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Description
Embark on a safari tour in Rwanda, which gives you a remarkable experience in Rwanda as you visit the various National Museums and Cultural Villages to get a touch of Rwanda's traditions and customs.
Highlights
- Visit Gisozi Memorial Site to learn about the past
- Learn about herbal medicine and their usage at Ethno Botany
- Admire the variety of species of banana in Rwanda
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrival in Kigali expand_more
- Upon your arrival in Kigali, you will be welcome by our staff, who will brief you and transfer you to check-in at the hotel – After lunch, enjoy Kigali city and learn about the Rwandan culture dinner and overnight at a budget hotel.
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Day 2: Kigali city tour, Genocide Sites and the Reconciliation Village in Bugesera expand_more
- The Kigali city tour will enable you to visit Gisozi Memorial Site and wind up the day by visiting more genocide memorial sites and another village in Bugesera, which were hit by the genocide dinner and overnight at a recommended Accommodation Unit.
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Day 3: Ethno Botany Tours expand_more
- Acquire traditional skills and methods used in identifying diseases and traditional remedies. Go into the field with traditional healers and learn how the seeds, leaves, bark, roots and fruits can be used to cure several diseases by mixing or not mixing them. Insects, lianas, lichens etc., all play a significant role. Afternoon, visit a local home where the women share their experiences in making traditional dishes. Back to the hotel. Overnight at recommended hotel or spend a night in a Rwandan home.
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Day 4: Banana and Sorghum beer production expand_more
- Bananas and sorghum are some of our staple food products in Rwanda, and they are used in different ways, i.e. food, local beer/drinks and are very important in the cultural practices, most especially during our traditional weddings ceremonies, settling disputes between community members, bonding relationship between different families etc.
- Rwanda has four different species of banana plants, each with unique uses and values; practically, the visitors will learn and understand while in the field. Sorghum production is quite complicated but made simple to experience and a thrilling experience.
Dinner and overnight at a hotel
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Day 5: Cultural and Departure expand_more
- Kinigi Cultural Village visits: full-day adventuring and getting to understand the culture of the Rwandese through their daily life and knowledge of the environment, poetry, folklore, dancing, singing, pottery and theoretical hunt-gathering skills. It’s one of the thrilling experiences and very adventurous as you try to adapt to the traditional hut homes and lifestyle in the evening transfer back to Kigali to board a flight back home
What's Included
- Transport in a 4wd land cruiser or safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for excellent safari view viewing
- All fuel for the tour
- English-speaking Rwandan driver/guide
- Accommodation in double/twin rooms (shared)
- Meals as indicated
- Entrance fees
- All activities are described in the itinerary
What's Excluded
- International airfares
- Entry visa Rwanda
- Personal (medical/travel) insurance
- All drinks
- All expenses of a personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, souvenirs etc.)
- Meals and snacks are not included in the accommodation
- All activities that are not mentioned in the program or activities that are mentioned in the program as an optional activity. Tips and gratuities to rangers, drivers/guides, porter, hotel staff, etc
Know before you go
- Accommodation is subject to change upon availability and season
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 3 To 7 | USD 14000 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 14000 / group