SAGE Medical Conferences Rwanda: CME & Mountain Gorilla Journey
Introduction
Kigali - Volcanoes National Park - Gorilla Conservation / March 7–14, 2027
The Land of a Thousand Hills
Experience Rwanda with a thoughtfully paced itinerary designed around protected educational sessions and the remarkable landscape of Volcanoes National Park. SAGE brings clinicians together across specialties; spouses, partners, family and friends are welcome to share the journey.
Journey Highlights
At a glance
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Monday, March 8, 2027
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Thursday, March 11, 2027
Friday, March 12, 2027
Saturday, March 13, 2027
Sunday, March 14, 2027
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Day 1 - Arrival in Kigali and Welcome Dinner
Arrive in Kigali, Orientation and Welcome Dinner
Arrive at Kigali International Airport
Arrive at Kigali International Airport, meet your private driver and transfer to Kigali Marriott. Rest, optional Kigali orientation and welcome dinner.
Kigali Marriott
Check inSunday, Mar 7, 2027
Stay at Kigali Marriott. Full-service hotel with meeting infrastructure. Bonvoy status benefits and qualifying stays depend on rate and booking terms.
Monday, March 8, 2027
Day 2 - Volcanoes Region Transfer and SAGE Lectures
SAGE Lectures and Scenic Transfer to Volcanoes
SAGE Lectures and Transfer
08:30–11:30 dedicated SAGE lectures (3.0 hours). Lunch followed by a scenic private transfer to the Volcanoes region; check in, dinner and rest.
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Check inMonday, Mar 8, 2027
Boutique base near Volcanoes National Park. Room allocations and a private indoor teaching space for the actual number of CME attendees require written confirmation.
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Day 3 - Conservation and Dian Fossey Campus Visit
SAGE Lectures and Dian Fossey Campus Exploration
SAGE Lectures
08:30–11:30 SAGE lectures (3.0 hours).
Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Visit
DateTuesday, Mar 9, 2027
After lunch, explore the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund (entry subject to confirmation).
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Check inTuesday, Mar 9, 2027
Boutique base near Volcanoes National Park. Room allocations and a private indoor teaching space for the actual number of CME attendees require written confirmation.
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Day 4 - Mountain Gorilla Trek and Recovery
Gorilla Trekking and Afternoon Recovery
Mountain Gorilla Trek
DateWednesday, Mar 10, 2027
Early park briefing and ranger-led trek to a habituated mountain gorilla family. Duration and terrain vary; the afternoon is kept free for recovery.
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Check inWednesday, Mar 10, 2027
Boutique base near Volcanoes National Park. Room allocations and a private indoor teaching space for the actual number of CME attendees require written confirmation.
Thursday, March 11, 2027
Day 5 - SAGE Symposium and Leisure in Volcanoes
CME Symposium, Leisure and Optional Outings
SAGE Symposium CME Sessions
08:30–11:30 CME sessions (3.0 hours). Lunch and leisure. 15:30–17:30 interactive CME/case sessions (2.0 hours). Accompanying guests may choose a separately arranged local outing.
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Check inThursday, Mar 11, 2027
Boutique base near Volcanoes National Park. Room allocations and a private indoor teaching space for the actual number of CME attendees require written confirmation.
Friday, March 12, 2027
Day 6 - Clinical Updates and Leisure in Volcanoes
CME Program and Optional Local Exploration
Formal CME Program
08:30–12:00 formal CME program (3.5 hours). Afternoon to relax, visit local artisans or explore an optional activity. Golden-monkey trekking would require alternative scheduling.
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Check inFriday, Mar 12, 2027
Boutique base near Volcanoes National Park. Room allocations and a private indoor teaching space for the actual number of CME attendees require written confirmation.
Saturday, March 13, 2027
Day 7 - Closing Program and Kigali Return
Lectures, Transfer to Kigali, and Farewell Dinner
Morning Lectures and Lunch
08:00–11:00 lectures (3.0 hours), lunch and transfer to Kigali.
Closing Lectures and Case Discussion
16:30–19:00 closing lectures and case discussion (2.5 hours), followed by a farewell dinner.
Kigali Marriott
Check inSaturday, Mar 13, 2027
Full-service hotel with meeting infrastructure. Bonvoy status benefits and qualifying stays depend on rate and booking terms.
Sunday, March 14, 2027
Day 8 - Farewell and Departure from Rwanda
Farewell Breakfast and International Departures
Farewell Breakfast and Departure
Breakfast, check-out and transfers timed around international departures. Optional coffee experience for those with late flights.