The trip to Rwanda takes 15 days, of which 2 days are travel days and we have 13 days in Rwanda. We book 14 hotel nights.

During the trip we will stay in three different hotels/guesthouses. When availability permits this is Yambi Guesthouse in Kigali, Peace Guesthouse in Kamembe and in Musanze it is the Garden Palace Hotel.

We stay 8 nights in Kigali, 3 nights in Kamembe and 3 nights in Musanze.

The trip was based on a double room with private bathroom. The room is therefore shared with one person. If you prefer to have a room to yourself, this is possible at an additional cost. A quadruple room (family room) is also possible.

The group trip will take place in January 2025. The exact dates can be determined in consultation with the group. The guideline for the trip is January 5 to 19.

To keep the trip affordable, the minimum number of participants is 10. The maximum number is 16 participants.

If there are too few registrations (7, 8 or 9 registrations), we will look at the options to continue the trip. If there are 6 or fewer registrations, the trip will immediately be canceled.

Zawadi will recommend coming to the information evening on (Wednesday, April 3, 2024, location somewhere in the middle of the Netherlands to follow). Here all the details of the trip will be discussed and you will receive all the necessary information.

In the following days, Zawadi will communicate the final travel program, the exact dates and an accurately estimated price. The
Registrations will be open for 6 weeks. After this, it will be determined whether the trip can continue and the trip will be finalized.

A passport is necessary for the trip to Rwanda. A visa can be applied for in advance or purchased from
arrival at the airport in Kigali. The visa upon arrival in Kigali is included in the trip. If you prefer to arrange the visa in advance, the additional fee charged by the Visa Service is at your own expense.

We do this for several reasons. First of all, it is good to mention that booking the plane ticket yourself is cheaper than through Zawadi.
There is a direct flight to Kigali from Brussels Airport and Schiphol airport. There is also a Turkish Airlines flight from Schiphol Airport and Düsseldorf Airport with a transfer to Istanbul. Because the travel times and prices of these trips differ considerably, we want to give every participant the opportunity to make their own choice between costs and comfort. Finally, this method of booking is easier with travel insurance if the trip is canceled.

Naturally, Zawadi provides advice on the various routes and prices and, if necessary, assistance with booking flight tickets.
For each route that Zawadi recommends before the arrival date, Zawadi will receive the participants at the airport. It will be possible to fly with Zawadi on one of the routes.

Yes! Rwanda is a very safe country in Africa. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rwanda has a Code Yellow travel advice, which means 'You can travel fine, but be aware of the safety risks'. The security risks in the country are due to the risk of Malaria and the conflict on the border near Gisenyi. The trip does not come close to Gisenyi.

In Rwanda it is considered rude to show your knees. That is why it is advisable to wear trousers and skirts that extend over
knee to bear. It is also not appreciated when people walk around without a shirt. In Rwanda it is around 25 degrees and therefore light clothing is recommended. However, it can also be very cool in the morning and evening. Take a thin vest with long sleeves with you to protect against mosquitoes.

It is good to know that single-use plastic in all forms is banned in Rwanda.

The indicative price is based on the following included activities:

• City walk through Kigali with guide,
• Traditional basket weaving workshop,
• visit to King's Palace museum,
• Tea experience (plantation, factory & tasting),
• Hike through the rainforest (including suspension bridge),
• Safari through Akagera National Park,
• Boat trip on Lake Kivu + beach day on an island in Lake Kivu,
• Coffee experience (plantation, factory & tasting),
• Traditional cooking workshop with local dishes,
• Visit to HandsPun Hope,
• Monkey walking tour through the volcano park,
• Cultural dance experience,
• Visit to banana beer brewery,
• Visit to Rwandan beekeeper,
• Visit to genocide memorial museum,
• Afternoon at a swimming pool,
• Imigongo art workshop,
• Visit to the souvenir market.

We also visit a number of Zawadi producers. There are many viewpoints along the route over the beautiful nature of Rwanda where we will stop.

If there are specific comments from the group at the information evening, this may be adjusted slightly.

Some possible highlights include the Akagera Safari Park, a walk through the Nyungwe rainforest, a walk along the volcanoes to spot monkeys, the genocide museum, experiencing various traditional activities (cooking, dance, basket weaving, art), visiting a tea and coffee factory and sailing on Lake Kivu.

During the information evening, Zawadi presents a travel program. Based on this, Zawadi would like to receive input, feedback and
ideas. Following the information evening, a final program is drawn up that suits the participants of the group. It is therefore certainly possible to add activities if there is interest in them in the group.

If the group would like to go on Gorilla Safari, it is certainly possible to add this to the program. Because this experience costs approximately €1750 per person for one day, the example program has chosen not to include this. A hike at the volcano park to spot other monkeys is included in the program.

