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Gorilla Encounter RWANDA
Safari + Great Migration TANZANIA

September 2 - 12, 2027
Image by Jeff Lemond

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.

Note: Itinerary, prices, other details are subject to change.

 

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Specifics Below

Sept 2 -  Arrival at Kigali, RWANDA 

Airport: Kigali International (KGL)

Sept  3 - 4  Kigali Tour and Gorilla Trek

Sept 5 -  Free Day with Cultural Dinner Night

Sept 6 -  Depart Kigali, Rwanda

Arrive TANZANIA Airport: Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Sept 7 - 10  Game Drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, NgoroNgoro

Sept 11 -  Kilimanjaro

Sept 12 -  End of Trip / Back Home

How to get there from USA: Multi-City Route Overview

• Segment 1: USA to Kigali, Rwanda (KGL) Sept 1 - 2

• Segment 2: Kigali (KGL) to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (JRO) Sept 6

• Segment 3: Kilimanjaro (JRO) to USA Sept 12

 Delta Air Lines (Sky Team) and United Airlines (Star Alliance):​

Delta with KLM through Amsterdam  

Kenya Airways through Nairobi then Kigali

United with Brussels Airlines through Brussels

Ethiopian Airlines through Addis Ababa

Turkish Airlines through Istanbul then Kigali

Price / Cost
Note:  Cost includes the $1, 500 Gorilla Permit

Cost for EACH PERSON is $5,262.50 (click below).

You are responsible in providing a roommate. ​​​​

ITINERARY DETAILS:

Note: Itinerary, prices, other details are subject to change.

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Sept 2 Thurs: Arrive in Kigali, Rwanda at Kigali International Airport (KGL)

Airport Pick and Hotel Check In at Mythos Boutique or Eagle View Lodge.

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Dinner at an agreed place (pay yours).

Sept 3 Fri: Your Kigali Day  

Breakfast Included.

This will be a slower day to prepare us for exploration. In touristic Kigali, expect vibrancy, clean city streets, thoughtful cafés (Rwanda’s well known coffee culture in display), local markets, art galleries, cultural performances and warm community connections.

 

Suggested Experiences: Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Walk around Nyamirambo neighborhood, Try photography at a local market (a sincere smile will go a long way). 

Sept 4 Sat: Gorilla Trek - This requires an early morning at 4:00 AM transfer/pick up

Breakfast To Go​​ Included and Lunch.

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 (pay your own).

The rest is yours.

Sept 5 Sun: Kigali with Ms. Eugenie & Afternoon Free

Breakfast.


(Hopefully) we will spend time 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.

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Prepare for next day's departure for Kilimanjaro.

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Bye Rwanda. Hello Tanzania. 

Sept 6 Mon: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

 

​Breakfast, Hotel Check Out, Airport Transfer

Afternoon arrival and Hotel Check In at  Eileen's Trees Inn  in Karatu or similar

Lunch and Dinner yours. 

Safari Starts!

Sept 7 Tues: Tarangire National Park

​​​​​​​​Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic) and Dinner Included

Alcoholic drinks are yours.

Breakfast. Hotel Check Out. Safari Pick Up for

Game Drive of Tarangire: We will spot elephants, baobab trees, and sunset views.

Overnight at TBA

Sept 8 - 9 Wed to Thurs: Serengeti​ National Park

Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic) and Dinner Included

Non water drinks are yours.

The Serengeti National Park is so often defined by the Great Migration.

Full Days of Game Drives and, to hopefully witness the Great Migration

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Accommodation at Tent Lodge Camp at Mara KatiKati or similar​​

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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:

  • Lions lounging under acacia trees

  • Leopards draped over branches

  • Cheetahs sprinting across open plains

The Seronera region is especially rich for this - think slow, intentional game drives focused on behavior, not just sightings.

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Sunrise & Sunset Game Drives: These are magical and often quieter than peak migration hours. You’ll witness:

  • Golden light over endless plains

  • Nocturnal animals returning from hunts

  • Early-morning predator action

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It feels more cinematic, less crowded.

