Highlights:
h President of Alexander Voyages accompanies this voyage
h Mountain Gorilla Trekking
h Lake Kivu & The Source of the Congo
h Stunning Verunga Volcanoes
h Africa Untouched by Commercial Tourism
h Famed Coffee and Tea Plantations
h Masai Mara & The Great Migration
h Hot Air Balloon Game Flight
h Safaris Led by Expert Game Trackers
h Gay exclusive, limited to 20 guests
h10 Breathtaking Days, 9 Unforgettable Nights

   Whats included?
h Two nights deluxe accommodation Kigali
h Gorilla trekking permit of $500.00 per person
h Expert gorilla trekking guides
h Two nights deluxe accommodation Lake Kivu
h Services of in country guide for entire journey
h Guided visits trhoughout voyage
h Riverside suite accommodation Mt. Kenya Safari Club
h Sweetwaters deluxe tented camp accommodation
h Three nights accommodation luxury tented camp Masai Mara
h Hot air balloon game tracking adventure
h Morning and afternoon game drives while in camps
h Use of day room on departure day from Nairobi
h All meals included daily
h All transfers to and from airports
h Flight from Kigali to Nairobi on day 4
h Flight from Sweetwaters to Masai Mara on day 6
h Flight from Masai Mara to Nairobi on day 10

Africa. . .
Gentle rain chills thin mountain air.
Golden morning-light fills the sky, glistening on waxy green leaves.
Like you, the drops tremble slightly in anticipation.

The cacophony of jungle sounds falls strangely quiet.
You shiver, crouch and wait. Scent drifts by: pungent, familiar . . .
Expectations soar.  Sound to your left,
shadows shifting behind the green canopy,
a backdrop lurching, coming to life.

The tall grasses rustle and part. Shadows become more clear.
All at once, the People of the Forest surround you.

They pause, holding back,
as if waiting for someone to make the first move.
Senses overwhelmed:
color and texture, shape and size,
the sheer number makes you dizzy
as your head fills with their scent.

Then it happens:
the Silverback appears. He struts into the clearing,
stops and surveys his pathetically camouflaged audience.
He is the king, ruling his jungle kingdom.

With menacing authority, he grunts. Nothing moves. Nothing.
The air is still, the rain suspends, you don't even breathe.
Slowly, almost dramatically, his head turns
and he looks toward you, staring in your direction.

You know he's seen you . . .
you feel him appraise you, evaluating your puny form
all hunched down in the grasses – another subservient come to
pay respects, no doubt.

He grunts again, giving the all-clear. His family moves into the glade,
one by one. A moment later, you are surrounded.
 
They regard you with curiosity – your muddy, soggy covering,
your smooth, flushed face, your horrible smell.

Then they continue to forage and groom,
nursing the babies, instructing the young,
securing their mates.

And patiently you wait. Bit by bit, inch by inch, they draw nearer.
Perhaps he'll want a closer look. He'll draw so near you'll see the
coarse silver coat cascading from his shoulders.
Your mind reeling, your heart pounding . . .
this alpha could snap you in two without a second thought.

No, you’re not dreaming. Yes, you are alive. Truly alive.

 Day 1, Saturday, September 29:
The Land Of A Thousand Hills
h Your African Adventure begins upon arrival at Kigali International Airport
h Private Transfer to Kigali Serena Hotel*****
h Introduction to Rwanda: discover Kigali, meet the Rwandese and
    explore a local craft and textile market
h Your first dinner under African skies

Day 2, Sunday, September 30::
Emerging Rwanda: brutal history, promising future and natural beauty
h Visit to Gisozi Genocide Museum
h Private transfer to Gisenyi
h Explore a beautiful Tea Plantation
h Afternoon arrival at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel****
h Delight in an African Feast, featuring local dishes and traditional Rwandan entertainment   

Day 3, Monday, October 1:
Mountain Gorilla Trekking: A Day You’ll Never Forget
h One of the most exciting days of your life deserves an early Start!
    Drive to Kinigi, starting point for your Gorilla Trekking Adventure
h After your Gorilla Adventure, enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Lake
    Kivu Beach
h A day that begins with “Gorillas in the Mist” must conclude with a
     spectacular dinner!

Day 4, Tuesday, October 02:
Select your guided adventure:
h Option 1: Volcanoes National Park – return to Kinigi for second
     Gorilla Trek, or one of many activities the park offers (Additional
     gorilla permits must be purchased far in advance of our voyage and
     cost $500 each)
h Option 2: Gishamwana Island, Lake Kivu – take a private boat to
    visit the famous coffee plantation here
h Option 3: Meet Africa – Near Ruhengeri you’ll encounter several
    fascinating, unique and memorable experiences with local people,
    such as brewing Banana Beer, meeting (& learning from) local
    craftsmen or visiting a beautiful island village in Lake Burera. You
    can also visit a Rwandan orphanage.

 Day 5, Wednesday, October 3:
Nairobi: Gateway to your Luxury Safari
h Group transfer to your Riverside suite at Mount Kenya Safari Club,
    arguably the most famous Safari Club in Africa.
h Evening “Sundowner” with breathtaking views of Mt. Kenya

Day 6, Thursday, October 4:
Colonial Adventure
h Transfer to Sweetwaters, a luxury tented camp
h Visit Man’s closest relatives at the famed Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Center
h Your first experience with the African Savannah
Day 7, Friday, October 5:
Masai Mara
h Fly to Masai Mara, the largest and most famous wildlife reserve in Kenya.
h Accommodation will be at one of the world-renowned, luxurious
    tented camps in the reserve.
Days 8 & 9, Saturday & Sunday October 6 & 7:
The Great Migration
h Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Adventure – sip champagne while
    silently drifting above the vast herds. (Day 8)
h Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
h Lazy Mid-day Siestas
h Spectacular African Sunsets
h Fireside Feasts, Tall Tales and Stargazing
Day 10, Monday, October 8:
Out of Africa
h Fly to Nairobi
h Visit the home of Karen Blixen, famed Colonial portrayed in Out ofAfrica
h Day Room provided - refresh and repack
h Private transfer to airport for night flight.