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Uganda

From Kampala’s living heritage to the Nile, rhino tracking and Murchison Falls. Uganda prices shown are EAC starting rates, with the rate basis stated on each card.

UG 06Uganda Signature Journey
6 days / 5 nightsFrom USD 2,180
One EAC traveller, single-room accommodation

The Pearl Collection

Kampala, Jinja, Ziwa and Murchison connected into one complete route ending in Kigali.

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AAMEA 2026 delegate collection

Rwanda

Conference-friendly city experiences, full-day journeys and longer extensions across Akagera, Volcanoes, Nyungwe and Lake Kivu. “From” prices use the 21–30 traveller band; every package shows the complete group-price table.

RW 11Two-Day Kibuye Escape
2 days / 1 nightFrom USD 205
group rate, 21–30 travellers

The Lake Kivu Pause

A slower lakeside journey of boat views, gentle walking and rest.

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Uganda · City & Heritage

Kingdoms & Capitals

Kampala Heritage Journey

Duration1 day
Starting priceFrom USD 120
AvailabilityAvailable before or after AAMEA 2026
Activity levelEasy–Moderate
Kasubi TombsKabaka’s PalaceKabaka’s LakeUganda National MosqueUganda Martyrs Shrine
Overview

Discover Kampala through the royal, religious and historical landmarks that shaped Uganda’s capital. The route is privately guided and paced around traffic, opening hours and the traveller’s interests.

Day-by-day itinerary
Morning

Begin at Kasubi Tombs, the spiritual resting place of Buganda’s kings. Continue to Kabaka’s Palace and walk through the palace grounds before visiting the former Idi Amin-era underground chambers for guided historical context.

Midday

Pause at Kabaka’s Lake, created during the reign of Kabaka Mwanga II, then break for lunch at a convenient city restaurant.

Afternoon

Visit the Uganda National Mosque for its architecture and panoramic city views. Conclude at the Uganda Martyrs Shrine in Namugongo.

Your journey includes
  • Private transport throughout the experience
  • Guided Kampala experience
  • All listed entrance fees
  • Single-traveller rate
Worth planning for
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal purchases
  • Activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities
Pricing details

The published starting price is for one East African traveller on a private day experience.

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Uganda · River & Adventure

Where the Nile Begins

Jinja Riverside Escape

Duration2 days / 1 night
Starting priceFrom USD 399
AvailabilityAvailable before or after AAMEA 2026
Activity levelEasy–Moderate
Source of the NileSpeke MonumentRiver tubingKayaking
Overview

Depart Kampala in the late morning and let the city give way to sugarcane fields, roadside life and the slow pull of the Nile. Jinja is designed as the softer adventure: time to reset, accessible water activities and a boat journey to the river’s celebrated source.

Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1

Late-morning departure from Kampala. Arrive in Jinja, check into single-room riverside accommodation and spend the afternoon settling into the river setting. Enjoy unhurried downtime before the evening.

Day 2

Breakfast by the Nile, followed by river tubing, water-slide access, supervised swimming and introductory kayaking. Continue with a boat journey to the Source of the Nile and a visit to the Speke Monument before departure.

Your journey includes
  • One night of single-room riverside accommodation
  • Private return transport
  • River tubing, water-slide access and supervised swimming
  • Introductory kayaking
  • Source of the Nile boat experience
  • Speke Monument visit
  • All listed entrance and activity fees
  • Drinking water during scheduled transfers
Worth planning for
  • Meals and drinks unless specifically stated in the final quotation
  • Activities not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal purchases
  • Tips and gratuities
Pricing details

The starting price is for one East African traveller in single-room accommodation.

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Uganda · Conservation

On Foot With Giants

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Duration1 day
Starting priceFrom USD 299
AvailabilityAvailable before or after AAMEA 2026
Activity levelEasy–Moderate
Ziwa Rhino SanctuaryRhino trackingConservation briefing
Overview

A guided walking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for travellers with one open day and a strong interest in conservation. The experience is conducted on foot, not from a vehicle.

