Private 8‑Day Luxury Safari in Rwanda with Gorilla Trekking
Arrival / Departure: Kigali International Airport (KGL) Duration: 8 days Style: Luxury guided safari and gorilla trekking in Rwanda
Itinerary at a Glance
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Day |
Location |
Accommodation / Supplier |
Meal Plan / Activity Highlights |
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Day 1 |
Kigali |
Hemingways Retreat Kigali |
Arrival and transfer; Trsf |
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Days 2–4 |
Nyungwe Forest National Park |
One & Only Nyungwe House |
Chimps trek; Canopy Walk; Kings Palace; National Museum; LDBB (L-LDBB on Day 2) |
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Days 5–7 |
Ruhengeri (Volcanoes NP) |
Singita Kwitonda Lodge |
Two days of gorilla permits/trekking; LDBB (L-LDBB on Day 5) |
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Day 8 |
Kigali |
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VIP departure assistance; Departure |
Meal Plan Key: L = Lunch; D = Dinner; BB = Bed & Breakfast; LDBB = Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast; Trsf = Transfer
Inclusions & Property Notes
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Included:
All airport transfers and assistance; accommodation as listed; private 4x4 jeep with English-speaking driver-guide; Compulsory Emergency Evacuation Service; bottled drinking water; taxes on quoted services. -
One & Only Nyungwe House:
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, non-alcoholic beverages with meals, and two lodge activities per person per day. -
Singita Kwitonda Lodge:
All meals and beverages, laundry service, and Wi‑Fi access.
Exclusions and Mandatory Permits
- Mandatory permits (not included):
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Gorilla Permit:
USD 1,500 per person per trek; minimum trekking age 15 years. -
Chimpanzee Permit:
USD 150 per person. -
Other exclusions:
Park permits not quoted, spa treatments, additional premium beverages (e.g., French champagne at Singita), and incidental transport or charges not explicitly listed.
Pricing: (Double per Person, USD)
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Group Size |
Rates |
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2 Adults |
18,543.75 |
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12 Adults |
17,367.30 |
Single Supplement: Ranges from 2,891.10.
Group Size: One Guest to a Max of 12 Pax. (Price reflects the cost per person sharing)
Booking, Cancellation & Important Notes
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Booking:
Payment required immediately upon confirmation to secure reservations. Gorilla permits are non-refundable and confirmed by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). High-end properties may require a non-refundable deposit. - Cancellation (Accommodation/Services):
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60 days and over:
No charges. -
59–36 days:
45% cancellation charge. -
35–16 days:
75% cancellation charge. -
15 days and under:
100% cancellation charge. -
Visa:
Tourist visa on arrival for most nationals; USD 50 single entry. Travel document must be valid for at least 6 months. -
Health:
Valid Yellow Fever Certificate required for travellers arriving from endemic countries. COVID‑19 vaccination recommended. -
Baggage & Local Rules:
Soft bags preferred for safari; plastic (polythene) bags are prohibited in Rwanda.