Experience East Africa like you never imagined on this 16-day tour that gets you close to the land, wildlife, and communities that make this part of the world so unique. Camp at the edge of Lake Nakuru National Park and learn about tribal life and customs by spending time with villagers. Your time isn’t complete here without a safari drive (or five) and there are plenty of opportunities for that in this itinerary, including a gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and chimp trekking in Kibale National Park. Dream vacations are made of this.
15 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
Allow USD190-250 for meals not included.
7-seat 4x4 safari van, plane, private van, walking.
Nairobi: Arrive at any time.
Nairobi/Samburu National Reserve: Travel to Samburu National Reserve in time for an afternoon wildlife safari drive. Visit a Samburu village en route.
Samburu National Reserve: Spend a full day on safari in search of Samburu's special five.
Samburu National Reserve/Lake Nakuru National Park: Descend into the Great Rift Valley enjoying stunning views of the escarpment on the way.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Embark on a safari within Lake Nakuru National Park, in search of buffalo, impala, and the elusive leopard.
Lake Nakuru National Park/Masai Mara: Travel to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Search for the "big five" on an afternoon wildlife safari drive.
Masai Mara: Enjoy a day on safari. Opt to take to the skies on a balloon safari.
Masai Mara/Nairobi: Enjoy a final wildlife safari drive before the journey back to Nairobi.
Nairobi/Kampala: Travel from one bustling East African capital city to another. Relax in Kampala and await the second part of this epic adventure.
Kampala/Fort Portal: Take the scenic route to Fort Portal at the edge of Kibale National Park. Spend the night on a guest farm listening to the sounds of monkeys and birds.
Kibale National Park: Explore the evergreen rainforest and trek to spot chimps in the morning or afternoon. Enjoy a traditional lunch in the Bigodi Community.
Kibale NP/Queen Elizabeth NP: Continue on to Queen Elizabeth NP, stopping at the equator. Head out on a wildlife safari drive in the afternoon. Keep your eyes peeled for warthogs, elephants, buffalo, five different species of primates, and hippos.
Queen Elizabeth National Park: Take an early morning wildlife safari drive and enjoy lunch inside the park. Opt for an evening cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
Queen Elizabeth NP/Bwindi Impenetrable NP: Enjoy the scenic drive south, with views of forests, volcanoes and lakes. Spend the night on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Bwindi/Kigali: Cross the border into Rwanda, then head to the capital city, Kigali. Visit the genocide museum to learn more about the dark history of this fascinating country. Enjoy lunch at the G Adventures supported Nyamirambo Women's Centre. Tour ends on arrival at hotel.
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