Day-by-day itinerary
Early morning

Depart Kampala and travel north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

On arrival

Meet the sanctuary ranger for a safety and conservation briefing. The ranger explains how to move through the landscape and what to expect during the tracking experience.

Tracking experience

Walk through grassland and woodland while the ranger follows recent movement signs such as tracks, feeding areas, dung, resting points and territorial marks. Once the rhinos are located, observe them from a safe distance and learn about behaviour, family groups, breeding and Uganda’s rhino reintroduction programme.

Afternoon

Stop for lunch, then begin the return journey to Kampala.

Your journey includes
  • Private return transport from Kampala
  • Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary entrance fees
  • Guided rhino-tracking experience
  • Sanctuary ranger services
  • Drinking water during the transfer
Worth planning for
  • Meals and drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal purchases
  • Activities not listed
  • Tips and gratuities
Pricing details

The starting price is based on one East African traveller using private transport.

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Uganda · Safari

The Great Nile Safari

Murchison Falls National Park

Duration2 days / 1 night
Starting priceFrom USD 399
AvailabilityAvailable before or after AAMEA 2026
Activity levelEasy–Moderate
Murchison FallsNile boat cruiseGame driveTop of the Falls
Overview

A short national-park escape for delegates who want a classic safari without committing to the full Uganda route. It combines river wildlife, the force of the falls and a dawn game drive.

Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1

Depart Kampala early and travel to Murchison Falls National Park. Enter the park and continue to the lodge or activity point. In the afternoon, cruise along the Nile towards the base of the falls, watching for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and waterbirds. Visit the top of the falls where timing and operations allow.

Day 2

Begin before sunrise with a game drive across the savannah. Possible sightings include giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and predators, subject to natural wildlife movement. Return for breakfast or brunch and begin the journey back to Kampala or onward transfer.

Your journey includes
  • One night of accommodation
  • Private safari transport
  • Murchison Falls National Park entrance fees
  • Morning game drive
  • Nile boat cruise
  • Visit to the top of Murchison Falls where operationally possible
  • Drinking water during transfers
Worth planning for
  • Meals unless stated in the final quotation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal purchases
  • Activities not listed
  • Tips and gratuities
Pricing details

The published rate is an East African starting price. Final pricing depends on rooming and group size.

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Uganda · Conservation & Safari

Rhinos & Falls Expedition

Ziwa and Murchison Falls

Duration3 days / 2 nights
Starting priceFrom USD 599
AvailabilityAvailable before or after AAMEA 2026
Activity levelEasy–Moderate
Ziwa Rhino SanctuaryMurchison FallsNile boat cruiseGame drive
Overview

Combine a detailed ranger-led rhino-tracking experience with the river, wildlife and dramatic landscapes of Murchison Falls National Park.

Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1

Depart Kampala and travel to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary area. Check in and use the remainder of the day to rest before an early start.

Day 2: rhino tracking

After breakfast, meet the sanctuary ranger for a safety and conservation briefing. Track rhinos on foot through grassland and woodland. The ranger interprets fresh tracks, feeding areas, dung, territorial markings and resting sites before locating the animals. Observe from a safe distance while learning about individual rhinos, family groups, breeding, anti-poaching work and the wider reintroduction programme.

Day 2: Murchison

Continue to Murchison Falls National Park. Join the Nile boat cruise towards the base of the falls and watch for river wildlife and birds. Visit the top of the falls before proceeding to the lodge.

Day 3

Leave before sunrise for a morning game drive. Return for breakfast or brunch, then travel back to Kampala or continue onward.

Your journey includes
  • Two nights of accommodation
  • Private safari transport
  • Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary entrance fees
  • Detailed guided rhino tracking and ranger services
  • Murchison Falls National Park entrance fees
  • Morning game drive
  • Nile boat cruise
  • Visit to the top of Murchison Falls
  • Drinking water during scheduled transfers
Worth planning for
  • Meals unless stated in the final quotation
  • International or regional flights
  • Visa fees where applicable
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal purchases
  • Activities not listed
  • Tips and gratuities
Pricing details

The published rate is an East African starting price. Final pricing depends on rooming and group size.

