This family adventure incorporates the best of Rwanda and includes visits to the capital Kigali, the primordial Lake Kivu, the Afro montane forests of Nyungwe National Park and high-altitude cloud forests of Volcanoes National Park. It’s an itinerary is specifically designed with families of teens over the age of 15 years, in order to allow the children to participate in the gorilla trekking. The lodges are luxurious and in pristine settings.
A primate safari like no other, your family will encounter not only the endangered mountain gorillas but also chimpanzees, golden monkeys and colobus monkeys. The scenery of Rwanda is simply astounding, from the breathtaking Virunga volcano range to misty tea fields and expansive rainforests.
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Kigali
1 night - Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda
3 nights - Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
1 night - Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Lake Kivu, Rwanda
3 nights - One and Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda
Ends - Transfer to Kigali for your international flight home
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Rwanda
8 Nights
City
Safari
Scenic
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Guide Price
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Includes flights from JFK
Price per person based on a family of 4
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Includes
Accommodation as specified
Meals as specified
All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
National Parks and conservation entry fees
1 x Gorilla Tracking Permit and 1 x Chimp Tracking Permit per person
Sunset Kayaking Tour at Lake Kivu
Canopy Walk at Nyungwe Forest
Golden Monkey and Colobus Monkey Tracking
Private driver and guide
Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
Community projects contribution with Uthando
Excludes
Gratuities
Personal travel insurance
Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
Visas and visa fees where relevant
Beverages with the exception of all inclusive hotels
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ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Primate Trekking
Helicopter Flights
Cultural Experience
Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
City Sights
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
Family Activities
Cycle Tours
Cultural Excursion
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
Gorilla
Chimpanzee
Colobus Monkey
Bushbuck
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Rwanda
8 Nights
City
Safari
Scenic
Includes flights from JFK
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Primate Trekking
Helicopter Flights
Cultural Experience
Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
City Sights
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
Family Activities
Cycle Tours
