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Day 1: Kigali

Welcome to Rwanda!  On arrival you will clear customs and be met and transferred by one of our Civilized Adventures representative. Once at the hotel, the rest of the night is at leisure.

Day 2: Nyungwe Forest National Park

Today you will meet your private driver guide and start out with a tour of the Genocide Museum. Afterwards, you will be driven to Nyungwe National Park arriving at Nyungwe Forest.  You will arrive in the afternoon giving you some time at leisure to explore the tea plantation. 

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Day 3: Nyungwe Forest National Park

Nyungwe ( chimps trekking and canopy walk).

Departure around 5:00am from the Lodge for the chimps trekking. About 500 chimpanzees live here including a small community in the nearby Cyamudongo Forest. It is common to hear chimpanzees before seeing them. Listen for a single loud noise followed by several growing louder from deep within forest. After the trekking lunch at the lodge.

In the afternoon enjoy the canopy walk. This walkway is constructed on the Igishigishigi Trail and leaves 1 Km from Uwinka. It leads to a 200m trail, suspended between giant trees. It offers a magnificent view of the upper canopy and is also a very good bird watching area.

Dinner & Overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge.

Day 4: Volcanoes National Park

Today, you will transfer to Volcanoes National Park (~4hrs) passing through several fishing towns of Lake Kivu.

On arrival, you will have the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 5: Volcanoes National Park

Today, you will be met in the morning and transferred to the Park gate where you will start your Gorilla Trek. Once with the gorillas, you will have 1hr with the troop. After, return to the lodge for time at leisure.

Day 6: Volcanoes National Park

Today, you will be met in the morning and transferred to the Park gate where you will start your Gorilla Trek. Once with the gorillas, you will have 1hr with the troop. After, return to the lodge for time at leisure.

Day 7: Kigali

Today, you will transfer to Kigali for an overnight. Flight to Cape Town is tomorrow morning (not included).

Day 8: Cape Town

Today, fly Kigali to Cape Town. On arrival, you will be met by your private driver and transferred to the One & Only hotel located in the  V & A Waterfront. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the waterfront.

Day 9: Cape Town

Today, you will be met by your guide for tour of Cape Town finishing at Table Mountain. 

Private guided full-day Tour visiting the old Malay Quarter, Castle of Good Hope and Long Street Tour ends with the chance to ascend Table Mountain either hiking  or by cable car. Return to the hotel for time at leisure.

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Included

Lunch is included - surprise location

Day 10: Cape Town

Today, you will have a full day City Eat & Walk
Experiential walking & tasting tour of downtown Cape Town showcasing the rainbow culture of the city and incorporating the story of South Africa through food.

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Day 11: Franschhoek

Today, you will be met by your guide and taken down the coast to Cape Point. Visit Simons Town and various towns along the way. After your visit to Cape Point, you will drive to Babylonstoren Farm Hotel.

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Day 12: Franschhoek

Today, meet your guide for your Full Day Winelands Active.

An option of either a mountain or vineyard hike around Franschhoek in the morning, followed by a wine farm lunch and ending the day with food and wine tastings.

Activities and Services

Included

Includes: Private vehicle & guide, water, trail snacks, hiking permits, walking equipment, wine farm lunch, wine tastings.

Day 13: De Kelders

Today, you will be transferred to impressive Grootbos. Enjoy the list of activities offered during your stay.

Day 14: De Kelders

Today, you will be transferred to Shark Cage diving (usually done in the AM). Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

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Day 15: De Kelders

Today, enjoy activities offered at the lodge.

Day 16: Plettenberg Bay

Today, you will transfer to Plettenberg stopping at several towns and points of interest along the way. On arrival, you will have the rest of day at leisure. 

Day 17: Plettenberg Bay

Today, you will have a full day tour of Oudtshoorn  including the Cango Caves and the Ostrich farm. 

Interior Caves Crawling Through Gap

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Day 18: Plettenberg Bay

Today you have a guided tour of Tsitsikamma National Park. 

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Days 19 - 21: Shamwari Private Game Reserve

Today, you will be transferred to Shamwari where you will have the next 3 nights in this beautiful conservation area. Enjoy twice daily game drives during your stay.

Day 22: End of Itinerary

Today, you will be transferred to Port Elizabeth for your flight home.

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