Day 01: Kigali Arrival, City tour and Transfer to Volcanic National Park
Upon morning arrival, (up to 12noon) at the Kigali international airport, you will undergo both PCR test and Rapid Antigen test (65$) at an extra cost payable direct at the airport.
First enjoy a Kigali city tour which includes, visit to the Parliament museum, local markets, the Nyamirambo city suburbs, the Gisozi genocide memorial among other sites.
The Kandt Museum and Art museum can also be visited at an extra entrance fee.
The Kigali Parliament museum depicts in details how the Campaign against Genocide Plan was executed by RPF/A following the withdrawal of UN troops leaving the targeted Tutsi under the mercy of the Genocidaires and how only the RPF/A forces who were in the war of liberation took the unilateral decision to stop Genocide, Rescue victims of Genocide and defeat the Genocidal forces. This museum also has its outer part comprised of monuments including that of the 12.7mm Machine Gun that helped in containing the advancing genocidal forces.
Interact with the locals at the Local markets like Kimironko Market with vendors who sell produce from Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and the democratic republic of Congo. It is well stocked up in fresh organic fruits, vegetables, fabrics, clothing, shoes and general household necessities. Experience Rwanda at its liveliest
Get to know Rwanda’s dark moments by visiting the Gisozi genocide memorial to commemorate the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The remains of over 250,000 people are interred there.
This memorial serves to educate about how the Genocide against the Tutsi took shape and examines genocide in the 20th century.
Enjoy Lunch at an extra cost, from the many choices of cuisines to pick ranging from local dishes to international.
Transfer 2 ½ hours’ drive to the Volcano National Park vicinity.
Dinner and overnight: Five Volcano Boutique-5*/Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge-4*/La Palme Hotel-3*(FB)
Day 2: Volcano National Park
Early breakfast and drive to the Volcano National Park offices. 7:00am; briefing and gorilla family allocation. Drive to the starting trail where you will come back to find your driver who will take you back to your hotel to have Lunch. In the afternoon visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. These lakes (Burera and Ruhondo) are called twin lakes due to their proximity to each other, as well as the fact that one lake feds into the other. The two lakes are separated by a one Kilo-meter stretch of land which was formed following the eruption of Mount Sabyinyo.
Overnight: Five Volcano Boutique-5*/Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge-4*/La Palme Hotel-3*(FB)
Day 3: Departure
Breakfast and return to Kigali to have more of the city tour. Visit craft centers where you can shop some souvenirs to take home. Have some spot pictures at the Imbuga city park while on a guided walk tour. One of the front runners in the promotion of non-motorized transport and car-free zones in the region. Later be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
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