Journey To The Jungles Of Rwanda And Uganda

Upon arrival at you will be met by a representative from the Oikos Safaris, who will assist you with customs and immigration clearance. Thereafter, your driver/guide will transfer you to your hotel for overnight. Overnight at Chez Lando hotel or similar (Bed and Breakfast)

This morning after breakfast, you will drive to Kigali town for a city tour where you will get to know Rwanda’s most beautiful and amazing city. You also get to learn about the country’s culture and history by visiting the cultural and historical sites of Kigali.  Kigali is Rwanda’s capital city and was named by Doctor Richard Kandt in 1907, the first colonial governor of Rwanda. The city is built on several hills and valleys, there by gaining the title- “the land of a thousand hills” or Hilly city. Places of interest include; Genocide Memorial Centre, Presidential Palace Museum, andNyamata Church Genocide site to mention but a few. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in town. Later in the afternoon, you will drive to Ruhengeri. The two-hour drive through the rolling hills of Rwanda takes you via the base of the magnificent volcanoes of the Virunga mountain range.  You will arrive at the Hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Overnight at Gorilla Solutions Lodge or similar (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

After an early breakfast you will be collected from the hotel and driven to Volcanoes National Park Head Quarters for the start of your gorilla tracking experience. Upon sighting the gorillas, you will stay with them for a magical hour as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing, resting; raising their young. Coming face to face with a giant silverback must truly be one of the greatest wildlife experiences on earth! Returning in the afternoon you can go for the optional Ibyiwatu Cultural group performance, where you will be entertained, and learn more about Rwandan culture, music, dance, and drama. Or take a visit to the twin lakes before returning to the lodge in the evening.  Overnight at Gorilla Solutions Lodge or similar (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)