Join the Haitian Nomad on a trip to the new jewel of Africa: Rwanda--Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda's stunning scenery and warm, friendly people offer unique experiences in one of the most remarkable countries in the world. It is blessed with extraordinary biodiversity, with incredible wildlife living throughout its volcanoes, montane rainforest and sweeping plains.

We're adding an incredible 2-day discovery of Uganda where you'll meet the Gorilla families !!
Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa whose diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. Its abundant wildlife includes chimpanzees as well as rare birds. Remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary. Murchison Falls National Park in the northwest is known for its 43m-tall waterfall and wildlife such as hippos.
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Please note that ALL Haitian Nomad trips require Covid19 Vaccination as we cannot be responsible for cancellations due to newly imposed Covid19 vaccine mandates. If you fail to be vaccinated by the trip's departure date , you will forfeit all payments.

Please note that we cannot accommodate extreme diet restrictions on trips to Africa or places where it's difficult to meet everyone's dietary preferences; therefore, we advise that you do not book this trip if you have extreme diet restrictions.

Although Rwanda is the new jewel of Africa, we ask that you do NOT book this trip if you cannot let go of first world expectations when traveling to places like Africa where things like these can happen:
-Unexpected changes in the itinerary/schedule.
-Hotel accommodations standards below what you're used to in more developed destinations.
-Sometimes Uncomfortable Transportation options through rough roads. 

It is best suited for those who can let go of all first world expectations and expect the unexpected.

With any strenuous activity, the fitter you are, the better. But this doesn’t mean that you need to be able to complete a triathlon or bench press three times your body weight to go gorilla trekking.

Please note that it is not always 100% guaranteed that you will see/find the gorillas.

Trekkers will be divided into groups of similar age and fitness levels, and the oldest and least fit people will generally be allocated the gorilla family that is nearest the starting point. Don’t worry: you won’t be split up from family members or friends but – obeying the golden rule of hiking – the fastest walkers will have to slow down to the pace of the slowest so that the group stays together safely.

The fittest or youngest people will be chosen to find the group furthest away. Your guides are very experienced in assessing how the group is coping and will stop when necessary for a break, to drink water, admire a view or even have a snack. Packed lunches contain water and perhaps energy-rich items like roasted cashews or peanuts, bananas, apples, chocolate bars, muffins, small sandwiches or bread rolls, and local treats like ‘rolled eggs’ – a kind of omelette eaten cold.

Also, not all gorilla families will be lolling around, munching leaves and basking in the sunshine – some will be on the move. And they’re a lot better adapted to moving through their rainforest home than we are, so you’ll need to be able to keep up!