Rwanda

MTT Safari Destinations 2009/2010

Rwanda's Mountain gorillas are a popular safari extension for northern circuit safaris as well, and a great option for anyone not interested in a Zanzibar beach. Here is how you might consider fitting Rwanda in, by leaving Arusha on a Friday: Rwandair flies Kilimanjaro International (Arusha) to Kigali, Rwanda Mon/Wed/Fri, departing 09:00 and arriving 10:30 am. It flies Kigali, Rwanda to Kilimanjaro international Mon/Wed/Fri, departing 06:00 and arriving 09:00.

Day 1: Arrive Kigali, transfer immediately to Ruhengiri town, a two hour + drive, gateway to Volcanoes National Park.
Day 2: Gorilla tracking in the morning; visit the area (Lakes Bulero and Ruhondo) in the afternoon.
Day 3: Gorilla tracking to another family in the morning; drive to Gisenyi (at Lake Kivu) to overnight there.
Day 4: Full day at Lake Kivu.
Day 5: Return to Kigali, city tour and overnight.
Day 6: Return to Tanzania on early morning flight.

27-05-2009