Essential Guidelines

Passport and Visa Requirements: Ensure your passport has at least two blank pages and is valid for a minimum of 3 months from your entry date into East Africa. Verify visa entry requirements with your local embassy for all countries on your itinerary Yellow Fever Vaccination: If arriving from an endemic area, yellow fever vaccinations are mandatory. Please ensure you have the necessary documentation. Baggage Allowance: For scheduled/private charter flights within East Africa, baggage allowance is typically limited to 15kgs. Soft-sided, duffle type bags are recommended due to limited space in aircraft cargo compartments. Tipping: While not mandatory, tipping is appreciated for satisfactory service. For transfer and tour driver/guides, a suggested amount is $5 to $10 per person per day. For multi-day journeys, consider tipping at the end of the trip. Group tipping arrangements can be discussed with your consultant. Health Precautions: Emergency medical insurance is advised prior to your East Africa visit. Malaria is prevalent; take prophylactics before and after your trip. Avoid tap water; bottled water is safe. Consider travel insurance covering accidents, illness, or hospitalization. Temporary membership in the East African Flying Doctors' Service is recommended for safari-goers. Electricity Specifications: East Africa operates on a 240-volt 50 cycles power supply. Plug sockets are typically 13-amp 3 pin square (British type). Payment Methods: Most establishments accept international credit cards, but rural shops may not. Traveler's checks from American Express, Thomas Cook, Visa, and MasterCard are widely accepted. Clothing Recommendations: Lightweight casual clothing is suitable year-round, with a jacket or sweater for cooler mornings and evenings. On safari, opt for neutral-colored attire. Essential items include a sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Don't forget swimwear and binoculars. Note any dress codes for city restaurants and clubs.

Day 1 :

Arrive at Kigali International Airport

Welcome to the Land of A thousand Hills. Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by one of our experienced safari guides who will transfer you to your Hotel for the rest of the day and overnight. At check in, you will be briefed about your safari and what to expect, the safari do’s and don’ts.
Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel. Bed and Breakfast

Day 2 :

Kigali City tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

After breakfast, pick up from your hotel for a half day Kigali city tour. The tour is inclusive of a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site and Museum to learn more about the 1994 genocide era, Nyamata genocide Church, local markets and so on. Later have Lunch and then depart for Volcanoes National Park. the journey will offer you with beautiful mountainous and green countryside from which the name of “The Land of a thousand hills” was depicted.
Dinner and overnight at Five Volcanoes Lodge.

Day 3 :

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Departure

Today morning after breakfast, you will be transferred from your lodge to the park headquarters for the days’ briefing about Gorilla trekking activity. It’s advisable to park your lunch, drinking water and hire porters as the time taken in the jungle is unpredictable. After the briefing from the Park rangers, you will be allocated your Gorilla family and then head into the forest to search for the gentle jungle giants. Tracking the Gorillas may take a few hrs. to a full day to hike up and down the mountain as this always depend on where they were last seen the previous night. Physical Fitness is highly recommended but also those who are not fit enough, they have the chance to hire Human helicopters (Sedan chair). Upon seeing the gorillas, you will be allowed to stay with them for one hour maximum (Take videos and Photographs). Then later return back to your Lodge. for lunch and later transfer back to Kigali. Drop off at your hotel or at the Airport for your onward flight to your next destination. Breakfast and Lunch.

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