Arrive into Kigali on your Rwanda Air flight and spend a short morning getting acquainted with Africa’s most inspirational city. Since its dark days of the Genocide, Rwanda has become a shining example of stability, peace and unstoppable progress. Building upon a culture of remembrance, forgiveness and learning, Rwanda is a beacon of inspiration for the world. Kigali is a clean and bright city, amid Rwanda’s famous rolling hills. After a visit to the Genocide Museum, take a 2-hour drive through Rwanda’s sculpted hills to the edge of Volcanoes National Park. Arrive at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge in time for a late lunch, then relax and get acquainted with your surroundings. Enjoy a firelit dinner before retiring for the night, as tomorrow will be a big day!
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Today you trek! Arise very early to a wakeup call with tea or coffee. Arrive to the Main Lodge where you find the Sabyinyo staff waiting to prepare you for the trek with hiking equipment. After a full breakfast, leave the lodge at 6:30am for the 10 minute drive to the National Park Headquarters where you will be assigned a Gorilla family. From here you will drive to the start of your hike to the gorilla family. Enjoy! After your hike, your afternoon is at leisure - we can recommend a massage from one of our qualified masseuses. Cocktails will be served in the lounge, before another dinner by firelight.
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Today you have the choice of a second gorilla trek, or perhaps doing a Golden Monkey trek. There are a number of hikes available in the Park, including the Dian Fossey trek to her original research station Karisoke, or to the top of Bisoke Mountain to see the Crater Lake. Other nearby activities include visiting the Twin Lakes, a nature and birding walk in the sacred Buhanga Forest, or a visit to the bustling Ruhengeri Market for a spot of shopping. We highly recommend doing the SACOLA Community Walk as a fascinating and enlightening experience, introducing you to traditional Rwandan culture as well as viewing the socio-economic development of the area, made possible through tourism.
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After a leisurely breakfast, depart back to Kigali. Numerous activities can be enjoyed on this day in Kigali, including a “bean-to-cup” and barista master class at Question Coffee, a tour and gift shopping at the Nyamirambo Women’s Centre, and late lunch with a spectacular view at Pili Pili restaurant. Your Governors’ Camp driver will deliver you to the airport in time for your evening international flight.
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