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In some minds Rwanda is still projected as a violent and dangerous country, but the
people of Rwanda said: “Never again” and they meant it. For example, Kigali was voted
cleanest city in Africa in the 2008 UN Habitat for Humanity poll. It is a captivating
destination of beauty, friendly people, good infrastructure and the possibility to see
mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. The tourism sector is beside coffee and tea one
of the countries main industries. Rwanda is small in size with rolling hills … it is often
referred too as the Land of a Thousand Hills. Everything is within reach, whether it is a
visit to Nyungwe Forest – Africa’s oldest forest, Lake Kivu or a gorilla trek. With its
location in Central Africa and with 5 volcanoes, 23 lakes and numerous rivers it is the
heart of Africa. Come and feel the pulse of this extraordinary country.

Jambo Safari offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel with Mike Copeland to Rwanda. Mike is an enthusiastic traveller who welcomes and enthuses you into his world of travelling. From his home in the Fairest Cape to such remote places as Ethiopia, Sudan and Somaliland, he is always looking for new challenges, experiences and information to share with readers of his books and articles. Author of the widely read and highly acclaimed Getaway Guide - Cape to Cairo, Getaway Guide to Mozambique
and the Getaway Guide to Namibia he regards himself fortunate to be able to combine is passion for travelling with the pleasure of sharing his knowledge with others. Mike is our tour leader - he looks forward to showing you some of the wonders of this fascinating country.

Day 1
Depart from O R Tambo Airport in Johannesburg for Kigali in Rwanda.
Arrive in Kigali. You will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. This is followed
by a briefing session over lunch.In the afternoon depart on a city tour of Kigali. Visit the Belgium Memorial Museum – this
museum is in honor of the Belgium soldiers that were killed while protecting the Prime
Minister during the genocide. Also visit the Kandt Museum – Dr Richard Kandt was the first
European resident of Rwanda. He set up an administrative residence in Kigali during
October 1907. You will also have the opportunity to visit the authentic arts and craft
outlets. The city offers a wide range of handicraft from pottery, woodcarvings and weaving.
Late afternoon return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel
O/N Gorillas Hotel (3-star) (L, D)

Day 2
Breakfast and check-out.
Depart for Nyanza (this is the ancient name of the town, the modern name is Nyabisindu).
We visit the Royal Museum and get a taste of Rwandan cultural heritage. Here the guides
will relate the history of the traditional palace that has been carefully reconstructed.
We proceed to Butare where the Rwandan national university is located. Butare was also in
the run to become Rwanda’s capital, but with Kigali winning this status Butare became
known as the “intellectual center”.
We stop lunch (own account) in Kibuye a lakeside town. Kibuye has been dubbed the
African Sicily due to the scenic views of Lake Kivu with its various islands and surrounding
lush green rolling hills.
Afternoon will be spent relaxing at leisure by Lake Kivu at Moriah Hill Resort. Enjoy the
unique sunset.
O/N Moriah Hill Resort (B, D)

Day 3
After breakfast.
Drive to Nyungwe Forest and hike to the source of the Nile.
This source has recently been proven by a British and Australian expedition to be the
furthest source of the Nile, proving that the Nile is longer than originally thought. Nyungwe Forest National Park is a true rainforest … one of the oldest forests in Africa dating back to the last ice age. To have the opportunity to see the source of the Nile River,the life blood for may civilizations from Uganda to Egypt, is quite a humbling experience.
Lunch at Moriah Hill Resort
The afternoon we visit the Genocide Memorial … one of the many genocide memorials sprouted around the country, a painful reminder of the tragic past.
Evening at leisure
O/N Moriah Hill Resort (B, D)

Day 4
Breakfast and check out.
Depart on a three-hour scenic drive to Gisenyi the most northerly port on the Rwandan part of Lake Kivu. It is an interesting town to wander around …it offers wonderful bird life along the lakeshore, beautiful old colonial buildings and various flea markets.
Spend the afternoon at leisure by the swimming pool or take a long walk along the shores of
Lake Kivu.
Dinner at the hotel
O/N Lake Kivu Serena (5-star) (B, D)

Day 5
05:30 Early breakfast and then drive to the park offices in Ruhengeri
07:00 Arrive at the park offices, you will be given a briefing by your trackers/guides before driving to the starting point of the track for Golden Monkeys.
Upon sighting the Golden Monkeys, you will stay with them for a magical hour before returning to the base, where your driver will be waiting.
Lunch at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

In the afternoon you will take a tour to the ex-poacher’s village where you will learn more about the traditional methods of fire-making, archery, traditional medicine and traditional dances done by a local dance group.
Return to the hotel
Dinner at the hotel.
O/N Mountain Gorillas Nest (3-star) (B, L, D)

Day 6
05:30 Early breakfast and then drive to the park offices.
07:00 Arrive at the park offices, you will be given a briefing by your trackers/guides before
driving to the starting point of the track for the Gorillas. The length of the trek always depends on where the family group of gorillas is foraging for food.
Upon sighting the Gorillas, you will stay with them for a magical hour before returning to the
base, where your driver will be waiting.
Lunch at Mountain Gorilla Nest.
In the afternoon, visit markets in Ruhengeri.
Dinner at the lodge.
O/N Mountain Gorillas Nest (B, L, D)

Day 7
After breakfast, you will be driven to visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. A 1 kmwide
strip of land – thought to be an ancient lava flow from Mt Sabinyo, separates the two akes. They are roughly the same in size with one lake actually lower than the other. From the hill top you get to see both the lakes.
After lunch proceed on a two-hour drive back to Kigali where you have a day room at Kigali
Serena.
Late afternoon a cultural dance group will entertain you. The group is made up of former
street children between the ages of 5 and 16 years and local Rwandan artists. After this
enthralling performance you will enjoy dinner at one of Kigali’s renowned restaurants to
sample traditional cuisine
Transfer to the airport to check in for your evening flight back to Johannesburg.
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