Certainly! A Dutch tour guide (Marianne) will accompany you from Zawadi. A local tour guide who has a good command of English and also speaks Kinyarwanda will also accompany you for most of the trip. During the entire trip we will be driven around by a local driver who speaks the local language Kinyarwanda.

Every day we are accompanied by a local driver who will drive around with us in a small van. These costs are full
included. We only do not use the driver on the first day because everything is within walking distance. The driver speaks the local language.

The estimated price for the trip is €2499 to €2749. This does not include the costs of the airline ticket and travel vaccinations/malaria tablets and personal expenses. The cost of the plane ticket is expected to be between €600-€900.

Included in the trip: accommodation, activities, breakfast & dinner, Dutch & local tour guide, private transport during the entire trip, travel program, visa, packing list, unlimited bottles of water, ....

Not included: Flight ticket, travel vaccinations/malaria tablets, personal expenses.

It is good to mention that nowhere else is a group tour to East Africa offered as cheaply as at Zawadi.

Not really. You are of course responsible for personal expenses such as souvenirs and snacks. You can decide for yourself what you spend on this.

If you withdraw money in Rwanda, the bank often charges a fee. How much this is varies per bank and you should check with your own bank.

It is polite to tip the local tour guide and private driver at the end of the trip. The guideline for this is €2 per day per person. Since we use the driver for 12 days and the tour guide for 10 days, this amounts to €24 for the driver and €20 for the local tour guide. Of course, you can decide for yourself whether you want to tip the driver and tour guide more and how much. Also, at some museums, admission is free, but a donation is requested.

You do not have to pay anything until the registration period has expired (May 12, 2024). After this, the balance is drawn up as to whether the trip can continue. You book your flight ticket in the week of May 12 and a deposit of €600 must be made. The remaining amount must be paid 6 weeks before the start of the trip.

Imagine: you have been looking forward to that long-awaited group trip with Zawadi for a long time. The excitement builds as you pack your bags and prepare for an unforgettable adventure. But then, just when you think nothing can stop you, the unthinkable happens: the trip is canceled.

If the trip is canceled internally by Zawadi, you will receive a full refund. In case of cancellation due to external factors such as
For example, a pandemic or changes in travel advice, we will do our best to refund as much as possible. Amounts incurred in this case that are non-refundable (e.g. bookings or reservations) are at the risk of the participant. If a participant wishes to cancel themselves, the cancellation policy applies.

Cancellation policy for the group trip to Rwanda:

1. Before the final submission date:

- If you cancel before the final registration date of May 12, 2024, you can cancel the trip free of charge.

2. After the final registration date:

- If you cancel after the final registration date, the first deposit of €600 will be withheld. Any costs for air tickets will be handled by the participant himself in accordance with the airline's policy.

3. Between 6 weeks before departure and the day of departure:

- If you cancel within 6 weeks before departure up to the day of departure, the first deposit of €600 will be retained. In addition, the second deposit will be (partially) withheld if these costs have already been incurred by the participant. The costs for airline tickets are handled by the participant himself according to the airline's policy.

This cancellation policy applies to all participants of the group trip to Rwanda. Please note that the cancellation policy is subject to change due to external factors such as government measures, travel restrictions or other unforeseen circumstances.

Participants aged 18 and over can immediately join the group trip.

Young people between the ages of 12 and 15 may travel on the condition that a parent or guardian accompanies them on the trip. For young people aged 16 and 17, we look at factors such as previous travel experience outside Europe to determine whether he/she can go unaccompanied.

A small breakfast buffet is included during the trip. We also go out to eat at a restaurant every evening. During the day
there is unlimited access to mineral water. Lunch and snacks are not included.

Rwanda is a relatively Western country and vegetarian meals are available in almost every restaurant. Just remember that this one
are often simpler than in the Netherlands. Please clearly indicate your dietary requirements in the registration form so that they can be taken into account.

Yes! And provide a copy of this statement to Zawadi. It is also advisable to take out additional health insurance
purchase outside Europe.

Zawadi does not provide medical advice regarding vaccinations, health risks or malaria tablets.

It is advisable to take malaria tablets during the trip to Rwanda. The Yellow Fever, DTP and Hepatitis A vaccinations are recommended for the trip to Rwanda (not mandatory). (Source: GGD)

For more information, Zawadi would like to refer to the GGD website: https://www.ggdreisvaccinaties.nl/land/rwanda

To participate in a trip you must be in general good health. If you are able to walk 10km at a leisurely pace in one day with several breaks, you are in perfect condition to participate in the journey. Are you in doubt? Contact Zawadi for more information about the trip and/or medical advice from your doctor.

You can always send an email to info@zawadinamar.nl or send a WhatsApp to 0618719000.
Would you prefer a telephone appointment? Send an email or text and we will arrange it.