Highlights

• Cultural interaction with the Kinigi cultural village.
• Exploration of Kigali’s historic and modern attractions.
• Hands-on experience with Banana and Sorghum beer production.
• Guided tours in a 4WD safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide.
• 6 nights’ accommodation with full-board meals.
• Airport pickups and drop-offs for seamless logistics.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Kigali Check-in

• Arrival at Kigali International Airport.
• Meet and greet by your guide/driver for transfer to your hotel.
• Evening briefing about the Rwanda expedition.
• Overnight stay in Kigali.
  Meal Plan: Dinner.

Day 2: Kigali City Tour

• Breakfast followed by a guided city tour of Kigali.
• Visit key landmarks: Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kandt Museum, and colonial-era sites.
• Afternoon visit to Bugesera's reconciliation sites: Nyamata and Ntarama Genocide Churches.
• Return to Kigali for dinner and overnight.
  Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 3: Rural Tourism and Community Visit

• Breakfast followed by a visit to Rwandese pastoralist communities in Gatsibo and Nyagatare.
• Engage in traditional cattle grazing, milking, and calabash preparation.
• Learn cultural traditions and visit historical monuments.
• Return to Kigali for dinner and overnight.
  Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 4: Imigongo Art Tour

• Breakfast and a day exploring the traditional Imigongo art form, including hands-on participation.
• Learn the history and techniques behind these unique geometric designs.
• Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
  Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 5: Ethnobotany Tour

• Breakfast followed by an exploration of traditional medicinal practices with local healers.
• Learn about the use of plants, insects, and other natural remedies.
• Visit a local home for a traditional cooking demonstration.
• Overnight stay at a Rwandan home or lodge.
  Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 6: Banana and Sorghum Beer Production

• Breakfast and a hands-on session in banana and sorghum beer production.
• Understand the cultural significance of these practices in Rwandan traditions.
• Overnight stay in Kigali.
  Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 7: Cultural Visit and Departure

• Breakfast and a visit to Kinigi Cultural Village for an immersive experience of traditional poetry, dancing, and hunting skills.
• Afternoon transfer to Kigali for departure at the airport.
  Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.

Inclusions

• Airport transfers (arrival and departure).
• Accommodation and meals as per itinerary.
• Guided city and rural tours.
• Visits to cultural sites, Imigongo art workshops, and banana/sorghum production sites.
• Transportation in a 4WD safari vehicle.

Exclusions

• Airfare.
• Rwanda Visa.
• Luxury drinks and laundry.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Personal shopping and insurance.
• Any items not explicitly mentioned.

Accommodation Options

• Luxury: Kigali Serena Hotel.
• Mid-Range: Classic Hotel.
• Budget: Flame Tree Village Kigali.

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes.
• Sunscreen and insect repellent.
• Camera for capturing memories.
• An open mind for cultural immersion!

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