Kigale / Arusha

9 Days / 8 Nights

2011 Dates:
Tue 4 Oct 2011 - Wed 12 Oct 2011
Sat 5 Nov 2011 - Sun 13 Nov 2011
Wed 30 Nov 2011 - Thu 8 Dec 2011
Sat 17 Dec 2011 - Sun 25 Dec 2011
(Christmas on leaving the Tanzanian game parks)
Fri 23 Dec 2011 - Sat 31 Dec 2011
(Christmas at the Gorilla Parks)

2012 Dates:
Thu 9 Feb 2012 - Fri 17 Feb 2012
Thu 1 Mar 2012 - Fri 9 Mar 2012
Sun 15 Apr 2012 - Mon 23 Apr 2012
Sat 5 May 2012 - Sun 13 May 2012
Thu 7 Jun 2012 - Fri 15 Jun 2012
Thu 28 Jun 2012 - Fri 6 Jul 2012
Thu 9 Aug 2012 - Fri 17 Aug 2012
Tue 11 Sep 2012 - Wed 19 Sep 2012
Fri 5 Oct 2012 - Sat 13 Oct 2012
Mon 5 Nov 2012 - Tue 13 Nov 2012
Fri 30 Nov 2012 - Sat 8 Dec 2012
Sun 23 Dec 2012 - Mon 31 Dec 2012

Overview:

Trekking the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, before heading off into the wilds of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Time to reflect at the Genocide Memorial and a free day in Ruhengeri to visit Dian Fossey's grave, hike to see the golden monkeys and visit a Batwa (Pygmy) village. A safari is a journey and true journeys in Africa unfold and are of an adventurous nature. The unexpected can arise, so do allow for this.

Day 1
Rwanda

Meet up in Kigale, Rwanda's capital city, Ruhengeri and The Virungas.

Optionals: Genocide museum and memorial.

Meals: (Dinner)

Days 2 - 3
Rwanda

Two days in Ruhengeri.

Optionals: Mountain gorilla trek in either Parc Nacional de Volcans (Rwanda) or Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda), orphanage and preschool visit, Batwa village visit, golden monkey trek, visit to Dian Fossey's grave.

Meals: (Breakfast/Dinner)

Days 4-9
Tanzania

Rusomo Falls, Mwanza, Game drives in the Serengeti, The Grumeti, with guided game drives in Ngorongoro Crater, Mto Wa Mbu markets, evening celebratory barbecue on our arrival in Arusha.

Optionals:Game walks and evening game drives in the Grumeti, Olduvai Gorge Museum, Maasai Village, camel safari.

Meals: (Breakfast/Dinner)

Inclusions:

Exclusions:

TWO GAME PARKS AND OTHER HIGHLIGHTS including:
• Entry and game drives in the Serengeti
• Entry and game drives in Ngorongoro Crater
• Entry into the Grumeti Reserve

CAMPING, BREAKFAST & DINNER WHILST TRAVELLING ON THE TRUCK i.e.

9 breakfasts and 9 evening meals including a local meal and a barbecue in Arusha
9 nights camping (or alternative dorm stay whilst in Ruhengeri)

Transport in a fully equipped and dieseled expedition truck/vehicle including all camping and cooking gear, a fridge, gas cooker, tents, sleeping mats etc.

• Services of a driver and safari leader.

• The ongoing advice and back up from The Absolute Team.

• All road tolls and taxes are paid.

• International Airfares
• You will need spending money to cover drinks, lunch and souvenirs whilst on tour. Some campsites en route also have simple huts or chalets in which you can stay if you feel like a break from camping. Spending money is then also needed to cover if you want to occasionally upgrade from your tent!
The recommended spending money for the Wildlife Encounter is: £100 - £130
• Visas
• Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 - 9 months after your trip finishes.

• Optional Tours - A recommended typical budget for your optional excursions that you might pay for once in Africa would be : £380 - £440. Some clients spend more, some less. The above is a typical estimate selecting from the following main choices during the 9 days. Do re-check your budget looking at what might tempt you. We can provide you with a list of optional tours and their approximate costings.

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