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Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge has been designed and built by Governors’ Camp, but it is owned by a community trust called SACOLA. Governors’ Camp leases the lodge from SACOLA, who will use the income to finance its socio-economic development and conservation objectives in the area, which include water projects, education, health and informal industries. Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is therefore and exciting combination of a top quality lodge and a power for driving socio-economic development and conservation in the area.
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Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is situated on the edge of the Parc National des Volcans in North Western Rwanda. The rainforests of the 5 Virunga Volcanoes are the last refuge of the Mountain Gorilla. The lush slopes of the volcanoes provide an appropriately dramatic natural setting for what is perhaps the most poignant and thrilling wildlife experience to be had anywhere. Roughly half of the world’s wild population of Mountain Gorilla’s is resident on the Rwandan slopes of the Virungas. Gorilla trekking is not |
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the only activity on offer. Sabyinyo Silverback lodge provides the perfect base from which to explore this fascinating corner of Africa. Visits to the bustling nearby market town of Ruhengeri, beautiful lakes, the genocide memorials or the community and conservation projects are designed for you to take maximum advantage of this unique area, its wildlife and its culture. |
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Day 1 - NAIROBI
Clients met on arrival in Nairobi, either from their flight from the Masai Mara, or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport off an international flight. Transfer by road to a Nairobi Hotel, (Norfolk Hotel or similar), for an overnight stay. |
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Day 2 - RWANDA (Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge)
Early breakfast before departing for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, to catch flight to Kigali, Rwanda. An hour flight to Kigali. Alternatively, clients can be met on arrival from international arrivals, Tanzania, South Africa and Europe. On arrival clients will be met by driver and private vehicle and driven to Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge. The roads are good and the journey to Ruhengeri will take approximately two hours. On arrival a late lunch will be served in the main lodge, with its scenic vistas of the Virunga Volcanoes, of the Parc National des Volcans. Afternoon at leisure to settle in and acclimatize and perhaps an afternoon guided bird walk in the surrounds of the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge. |
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Day 3 - RWANDA (Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge)
An early breakfast, served in the lodge, before departing by road to the Parc National des Volcans headquarters. Here you will be allocated to a guide for one of the habituated Mountain Gorilla families and a safety briefing. You will then be taken by vehicle to a starting point, to commence your gorilla trek in the forest. The amount of time spent walking is dependant upon which family of Gorillas you are allocated to and where they are to be found on that day. Once the family is sighted you will spend a maximum of one hour with the Gorilla family. After this phenomenal wildlife experience, return to your vehicle on the edge of the forest, returning to Sabyinyo Silverback lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge. |
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Day 4 - RWANDA (Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge)
Early morning breakfast prior to departing for your second gorilla trek, with the possibility of visiting a different Gorilla family. Return to Sabyinyo Silverback lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, relax or take a drive to the bustling market town of Ruhengeri, nearby, or visit the beautiful lakes of Kivu, Burera, Ruhondo and Karago. There are also the genocide memorials and community and conservation projects, to be visited. Return to Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge for dinner and overnight. |
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Day 5 - RWANDA - KENYA
Depart after breakfast for Kigali in time for your return flight to Nairobi. Arrival in Nairobi for onward arrangements.
It is possible to extend this safari stay in Rwanda to include visits to the Nyungwe Forest and Akagera National Park. We can assist with further onward arrangements within East Africa. This Safari itinerary is designed to be combined easily with the Governors’ Camp Safari – Kenya.
Please note that children under the age of 15 years are not permitted to gorilla trek. |
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