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Sept 10 Fri: Bye Serengeti. Hello NgoroNgoro!

Breakfast and Lunch Included.​ Dinner is yours.

Non water is yours.

We will descend into the crater for a game drive, spotting rhinos, lions, and flamingos.

 

The rest of the day is yours.

Sept 11 Sat: Bye Ngoro Ngoro. Hello Kilimanjaro again!  

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Breakfast, Hotel Check out, Transfer​.

Lunch is yours.

Accommodation at Airport Planet Lodge.

Dinner at TBA

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Check your flight information for next day's departure.

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Sept 12 Sun): Bye Africa. Hello Home!

Breakfast​. Hotel Check Out. Transfer to Airport.

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Have a safe flight! THANK YOU VERY MUCH.​​​​​​​​​

Image by Magdalena Kula Manchee

MORE SPECIFICS, INDEMNIFICATION & LIABILITY, etc.

Pricing Structure:

Double Occupancy / Shared Room Total Cost: $ 10,530.00  (inclusive of applicable taxes and required deposits)
Cost per Participant: $ 5,265.00

 

Double occupancy accommodations are limited to a maximum of two (2) participants per room. Participants sharing a room will share the total accommodation cost for ten (10) nights and eleven (11) days. Bedding configurations may include one king, one queen, or two twin beds, subject to availability.

Each participant is individually responsible for all additional costs, including but not limited to:

  • Tours, excursions, and activities

  • Ground transportation and transfers

  • Entrance fees, permits, and event tickets

Participants electing double occupancy must arrange their own roommate. Cultural Wanderer does not guarantee roommate placement or matching.

Single Occupancy Total Cost: $5,885.00

Single occupancy accommodations are designated for one (1) participant per room. The participant is solely responsible for the full cost of accommodations for ten (10) nights and eleven (11) days, including breakfast where applicable.

The participant is also individually responsible for:

  • All transportation costs (including airport transfers and domestic travel)

  • Tours, excursions, and activities

  • Entrance fees and event tickets

 

Payment Terms and Conditions

  • A non-refundable deposit of $1,500 per participant is required to secure participation.

  • The remaining balance is due on July 30, 2027 and is non-refundable.

  • Full payment must be completed no later than July 30, 2027. All payments are non-refundable after this date.

If cancellation occurs on or after July 30, 2027 one hundred percent (100%) of the total trip cost will be forfeited, regardless of reason.

Payments may be made via cash, check, money order, Venmo (@Henna-Fuller), or PayPal (mahenna_2000@yahoo.com).

Please note: Payments made by credit card may be subject to additional processing fees.

 

Important Notes
 

  • Participants are solely responsible for ensuring they possess valid passports, visas, and any other required travel documentation.

  • Travel insurance is strongly recommended and must be submitted prior to departure.

  • Cultural Wanderer strongly advises participants to review all health, safety, and entry requirements for Tanzania and Rwanda prior to travel.

 

Changes and Cancellations by Organizer

Cultural Wanderer / Hegina A. Fuller reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary, accommodations, transportation, or scheduled activities as deemed necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, safety considerations, or operational requirements.

In the unlikely event that Cultural Wanderer cancels the trip, a refund will be issued in an amount deemed appropriate, less any non-recoverable expenses already incurred.

 

Exclusions

The following items are not included in the package price:

  • International airfare (referrals available upon request)

  • Passport, visas, and required travel documentation

  • Travel insurance (mandatory recommendation)

  • Meals, snacks, and beverages not specified in the itinerary

  • Transportation outside of scheduled tours and excursions

  • Entrance fees and tickets not explicitly listed in the itinerary

  • Gratuities and Tips for guides, drivers, and service providers - expect to tip (costs) around $100.   

  • Optional activities, including but not limited to spa services, massages, and personal experiences

THE INDEMNIFICATION & LIABILITY DOCUMENT will be emailed to the participant to read and sign and mailed back at me. Expect it two weeks before departure date.

Contact Information

 

For inquiries, please contact:
Email: henna@culturalwanderer.com
Phone/Text: 816-591-3642

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