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Uganda · Signature Journey

The Pearl Collection

Uganda Signature Journey

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starting priceFrom USD 2,180
AvailabilityAvailable before or after AAMEA 2026
Activity levelEasy–Moderate
KampalaJinjaZiwaMurchison FallsKigali
Overview

The flagship Uganda extension for delegates who want the country to become more than a stopover. It moves from Kampala’s heritage to the Nile at Jinja, then north through Ziwa and into Murchison Falls before continuing to Kigali.

Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Kampala

Pick up from Kampala. Explore Kasubi Tombs, Kabaka’s Palace, the underground chambers, Kabaka’s Lake, Uganda National Mosque and Uganda Martyrs Shrine. Overnight Kampala.

Day 2: Jinja

Enjoy a relaxed morning before a late-morning departure to Jinja. Check into riverside accommodation and settle into the slower rhythm of the Nile. Overnight Jinja.

Day 3: Nile to Ziwa

Enjoy river tubing, water-slide access, supervised swimming, introductory kayaking, a Source of the Nile boat journey and Speke Monument visit. Continue to the Ziwa area. Overnight Ziwa.

Day 4: Rhinos and falls

Track rhinos on foot with a sanctuary ranger, learning about behaviour, breeding, habitat protection and Uganda’s reintroduction programme. Continue to Murchison Falls for the Nile boat cruise and top of the falls. Overnight Murchison.

Day 5: Safari and onward travel

Take an early morning game drive. Return for breakfast, rest and lunch. Where routing permits, add afternoon or evening wildlife viewing before the overnight onward road journey. Overnight in transit.

Day 6: Kigali

Travel through southwestern Uganda, complete the border crossing into Rwanda and arrive in Kigali for hotel drop-off or onward arrangements.

Your journey includes
  • Private transport throughout Uganda
  • Single-room accommodation
  • Full-board meals during the packaged journey
  • Drinking water
  • Reasonable incidentals allowance
  • Kampala Heritage Experience and all listed entrance fees
  • Selected Jinja Nile activities and Source of the Nile boat experience
  • Guided rhino tracking and Ziwa entrance fees
  • Murchison park fees, boat cruise and scheduled game drives
  • Visit to the top of Murchison Falls
  • Private onward road transfer to Kigali
  • Duiker & Dune journey coordination
Worth planning for
  • Kigali accommodation
  • Conference registration and conference-related expenses
  • Visa and border-entry fees where applicable
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages
  • Personal shopping
  • Activities not listed
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Flights
Pricing details

The starting rate is for one East African traveller in single-room accommodation and includes private transport, full-board meals, drinking water and a reasonable incidentals allowance.

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Rwanda · Motorbike Welcome Tour

Kigali in Motion

Motorbike Welcome Tour

Duration6 hours
Starting priceFrom USD 29
Availability19 August
Activity levelEasy
Kigali Convention CentreKimironko MarketNyamiramboBelgian Peacekeepers Memorial
Overview

Begin your time in Rwanda with an energetic city introduction. A licensed rider carries each guest while a lead guide coordinates the convoy and adds context at scheduled stops.

Planning note: Best for guests comfortable riding as motorbike passengers. Wear long trousers, secure shoes and avoid loose garments.

Day-by-day itinerary
1:00 PM

Hotel pickup, rider assignment, helmet fitting and safety briefing.

1:30 PM

Ride through downtown Kigali and the central commercial area.

2:00 PM

Exterior stop at Kigali Convention Centre for architecture and photographs.

2:45 PM

Inema area for contemporary art, murals and creative culture.

3:45 PM

Guided walk through Kimironko Market, including produce, fabrics and crafts.

