Please read letter below.
Gorilla Encounter RWANDA
Safari TANZANIA
A Letter From Henna Fuller and Company
Because of the Ebola outbreak concerns, I have made the decision to adjust the itinerary.
We're heading to a more thoughtful route:
RWANDA and TANZANIA
Sept. 30 to Oct. 10
Please note that the deposit deadline is extended to June 30 so we can responsibly monitor the Ebola situation and make decisions based on official guidance.
Before June 30, I will review guidance from Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, the CDC, the U.S. State Department, our local partners, and airline routing. If the situation worsens or travel becomes unreasonable, we will reassess.
Rwanda currently has no confirmed Ebola cases, and tourism is continuing, but I understand everyone’s concerns. This extension gives us time to watch the situation carefully while still preserving the possibility of this once-in-a-lifetime Rwanda gorilla trek and Tanzania safari.
So we are not canceling the trip as of writing but I will be very clear on what happens on June 30 whether to proceed, adjust, postpone, or cancel based on official guidance and supplier policies.
The updated details, costs, itinerary will be displayed soon.
I N C L U S I O NS
11 Days 10 Nights Hotel Accommodation
Daily Breakfast, Lunches, Dinners as stated
Transfers Hotel & Airport vv,
Safari Inland Transfers / Tour Transfers, as stated
Safari Tickets, Gorilla Permit must be paid in advance
Tour Guides and Assistants
Wi Fi and More!
EX C L U S I O NS
International and Domestic Flights
Passport and Visas, and other travel / tour permit that may be required
Travel Insurance Is Recommended -please provide before the trip
Meals, Snacks, Drinks, not stated in the itinerary
Transportation outside of included tours/excursions and other fares
Tickets to other tours not mentioned in the itinerary
Gratuities / Tips
And Optional Activities: Spa/Massage/Other Treatments to mention.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Specifics Below
Sept 30 - Arrival at Kigali, RWANDA
Airport: Kigali International (KGL)
Oct 1 - 3 Kigali Tours and Gorilla Trek
Oct 4 - Kigali, Rwanda to Kilimanjaro, TANZANIA
Airport: Kilimanjaro International (JRO)
Oct 5 - 9 Game Drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, NgoroNgoro
Oct 10 - End of Trip / Back Home
Price / Cost
Cost for EACH PERSON is $____________ (click below).
You are responsible in providing a roommate.
Cost excludes all airfares, etc.
Be on the look out for airline ticket costs as soon as you commit to this tour.
Let me know if you need a tour operator.
ITINERARY DETAILS:
Note: Itinerary is subject to change.
Day 1- Sept 30 (Wed): Arrive in Kigali, Rwanda at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Airport Pick and Hotel Check In at Mythos Boutique or Eagle View Lodge.
Dinner is yours.
Day 2 - Oct 1 (Thurs): Kigali Day
This will be a slower day to prepare us for exploration. In touristic Kigali ,expect vibrancy, clean city streets, thoughtful cafés (Rwanda’s well know coffee culture in display), local markets, art galleries, cultural performances and and warm community connections. Highlights include the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Nyamirambo neighborhood.
Day 3 - Oct 2 (Fri): Gorilla Trek - This requires an early morning / 4:00 AM transfer/pick up
Today is the bucket-list experience: gorilla encounter at Volcanoes National Park. This is one of the most powerful wildlife encounters in the world.
Note: You have an opportunity to see the Golden Monkeys too.
Late Afternoon is yours.
Oct 3 (Sat): Kigali with Ms. Eugenie & Free Day
We will spend half day with Ms. Eugenie, a Kigali local friend who visited us in Kansas City. This gives us something very special: a personal connection, not just a tourist experience.
Bye Rwanda. Hello Tanzania.
Oct 4 (Sun): Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Airport Pick Up
Hotel Check In at Accommodation at Eileen's Trees Inn in Karatu or similar
Dinner is yours.
Safari Starts!
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic) and Dinner Included
Alcoholic drinks are yours.
Oct 5 (Mon): Tarangire National Park
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic) and Dinner Included
Alcoholic drinks are yours.
Tarangire National Park
Game Drive of Tarangire: We will spot elephants, baobab trees, and sunset views.
Oct 6 - Oct 7 (Tues - Wed): Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park is so often defined by the Great Migration.
Full Days of Game Drives and, to hopefully witness the Great Migration
Accommodation at Tent Lodge Camp at Mara KatiKati or similar
More info: Big Cat Tracking (Without the Crowds):
Serengeti has one of the highest concentrations of predators in Africa. Instead of following herds, spend time tracking:
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Lions lounging under acacia trees
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Leopards draped over branches
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Cheetahs sprinting across open plains
The Seronera region is especially rich for this - think slow, intentional game drives focused on behavior, not just sightings.
Sunrise & Sunset Game Drives: These are magical and often quieter than peak migration hours. You’ll witness:
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Golden light over endless plains
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Nocturnal animals returning from hunts
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Early-morning predator action
It feels more cinematic, less crowded.
Oct 8 (Thurs): Bye Serengeti. Hello NgoroNgoro!
We will descend into the crater for a game drive, spotting rhinos, lions, and flamingos.
Oct 9 (Fri): Bye Ngoro Ngoro. Hello Kilimanjaro again!
Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Dinner is yours.
Accommodation at Airport Planet Lodge.
Check your flight information for next day's departure.
Oct 10 (Sat): Bye Africa. Hello Home!
Breakfast. Hotel Check Out. Transfer to Airport.
Have a safe flight! THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
How to get there from USA: Multi-City Route Overview
• Segment 1: USA to Kigali, Rwanda (KGL) Sept 29 - Sept 30
• Segment 2: Kigali (KGL) to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (JRO) Oct 4
• Segment 3: Kilimanjaro (JRO) to USA Oct 10
Suggested Flights: Most have partnerships with US major airlines
Kenya Airways to Nairobi (NBO):
They operate a popular nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Nairobi. From Nairobi, both Kigali and Kilimanjaro are just a very short, 1-hour regional hop away
Delta Air Lines (Sky Team) and United Airlines (Star Alliance):
Delta with KLM through Amsterdam or Kenya Airways through Nairobi then Kigali routes through the SkyTeam network.
United with Brussels Airlines through Brussels, Ethiopian Airlines through Addis Ababa, or Turkish Airlines through Istanbul then Kigali.
Pro-Tips for Booking This Trip
• Book as a "Multi-City" Ticket not as three separate one-way tickets.
• The East Africa Tourist Visa: Instead of getting separate visas, apply for the East Africa Tourist Visa online before you leave. It costs $100 and covers joint entry into both Rwanda and Tanzania (plus Kenya if you lay over there), saving you money and passport pages.
KC folks usually get together to purchase tickets and you’re welcome to join us either in person (at a coffee shop) or online. I recommend signing up for Google Flights to track prices, and feel free to share what you find with me. The goal is to book flights about three months before your departure.
EXCLUSIONS, WAIVER of LIABILITY, etc.
WHAT'S EXCLUDED:
International Flights - Contact henna@culturalwanderer.com for referral
Passport, Visas, Other Travel Documents that may be required
Travel Insurance RECOMMENDED - please provide before the trip
Meals, Snacks, Drinks, not stated in the itinerary
Transportation outside of included tours/excursions and other fares
Tickets to museums and other tours not mentioned in the itinerary
Gratuities / Tips
And Optional Activities: Spa/Massage/Other Treatments to mention.