Gorilla Cup September 2027
The Gorilla Cup 2027 is set to take place in Kigali, 18th - 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 excursions that showcases Kigali's incredible landscapes, wildlife outside Kigali and the chance to support cricket developement and access in Rwanda.
During this tournament, you get to choose to go on an excursion to see the big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) at the Akagera National Park in Eastern Rwanda (Available on request).
Itinerary.
Day 1:
- Arrive Kigali International airport.
- Transfer to The Kim Hotel or similar 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 city.
Day 3:
- Breakfast at accommodation.
- Game Day 2 at Gahanga Cricket Stadium (with lunch included).
- Transfer to accommodation.
- Travel to the eastern province of Rwanda for the Big 5 excursion at The Akagera National Park (Group 1).
Day 4:
- Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) excursion at the Akagera National Park (Group 1).
- Return to Kigali after excursion (Group 1).
- Enjoy a free day exploring the vibrant heart of Rwanda with a self guided city adventure (Group 2).
Day 5:
- Breakfast at accommodation.
- Coaching in the community to support the development of cricket in Rwanda.
- Enjoy a guided kigali City tour trip with a poignant visit to the Kigali 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 or similar (bed & breakfast).
- Flights and all transfers in Rwanda included.
- 4 fixtures in the Gorilla Cup (at least 1 game at the iconic Gahanga Cricket Stadium).
- Fantastic social events including welcome reception and tournament dinners.
- Opportunity to contribute to cricket development and access in Rwanda.
- Support of expert local Smile tour leaders.
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