5:00 PM

Nyamirambo neighbourhood orientation.

6:00 PM

Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial area and historical context.

7:00 PM

Coordinated return to the hotel.

Your journey includes
  • Licensed rider and passenger helmet
  • Lead guide and convoy coordination
  • Hotel pickup, return and scheduled sightseeing stops
Worth planning for
  • Food, drinks and personal shopping
  • Paid community programmes and tips
  • Vehicle alternative unless separately quoted
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 61USD 43USD 37USD 31USD 30USD 29

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · Kigali Hidden Gems

Beyond the Postcard

Kigali Hidden Gems

Duration4.5 hours
Starting priceFrom USD 21
Availability20 and 24 August
Activity levelEasy
Convention CentreInema ArtsNyamiramboCity Market
Overview

Explore Kigali through design, public space, community enterprise and neighbourhood life. The route is compact but still gives a layered sense of the city.

Planning note: The exact sequence may change because several stops are public or community spaces.

Day-by-day itinerary
10:30 AM

Pickup and orientation at the Kigali Convention Centre public plaza.

11:15 AM

Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial for a concise historical introduction.

12:15 PM

Inema area for murals, contemporary work and studio culture.

1:15 PM

Selected Nyamirambo streets and community craft spaces.

2:15 PM

Guided market visit with practical shopping guidance.

3:00 PM

Experience ends.

Your journey includes
  • Connecting transport and local city guide
  • Scheduled public attractions
  • Experience coordination
Worth planning for
  • Food, drinks and personal purchases
  • Nyamirambo Women’s Centre paid programme unless confirmed in writing
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 109USD 55USD 43USD 28USD 26USD 21

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · History and Full City Experience

Memory and Modern Kigali

History and Full City Experience

Duration4 hours
Starting priceFrom USD 30
Availability20 and 24 August
Activity levelEasy
Genocide MemorialKandt HouseImbuga City WalkBiryogo
Overview

Follow Kigali’s story from remembrance and early urban development to the walkable public spaces of the modern city.

Planning note: The memorial is a place of remembrance. Follow site guidance on conduct and photography.

Day-by-day itinerary
11:00 AM

Kigali Genocide Memorial. General entrance is free; optional audio support is separate.

12:15 PM

Kandt House Museum and Kigali’s early urban history.

1:15 PM

Downtown commercial district orientation.

1:45 PM

Car-Free Zone and Imbuga City Walk.

2:30 PM

Biryogo Quarter with optional tea or snack.

3:00 PM

Tour ends.

Your journey includes
  • Transport and historical guide
  • Scheduled city stops
  • Kandt House standard entry provision
Worth planning for
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial audio visitor package
  • Biryogo spiced tea and pastries
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 119USD 64USD 52USD 37USD 35USD 30

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · Easy Walking Tour

Kigali at an Easy Pace

Easy Walking Tour

Duration2–2.5 hours
Starting priceFrom USD 14
Availability20 and 24 August
Activity levelEasy
Car-Free ZoneImbuga City WalkBiryogoKandt House
Overview

Designed for delegates who want local context without committing to a half-day circuit. The route may be shortened for rain or conference timing.

Planning note: This is the lowest-intensity option in the Rwanda collection.

Day-by-day itinerary
Start

Meet the local guide in the downtown commercial district.

Walk

Continue through the Kigali Car-Free Zone and Imbuga City Walk.

Neighbourhood

Proceed to Biryogo for street-life and neighbourhood context.

Finish

End with an exterior orientation at Kandt House or the agreed drop-off point. Hard stop by 3:30 PM on 20 August.

