I N C L U S I O NS
11 Days 10 Nights Hotel Accommodation
Daily Breakfast, Lunches, Dinners as stated
Transfers Hotel & Airport vv,
Safari Inland Transfers / Tour Transfers, as stated
Safari Tickets, Gorilla Permit must be paid in advance
Tour Guides and Assistants
Wi Fi and More!
EX C L U S I O N S (details at the bottom)
International and Domestic Flights, Passport and Visas, Vaccinations, and, Travel Insurance Is Recommended - must provide before the trip.
This is a multi-country tour.
Note: Itinerary, prices, other details are subject to change.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Sept 2 - Arrival at Kigali, RWANDA
Airport: Kigali International (KGL)
Sept 3 - 4 Kigali Tour and Gorilla Trek
Sept 5 - Free Day with Cultural Dinner Night
Sept 6 - Depart Kigali, Rwanda
Arrive TANZANIA Airport: Kilimanjaro International (JRO)
Sept 7 - 10 Game Drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, NgoroNgoro
Sept 11 - Kilimanjaro
Sept 12 - End of Trip / Back Home
How To Get There from Kansas City / MCI - Email Henna if interested.
You are responsible in providing a
roommate.
COST / PRICE
You will be redirected to Stripe NKCYOGA account.
Full payment includes the deposit for gorilla permit.
Gorilla Permit is nonrefundable by July 2, 2027.
ITINERARY details:
Note: Itinerary, prices, other details are subject to change.
Hello RWANDA!
Sept 2 Thurs: Arrive in Kigali, Rwanda at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Airport Pick and Hotel Check In at Mythos Boutique or Eagle View Lodge.
Dinner at an agreed place (pay yours).
Sept 3 Fri: Your Kigali Day
Breakfast Included.
This will be a slower day to prepare us for exploration. In touristic Kigali, expect vibrancy, clean city streets, thoughtful cafés (Rwanda’s well known coffee culture in display), local markets, art galleries, cultural performances and warm community connections.
Suggested Experiences will be emailed to participants.
Sept 4 Sat: Gorilla Trek - This requires an early morning at 4:00 AM transfer/pick up
Breakfast To Go Included and Lunch.
Today is the bucket-list experience: gorilla encounter at Volcanoes National Park. This is one of the most powerful wildlife encounters in the world.
Note: You have an opportunity to see the Golden Monkeys (pay your own).
The rest of the day is yours.
Sept 5 Sun: Kigali with Ms. Eugenie & Afternoon Free
Breakfast.
(Hopefully) we will spend time with Ms. Eugenie, a Kigali local friend who visited us in Kansas City. This gives us something very special: a personal connection, not just a tourist experience.
Prepare for next day's departure for Kilimanjaro.
Bye Rwanda.
Hello TANZANIA!
Sept 6 Mon: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Breakfast, Hotel Check Out, Airport Transfer
Afternoon arrival and Hotel Check In at Eileen's Trees Inn in Karatu or similar
Lunch and Dinner yours.
Safari Starts!
Sept 7 Tues: Tarangire National Park
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic) and Dinner Included
Alcoholic drinks are yours.
Breakfast. Hotel Check Out. Safari Pick Up for
Game Drive of Tarangire: We will spot elephants, baobab trees, and sunset views.
Overnight at TBA
Sept 8 - 9 Wed to Thurs: Serengeti National Park
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic) and Dinner Included. Non water drinks are yours.
The Serengeti National Park is so often defined by the Great Migration.
Full Days of Game Drives and, to hopefully witness the Great Migration
Accommodation at Tent Lodge Camp at Mara KatiKati or similar.
More info: Big Cat Tracking (Without the Crowds):
Serengeti has one of the highest concentrations of predators in Africa. Instead of following herds, spend time tracking:
Lions lounging under acacia trees
Leopards draped over branches
Cheetahs sprinting across open plains
The Seronera region is especially rich for this - think slow, intentional game drives focused on behavior, not just sightings.
Sunrise & Sunset Game Drives are magical and often quieter than peak migration hours. You’ll witness:
Golden light over endless plains
Nocturnal animals returning from hunts
Early-morning predator action
It feels more cinematic, less crowded.
Sept 10 Fri: Bye Serengeti. Hello NgoroNgoro!
Breakfast and Lunch Included. Dinner is yours. Non water is yours.
We will descend into the crater for a game drive, spotting rhinos, lions, and flamingos.
The rest of the day is yours.
Sept 11 Sat: Bye Ngoro Ngoro. Hello Kilimanjaro again!
Breakfast, Hotel Check out, Transfer.
Lunch is yours.
Accommodation at Airport Planet Lodge.
Dinner at TBA
Check your flight information for next day's departure.
Sept 12 Sun): Bye Africa. Hello Home!
Breakfast. Hotel Check Out. Transfer to Airport.
Have a safe flight! THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION, INDEMNIFICATION/WAIVER, ETC.
Double Occupancy / Shared Room Total Cost: $10,530.00 (inclusive of applicable taxes and required deposits)
Cost per Participant: $5,265.00
Double occupancy accommodations are limited to a maximum of two (2) participants per room. Participants sharing a room will share the total accommodation cost for eight (10) nights and nine (11) days. Bedding configurations may include one king, one queen, or two twin beds, subject to availability.
Each participant is individually responsible for all additional costs, including but not limited to:
Tours, excursions, and activities
Ground transportation and transfers
Entrance fees, permits, and event tickets
Participants electing double occupancy must arrange their own roommate. Cultural Wanderer does not guarantee roommate placement or matching.
Single / Solo Occupancy Total Cost: $5,885.00
Single occupancy accommodations are designated for one (1) participant per room. The participant is solely responsible for the full cost of accommodations for ten (10) nights and eleven (11) days, including breakfast where applicable.
The participant is also individually responsible for:
All transportation costs (including airport transfers and domestic travel)
Tours, excursions, and activities
Entrance fees and event tickets
Payment Terms and Conditions
A non-refundable deposit for Gorilla Permit of $1,500 per participant is required to secure participation.
The remaining balance is due on August 15, 2027 and is non-refundable.
Full payment must be completed no later than August 15, 2027. All payments are non-refundable after this date.
If cancellation occurs on or after August 15, 2027, one hundred percent (100%) of the total trip cost will be forfeited, regardless of reason.
Payments may be made via cash, check, money order, Venmo (@Henna-Fuller), or PayPal (mahenna_2000@yahoo.com).
Please note: Payments made by credit card may be subject to additional processing fees.
Important Notes:
Participants are solely responsible for ensuring they possess valid passports, visas, and any other required travel documentation.
Travel insurance is recommended and must be submitted prior to departure.
Cultural Wanderer strongly advises participants to review all health, safety, and entry requirements prior to departure.
Changes and Cancellations by Organizer:
Cultural Wanderer / Hegina A. Fuller reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary, accommodations, transportation, or scheduled activities as deemed necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, safety considerations, or operational requirements.
In the unlikely event that Cultural Wanderer cancels the trip, a refund will be issued in an amount deemed appropriate, less any non-recoverable expenses already incurred.
Exclusions:
The following items are not included in the package price:
International airfare (referrals available upon request)
Passport, visas, and required travel documentation
Travel insurance (mandatory recommendation)
Meals, snacks, and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Transportation outside of scheduled tours and excursions
Entrance fees and tickets not explicitly listed in the itinerary
Gratuities and tips for guides, drivers, and service providers
Optional activities, including but not limited to spa services, massages, and personal experiences