RWANDA Itinerary
10 days
Let the journey begin! Discover Your Passion for Life!
DAY 1
Friday, May 28th
TRAVEL DAY
Depart home to embark on your trip of a lifetime to Kigali, Rwanda.
DAY 2
Saturday, May 29th
Kigali, Rwanda
Arrive in Kigali where you are met and escorted to your hotel. You have just landed in what we consider, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. With its breathtaking landscapes, mountain views, and waterfalls, we are sure that you will fall in love with Rwanda just as much as we have.
Spend two nights at the Kigali Serena Hotel: The Serena is a distinctively rich blend of Rwandan heritage, art, and culture with contemporary 5-star comfort in 148 sophisticated rooms and suites. The Kigali Serena hotel provides a private and peaceful retreat like no other for discerning international diplomats and executives.
DAY 3
Sunday, May 30th
Kigali, Rwanda
Wake up in the morning at your leisure and enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Start off the day at Kigali Genocide Memorial, a place that commemorates the 1994 genocide. Rwanda has shown great courage in recovering from the memory of the 1994 genocide. Today, Rwanda is a stable, well-run, and peacefully united country.
After lunch at a local boutique restaurant, head over to Inema Arts Center. This gallery is an inspiring venue for sharing different forms of artistic expression while contributing positively to the community. At Inema, you’ll find the perfect artistic piece of Rwanda to take home! The Inema artists are celebrated world-wide and have had pieces featured in exhibitions in the world’s most prestigious venues - including the Guggenheim! Get a preview here!
This evening, share in a special welcome dinner with your fellow guests.
DAY 4
Monday, May 31st
Akagera National Park, Rwanda
In the morning, you will head to Akagera National Park where you will enjoy seeing crocodiles basking in the sun, hippos relaxing in muddy water, African elephants rumble along the forest edge and giraffes snatching leaves from branches high above. Akagera is home to the last remaining refuge for savannah-adapted species in Rwanda. Take your pre-adventure peek at Akagera here: http://bit.ly/Akagera
The evening will begin by sipping delicious cocktails while witnessing a sky full of magnificent colors as the sun sets over Akagera at your very own sundowners event!
DAY 5
Tuesday, June 1st
Akagera National Park, Rwanda
Wake up early morning and take a game drive where you will marvel at the unending landscape that hosts over 490 bird species and encounter buffalo, elephant, antelope, zebra, baboons, monkeys, an incredible pride of lions, and many more species. Spend the afternoon on a boat ride on Lake Ihema- also a highlight of any visit to Akagera with its large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and abundant waterbirds on the island in the middle of the lake.
Spend two nights in Akagera National Park at the impressive Magashi Camp. This takes glamping to a luxe level!
Continuing your Journey - Discovering Connection
DAY 6
Wednesday, June 2nd
Kigali, Kenya
In the morning we will head back to Kigali to spend the day visiting with non-profit organizations that are giving back by providing support to families who are unable to send their children to school. Visit with the schools and with students to see the impact that education is having on their life.
Enjoy dinner in town.
https://www.serenahotels.com/serenakigali/en/default.html
The Finale! Discover Your Bold Courage
DAY 7
Thursday, June 3rd
Volcano National Park, Rwanda
Wake up at your leisure and enjoy breakfast before departing for Musanze.
Poised to become one of Rwanda’s major cities, Musanze’s strategic location in the foothills of the Virunga Massif is attractive to tourism, business, and agriculture, with notably fertile land in the surrounding region. Set at an altitude of 1,850m, the city is a convenient base for gorilla tracking, with the Kinigi headquarters 13km away.
https://www.visitrwanda.com/destinations/volcanoes-national-park/
As we make our way there, you’ll take in the majestic views of the mountains and witness the calm life of the countryside. You will feel the peace of the country on this drive and see the joy in the children as they play in their local villages.
On our way to the lodge, we will stop at a local fruit and vegetable market where we can enjoy local fruit and sugar cane! In the evening, your heart will melt as you witness the sunset over the volcanoes.
DAY 8
Friday, June 4th
Volcano National Park, Rwanda
Rise early morning and trek the rainforest for an encounter with rare silverback gorillas in their natural habitat and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the twin lakes and volcanoes.
In the evening, we will reflect on our week together and discover how our passions have been ignited, what ways we were courageous, and what did we re-discover about ourselves.
Spend two nights at the Virunga Lodge. The magnificent Virunga Lodge, celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2019, is the luxury gorilla experience in Rwanda and one of Africa’s finest and most renowned lodges. The lodge is perched high on a ridge with the finest views in Africa, overlooking the Virunga Volcanoes and the Musanze valley to the west and Lake Bulera and Ruhondo to the east.
The iconic property has defined Rwandese Afro-chic since the lodge was built by Praveen Moman in 2004. The understated, timeless, hand-made style has been further refined to meet the needs of today’s luxury traveler during 2020.
DAY 9
Saturday, June 5th
Kigali, Rwanda
Our last day together! Let’s go shopping in Kigali. Today we will spend the day looking for unique and exciting gifts for ourselves and our loved ones. We will explore different Rwanda markets and discover art and other items that you can’t live without.
In the evening, we will say our final goodbyes before heading to the airport for our flights home. We hope you are taking with you a new sense of self, peace, and have discovered your passions all over again.
DAY 10
Sunday, June 6th
Welcome Home
Rested, relaxed, inspired and with a heart full of gratitude!!
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