Your journey includes
  • Local walking guide
  • Basic connecting transport where required
  • Route and timing coordination
Worth planning for
  • Tea, snacks and personal shopping
  • Museum entry, as the route uses an exterior orientation
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 79USD 40USD 33USD 21USD 19USD 14

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · Nyamirambo Night Walk

Nyamirambo After Dark

Nyamirambo Night Walk

Duration3 hours
Starting priceFrom USD 18
Availability23 and 24 August
Activity levelEasy
NyamiramboIslamic Cultural CentreMilk barsBrochettes
Overview

Experience Nyamirambo’s commercial streets, neighbourhood businesses, informal music spaces and evening culture. This is a guided local walk rather than a nightclub circuit.

Planning note: Guests remain with the assigned guide and agreed walking route.

Day-by-day itinerary
Start

Pickup from the conference venue or selected hotel.

Walk

Follow the Nyamirambo commercial spine with neighbourhood history and cultural context.

Culture

Exterior orientation at the Islamic Cultural Centre.

Optional stop

Milk-bar tasting, followed by café and street-music areas.

Finish

Optional brochette dinner before the return transfer.

Your journey includes
  • Return transport and dedicated night guide
  • Neighbourhood route and safety coordination
Worth planning for
  • Milk tasting, approximately USD 3
  • Brochette dinner, approximately USD 12
  • Personal drinks and purchases
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 97USD 49USD 39USD 24USD 22USD 18

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · Mount Kigali Hike and Culture

Above the City

Mount Kigali Hike and Culture

DurationFull day
Starting priceFrom USD 38
Availability19 and 24 August
Activity levelModerate
Mount KigaliFazenda SenghaKigali viewpoints
Overview

Walk public trails across Mount Kigali for views over the city’s valleys and surrounding hills. The route balances activity, photography and rest stops.

Planning note: Not recommended for travellers with significant mobility limitations or unmanaged heart, breathing or major joint conditions.

Day-by-day itinerary
8:00 AM

Kigali pickup.

8:30 AM

Trail briefing and route orientation.

8:45 AM

Begin the guided hike.

10:30 AM

Panoramic viewpoint and photography stop.

11:00 AM

Continue along ridge and community paths.

12:30 PM

Complete the main hiking section.

1:00 PM

Included lunch.

2:00 PM

Optional Fazenda Sengha activities.

3:30 PM

Return to Kigali.

Your journey includes
  • Return transport and local hiking guide
  • Lunch
  • Route safety coordination
Worth planning for
  • Fazenda Sengha entry, zip-line or horse riding where available
  • Dinner after returning to Kigali
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 100USD 63USD 51USD 52USD 44USD 38

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · Nyanza and Huye Cultural Day

Royal Rwanda

Nyanza and Huye Cultural Day

DurationFull day
Starting priceFrom USD 65
Availability19 and 24 August
Activity levelEasy
King’s PalaceInyambo cattleEthnographic Museum
Overview

Travel south through Rwanda’s rolling hills for a substantive cultural journey with low physical intensity and several hours of scenic road travel.

Planning note: Displayed pricing uses international non-resident museum rates. Eligible adjustments follow ID verification.

Day-by-day itinerary
6:30 AM

Depart Kigali.

9:00 AM

King’s Palace Museum and reconstructed royal architecture.

10:30 AM

Inyambo royal cattle experience and interpretation.

11:30 AM

Continue to Huye.

12:30 PM

Included lunch.

1:30 PM

Ethnographic Museum collections and guided visit.

3:30 PM

Depart Huye.

6:30–7:00 PM

Return to Kigali.

Your journey includes
  • Kigali return transport, driver and trip guide
  • King’s Palace Museum
  • Inyambo experience
  • Ethnographic Museum
  • Lunch
Worth planning for
  • Craft purchases and personal refreshments
  • Dinner after returning to Kigali
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 289USD 158USD 127USD 97USD 79USD 65

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · Mount Bisoke Volcano Hike

To the Crater Lake

Mount Bisoke Volcano Hike

DurationFull day
Starting priceFrom USD 155
Availability19 and 24 August
Activity levelChallenging
Mount BisokeVolcanoes National ParkCrater lake
Overview

Mount Bisoke is a demanding hike through bamboo, montane forest and steep volcanic terrain. The crater-lake landscape is the reward, but summit success is never guaranteed.

