8-DAY DRIVING SAFARI
Why this safari?
• Experience the diversity of Rwanda in luxury, staying at two One & Only properties
• Explore Rwandan art, history and culture in the vibrant city of Kigali
• Discover Nyungwe National Park, one of the oldest rainforests in Africa home to 140 orchid species, over 322 bird species and 13
species of primate including Chimpanzee, Colobus and L’Hoest’s monkeys
• Trek endangered mountain gorillas, experience the vibrant golden monkeys, view an array of 200 bird species or explore 62 million year
old caves in the world-renowned Volcanoes National Park
The One & Only Rwanda 2023
DAY 1 to 2 The Retreat by Heaven
Arrive in Kigali 2 nights
DAY 3 to 4 One & Only Nyungwe House
Drive to Nyungwe National Park 2 nights
DAY 5 to 7 One & Only Gorilla’s Nest
Drive to Volcanoes National Park 3 nights
DAY 8 Drive to Kigali International Airport Depart
Additional Experiences*
• Colobus Monkey, Blue Monkey or Grey-cheeked
Mangabey Trekking
• Waterfall Hike
• Mount Bisoke Climb
• Helicopter Scenic Flights
• Dian Fossey Tomb Hike
• The Ellen Degeneres Campus of the Dian
Fossey Gorilla Fund
• Cultural Community Visits
*some subject to additional costs
Notes
• Festive season rates (15th Dec – 5th Jan 2024) available on request.
• Gorilla trekking is permitted for children aged 15 years and older.
• Chimpanzee trekking is permitted for children aged 15 years and older.
• Golden monkey experience is permitted for children aged 12 years and older.
• Gorilla and Golden Monkey trekking begins at 07:00 am and guests are required to arrive at the park office at 06:40 am.
• Chimpanzee trekking begins at 05:00 am and guests are required to arrive at the park office at 04:40 am.
• To tailor the safari, please contact Cheli & Peacock Safaris.
Included In The Safari
• Bed & breakfast accommodation at The Retreat by Heaven;
• Full board accommodation at One & Only Nyungwe House and One & Only
Gorilla’s Nest;
• Purified water and coffee/tea in room at The Retreat by Heaven;
• Non-alcoholic beverages, beers and house wines at One & Only Nyungwe
House and One & Only Gorilla’s Nest;
• Park fees, conservancy fees and all trekking permits;
• Full day Kigali City Tour including lunch on Day 2;
• Two activities per person per day at One & Only Nyungwe House (archery,
mountain biking, bird watching, guided nature walk, spear throwing and
star gazing);
• Two activities per person per day at One & Only Gorilla’s Nest (guided
nature walks, gorilla talk at the Jack Hanna Cottage, coffee tasting, local
community performances (organised weekly), mountain biking, running,
drumming with the locals, exploring the chef’s garden, archery, open air
yoga and meditation);
• One chimpanzee trekking experience and one canopy walkway guided hike
at Nyungwe National Park;
• One golden monkey experience and one gorilla trekking experience at
Volcanoes National Park;
• One 30 minute welcome massage per person (subject to availability) at
The Retreat by Heaven;
• One 30 minute on-site cultural activity (cocktail making / banana wine
making demonstration/ local culinary demonstration or neighbourhood
walk – subject to availability – pre booking required) at The Retreat by
Heaven;
• Use of gym, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and yoga terrace at The
Retreat by Heaven;
• Access to fitness centre at One & Only Nyungwe House;
• Use of steam room and sauna at Club One at One & Only Gorilla’s Nest;
• Use of trekking equipment including ponchos, gaiters, backpacks and shoe
cleaning at One & Only Nyungwe House and One & Only Gorilla’s Nest;
• Laundry at One & Only Nyungwe House and One & Only Gorilla’s Nest;
• All road transfers mentioned in private transfers including snacks in
vehicle;
• Meet and assist on arrival and departure at Kigali International Airport;
• Akagera Aviation & AMREF Flying Doctors Membership;
• Airport transfers; and
• All statutory charges.
Excluded From The Safari
Additional meals and drinks at The Retreat by Heaven;
• Champagne, cellar wines and premium spirits at One & Only Nyungwe
House and One & Only Nyungwe House;
• Additional activities not mentioned in inclusions;
• Spa treatments;
• International flights and visa fees;
• All statutory increases beyond our control;
• Laundry at The Retreat by Heaven;
• Gratuities; and
• Any other extras.
DAY 1 – 2The Retreat by Heaven
Kigali
The Retreat at Heaven is a passion project of author and philanthropist
Josh Ruxin and his wife Alissa, pairing chic, natural design and authentic
experiences with a deep connection to the Rwandan community.
Set in the vibrant heart of Kigali, this luxury 20-room boutique eco-friendly
hotel and spa offers easy access to all that is happening in this dynamic
city. As one of Kigali’s top 5 star hotels, it offers the perfect combination of
leafy tranquillity, Rwandan flair, and contemporary buzz.
Guests enjoy outdoor showers, private terraces, a yoga and meditation
room, spa, large heated saltwater swimming pool with jacuzzi and
diving rocks, and an open-air fitness center. Fusion Restaurant and its
Swahili-inspired bar, located at The Retreat, offer delicious farm-to-table
international cuisine, while Heaven Restaurant offers an innovative
modern African menu.
Whether you are soaking up the warmth of Kigali’s people and culture or
relaxing pre or post safari, your time here is sure to promise memories to
last a lifetime.
Making A Difference
• Solar electricity system
• Waste management
• On-site vegetable garden
• Employment from the local
community
DAY 3 – 4 One & Only Nyungwe House
Nyungwe National Park
In south-west Rwanda, just south of Lake Kivu on the Burundi border,
One&Only Nyungwe House is set amongst the rich tea-plantations of
Gisakura, on the edge of the iconic Nyungwe National Park; one of the
last mountain rainforest habitats on the planet.
Nyungwe National Park is home to over thirteen species of primate and
twenty percent of all the apes in Africa. The lush and diverse habitat of
rainforest, bamboo, grassland, swamps and bogs are famously home to a
large population of chimpanzees and endangered monkeys; including the
owl-faced monkey and the golden monkey.
One&Only Nyungwe House is a haven of creature-comforts where the wild
secrets of nature come to life before your eyes. Twenty stunning Nyungwe
Treehouse Rooms and three Forest Suites are secluded in wonderfully
untamed surroundings, accommodating all adventure seekers and paying
homage to Rwanda’s beauty and heritage.
Making A Difference
• On-site vegetable garden
• Solar electricity system
• Waste management
• Community education and
training project
• Employment from the local
community
DAY 5 – 7 One & Only Gorilla’s Nest
Volcanoes National Park
One & Only Gorilla’s Nest enjoys awe-inspiring views of the volcanic
mountains of Volcanoes National Park in its position on the border of
this historic rainforest haven.
One & Only Gorilla’s Nest’s twenty-one luxury rooms and suites are
surrounded by fragrant eucalyptus forests, overlooking the volcanoes
providing a luxurious and relaxing base for accessing the extraordinary
experiences offered in Volcanoes.
Africa’s first national park, Volcanoes National Park’s rich montane
ecosystem consists of evergreen and bamboo forests, home to golden
monkeys, over 300 bird species as well as roughly half of the world’s wild
population of mountain gorillas.
Making A Difference
• Solar electricity system
• On-site vegetable garden
• Employment from the local
community
• Community education and
training project
DAY 8
Departure
End of your Safari.
Sadly, the end of your safari; Other plans can be made to go to East Africa’s
soft white sandy beaches and historic coastal towns or include another
safari destination.
Depart for home.