7 nights
Fly & Drive
Rwanda Big Boys Premier
Kigali, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park

By Vehicle Travel by road to The Retreat by Heaven
1 night The Retreat by Heaven, Kigali

Heaven the Retreat features three Deluxe Rooms (35m²), six larger Superior Suites (60m²) and three Master King Suites (65m²) with pool view, all with en-suite bathrooms and a private atrium. The suites have an additional terrace and outdoor shower. Furthermore, there are eight Luxury Pool Villas (120m²) with private salt water solar heated plunge pools, private front and back gardens. The retreat is fully powered by salar electricity, making it the first eco resort in Kigali. Fitness centre and spa are also available.

The retreat's Fusion Restaurant offers culinary delights from around the world, especially Italy, Mauritius and Morocco, but prefers to use local fruits, spices and herbs, creating a unique taste experience. Perched beside The Retreat’s glorious saltwater pool, rock gardens and native plantings, Fusion offers some of the finest dining in Kigali.

Location
The Retreat and Heaven Boutique Hotel are located on the same street in the centre of Kigali, just a five-minute drive from Kigali Serena Hotel.

The distance to the international airport is about 10km.

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By Vehicle Travel by road to Magashi Camp
Our transfer vehicle leaves Kigali at 07 am and will arrive at the gate at 10:30 am. The Magashi Team will pick you up from the park gate at 11 am and transfer you to the lodge.
3 nights Magashi Camp, Akagera National Park

Magashi Camp is small and personal six-tented camp with access to some of the most scenic savannah in east Africa. It is situated in the north-eastern part of Akagera overlooking Lake Rwanyakazinga.

Location
Akagera National Park sits on the north-eastern edge of Rwanda. It is the largest National Park in Rwanda and covers an area of 1'122km². It borders Tanzania and incorporates the Kagera River which feeds a myriad of smaller and larger lakes, channels and flood planes. The western side of the park is dominated by a mountain rage (highest point 2300m), wheras the northern part is rather flat with a good number of buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and antelopes roaming the savannah.

Akagera was founded in 1934. Sadly much of the park was re-allocated as farms to returning refugees following the Rwandan Civil War. As a result, in 1997 the park was reduced in size from more than 2,500km² (nearly 10% of the surface area of Rwanda) to its current extent of 1,122km².

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Heli Ride Flight to Kwitonda Lodge
Enjoy a unique helicopter flight over the savannahs and lakes of the Akagera National Park, the hilly landscape of Rwanda, the Twin Lakes until you reach the volcanoes of the Volcanoes National Park. The flight takes about 45 minutes. You will be greeted at the landing site and driven to your camp.
3 nights Kwitonda Lodge, Volcanoes National Park

Singita Kwitonda Lodge is set on 72 hectares of private land on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. Singita sticks to its philosophy of treading lightly on the land and simultaneously offering its guests an exquisitely unique experience.

With magnificent views of the Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura volcanoes, Singita Kwitonda Lodge offers 7 suites, 1 family suite (1 x double and 1 x twin bedroom) and 1 four-bedroom villa, the Kataza House. All suites come with indoor bath and shower, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, covered verandah, heated plunge pool and massage/treatment areas.

A central hub with beautiful indoor and outdoor living spaces serves as the heart of Singita Kwitonda. Here lounges, dining areas, an outdoor fire pit, boutique, an interactive kitchen, bar deli and wine cellar are for guests to enjoy and unwind. Contemporarily designed around local materials, the buildings have been crafted using volcanic rock, river stone, handmade ceramic tiles and oven-red clay bricks made by the surrounding communities, connecting the structure to the landscape and its culture. In the process, sustainability is at the core of the construction project. The goal of building Kwitonda is to embody the spirit of Rwanda and offer a tribute to the lodge’s namesake - Kwitonda - a great silverback gorilla whose legend lives on and was known for his humility and gentleness.

Location
Volcanoes National Park is covered by approximately 160 km² of cloud forest, and home to the Rwandan Mountain Gorilla. Six inactive volcanoes, Muhavura, Mt Gahinga, Karisimbi, Visoke, Mikeno and Sabyinyo, create an incredible backdrop. Volcanoes National Park is known for the scientific studies carried out here by Dian Fossey, who was the first scientist to make detailed studies of the Mountain Gorilla.

From Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city, Kwitonda Lodge is approximately 2,5 hours by road.

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Transport Mode Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park
Early next morning, our guide will take you to the headquarters of the park. All guests are assigned to a ranger and a gorilla family. Our guide will drive you to the starting point of the hike where you start trekking with your ranger. Porters are available to carry your backpack.

The trekking takes anything from two hours to seven hours, depending on the location of the gorilla group. Please note that the duration of stay with the gorillas is strictly limited to one hour. The gorillas are often very curious towards guests, especially the teenagers in the group like to investigate.

Transport Mode Golden Monkey Trekking Volcanoes National Park
Today you visit the Golden Monkeys, which is an easy walk in a beautiful bamboo forest and well worth it. You are back around noon.

By Vehicle Travel by road to Kigali
The journey to Kigali takes about 2.5 hours.
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Basic Information
Individual journey. The journey will be planned on your preferred dates.

Duration 7 nights. Min 2 guests. Weight limit of luggage 20 kg. Luggage in one soft bag only.
In Akagera you will enjoy shared activities with one of the camp guides, normally together with other guests. Includes a helicopter transfer from Akagera to Volcanoes Natioanl Park in a Robinson (R44). Maximum weight of passengers + luggage is 180kg. A larger helicopter is available, a additional costs, should this be required. Your private vehicle with your personal driver / guide will take over after Magashi.
Inclusive / Exclusive
Includes all transfers from Kigali to the hotels/camps to Kigali
  • The Retreat by Heaven: Superior Suite. Breakfast.
  • Magashi Camp: Double Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
  • Kwitonda Lodge: Double Room. All meals, drinks (including wines from the cellar, only french champagne exlcluded), laundry service.
Included Permits Volcanoes:
1 x Gorilla Trekking
1 x Golden Monkey Trekking
Not included are international flights, gratuities, compulsary comprehensive travel insurance, visa fees, local airport fees, personal purchases.

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