Mountain Gorillas and Wild life

Terms and Conditions on Gorilla Permit discount

• Discount of 30% ($1605 – 30% = $1124) on Rwanda Gorilla Permit for International visitors
• Condition of first staying 2 nights at Akagera National Park
• Valid from 1^st May to 30^th November 2022 (discount only applies during this period)
• For the rest of the months, normal gorilla permit price applies

Note:

• To African Nationals/citizens their discount on Gorilla permit ($535) will be operational on any tour itinerary even if it is a day trip. Valid till 31^st December 2022

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali

Upon arrival at the Kigali International airport, you will undergo a COVID test. Transfer to check-in at your hotel.

Overnight: Radisson Blu Hotel-5*/Hotel Des Mille Collines-4*/Hill View Hotel -3*(BB)

Day 2: Kigali City Tour

After breakfast, our driver guide will meet you for the first time at your hotel to proceed on a Kigali City tour. This includes a visit to the Parliament museum, local markets, Gisozi genocide memorial among other sites. Lunch in Kigali under own account. Afternoon transfer 3 hours’ drive to Akagera National Park.

Overnight: Ruzizi Tented Lodge-5*(FB)/Karenge Bush Camp-4*(FB)/Akagera Game Lodge-4*(BB)

Day 3: Game Drive Akagera

Whole day of second game drive at Akagera National Park.

Overnight: Ruzizi Tented Lodge-5*(FB)/Karenge Bush Camp-4*(FB)/Akagera Game Lodge-4*(BB)

Day 4: Game Drive

Enjoy a third short game drive as you drive back to Kigali.

NB: Do your PCR Test (50$) at an extra cost – In Kigali city –Afternoon.

Overnight: Radisson Blu Hotel-5*/Hotel Des Mille Collines-4*/Hill View Hotel -3*(BB)

Day 5: Volcanoes National Park

Breakfast and transfer to the Volcanoes National Park. Visit the Karisoke research center. In the afternoon, you will also visit the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.

Overnight: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel-5*/Le Bambuo Gorilla Lodge-4*(FB)/Classic Lodge-3*(FB)

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking

Early breakfast and drive to the Park office. 7:00am; briefing about gorilla trekking. Drive to the starting trail where you will come back to find your driver who will take you to the hotel to have Lunch. Return to Kigali to check-in at your hotel.

Overnight: Radisson Blu Hotel-5*/Hotel Des Mille Collines-4*/Hill View Hotel -3*(BB)

Volcano National Park– Activities –To be added on tour package price:

Day 7: Departure

Transfer by our driver guide to the airport for your departure flight.

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• Services of our driver guide
• Accommodation on BB- Bed and Breakfast, FB-Full Board
• Parliament Museum entrance fee
• Akagera Park Entrance fee
• Game drive at Akagera Park
• Driver COVID Test fee
• Bottled mineral water
• Use of a 4x4WD safari vehicle

• Volcano National Park permits
• Airline tickets
• Guest COVID Test cost
• Optional extras whilst in Rwanda
• Drinks throughout the trip
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal extras such as telephone calls
• Porterage and travel insurance

NOTE:

• Gorilla permits sell at a first come first serve basis and they sell very fast. We are not allowed to book. The only way to guarantee availability is by purchasing. They are non-refundable and a penalty applies in case of a change. Trekking is strictly from the age of 15 years and above
• Karenge Bush Camp closes in April and from 1^st Nov till 15^th Dec

Note:

• Karenge Bush Camp closes in April and from 1^st Nov till 15^th Dec every year
• A roll Mattress while in Akagera for the children
• In the city children sleep in their own bed

Children Policy:

• 0-3 years –free sharing with parents (were baby court is available)
• 4-7 years -50% of the tour package
• 8-12 years -75% of the tour package
• 13 years and above will be charged at adult rate

Please check online or with our authorized representative if Travel visa is required to visit our country. It is your responsibility to submit all relevant documents and obtain a legal travel visa (as per requirement) before you travel.

