CBH Cup September 2027
The Cricket Builds Hope Cup 2027 is set to take place in Kigali, 17th - 25th September 2027. It brings together teams from around the world for an incredible celebration of cricket, community, and positive social change. The trip combines fixtures at the iconic Gahanga Stadium, amazing safari excursions that showcases Rwanda’s incredible wildlife and landscapes and the chance to support cricket developement and access in Rwanda.
During this tournament, you get to choose to go on excursions to see the big 5 at the Akagera National Park in Eastern Rwanda, go gorilla trekking at the Volcanoes National Park in Northwestern Rwanda or play golf at the Kigali Golf Resort and Villas (all available on request).
Itinerary.
Day 1:
- Arrive Kigali International airport.
- Transfer to The Kim Hotel and check-in.
- Transfer to the Gahanga Cricket Stadium for warm up (lunch included).
- Tournament opening dinner.
- Transfer to accommodation.
Day 2:
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Game Day 1 at the Gahanga Cricket Stadium (with lunch included).
- Transfer to accommodation.
- Free time to explore Kigali.
Day 3:
- Breakfast at accommodation.
- Game Day 2 at Gahanga Cricket Stadium (with lunch included).
- Transfer to accommodation.
- Travel to Akagera National Park or Gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park.
Day 4:
- Big 5 at Akagera National Park or Gorillas trekking in the Volcanoes National Park (Group 1).
- Return to Kigali.
- Stay in Kigali and enjoy golf at Kigali Golf Resort and Villas (Group 2).
Day 5:
- Breakfast at accommodation.
- Coaching in the community.
- Kigali City tour trip to the Genocide memorial.
- Transfer back to accommodation.
Day 6:
- Breakfast at accommodation.
- Game Day 3 at the Gahanga Cricket Stadium / Rwanda Polytechnic Cricket ground.
- Transfer to the British High Commission for drinks.
- Transfer back to accommodation.
Day 7:
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Final Game Day 4 at the Gahanga Cricket Stadium.
- End of tournament dinner and awards.
Day 8:
- Breakfast at accommodation.
- Check out of accommodation.
- Transfer to Kigali international airport.
Package Includes
- 7 nights at the Kim Hotel Kigali (breakfast included).
- Flights and all transfers in Rwanda included.
- 4 fixtures in the CBH Cup (at least 1 game at the iconic Gahanga Cricket Stadium).
- Fantastic social events including opening and closing dinner events.
- Opportunity to do grassroot coaching in Kigali or outside Kigali.
- Opportunity to contribute to grassroot cricket development and access in Rwanda.
- Golf at Kigali Golf Resort and Villas available on request.
- Support of expert local Smile tour leaders.
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