Rwanda: January 30-February 6, 2025
Into the Wild rwanda is a unique chance to have a wild time with other amazing women, experience new culture, see amazing wildlife and connect with the outdoors in a major way. the amount of rare animals we will see is mind blowing- a wild time, indeed!
I’m guessing Rwanda isn’t on your bucket list. But I’m here to say: it should be!
After a very devastating and dangerous time in history, Rwanda’s tourism game is now absolutely amazing! The country is welcoming, safe, clean, and teeming with adventures and beauty. Into the Wild is ready to take you on a trip of a lifetime to Rwanda- one you don’t want to miss.
At $4300, you really cannot do this kind of adventurous, educational and exotic trip at a better price. All transport (except flights to and from Kigali, Rwanda), meals and activities are included! Leave it to Into the Wild to provide you with the BEST possible experience without you having to do any of the research.
Imagine having the time of your life, without having to do any planning, booking, or arranging? Experiences you don’t have to lift a finger for or plan? Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee trekking, and a safari day where you’ll see Africa’s Big 5 Game! IMAGINE!
This retreat is for the woman interested in maximum fun/adventure in a completely safe African country. We will combine adventure with learning and send you home feeling amazing. I am a firm believer that fun and adventure is key to a fulfilling and happy life.
Below is the information on what you come away with from this retreat.
Cost for Rwanda is $4300 for 7 nights. (You’ll need to stay an 8th night most likely, self funded and not part of the retreat, before catching a flight home from Kigali.) All lodging, food, and transportation during the retreat is included except snacks, souvenirs and alcohol. You will need to get yourselves to the airport in Kigali, Rwanda and back.
Here are the fine details of this trip. VERY important to read these things!
Each participant is responsible for contacting their local health department to find out which vaccinations are needed/advised for visiting Rwanda.
Our lodgings will vary a lot, and they will be different than most Into the Wild retreats. We will be moving hotels/lodgings every night except one, so please be ready to pack lightly and move frequently. This is a real adventure!
You will need to purchase a Visa upon arriving in Rwanda, an e-visa.
This is a road trip. Total time driving in the car will be about 16-18 hours.
You MUST be physically fit. Gorilla trekking can be difficult hiking- it really depends on where the gorillas are on any particular day. Please be able to hike at least 6 miles and climb about 1500ft in a hike.
For this adventure, I’d like anyone who signs up to be really, really flexible about schedules and able to endure long days. This trip is not for the weary of heart as we are packing a LOT of activities, travel, and new experiences.
Car sick folks may have a rough time on this trip. The roads are curvy. If you are a car sick prone person, please have a plan figured out beforehand as to how to fight the carsickness! I personally use Zofran and it works wonders.
HERE IS A GENERAL ITINERARY OF THE TRIP (GET READY FOR EXCITEMENT!) SUBJECT TO CHANGES/SHUFFLING ACTIVITIES AROUND
January 30: Fly into Kagali- spend a day there exploring the city. Rest.
January 31: Head to Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking.
February 1: Day 2 of Volcanoes National Park excursion
February 2: Head over to new lodgings at Lake Kivu and explore the area and the local culture. Lake Kivu is gorgeous and there is a lot to do in the area!
February 3: Nyungwe National Park chimpanzee trekking. We will see a lot of other wildlife too!
February 4: This will be our longest road trip- 7 hours to Akagera National Park. Get settled and, weather permitting, do a night safari.
February 5: Akagera National Park Big Game Safari.
February 6: Head back to Kigali.
The earth is beautiful and Rwanda has so much to offer in the ways of culture and animals and the outdoors. Come experience it with other women looking for adventure!
Who:
Women from around the globe!
Why:
When is the last time you enjoyed a long week for yourself? To have adventures you deserve, explore new things, and to make new best friends?
When:
January 30-February 6th. You DO NOT want to miss this. You will fly into the Kigali, Rwanda airport on January 30 after 12pm if possible, and fly out either the 6th of February after 8 pm OR you can opt to get your own self funded hotel in Kigali for one more night.
What:
A retreat combined with absolute adventure. This trip’s purpose is to bring wildness and an appreciation for nature and other cultures back into your life. A bonding experience for outdoorsy women that is not to be missed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: tHIS RETREAT WILL INVOLVE WILD ADVENTURES. wE ENCOURAGE ALL WHO ATTEND TO BE READY FOR HIKES and walks of up to 6 miles. We also request that you be comfortable with changes of plans, lots of driving, and moving around the country quite a bit). iF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS, JUST ASK! wendy@intothewildphotocamp.com
Refunds: Your ticket can be sold but not refunded. This is because of the nature of retreat planning.
