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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Commencing your day with a satisfying breakfast at your Kigali hotel or following an early-morning pickup from the airport, our experienced tour guide will be there to greet you. A brief yet insightful city tour will set the stage for your remarkable journey to the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
As far as names go, there are few that evoke the essence of Africa as vividly as the Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi. Picture vast expanses of steep mountains enveloped in dense, humid jungle, and you're on the right track. Spanning an impressive 331 square kilometers, this World Heritage-listed sanctuary, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is one of the continent's oldest ecosystems. It has withstood the test of time, persevering through the last Ice Age when many other forests on the continent disappeared into history.
Upon your arrival, you will be warmly welcomed at the lodge, where you can unwind and savor the breathtaking vistas of the sprawling forest.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Back to Kigali
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Back to Kigali
Start your day with a delicious breakfast, ensuring you're well-prepared for the adventures ahead. Grab your packed lunch and make your way to the nearby park headquarters, just a stone's throw away. Here, you'll receive a comprehensive briefing, be assigned to your respective Gorilla groups, and then trek into the forest. The duration of your trek through Bwindi can vary, spanning from 2 to 8 hours, contingent upon the Gorillas' movements.
Upon locating them, you'll spend up to 1 hour observing and photographing the gorillas. Following the trek, savor a well-deserved lunch and receive your official Gorilla trekking certificate. After, meet your guide and transfer back to Kigali for an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Des Mille Collines
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Fly to Nairobi in Kenya
Fly to Nairobi in Kenya
Depending on the timing of your outbound flight to Nairobi, we will transfer you to Kigali International Airport 2 hours prior to check-in. Upon your arrival in Nairobi, we will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation facility for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve & Evening Game Drive
Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve & Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Masai Mara National Reserve. When you dream of Africa, chances are you're dreaming of the Masai Mara. This vast expanse of gently rolling grassland, adorned with flat-topped acacia trees and traversed by massive herds of zebras and wildebeest, embodies the quintessential African landscape. Surprisingly, this iconic imagery lives up to its reputation. The Masai Mara, encompassing not only the renowned reserve but also about a dozen community conservancies, several group ranches, and numerous Maasai villages, is not just the highlight of many Kenyan adventures, but often the very reason for travelers choosing Kenya as their destination.
In the evening, you will embark on a game drive in the park, and later, return to your accommodation facility for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game Drives in Maasai Mara
Game Drives in Maasai Mara
You will spend a full day immersed in the breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife of the renowned Mara. This area is famous for its vast herds of plains game animals, such as leopards and cheetahs, as well as a multitude of elephants and virtually every other type of wildlife that Kenya has to offer. Your day will be filled with an extensive morning and evening game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Enchoro Wildlife Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Serengeti National Park & Evening Game Drive
Transfer to Serengeti National Park & Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, you will proceed to Tanzania by crossing the Isebania Border and then drive to Serengeti National Park. The first encounter with the Serengeti is an unforgettable experience for most travelers. It could be the breathtaking view from Naabi Hill at the park's entrance, where the grasslands seem to stretch endlessly to the horizon. It might be the sight of a coalition of lions gracefully traversing the open plains, their manes fluttering in the breeze.
No matter the reason, you are now entering one of the world's most extraordinary wildlife-watching destinations. Covering an impressive 14,763 square kilometers, the Serengeti is an epic landscape renowned for its apex predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, with a substantial population of elephants as well. The Serengeti is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts, boasting over 500 species of birds to discover.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Kisura Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Game Drives in Serengeti
Game Drives in Serengeti
You will spend a full day immersed in the breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife of the renowned Serengeti. This area is famous for its vast herds of plains game animals, such as leopards and cheetahs, as well as a multitude of elephants and virtually every other type of wildlife that Tanzania has to offer. Your day will be filled with an extensive morning and evening game drive in the Serengeti National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Kisura Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Visit Ngorongoro Crater Rim & Transfer to Arusha
Visit Ngorongoro Crater Rim & Transfer to Arusha
You'll begin the day with breakfast and then head to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There, you'll reach the crater rim, which boasts one of the world's largest unbroken calderas. This geological wonder is not filled with water but instead provides a habitat for an abundance of wildlife. You'll be in awe of the breathtaking scenery as you observe animals grazing and hunting in the open grasslands, swamps, and woodlands on the crater floor. Hippos, flamingos, elephants, hyenas, lions, and even critically endangered black rhinos can be spotted here.
Water plays a crucial role in sustaining this diverse ecosystem, with permanent springs and streams supporting the flora and fauna. At 3 pm, your visit to this natural paradise will conclude, and you'll head to Arusha to mark the end of your trip.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