Planning note: Rangers determine pace and turnaround decisions. Porter support is strongly recommended.

Day-by-day itinerary
4:30 AM

Depart Kigali.

7:00 AM

Park headquarters, permit checks and registration.

7:30 AM

Ranger briefing and 4x4 trailhead transfer.

8:00 AM

Begin the ascent through changing vegetation zones.

12:00–1:00 PM

Expected crater area, subject to pace and weather.

1:00 PM

Begin descent.

3:00–4:00 PM

Complete hike.

4:30 PM

Late included lunch and return journey.

7:30 PM

Estimated Kigali arrival.

Your journey includes
  • Kigali return transport and trailhead 4x4 provision
  • Mount Bisoke permit
  • Ranger-led hike
  • Lunch
Worth planning for
  • Porter, walking stick and personal equipment hire
  • Tips and dinner after return
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 336USD 228USD 204USD 181USD 167USD 155

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · One-Day Akagera Safari

Savannah in a Day

One-Day Akagera Safari

DurationFull day
Starting priceFrom USD 248
Availability19 and 24 August
Activity levelEasy
Akagera National ParkLake IhemaGame drive
Overview

A genuine full-day safari with early departure, long wildlife-viewing loops, picnic lunch and an optional Lake Ihema boat cruise.

Planning note: Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Additional safari vehicles are required at selected group thresholds.

Day-by-day itinerary
5:00 AM

Depart Kigali.

8:00 AM

Park entry, briefing and safari-vehicle allocation.

8:30 AM

Morning wildlife-viewing route.

12:30 PM

Picnic lunch at an approved location.

1:30 PM

Afternoon game drive.

Optional

Scheduled daytime or sunset Lake Ihema boat cruise.

4:00 PM onward

Begin return journey after the selected programme.

6:30–7:00 PM

Estimated Kigali arrival.

Your journey includes
  • Kigali return transport and pop-up safari 4x4 allocation
  • Fuel, driver-guide, vehicle entry and international park entry
  • Full-day guiding
  • Lunch
Worth planning for
  • Daytime boat cruise, approximately USD 40
  • Sunset boat cruise, approximately USD 51
  • Dinner after returning to Kigali
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 557USD 341USD 269USD 269USD 282USD 248

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · Express Gorilla Trekking

One Day with Gorillas

Express Gorilla Trekking

DurationFull day
Starting priceFrom USD 1,720
Availability19 and 24 August
Activity levelModerate–Challenging
Volcanoes National ParkKinigiGorilla trekking
Overview

The express format makes a gorilla encounter possible within one day, but it is intentionally intensive and includes an unpredictable forest trek.

Planning note: Minimum age is 15. Guests with infectious illness may be denied participation to protect the gorillas.

Day-by-day itinerary
4:30 AM

Depart Kigali with identification and trekking equipment.

7:00 AM

Register at Kinigi and attend the ranger briefing.

8:00 AM

Transfer to the trailhead and begin the forest trek.

Once located

Spend the permitted viewing period with the assigned gorilla family.

12:00–2:00 PM

Expected return, depending on forest conditions.

2:30 PM

Included lunch in Musanze.

4:00 PM

Depart for Kigali.

7:00–8:00 PM

Estimated arrival.

Your journey includes
  • Kigali return transport and trailhead transfer
  • International gorilla permit
  • Ranger-guided trek
  • Lunch
  • Trip coordination
Worth planning for
  • Porter and personal equipment hire
  • Premium meal or accommodation extensions
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 1900USD 1795USD 1770USD 1745USD 1735USD 1720

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · Two-Day Kibuye Escape

The Lake Kivu Pause

Two-Day Kibuye Escape

Duration2 days / 1 night
Starting priceFrom USD 205
Availability14–15, 16–17, 18–19; post-conference 24–25, 26–27, 28–29
Activity levelEasy
KibuyeLake KivuBoat experience
Overview

The gentlest multi-day experience in the collection. It trades early park briefings and demanding trails for lake views, a guided boat experience, hillside walking and unstructured time.

