7 days rwanda spice safari

7 DAYS RWANDA SPICE SAFARI

Itinerary

Highlights

  • A wildlife meets cultural adventure
  • Hike the densely forested slopes of Rwanda’s picturesque Virungas Volcanoes in search of the world’s largest population of wild mountain gorillas.
  • A visit to Murambi genocide memorial center
  • Gaze out onto soaring mountain slopes enveloped in lush and tropical vegetation.
  • Immersed in this dramatic natural setting, enjoy the opportunity to watch the intriguing interaction between gorilla families or set out in search of troops of the enchanting golden monkeys.
  • This itinerary is ideal for anyone eager for a glimpse of these great primates while undisturbed in their beautiful natural setting.
  • Enjoy a bit of lake side shoreline at lake kivu.
  • Day 1

    Arrival at the Airport in Kigali
    Overnight Hotel Chez Lando. Dinner

    Zagas Explorer representative will meet you at Kigali International airport, and then transfer you to your hotel in Kigali. Overnight Hotel Chez Lando. Dinner

  • Day 2-3

    Nyungwe National Park
    Nyungwe Top View Hill Lodge. Full board

    Start your safari from Kigali heading to Nyungwe National Park via Butare. Where you will visit the King`s palace and the Rwanda national museum. Break for lunch and later head to Nyungwe with a visit to Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre and then proceed to Nyungwe. For dinner, On the following day is to go for Chimps trekking in the morning afterwards opt for the canopy walk or go got Nature walk at Nyungwe forest national park. And then return to your Lodge for another overnight. Nyungwe Top View Hill Lodge. Full board

  • Day 4

    Nyungwe - Kibuye
    Dinner and Overnight at Lake Kivu Lodge. Full board

    After breakfast, drive to Lake Kivu one of the greatest Lakes in Rwanda, and is in the Albertine (western) Rift valley, a part of the Great Rift Valleys. The lake is a 2650 Square kilometer freshwater expanse and the largest of all the lakes that fill the valleys of Rwanda. Spend the afternoon by the Lake shores. Dinner and Overnight at Lake Kivu Lodge. Full board

  • Day 5

    Kibuye - Musanze
    Dinner and Overnight at Le Bambou Gorilla lodge- Full board

    After breakfast; drive to Musanze (ex- Ruhengeri) the base town for mountain gorillas. Visit the Ibyiwacu Cultural Village and spend your evening enjoying the cultural experience. Dinner and Overnight at Le Bambou Gorilla lodge- Full board

  • Day 6

    Gorilla Trekking
    Overnight Hotel Chez Lando. Half board

    Morning wake-up call, breakfast, and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing. Penetrate the Volcanoes for sensational gorilla trekking and return for lunch after trekking. After lunch, drive to Kigali for Overnight Hotel Chez Lando. Half board

  • Day 7

    Kigali City Tour

    After breakfast, take Kigali city tour including visits to Genocide memorial site/museum. Thereafter proceed to the airport for your departure flight. End of Tour!

While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Premium Cost pp = USD.5,100
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Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

Key Tour Inclusions

  • Airport transfers
  • Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on double room
  • Three meals a day, apart from where it is mentioned (B&B)
  • Mineral water in the safari vehicle
  • Park entrance fees
  • Gorilla permit (USD $1,500 per permit in Rwanda)
  • Ranger fees
  • All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Key Tour Exclusions

  • International flight & Local flights
  • Visa (USD $50 per person)
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Items of personal nature
  • Tips & laundry service
  • Christmas supplement
While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Premium Cost pp = USD.5,100
Booking Enquiry

Booking Terms & Conditions

Basic guidelines to aid you as you plan to make your booking to travel to Africa on your Safari Expedition. This is not an exhaustive list, our Tour consultants are always standby to give you all the necessary guidance accordingly.

Booking Procedure

All applications for provisional or confirmed reservations are to be made by the Client by way of letter, facsimile or e-mail addressed to Zagas Explorer.
No reservation will be deemed made unless acknowledged and accepted in writing by Zagas Explorer. Provisional reservations will only be held for 14 days, after which the booking will be released. Please ensure the following information is included:

      » Date and time of arrival
      » Number of people and room requirement
      » Full names of client, and ages of children in the group (if applicable)
      » Any special requirements

Cancellation Policy

Reservations cancelled are charged as below:

      » Between 60 and 31 days prior to arrival a 25% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Between 30 and 15 days prior to arrival a 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Between 14 and 0 days prior to arrival a 100% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Cancellation fees are calculated on the rate per person and on the total value of the Reservation made.

Rates

All amounts are denominated in US Dollars and payments must be made in the nominated currency. In the case of any future increases in fuel, currency fluctuations, component costs or government taxes, Zagas Explorer reserves the right to renegotiate the rates. Conservancy fees are mandatory and will be included in the invoice.

Deposit Requirements

A refundable deposit of 30% is to be received by Zagas Explorer within 7 working days from date of confirmation. The final balance of 70% of the total value of the reservation(s) will be payable at least 30 days prior to the guests arrival.

Refunds

Should any client arrive late or request an early departure, no refund will be granted. Whilst Zagas Explorer will ensure that all anticipated accommodation will be available as planned, there shall be no claim of any nature against Zagas Explorer for a refund, either in part or whole, if any accommodation and or excursion is unavailable and a reasonable alternative was found – or if guests were unable to make use of the service for any reason.

Insurance

All guests should take out comprehensive insurance cover when paying their confirmation deposit, to cover them for cancellation, curtailment, medical expenses, personal baggage, emergency evacuation back home and money.

Disclaimer

This agreement is made subject to and shall be governed and construed according to the laws of Tanzania. Neither Zagas Explorer, nor any person acting for, through or on behalf of the company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever and without restricting the generality of the foregoing shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omission contained in the brochure or other literature, late or non-confirmation or acceptance of bookings, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, injury or death whether occasioned by negligence or not. In addition, the company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any tour or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other detail and in the event of any tour being rendered impossible, illegal, or inadvisable by the weather, avalanches, strike, war, government or interference or any other causes whatsoever. The extra expense incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger.

The company may, at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself, at any time cancel or terminate the passenger's booking and in particular without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the passenger, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund.

Please be aware that these safaris may take you into close contact with wild animals. Attacks by wild animals are rare, but no safari into the African Wilderness can guarantee that this will not occur. Neither the company, nor its employees, nor its agents can be held responsible for any injury or incident on the safari.

While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Premium Cost pp = USD.5,100
Booking Enquiry

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