Rwanda
Rwanda is mystical and breathtaking and called the "Land of a Thousand Hills". Track endangered Mountain gorillas - the largest great ape - in the Virunga Mountains and observe their behaviour at close quarters.
Sample Itinerary
Classic
4 NIGHTS/ 5 DAYS FROM US$ 6,128 PER PERSON
DAY 1-3
Enjoy a tour of Kigali before departing for Parc National des Volcans in the Virunga mountains, the great hideout for endangered Mountain Gorillas. Enjoy two treks with expert guides to observe these 200 kilogram gentle giants which are strictly vegetarian. Visit local villages and track the beautiful Golden Monkey with its' beautiful orange and sky blue facial blaze!Perched on a highland ridge, the picturesque Virunga Lodge looks upon twin lakes and the Virunga Mountains. This small eco-friendly and bush-chic lodge has eight comfortable rooms each with adjoining bathrooms, fresh food and genuine African warmth!
DAY 4
After a final morning activity, depart the Virunga Mountais for Kigali, the country's capital. The overland drive winds through rural villages and awe-inspiring scenery, an exciting excursion in itself. Overnight at the five star Kigali Serena Hotel, positioned amongst charming boulevards.Main areas display the very best of Rwandese cultural art and rooms are typically pan-African in style and reflect the country's colourful dress style. A wide variety of vibrant local restaurants close by serve gastronomic African meals.
RECOMMENDED EXTENSION: EAST AFRICA
With seamless connectivity to Nairobi, Tanzania and Kenya's annual wildebeest migration and a host of incredible experiences are a mere 4 hour flight away. Our knowledgeable team have travelled to East Africa extensively over the past three decades and would love to hand-craft a savanna wildlife extension to complement Congo's sublime primate experience.Imagine a grassland of a gently rolling landscape covered in almost two million wildebeest on the move, with their ever present companions, the large herds of zebra, eland and of course attendant predators! This is East Africa's greatest spectacle and is just one of the phenomenal experiences on offer.
6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS STARTING AT US$ 7,720 PER PERSON
Begin with the iconic Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, perched on the rim of a huge extinct volcano and finish with a luxurious Singita lodge in the private Grummet Reserve in the western corridor of the Serengeti ecosystem.
DAY 1
You will be met by your guide on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport from where you will drive to Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Incredible architecture, inspired by the traditional Maasai mud and stick manyatta, with whimsical interiors packed with antiques and all the trappings of an elegant baroque chateau, creating an aura of romance and luxury.
DAY 2
An early departure to make the best of the day in the Ngorongoro Crater. One of Tanzania's most famous landmarks, the crater is known for both its wonderful scenery and also the varied wildlife that thrives inside. Spend the morning game driving with your guide, and enjoy a picnic lunch on the Crater floor. In the afternoon you will return to the lodge in good time to relax before sundowners and dinner.
DAY 3–6
Fly from Manyara to the the private Grumeti Reserve in western Serengeti. Singita Faru Faru Lodge is a luxury camp built on a gently sloping hill, perfectly positioned on the renowned migratory route. You are likely to spot a great variety of wildlife including cheetah, wildebeest, bat-eared fox, black rhino, Maasai giraffe, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, zebra and the rare Colobus monkey.
DAY 7
Plenty of time for a final morning's game drive before you depart camp and from the airstrip take the scheduled light aircraft flight back to Arusha and Kilimanjaro.