Planning note: Swimming is only recommended in areas confirmed suitable by the local operator.

Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1, 8:00 AM

Depart Kigali and travel west through the hills.

11:30 AM

Arrive, check in and settle into the selected B&B.

12:30 PM

Included lakeside lunch.

2:00 PM

Guided boat and island experience.

5:30 PM

Sunset relaxation.

7:00 PM

Included dinner and overnight.

Day 2, 7:30 AM

Breakfast.

9:00 AM

Guided lakeside ridge or shoreline walk.

11:00 AM

Leisure time, cafés or approved swimming areas.

12:30 PM

Included lunch.

2:00 PM

Depart Kibuye.

5:30 PM

Return to Kigali.

Your journey includes
  • Kigali return transport
  • One night affordable B&B with tourism tax
  • Breakfast, two lunches and one dinner
  • Lake Kivu boat experience
  • Local walking guide
Worth planning for
  • Premium room upgrades and additional water activities
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Dinner after returning to Kigali
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 585USD 355USD 305USD 265USD 230USD 205

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · Nyungwe Forest Adventure

Rainforest in Two Days

Nyungwe Forest Adventure

Duration2 days / 1 night
Starting priceFrom USD 350
Availability14–15, 16–17, 18–19; post-conference 24–25, 26–27, 28–29
Activity levelActive
Nyungwe National ParkCanopy WalkWaterfall trail
Overview

A compact rainforest journey combining Nyungwe’s most accessible signature experiences without the early chimpanzee trek.

Planning note: Adventure upgrades must be reserved in advance.

Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1, 6:00 AM

Depart Kigali via the southern scenic route.

9:00 AM

Comfort stop.

12:00 PM

Included lunch.

2:00 PM

Guided forest route and Canopy Walk.

5:00 PM

Check in at the selected Nyungwe-area property.

7:00 PM

Included dinner and overnight.

Day 2, 7:00 AM

Breakfast.

8:00 AM

Guided forest and waterfall trail.

12:30 PM

Included lunch.

2:00 PM

Depart Nyungwe.

8:00 PM

Estimated Kigali arrival.

Your journey includes
  • Kigali return transport
  • One night Nyungwe-area B&B with tourism tax and breakfast
  • Two lunches and one dinner
  • Park entry
  • Canopy Walk
  • Forest guides and waterfall trail
Worth planning for
  • Rope course
  • Zip-line and Canopy package
  • Zip-line, Rope Course and Canopy package
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 880USD 550USD 470USD 420USD 380USD 350

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · Gorilla and Golden Monkey Experience

The Primate Chapter

Gorilla and Golden Monkey Experience

Duration3 days / 2 nights
Starting priceFrom USD 2,045
AvailabilityPre-conference 14–16, 16–18, 17–19; post-conference 24–26 or 27–29
Activity levelActive
Gorilla trekkingGolden monkeysMusanzeConservation campus
Overview

The three-day format removes the pressure of travelling from Kigali and trekking on the same morning, allowing time to settle into Musanze and recover between forest experiences.

Planning note: Gorilla participants must be at least 15; golden-monkey tracking is available from age 12.

Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1

Depart Kigali at 9:00 AM, arrive in Musanze, check in and have lunch. Visit the conservation campus or selected learning experience, then explore Musanze market or town before dinner.

Day 2

Early breakfast and transfer to Kinigi for the ranger briefing and gorilla trek. Return for lunch and rest, followed by a community cultural experience and dinner.

Day 3

Breakfast and golden-monkey tracking in the bamboo zone. Return for lunch, then transfer to Kigali or the airport.

