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4 DAYS 4 NIGHTS RWANDA GORILLA TRACKING

DAY 08         19 JUL (WED)           ARUSHA / KILIMANJARO

After enjoying early dinner with your fellow travel mates, say farewell to the group and check in to your hotel for rest before tomorrow’s morning flight.

DAY 09          20 JUL (THU)              KILIMANJARO / VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

After enjoying early dinner with your fellow travel mates, say farewell to the group and check in to your hotel for rest before tomorrow’s morning flight.

Upon arrival, be met by your guide and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Take a short city tour of Kigali and continue to drive about 3 hours to Volcanoes National Park (Parc National des Volcans) and check into your lodge. Your journey takes you through the beautiful terraced hills that characterize much of Rwanda's landscape. 

Overnight: Bisate Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 10          21 JUL (FRI)              VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

This morning after an early breakfast, drive to the park headquarters and be briefed and assigned a gorilla group. The breathtaking trek, in which you follow in the footsteps of the rare and critically endangered mountain gorilla, the largest living primate on Earth, starts in the foothills of the Virungas with eye-catching views in all directions.

Upon entering the national park, the paths are littered with fresh spoor of the elusive buffalo and elephant, and trekkers will be immersed in the mysterious intimacy of the rainforest, alive with lively birds and butterflies. Trekking through the forest, the experienced trackers will soon bring you up close to one family gorilla group. During the 1 hour of observing with the great apes, you will get to know about their daily life, and feeding pattern.

Overnight: Bisate Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 11          22 JUL (SAT)           VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

Today, explore the area with your guide for nature and bird walk in the forest to learn more about the wildlife and birdlife in Bisate. Birds that have been seen in the area include: Augur Buzzard, White-naped Raven, Variable Sunbird, Streaky Seedeater, Chubb’s Cisticola, Baglafecht Weaver, Dusky Turtle Dove and Black-headed Waxbill. You might also have the chance to see side-striped jackal, Servaline genet and southern tree hyrax.

You can also choose to go on a 2nd Gorilla Track (with supplement for extra Gorilla Tracking permit).

Overnight: Bisate Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 12         23 JUL (SUN)           VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK / KIGALI / HONG KONG

This morning, we set off to track the equally rare Golden monkey. A whole new primate encounter these small but charming monkeys live in bamboo forests on the slopes of the Virungas. They have been habituated to the presence of daily visitors, and observing them feeding and moving nimbly through the bamboo is a unique experience.

After lunch back at the lodge, we return to Kigali (3 hours) and transfer to the airport for your international flight out.

(Arrive in Hong Kong on Day 13 - 24 Jul)

Accommodation: -
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch


TOUR PRICE PER PERSON

COST INCLUDES:

• Accommodation on twin or double sharing basis;
• Meals as stated including beverages (except champagne, cellar wines, premium brand spirits);
• Gorilla tracking activity (done in group of 8 in join-in basis);
• 1 gorilla tracking permits per person; (non-refundable)
• 1 golden monkey tracking permit per person;
• All applicable park fees;
• Laundry service at the Bisate Lodge;
• All road transfers as indicated 

COST EXCLUDES:

• Airfare as stated above (quoted separately);
• Extra Gorilla Tracking permits; (non-refundable)
• Visa;
• Personal expenses.

Hotel

Nogrongoro

Tha Manor 

Located adjacent to the famous Ngorongoro conservation area and within a 1500-acre Arabica coffee estate, The Manor is reminiscent of an elegant up-country farm home in the Cape Dutch-style of architecture. 

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Grumeti

&Beyond Grumeti Tent

Rustic yet sophisticated, the intimate safari tents blend perfectly into their environment with their cool grey colour scheme and bleached cypress construction. Elegant yet whimsical, the interiors provide quirky touches and tongue-in-cheek surprises that emphasise the natural beauty of the African setting. All ten of the tented suites look out onto the Grumeti River and its resident pods of hippo, while sliding doors open out onto shaded private decks. Discrete butler’s hatches add to the aura of intimate exclusivity. Stone shower towers are open to the sun and stars, while the grunts of hippo provide a nightly serenade. Local sculptured furnishings and lively décor bring alive the excitement and romance of Africa.

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Northern Seregenti

Sayari Tented Camp

The remote and starkly beautiful landscape forms the inspiration for Sayari, with the turret-shaped roofs on each of the 15 expansive tented suites mirroring the iconic Turner Hill to the north. Indoors, rich mahogany floors and delicate tones of sand, stone and acacia reflect the views washing in through the floor-to-ceiling windows. En-suite bathrooms, with spacious showers and egg-shaped baths large enough for two, offer similarly impressive Serengeti views. Fine linens and safari-chic décor offset the wilderness that lies just beyond the canvas walls, with king-size beds and private verandas to complete the world-class experience. At the main camp a peaceful lounge and romantic dining room opens up onto a generous deck where natural rock frames the rim-flow pool overlooking game-rich plains and the distant Mara River. With such superb luxury in the world’s premier wilderness reserve, we wouldn’t blame you for spending your entire safari in camp.

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Arusha

Rivertrees Country Inn

Rivertrees Country Inn lies nestled in the foothills of Mt Meru and commanding a majestic view of Kilimanjaro. This picturesque country estate combines old-world ambience, rustic African elegance, excellent farm cuisine, personal service and genuine warmth from your hosts. The inn’s timeless tranquillity is complemented by its contemporary comforts, rendering it the perfect spot for rest and rejuvenation.  

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Volcanoes National Park

Bisate Lodge

Newly opens in June 2017Bisate Lodge locates in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone. There are only six sumptuous en-suite rooms that maximise comfort, warmth and views while retaining environmental principles and reflecting the culture of surrounding rural Rwanda. It locates within an easy driving distance of Park Headquarters, from where gorilla treks depart daily. Aside from tracking one of the ten habituated gorilla groups, youkan also enjoy other activities including visits to  Iby’wacu cultural village, the Twin Lakes of Buhondo and Burera, the lava tunnels of the Musanze Caves, Dian Fossey’s grave, and even seeing the endemic golden monkey. Walks on the extensive property offer birding and participation in the reforestation programme.

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Price

*Prices based on minimum eight persons traveling together.

*Airfare and Taxes are calculated as of 8 Sep 2016 and subject to change based on availability. Should you wish to explore alternative flying routes, do consult our travel specialists. 

COST INCLUDES:

• All charter flights within Tanzania by light aircraft (baggage allowance of 25kg in soft bags)
• Transfers to/from nearest airstrip to/from camp
• Accommodation on double sharing basis;
• Meals as stated including beverages (except champagne, cellar wines, premium brand spirits);
• All safari activities 
• All applicable Park/Conservancy fees
• Laundry service at the camp;
• 1 tour concierge from Country Holidays;
• Comprehensive Travel insurance with emergency evacuation benefits
• Basic tipping included for all local service staff

COST EXCLUDES:

• Airfare as stated above (quoted separately);
• Visa;
• Personal expenses