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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali

Arrival in Kigali

Arrive at Kigali International Airport, where you will be received by a professional guide for a meet and greet before a private transfer to Kigali Serena Hotel.
Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing in refined comfort as you await the following days upcoming.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Kigali Serena Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Fly to Musanze

Fly to Musanze

After breakfast, take a scenic helicopter flight to Musanze. Upon arrival, transfer to One&Only Gorilla’s Nest for check-in and relaxation.
In the afternoon, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for an inspiring insight into gorilla conservation.

Main Destination:
Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)
Accommodation:
One & Only Gorillas Nest
  • Luxury+ lodge
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Gorilla Trek in Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla Trek in Volcanoes National Park

Arise early morning, have breakfast. After breakfast we head to the park gate to experience your once in a life time experience walking with the gentle giants. After your extraordinary encounter in Volcanoes National Park, return to the lodge for a refined late lunch and quiet moments of indulgence—spa treatments, panoramic views, or simply time to absorb the rarity of what you’ve just experienced.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
One & Only Gorillas Nest
  • Luxury+ lodgejust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Golden Monkey Trek in Volcanoes National Park

Golden Monkey Trek in Volcanoes National Park

Venture back into the forest for a lively encounter with the rare golden monkeys—fast, playful, and striking against the bamboo landscape.
Later, return to the lodge for a relaxed afternoon—unwind at leisure or take in the serene volcanic views as the journey slows into reflection.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
One & Only Gorillas Nest
  • Luxury+ lodgejust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Fly in to Kigali & Reflection

Fly in to Kigali & Reflection

Fly to Kigali, where the pace gently shifts from wilderness to introspection.
In the afternoon, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial—a deeply moving experience that offers insight into Rwanda’s history, resilience, and remarkable journey of renewal.
Return to your hotel for a quiet evening at leisure.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Kigali Serena Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Arrival in Windhoek-Namibia

Arrival in Windhoek-Namibia

Fly into Namibia’s capital, where desert landscapes begin to define the journey ahead. On arrival, transfer to Hilton Windhoek for check-in and a relaxed evening—an elegant pause before your desert adventure unfolds. Reflect on your primate experience.

Main Destination:
Windhoek (City, Namibia)
Accommodation:
Hilton Hotel Windhoek
  • Luxury hotel in Windhoek (City, Namibia)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Arrival in Wolwedans Dunes Lodge

Arrival in Wolwedans Dunes Lodge

You enjoy a scenic drive to one of wolwedan Collection. Upon Arrival in the heart of the NamibRand and settle into the quiet rhythm of the desert at Wolwedans Collection. If timing allows, enjoy a light lunch at camp before the landscape begins to unfold.
In the afternoon, head out on a scenic drive across endless dunes, where silence and scale redefine perspective. Pause for sundowners as the desert shifts into gold and crimson.
Return to camp for an intimate dinner under vast, star-filled skies.

Main Destination:
Namib Desert (Namibia)
Accommodation:
Wolwedans Dune Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside NamibRand NR (Namibia)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Living the NamibRand

Living the NamibRand

Begin the morning on a guided Bushman walk, tracing ancient knowledge across the dunes as the desert slowly wakes. The journey leads into the Heart & Home Village for a meaningful cultural encounter, followed by a relaxed garden brunch.
The afternoon is yours—unwind with spa treatments or simply rest in the stillness of the landscape.
As the heat softens, choose between an optional horse ride or e-fat biking across open desert plains before gathering for sundowners.
End the day with an intimate dinner at camp beneath the vast Namib sky.

Main Destination:
Namibrand Nature Reserve (Namibia)
Best Time To Go May to September (Dry conditions, good for wildlife)
High Season July to November (Never crowded)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Wolwedans Dune Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside NamibRand NR (Namibia)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Journey Across the Namib

Journey Across the Namib

Begin with a relaxed breakfast at camp before setting out on a full-day scenic drive through ever-changing desert landscapes. Enjoy a curated picnic lunch in a remote and striking setting along the route.
Continue your journey toward your next desert camp, arriving in the late afternoon for check-in and time to unwind.
As the sun lowers, enjoy sundowners overlooking the vast wilderness before an intimate dinner at camp.

Main Destination:
Namibrand Nature Reserve (Namibia)
Accommodation:
Wolwedans Dune Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside NamibRand NR (Namibia)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Sky and Silence Over the Desert

Sky and Silence Over the Desert

Begin before dawn with a hot air balloon experience drifting over the endless dunes of NamibRand Nature Reserve, as the desert awakens beneath shifting light and shadow.
After landing, return to camp for rest and a late breakfast.
In the afternoon, head out for a scenic desert drive, pausing to absorb the scale and silence of the landscape before returning for sundowners.
End the day with an intimate dinner at camp under a canopy of stars.

Main Destination:
Namibrand Nature Reserve (Namibia)
Accommodation:
Wolwedans Dune Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside NamibRand NR (Namibia)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Farewell to the Desert

Farewell to the Desert

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at camp as the stillness of the desert offers a final moment to take in its vast beauty.
Check out and depart for Windhoek, carrying with you the stillness, scale, and silence of Namibia’s wilderness.

Main Destination:
Windhoek (City, Namibia)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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