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Sample Itinerary Rwanda - 15-day program

Rwanda functions differently than the United States, especially when it comes to schedules and timelines. Despite our best attempts to plan thoroughly, unanticipated circumstances and last-minute changes to the itinerary will happen. Service projects, which are determined according to the needs and desires of the host community, can also change at the last minute.  Students often say that learning to be flexible and accepting different (and often challenging) cultural practices is one of the most valuable things they take from a World Leadership School program. Please be flexible and remember that adapting to change is a critical skill for future leaders working in global settings!


Day 1
·    Depart US

Day 2
·    Evening arrival in Kigali
·    Reflection: Fears and Goals
·    Overnight in Kigali

Day 3
·    Curriculum: Why We Are Here
·    Transfer to Kinigi (approx 2.5 hours)
·    Experience Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village (dancing, hiking, basket-making cooperative)
·    Overnight at Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village

Day 4
·    Curriculum: Leadership Styles and Temperament
·    Transfer to Kinigi Guest House
·    Introduction to Kabwende Primary School
·    Begin service work with Kabwende

Days 5
·    Service work, day I
·    Afternoon games with local students

Day 6
·    Service work, day II
·    Curriculum: Local Leaders and Leadership Styles

Day 7
·    Service work, day III
·    Afternoon departure for homestay with local family
·    Dinner and dancing with homestay family

Day 8
·    Morning departure from homestay family
·    Service work, day IV
·    Curriculum: Building Utopia

Day 9
·    Spend day trekking and viewing silverback gorillas or
·    Excursion to Lake Kivu (relaxing on the beach, visiting hot springs and local market)

Day 10
·    Service work, day V
·    Reflection: Marketplace of Ideas

Day 11
·    Service work, day VI
·    Community celebration and farewell

Day 12
·    Morning departure for Akagera National Park
·    Curriculum: Action Planning and Life Vision
·    Overnight at campground in Akagera National Park

Day 13
·    Full – day game drive Akagera National Park
·    Curriculum: Graduation Speeches
·    Safari camp, evening campfire with singing and dancing
·    Reflection: Candle Circle

Day 14
·    Early morning game drive at Akagera
·    Shower and refresh at Akagera Game Lodge
·    Return to Kigali
·    Genocide Memorial visit
·    Evening departure for the US

Day 15
·    Arrive in US