Hide & Seek Intinerary June 2019

DAY 1 (12th JULY) VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK At 3 pm following your conference at the Marriott Hotel in Kigali, you will be met by your private driver from Thousand Hills who will transfer you to Bisate Lodge. Please note that we estimate this drive will take 3 hours, with an ETA of 6 pm local time. Bisate Lodge has truly raised the bar for eco-luxury travel in Rwanda and East Africa. Operated by the esteemedWilderness Safari group, the lodge not only offers uniquely designed and outstanding accommodation but also a range of exclusive and immersive local experiences. Perfect for travellers looking for a rare and enchanting sense of stunning Rwanda. Bisate Lodge is situated within the amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone in the heart of the Albertine Rift. Lying just outside the Southern border of Volcanoes National Park and close to the town of Kinigi, the lodge is rare in that the location, on a hillside gazing down on the slopes of Mount Bisoke and shielded from the lights of the nearby villages, make guests feel as if they are actually inside the National Park. With only six en-suite forest villas, guests can enjoy an incredibly private and exclusive space amid the landscape. Designed in a typically Rwandan style using all natural materials, the buildings are domed, clad in dried and woven grass and very unique in contract to other hotel properties in the area. The interiors of the rooms are contemporary and soft with dashes of lively colour and all open out onto bamboo balconies facing the forest valley and volcanic peaks. Bisate has a main lounge area with an elegant bar, wine cellar, central fireplace and viewing deck to wile away an afternoon surveying the forest from this elevated sanctuary. The lodge offers a range of enriching and involved experiences. As well as captivating gorilla trekking experiences, guests have the opportunity to extend their knowledge of the natural wildlife with those who are committed and passionate about it. Evening presentations and opportunities to chat with an onsite gorilla expert, researcher or scientist ensure that guests can return home with a well-rounded wildlife experience. The property also offers guided nursery visits to meet their agronomist and the opportunity to get involved in some indigenous tree planting (The lodge has a supply of garden gloves for those wishing to get stuck in!) Guided birding and nature walks can be taken on the property and visits to the local community can be organised as well as running trails, wine tasting and documentary film screenings. Overnight at Bisate Lodge in forest villa (All Inclusive)

Maria & Alejandro July 2019