 SUNDAY
Go on an escorted walk in search of the large groups of colobus monkeys
and birds including the Rwenzori turaco. Or go chimp tracking. Picnic
lunch. Return late afternoon. O/N: ORTPN Resthouse (FB).
Day 8 MONDAY
Guided nature walk in the forest or go chimp tracking. O/N: ORTPN Rest
House (FB)
Day 9 TUESDAY
Leave for Kigali. Time permitting, go for a tour of the city including
a visit to the market, a pottery project, handicraft shops and a genocide memorial. Transfer to the airport (HB).
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