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Hidden Jewels of Rwanda

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Kigali, Rwanda → Kigali, Rwanda

Country: Rwanda
Start: Kigali, Rwanda
End: Kigali, Rwanda
Date: Flexible
Duration: 12 days
Theme: Discovery, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, 4WD safari jeep, boat, kayak, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Ntarama, and Nyamata memorial sites.
Cruise across Lake Kivu to Napoleon Island.
Climb Napoleon Island for views of Lake Kivu.
Learn coffee cultivation and processing at a local coffee farm.
Discover macadamia farming in western Rwanda.
Visit lakeside fishing communities on Lake Kivu.
Experience the hot springs near Gisenyi.
Kayak on Lake Kivu among islands and sheltered bays.
Explore Giswati-Mukura National Park on guided forest walks.
Search for chimpanzees, blue monkeys, and L'Hoest’s monkeys.
Observe more than 150 bird species in Giswati-Mukura National Park.
Visit Ndaba Falls.
Explore the Bisesero Genocide Memorial.
Shop for local crafts and artisan products in Kigali.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Private transportation in a 4WD safari vehicle
Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Kigali city tour, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial
Entry fees and permits for all included attractions and activities
Guided primate walk in Giswati-Mukura National Park
Visit to Ndaba Falls
Entry to the Bisesero Genocide Memorial
Boat excursion to Napoleon Island
Visits to local fishing villages along Lake Kivu
Visit to the Gisenyi hot springs
Guided kayaking experience on Lake Kivu
Visit to a coffee farm and macadamia farm
All sightseeing and activities specifically mentioned in the itinerary
Applicable local taxes and government levies

Exclusions

International flights
Rwanda visa fees
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and activity providers
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages not included with meals
Laundry services
Personal expenses, including souvenirs and additional purchases
Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Any item not expressly listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to explore lesser-known regions of Rwanda beyond the gorilla trekking circuit.
Enjoy a combination of nature, culture, history, and lakeside relaxation.
Interested in coffee production and rural livelihoods.
Appreciate scenic boat trips and kayaking experiences.
Want to learn about Rwanda’s history through memorial visits.
Enjoy birdwatching and light wildlife experiences.
Prefer a slower-paced itinerary with time to relax.
Primarily seeking a classic African safari experience.
Want extensive big-game wildlife viewing.
Prefer luxury lodge-hopping with minimal road travel.
Dislike cultural or historical sites related to the genocide memorials.
Uncomfortable with light walking or kayaking activities.
Want adventure-focused trekking or mountain-climbing experiences.

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Hidden Jewels of Rwanda

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali

Day 2: Kigali Memorials & Lake Kivu

Day 3: Napoleon Island & Lake Kivu

Day 4: Coffee & Macadamia Farms

Day 5: Gisenyi Hot Springs & Fishing Villages

Day 6: Lake Kivu Kayaking

Day 7: Giswati-Mukura National Park

Day 8: Giswati-Mukura National Park

Day 9: Kibuye (Karongi)

Day 10: Ndaba Falls & Bisesero Genocide Memorial

Day 11: Kigali

Day 12: Kigali & Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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