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Day7:
Wake up early morning and take a trip across the border to Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo and have a tour of the city which repeatedly gained tragic publicity in the past decade because of enormous refugee camps, hunger, epidemics and, recently, a devastating volcanic eruption that reminded of the fate of the historic town of Pompeii. Return and take a boat trip to Kibuye at the eastern shores of Lake Kivu.
Day8:
Tour of the town centre of Kibuye and visit to a large church which serves as a peaceful reminder of the genocide, if possible you will encounter with survivors of the genocide. You will have a discovery tour on the lake with exploration of the lake’s flora and fauna and visit to the islands “Napoleon’s Hat” and “Amahoro” (Island of Peace)
Day9:
Boat trip to Cyangugu at the southern shores of Lake Kivu; visit the famous bridge to Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo which was a symbol of hope for hundreds of thousands of refugees and drive to Nyungwe National Park in the south-west of Rwanda. This park has got 13 primate species and chimpanzees; you will have a primate tour and have a chance to see the Colobus monkey, L Hoest monkeys. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day10:
Following breakfast, you will go hiking in Nyungwe National Park again, the largest mountainous forest in the whole region of Central and East Africa with impressive flora and fauna then drive to Butare, Rwanda’s cultural centre and visit the National Museum then see the performance of a local dance group.
Day 11:
Drive to Nyanza after breakfast in the morning, the historical seat of the ancient Rwandan kings and visit the Palace and narration of some village elders then drive to Kigali and have a tour of the city. You will have lunch enroute and then return to your hotel and spend the afternoon relaxing.
Day12:
Drive to Akagera National Park in the east of Rwanda, the safari takes you to the most complex savannah ecosystem of East Africa with impressive landscape, extraordinary birdlife and the occasional big game animals. You will have a chance to participate in the activities that take place on the lake. E.g. canoeing, fishing e.t.c.
Day13:
Drive to Rwamagana, visit the local handicraft production project that is supported by international development agencies (e.g. the German DED), then drive to Kigali and return in the afternoon at your own convenience and in the early evening, you will see a performance of members of Batwa Pottery Project with an introduction to the life of the first Rwandans, there art of pottery as well as singing, drumming and dancing.
Day14:
End of tour, travel back to Kigali to catch your flight back home.