9 days tour

Rwanda Gorilla Naming Ceremony & Uganda

This tour includes:

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Meals

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

Others

Musanze - Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony Queen Elizabeth National Park - 4x4 Game Drive Ishasha - Community Tourism Project Visit Kisoro - Gorilla Doctors Veterinarian Educational Talk Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek Gisenyi - Morning Town Visit Gisenyi โ€“ Boat Cruise and Island Visit Kigali - City Tour Kigali - Genocide Memorial Centre

Transport

4WD vehicles The group will be split into 2 six seater 4WD vehicles. While the drivers are qualified guides and will have expert local knowledge, your Intrepid leader will swap between the vehicles to ensure their knowledge is also shared.

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nights),Safari Lodge (5 nights)

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Itinerary of your trip Rwanda Gorilla Naming Ceremony & Uganda

  • Day 1 Day 1: Kigali
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Kigali

      Welcome to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda since it gained independence in 1962. Most associate Rwanda with the the horrific genocide that took place in 1994, but this is a country that has been striving to rebuild its economy for years and offers so much to the Intrepid traveller. And though the past won't, and shouldn't, be forgotten, the future of Rwanda's tourism is looking bright thanks to its welcoming people, an abundance of lakes and the beautiful Virunga Mountains. Your adventure begins by meeting your fellow travellers at 6 pm.Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 2 Day 2: Musanze
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Musanze

      Wake early this morning for an incredibly special day. Depart Kigali and drive to Musanze (approximately 2.5 hours), where the Kwita Izina ceremony will take place. Based off a centuries old traditional that sees Rwandans naming their children in the presence of their family and friends, the Kwita Izina ceremony gives a name to a newborn gorilla. Created to bring attention to the importance of protecting mountain gorillas and their habitats, the naming ceremony helps to monitor each individual gorilla while showing thanks to those who take part in their conservation. Today youโ€™ll follow the eventโ€™s schedule, so be prepared to go with the flow and be ready to join the celebrations! You can expect to see famous singers, performers, top traditional dancing groups and formal speeches, followed by informal celebrations.Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 3 Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park

      Your journey continues as you leave Rwanda and cross the border into Uganda, driving on to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approximately 6.5 hours). This incredibly biodiverse park is home to 10 primate species including chimpanzees, 95 mammals including big game, and 618 bird species. On arrival, head out on a 4x4 game drive in search of the varied wildlife within the park โ€“ a keen eye and a little patience is sure to reward you with some memorable sightings! Later in the day youโ€™ll return to your simple safari lodge located within the park and overlooking the Kazinga Channel.Accommodation: Lodge

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Tour leaving from Kigali

Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, is a vibrant and rapidly growing city. With its unique history, beautiful landscapes, and diverse culture, Kigali offers a fascinating experience for travelers. From visiting the Genocide Memorial to exploring lively neighborhoods, there is much to discover in this African city.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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