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It is committed to making a pleasant, enjoyable experiences and meaningful connections with local environment, people, host communities, tourism companies and tourists themselves. For sustainable tourism to thrive, it requires responsible planning and management, informed participation of all relevant stakeholders and strong political leadership and good will to widen participation and consensus building. The Virunga Community programs acknowledge conservation as a prerequisite for sustainable tourism and economic development. Gorillas’ tracking is undeniably a highly treasured unique experience which attracts many tourists globally
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Musanze District
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by Virunga Programs driver/guide and be transferred to your hotel in Kigali arriving for overnight on bed and breakfast.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After breakfast your day starts with a complementary tour of the city. Named in 1907 by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda; Kigali city is surrounded by lush hills of green and is referred to as the land of a thousand hills. Get to visit interesting spots which may include; the craft market, Gisozi genocide memorial site & Kigali museum. Depart for a 2 hours’ drive to Ruhengeri area the second largest town in Rwanda, with its stunning backdrop of five volcanic mountains – The Virungas. Arrive at Red rocks Intercultural Exchange centre for lunch then join the local brew makers to understand the chemistry about the process of brewing a local beer from bananas fruits. If you find the activity interesting enough you can join the women in squeezing the juice out of the bananas and drink a glass of juice (Optional). Understand how long juice takes to turn into alcohol after adding in sorghum floor. Enjoy the big glass of our local brew.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Iby'iwacu Cultural Village
This day is set out for Golden Monkey tracking in the Volcanoes National Park. Entering dense stands of bamboo interspersed with open glades; you will make your way deep into golden monkey territory. Guides lead visitors to the habitat of groups of ‘habituated’ golden monkeys – monkeys that have become accustomed to human presence. Though viewing is kept to a maximum of one hour, travellers can get an up-close look at the golden monkey in its natural habitat. Adult monkeys frolic in plain view, feeding on bamboo leaves and leaping from perch to perch. Females carry their young, completely comfortable among onlookers. Later visit Iby’iwacu Cultural Village a Non-Profit umbrella organization that aims at improving the lives of reformed poachers and communities around Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park through provision of conservation incentives, supporting community enterprise development and livelihood based projects.
Admission ticket free -
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After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we are embark on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long lost cousin. This is perhaps one of the most breath-taking wildlife experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 700 living today. You will get within meters of the family, and be privileged to spend an hour amongst them.
Admission ticket free -
5Cape Town
After breakfast you will depart for a 2 hours’ drive to Kigali. Engage in last minute shopping in one of the friendliest African capitals, before returning to the airport for your onward international flight to Cape Town International Airport-South Africa
Admission ticket free -
6Cape Town Central
From Cape Town International, transfer Guest from Cape Town International to Aha Habour Bridge Hotel Suites close to the Waterfront with views of Table Mountain one of the Seven Wonders of the World for a comfortable Stay after a long journey to Cape Town the most beautiful City in the World!
Admission ticket free -
7Cape Town
Explore Cape town by hiking at the majestic table mountain and experience Robben Island world heritage Site where Iconic Nelson Mandela was in prison and other exciting attractions like Parliament, the Cultural History Museum and Castle of Good Hope with Tour Mamma International return to Aha Habour Bridge Hotel for dinner optional or explore the Waterfront by night a few minutes away from the hotel!
Admission ticket free -
8Cape Town
Guest picked up at Aha Hotel Harbour Bridge &Suites and travel to one of the Western Cape's Premium Destinations in the Klein Karoo Sanbona Explorer Camp at Sanbona Wild reserve where a two-night walking trail adventure await therefore two nights are automatically booked and payable at the time of reserving this unique experience. The Explorer Camp operates during the summer months with the first trail in October and the last trail at the end of April. Each trail is 2 nights with a set arrival of Friday of the week. The walking trails are hosted and guided by an armed qualified walking guide. Distances walked vary each day but can last up to 4 hours. A game viewing vehicle remains in camp and will be utilised depending on where guests walk that day, the trail may start from camp or depart camp by vehicle to visit another area of the reserve
Admission ticket free -
9Franschhoek
Guest picked up at Sanbona Wildreserve and transferred to Franschhoek the food and Wine Capital of South Africa to have photographic Wine Tour in conjunction or not with the Franschhoek Wine Tram and return for dinner with Old Road Wine Co Restaurant with a view of Dassenberg Mountains overlooking Leeu Wine Estates in Franschhoek return to Aha Habour Bridge Hotel Suites for a comfortable and relaxed evening before flying away to there individual to Unknown Destination of the world!! Tour Mamma greet and say Goodbye to friends around the world until we meet again!
Admission ticket free
Arrive Kigali and travel to Musanze
DEPART FOR RUHENGERI
GOLDEN MONKEY TRACKING + IBY’IWACU VILLAGE VISIT
GORILLA TRACKING
DEPART TO SOUTH AFRICA
ARRIVAL TO CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL
EXPLORE CAPE TOWN&ROBBEN ISLAND WORLD HERTAGE SITE
EXPLORE CAMP AT SABONA WILD RESERVE
DRIVING SANBONA WILDRESERVE TO FRANSCHHOEK
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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