DESCRIPTION

The unique opportunity to see twelve gorilla families in their natural habitat is unforgettable, some even say life changing. Encounters with gorillas as they go about their daily lives are carefully managed, with expert trackers and guides leading small groups of tourists up bamboo-covered slopes to spend a precious and awe-inspiring hour just a few feet away from the gentle creatures.

Kigali City Tour will allow you to learn about the history of Rwanda by visiting Kigali Genocide Memorial and other Museums.

3 Days highlights for Gorilla Trekking and Kigali City Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Rwanda

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park.

Day 3: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to the Airport

Day 1 – Welcome to Rwanda!

You will be picked up by our guide/driver when you arrive at the Kigali International Airport who will transfer you to hotel where you’ll spend the night. Distance from Kigali airport to the hotel: 20 min to 25 min depending of the location of the hotel.

Meal plan: dinner

Accommodation: Chez Lando Hotel / Mille Collines Hotel / Serena hotel

Day 2: Transfer to Musanze for Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

You will have breakfast at the hotel (packed breakfast) and the journey begins as early as 4 AM local time from Kigali City to Kinigi/Musanze to trek endangered mountain gorillas. We expect arrival to RDB Office Kinigi around 6:30AM for registration, allocation into groups and briefing from the park guide. We also advise you to be in good physical condition before starting the activity because it might be tough depending on the gorilla group you are assigned.

Long sleeve shirts and pants, hand gloves, rain jackets, and hiking boots are recommended for gorilla trekking. Visitors can hire a porter to help with their luggage for roughly $15. After Trekking, lunch will be served at Migano restaurant, before driving back to Kigali.

 Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Chez Lando Hotel / Mille Collines / Serena Hotel

Day 3: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to the Airport

After breakfast, you will proceed with check out at the hotel and you start the Kigali City Tour by visiting Kandt Museum for the history of Rwanda before and during the colonial period, followed by Kigali Genocide Memorial which is the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. After you will visit the Campaign against Genocide Museum located in the Parliament building and enjoy the beautiful view of Kigali City through the rooftop of the building.

After you will have a lunch and visit of Kimironko market with shopping the souvenirs (depending on the flight time), and our driver guide will transfer you to the airport for your departure.

Meal pan: breakfast, and lunch

Accommodation options:

Option one	Option two	Option three
Chez Lando hotel (3* hotel) or equivalent	Mille Collines  hotel (4* hotel) or equivalent	Kigali Serena Hotel (5* hotel) or equivalent

 

Type of vehicle to be used:

• One to two people : 4×4 jeep (land cruiser prado)
• Three to Six people : 4×4 jeep (safari car)

PRICING

Number of people	Price per person (option one)	Price per person (option two)	Price per person (option three)
One person	3,003 USD	3,134 USD	3,505 USD
Two people	2,634 USD	2,765 USD	3,137 USD
Three people	2,533 USD	2,664 USD	3,036 USD
Four people	2,467 USD	2,598 USD	2,969 USD
Five people	2,429 USD	2,557 USD	2,929 USD
Six people	2,400 USD	2,531 USD	2,902 USD

 

INCLUSIVE:

• Accommodation (standard room with single occupancy – depending on the selected option)
• Transport depending on the number of people – pick up and drop off inclusive
• Gorilla permit
• Kigali city tour (3 museums)
• Professional guide
• Meal and drinks (2 breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners).

  

EXCLUSIVE:

• Air ticket
• Alcoholic drinks
• Entry fees in night clubs or bars
• Buy souvenirs
• Tips and donations
• Personal expenses

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Booking Confirmation

To confirm a booking, a deposit of 70% of the total cost of the tour is required. And the balance of 30% has to be paid 30 days before the tour start date. If the booking is being confirmed within 30 days to the tour start date, then the total tour cost should be paid in full.

 

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Any cancellation must be done via the email of Thinko Tours and Travels, and the cancellations for paid bookings will be refunded less the cancellation fees for administration cost and other costs as below:

You understand and accept when booking through us that you are bound by our supplier’s terms and conditions and accordingly any policies they may have on cancellation charges.

• Cancellation fee of 30% if the tour is cancelled within 30 days and above prior to the arrival date;
• Cancellation fee of 50% if the tour is cancelled between 16 and 30 days prior to the arrival date;
• Cancellation fee of 100% if the tour is cancelled within 15 days and less prior to the arrival date;
• Payment for Gorilla Permits is nonrefundable.

 

The refund will be done to the same account and using the same mode which was used for the payments. Note that there is no refund in the event of a no show for the existing reservations.