Itinerary East Africa
— Tanzania & Rwanda —
— Tanzania & Rwanda —
East African Safari
19 January 2022, Kigali / Rwanda
The retreat by heaven | deluxe king | 1 Night
20 – 22 January 2022, Kigali / Rwanda
Singita Kwitonda | Suite | 2 Nights
21 January 2022,
Mountain gorilla hike (Full day vehicle & guide)
22 – 24 January 2022, grumeti Reserve / Tanzania
singita Sabora Tented Camp | 1 x Tent | 2 Nights
24 – 26 January 2022, grumeti Reserve/ Tanzania
singita Faru Faru | 1 x suite | 2 Nights
Day 1
wednesday 19 January 2022
Arrive at Kigali International Airport – off KL535Z at 07:10pm
As soon as you’ve disembarked from your flight, please keep an eye out for a representative with a paging board displaying your names. They will assist you with the customs and immigration process, your luggage collection and then you will be assisted with your COVID-19 test. Afterwards, you'll be taken to your driver.
Your Driver Guide will then transfer you to The Retreat Hotel for your 1 night stay
The Retreat by Heaven - Deluxe King
Bed & Breakfast
KIGALi
Rwanda’s capital and biggest city stretches across lush undulating hills surrounded by towering mountains, the largest of which is Mount Kigali, rising 1850 metres above sea level. Kigali is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural hub, served by an international airport and featuring a wide range of accommodation options. It also offers a collection of restaurants and points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide Centre, an atmospheric market and numerous craft shops. With its interesting architecture, busy streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides, Kigali is said to be one of the most attractive cities in Africa and is definitely worth a visit.
Day 2
thurday 20 January 2022
After a delicious breakfast at the Retreat Hotel, your Driver Guide will collect you and transfer you to Singita Kwitonda Lodge.
This scenic drive takes approximately 3 hours.
Enjoy the next 2 nights at leisure
Singita Kwitonda - Suite
All inclusive
Full Day Vehicle and Driver Guide
ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
The Kwitonda Nursery tour
Cooking classes
World-class wine tasting
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda, and set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience face to face encounters with these intriguing creatures. Regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. While the gorillas are without a doubt the main drawcard, visitors can also look forward to exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, with the beautiful day hike to the crater lake on Mount Bisoke being a particular highlight. Make sure to visit the fascinating Karisoke Research Centre and the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey.
Day 3
friday 21 January 2022
Meet in the main lodge at 06:00am for a light breakfast.
At 06:45am, your Driver Guide will transfer you to Volcanoes National Park’s Headquarters, which is less than 10 minutes away. Your Driver Guide will have copies of your passport and trekking permit and will submit these to the Park Office for you to be allocated to a gorilla family. There will be enough time to enjoy a delicious cup of local coffee and use the restroom before joining the rest of your group and being briefed by your Volcanoes National Park Guide. Your Driver Guide will then transfer you to the relevant trail for your trek to the gorilla family that you’ve been allocated to. The duration of the trek varies, depending on the location of the family. It can take anything from 30 minutes to 4 hours to locate the gorilla family. Once you find them, you’ll have one magical hour to spend with the gorillas – watching them interact, feed and play.
Singita Kwitonda - Suite
All inclusive
Full Day Vehicle and Driver Guide
your Gorilla trek
“The average temperature at Singita Kwitonda Lodge is approximately 15 degrees Celsius (60 F), although humidity can be high.
Suggested Clothing and Gear:
- For trekking one should have: boots with good grip, gators, gloves, waterproof jacket, thick socks, thick pants to protect against stinging nettles, long sleeved tops.
- For the lodge one should have: pants, long sleeve tops, t-shirts, a warm layer for the evenings, closed shoes, a swimsuit.
- Comfortable walking shoes/track shoes/hiking boots for walks.
Clothing and Gear Available for Use:
We have a variety of technical gear and clothing for our guests to use during their stay at Singita Kwitonda. The items are all designed for outdoor hiking and wet weather, perfectly suited for trekking to see gorillas or other animals in Rwanda. Backpacks including a waterproof rain cover for backpack (camera equip)
- Mens and ladies waterproof jackets with a removable inner fleece lining and hood
- Mens and ladies water-resistant hiking pants
- Hiking chaps in two sizes (gators)
- Hiking poles with extendable options and grips
- Gloves for use during hiking to protect hands from thorns and mud
- Trekking lunch boxes which will hold freshly made lunches chosen by the guests – all eco-friendly packaging
- Singita water bottle”
Day 4
saturday 22 January 2022
Your Driver Guide will collect you at 07:00am and privately transfer you to Kigali for your shared charter flight to Singita Grumeti / Sasakwa Airstrip on Coastal Aviation, which will depart at 12:00pm, and arrive at 16:35pm. (CQ232)
This flight will stop en route in Mwanza to clear customs into Tanzania.
On arrival, you guide will meet you and transfer you through the reserve in an open game-viewing vehicle to Singita Sabora Tented Camp, which is approximately 45 minutes away.
* Departure in Rwandan time
Arrive at Singita Sabora Tented Camp - Tent
All inclusive
Full Day Vehicle and Driver Guide
ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
Game drive
Community tour
Boutique and Gallery
Premier wine boutique
Spa
Gym
Swimming
Singita Grumeti Balloon Safari
Canine Unit Experience
SINGITA SERENGETI GRUMETI
Singita Serengeti Grumeti is located adjacent to the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, bordering the national park, and encompasses 350,000 acres of magnificent unrivaled wilderness. Vast river valleys meander through the plains, grasslands, woodland, and forest. The area forms part of the famous migratory route, which is travelled by hundreds of thousands of animals every year through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Called The Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth it has, since time immemorial, been the dramatic backbone of this enormous wilderness. Visitors can look forward to seeing all members of the ‘Big Five’, as well as large herds of wildebeest and zebra and numerous bird species. Activities on offer include game drives, guided walks, horse safaris, mountain biking, and more.
Day 5
sunday 23 January 2022
Enjoy at leisure
Singita Sabora Tented Camp - Tent
All inclusive
Full Day Vehicle and Driver Guide
Day 6
monsday 24 January 2022
After an early morning game drive and breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Singita Faru Faru Lodge for the next 2 nights.
Enjoy the next 2 nights at leisure
Singita Faru Faru Lodge - Suite
Full Day Vehicle and Driver Guide
Day 7
Tuesday 25 January 2022
Singita Faru Faru Lodge - Suite
All inclusive
Full Day Vehicle and Driver Guide
Day 8
wednesday 26 January 2022
Enjoy an early morning game drive and spend the rest of the morning enjoying the main lodge facilities. (Check out is at 11:00am.)
After an early lunch you’ll be transferred to the airstrip in time for your shared charter flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport on Grumeti Air, which will depart at 13:45pm, and arrive at 15:15pm. (GA004)
Departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport under own arrangement – departing on PW721 to Nairobi