fieltrips
Touristic/cultural field trip
A Sanctuary Within Nature's Embrace, Where Cranes Soar Free
Location:
KK3 Road, near Kabuga, Rusororo setor/ Gasabo District. Adjacent to Bambino super city
Organizer(s):
Umusambi Village
Description:
Umusambi Village is a beautifully restored wetland area, providing a sanctuary for over 50 endangered Grey Crowned Cranes saved from the illegal pet trade. It is located in Kigali City on KK3 road, near Kabuga adjacent to Bambino super city, Rusororo sector/ Gasabo district. It is approximately 8 minutes from the international airport, and 30 minutes from Kigali City Centre.
As well as the Grey Crowned Cranes, this 21-hectare nature reserve is a peaceful haven for visitors to enjoy the walking trails and immerse in nature, while also learning about our conservation work and the importance of protecting our natural environments. We have also established a butterfly house, where visitors get to learn about pollinators up-close.
Visiting umusambi village will be a unique experience because it is a perfect way to start or end your trip to Rwanda. Spend a half day or longer wandering our walking trails, enjoying a guided or self-guided tour and learning about the importance of this wetland and how we can better protect Grey Crowned Cranes to ensure they do not become extinct.
Umusambi Village is run by internationally acclaimed conservation non-profit Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association, it is an environmentally sound place of interest for socially responsible tourists and locals to visit. The site has been carefully restored, supervised by our dedicated botanists, to remove all invasive and non-native species and populated with a large variety of native plants and trees that can support a rich array of wildlife. During your visit, you will be able to learn about the plants and wildlife around you and understand how important to protect and promote biodiversity.
Umusambi Village is the first and sanctuary in Rwanda, which makes it ideal to offer this field trip experience. It has become part of the solution to ensure that these cranes have a permanent natural home. It is also a home to diverse birds species, that thrives in the embrace of Umusambi Village. Which provides a unique eco-tourism attraction in Kigali city, connecting people and nature.
Cost and conditions:
To visit Umusambi Village requires the following entrance fee:
International Visitors: 20.000Rwf
Resident visitors: 10.000Rwf
East African visitors: 3.000Rwf
Adult Rwandans: 3.000Rwf
All children (2-16 years): 3.000Rwf
All children under two years: Free
Guided Tour (1 hour): 15.000Rwf
Early or Evening tour: 15.000Rwf
Binocular hire: 3.000Rwf
Butterfly house visit: 2.000Rwf
Note that All proceeds from entrance fees go directly back into the running costs of Umusambi Village and to further conservation activities of RWCA.
- The above mentioned prices are for park entrance fee only. All other expenses like car rental and meals are paid separately.
- There is additional cost in the park except for optional costs like binocular hire, butterfly house and guided tour.
- Fee does not change depending on the number of participants who registers. And if someone cancels he/she let us know before the visiting day so we can arrange the refund process.
- Participants who register and wish to visit Umusambi Village, is required to pay at least a half of the entrance fee according to the category they are in ( international, residents etc.)
Payments can be made through the Bank Account or Mobile money
BANK DETAILS
Name: UMUSAMBI VILLAGE LTD
Bank Name: BANK OF KIGALI
Bank Account Number: 100026486151
Bank Swift Code: BKIGRWRW
IBAN: RW40040100026486151646
Mobile Money Code: 027989
Name: Umusambi Village
Costs not covered:
The above mentioned costs does not cover snacks and tips, those are optional additional costs.
Please find attached documents that shows and describe other packages that Umusambi Village offers and are available on reservations.
For snacks, meals and drinks, we have a beautiful coffee shop where you can order and pay. This will be an additional costs because participant will have to pay at the coffee shop. However, for someone who wants to make reservation at the coffee shop, you can let us know and we communicate the coffee shop.
Minimum number of participants:
0
Maximum number of participants:
100
Should you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact Umusambi Village.
E-mail: contact@umusambivillage.org
Phone number: 0788999612
www.umusambivillage.org