Your journey includes
  • All transport and local transfers
  • Two nights B&B with tourism tax
  • Two breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners
  • International gorilla and golden-monkey permits
  • Community experience
  • Driver and guide costs
Worth planning for
  • Conservation-campus donation or premium guided programme
  • Porter and equipment hire
  • Premium lodge upgrades
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 2520USD 2220USD 2160USD 2125USD 2080USD 2045

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · Three-Day Savannah Safari

Akagera After Dark

Three-Day Savannah Safari

Duration3 days / 2 nights
Starting priceFrom USD 835
AvailabilityPre-conference 14–16, 16–18, 17–19; post-conference 24–26 or 27–29
Activity levelEasy
Akagera National ParkLake IhemaNight driveSunrise safari
Overview

Designed for travellers who want more than one game-drive loop. Staying inside the park creates space for dawn and evening activity.

Planning note: This is a comfortable but basic in-park camp arrangement, not a conventional B&B.

Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1

Depart Kigali at 7:00 AM. Enter the park, begin the first wildlife-viewing route, have lunch and continue the afternoon safari. Join the sunset Lake Ihema boat safari, then check into camp for dinner.

Day 2

Breakfast followed by a full-day south-to-north safari with picnic lunch. Return to camp, then join the official night drive before dinner.

Day 3

Take a sunrise game drive, return for breakfast and checkout, then travel back to Kigali.

Your journey includes
  • Pop-up safari 4x4 vehicles, driver-guides and fuel
  • International two-night park entry and vehicle charges
  • Two nights affordable in-park camp with tent and bedding
  • Two breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners
  • Sunset boat safari
  • Official night game drive
Worth planning for
  • Premium lodge upgrade
  • Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 1675USD 1085USD 890USD 890USD 925USD 835

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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Rwanda · Five-Day Nyungwe and Lake Kivu Adventure

Forest to Lake

Five-Day Nyungwe and Lake Kivu Adventure

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Starting priceFrom USD 1,060
AvailabilityPre-conference 14–18 or 15–19; post-conference 24–28 or 25–29
Activity levelActive
King’s PalaceChimpanzeesCanopy WalkCoffee experienceLake Kivu
Overview

The most complete Rwanda journey in the collection. It connects royal and ethnographic heritage with Nyungwe’s primates and Canopy Walk, then follows the western landscape to coffee culture and Lake Kivu.

Planning note: Chimpanzee groups have limited daily capacity, so larger groups may be split across tracking groups or dates.

Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1

Depart Kigali at 6:30 AM. Visit the King’s Palace Museum and Inyambo experience in Nyanza, have lunch, explore the Ethnographic Museum in Huye and continue to Nyungwe for check-in and dinner.

Day 2

Early breakfast and transfer to the chimpanzee tracking point. Complete the morning trek, return for lunch and spend the afternoon around tea landscapes or a community experience.

Day 3

Breakfast, guided forest walk and Canopy Walk. Have lunch, then use the afternoon for leisure, birdwatching or a pre-booked optional activity.

Day 4

Travel the scenic western route towards Lake Kivu. Have lunch, complete a crop-to-cup coffee experience, then continue to Kibuye for check-in and dinner.

Day 5

Breakfast, lakeside walk and Lake Kivu boat experience. Have lunch and return to Kigali in the afternoon.

Your journey includes
  • Five days of dedicated transport, driver, guide and fuel
  • Four nights B&B accommodation with tourism tax
  • Four breakfasts, five lunches and four dinners
  • King’s Palace Museum, Inyambo experience and Ethnographic Museum
  • Nyungwe park entry, chimpanzee permit and Canopy Walk
  • Coffee experience and Lake Kivu boat experience
Worth planning for
  • Dinner after returning to Kigali
  • Zip-line or rope course
  • Premium accommodation
  • Alcoholic drinks, personal expenses and porter services
Pricing details
1 traveller2 travellers3–56–1011–2021–30
USD 2240USD 1495USD 1315USD 1215USD 1125USD 1060

Starting price uses the 21–30 traveller band. Eligible Rwandan, EAC, African citizen and resident rates are adjusted after ID verification.

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