Depart from the U.S.

Kigali, Rwanda 

• Arrive at Kigali International Airport

• Group dinner

Kigali, Rwanda 

• Orientation to Rwanda

• Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial and ARCT Ruhuka Reconciliation Center

Kigali, Rwanda 

• Morning writing session

• Visit organizations focused on post-genocide healing through art and crafts

Kigali to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

• Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

• Orientation to the region, GLI's community development programs

• Afternoon writing session 

• Welcome dinner & traditional dance performance

Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

• Morning writing session

• Hike to traditional healer

Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

• Morning writing session

• Visit Bwama island primary school & health center

Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

• Morning writing session

• Optional activities (swim, volleyball, hike, canoeing) and time for reflection

Lake Bunyonyi to Musanze, Rwanda 

• Transfer to Musanze Rwanda

• Gorilla or Golden Monkey trekking (optional)

Musanze, Rwanda

• Visit Partners for Conservation

• Visit Dian Fossey Foundation Ellen DeGeneres Campus

Musanze to Kigali, Rwanda

• Integration & reflection day

• Farewell dinner

Kigali, Rwanda

• Visit the Kigali Art and Craft Market, souvenir shopping at local stores (optional)

• Transfer to Kigali International Airport & fly back to the U.S.