In case your tour is cancelled or curtailed short due to visa issues, we will be unable to provide you any refund of the tour cost.

For E-Visa, we are happy to provide you the visa requirement charges and documents required at highly competitive rates on our portal: https://www.visadone.com

You may click the above link and check the details there. Visa fees once paid is totally non-refundable which you are requested to note.

For Sticker Visa, please check with our local branch for the costing, documents required and approximate processing time.

It is Traveler’s responsibility to obtain and be in possession of the comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance, including medical insurance with provision for air evacuation, insurance in case of accidents, sudden sickness, medical expenses or death, before embarking on a tour. Our company is neither responsible nor liable for any claims, damage or loss as a result of Client’s failing to obtain necessary insurance cover.

We are however, happy to provide you travel insurance as per the plan you select which can offer you comprehensive coverage at highly competitive costs.

Age limit to provide Insurance – Up to 75 years. For Insurance, all rates given are per person in USD.

Current Exclusion:

• To & from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal & Bangladesh.
• From India (However to India (Inbound) is allowed).

Insurance fees once paid is totally non-refundable. For further details you can check with us on insurance@solidarityinvest.com

*Disclaimer: Please do check with our Branch / Authorised representative about the latest requirement as visa requirement / fees / travel insurance charges are dynamic and subject to change. The consulate at their discretion may ask for additional documents also for visa processing. Visa issuance is purely at the discretion of the consulate and not us.

PAYMENT TERMS:

• 100% payment at the time of confirmation

We accept payments via bank transfer/Debit & Credit cards (VISA and Master Cards Only) also. In case of a bank transfer please add USD 30 per transfer per time you transfer.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We need to receive a cancellation request in writing for us to proceed with cancellation. The following charges will be applicable based on the cancellation request received by us.

If you cancel –

• 60 days prior to departure there will be a no deduction on the package cost.
• 59 – 45 days prior to departure: 15% deduction on the package cost.
• 44 – 30 days prior to departure: 25% deduction on the package cost.
• 30 – 15 days prior to departure: 50% deduction on the package cost.
• 15 – 07 days prior to departure: 85% deduction on the package cost.
• 06 days or less: 100% deduction on the package cost.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• All rooms, rates and services are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
• Rates are not valid for Events / Fairs / Long weekends / Festivals / Blackout dates. (surcharges/ supplements will be applicable during these dates)
• In case the same hotels / lodges / camps / resorts are not available we reserve the right to change them in the same star category.
• Child rates apply for children aged from 2 to 11 years old. 1 child sharing a room with 2 adults (depending on hotel policy). If the hotel doesn’t have availability for family rooms, adult rates will apply.
• If certain tours / entrances are closed during certain periods, alternative options will be provided.
• Train fares / reservations are dynamic, subject to availability and non-refundable once issued.
• Standard check-in time at the hotel is generally 1500 hrs. And check-out 12 Noon.
• Rates quoted are not applicable during trade fair periods, major European Holidays and other major events.
• Train fares / reservations are dynamic, subject to availability and non-refundable once issued
• Early check-in, late check-out is solely based on the discretion of the hotel and not guaranteed unless paid for.
• We reserve the rights to reschedule the itinerary or routing.
• Unused inclusions in a tour package are non-refundable.
• Tours will be seat in coach basis (Unless mentioned otherwise) where guests have to reach on time at designated pick up point.
• Any delays from your side are considered a no show.
• No refund applicable in case of no show.
• Rates are not valid during any events & festivals and blackout dates.
• Most of the Hotels/ Lodges/ Camps / Apartments may ask for a security deposit at the time of check-in, which is refundable at the time of check-out and is subject to the hotel/lodge’s policy.
• We reserve all rights. Any damages caused whilst on tour shall be borne (paid or settled) locally by the client, we will not be liable for the same.
• In view of the current situation, please be advised that whilst the information and rates quoted are correct as of today’s date – we retain the right to adjust rates based on any changes to current operational or capacity restrictions imposed by Governments or other

Tour Package price per person sharing in a double/twin room in a 4×4 WD Vehicle.