You arrive at Kigali International Airport at 00:35 hrs, where you are met and warmly welcomed before being transferred through the quiet early-morning streets of Kigali to Heaven Boutique Hotel. The rest of the night is dedicated to rest and recovery after your journey, allowing you to settle into the peaceful atmosphere of the hotel and prepare for the cross-border adventure ahead later in the day. Accommodation: Heaven Boutique Hotel. Meal plan: bed and breakfast.
After a relaxed morning and a late check-out from Heaven Boutique Hotel, you begin a scenic road transfer from Kigali toward Kisoro, crossing rolling hills and lush countryside as you enter southwestern Uganda. Upon arrival, you check in at Travellers Rest Hotel, a historic and charming lodge nestled at the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes. In the afternoon there is an optional visit to the Batwa community, offering meaningful cultural insight into the lives and traditions of the forest's indigenous people, before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel. Meal plan: half board.
This morning is dedicated to an exhilarating golden monkey hike in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. After an early breakfast, you proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before trekking through the bamboo forests in search of these playful and endangered primates. The rest of the day is spent at leisure back at Travellers Rest Hotel, where you can relax, enjoy the mountain views, and unwind on Christmas Eve in a serene alpine setting. Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel. Meal plan: full board.
Christmas Day begins with a once-in-a-lifetime mountain gorilla trek in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Following a detailed briefing, you hike into the misty forest to spend an unforgettable hour observing a gorilla family in their natural habitat. After the trek, you return to Travellers Rest Hotel to freshen up and enjoy a festive Christmas lunch. Later in the afternoon you check out and begin the return journey to Kigali, arriving in the evening and settling in once again at Heaven Boutique Hotel for your final overnight stay. Accommodation: Heaven Boutique Hotel. Meal plan: half board.
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