Vivid Adventure Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali

Arrival in Kigali

Meet and greet at Kigali International Airport where your Safari starts by our Safari Guide, who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities. You will then be transferred to your hotel where you will be briefed about your adventure safari.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Urban by City Blue
  • Budget hotel
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

City Tour-Kigali

City Tour-Kigali

Early morning after breakfast, your guide will brief you about the journey, you will go for city tour, will also visit the Genocide Museum or visit, the coffee shops, local markets, visit the shopping malls around town and craft villages for souvenirs.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Urban by City Blue
  • Budget hotel
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Have Breakfast and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located in southwestern Uganda. En route; enjoy the beautiful views of the rolling hills and green vegetation.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Africa’s oldest rain-forest and world-renowned for its excellent gorilla-sighting. The rugged landscape features dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams, deep valleys and steep ridges. This untouched forest has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its breathtaking natural beauty and unique ecological significance. Aside from the amazing gorilla interactions there are over 340 species of bird to spot and a variety of butterflies.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Chameleon Hill Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast depart to the starting point for briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure, after which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers up and down the forest valleys in search for these gentle giants. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants is fascinating. It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man’s distant cousins as they eat, rest, play and bond with their young ones. Follow the mountain gorillas as they range freely in the impenetrable forest, and discover their gorgeous natural habitual and the many species they share it with. You are allowed an hour with the gorillas before finally sloping down back to your lodge. If your trek was relatively short, you may opt for optional activities.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Chameleon Hill Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast drive from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi which has breathtaking scenery. Spend the night overlooking Uganda deepest lake, where you may try your hand at paddling at dugout canoe, or eating fresh water crayfish.
Relax and prepare for tomorrow's journey.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Accommodation:
BirdNest Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, you will travel to L. Mburo National Park, the smallest National Park of Uganda. Though being small, it has a lot offer. Centered on a series of swamp-fringed lakes, its birdlife is very rich. The green acacia woodland harbours wildlife and the lake itself, which is home to schools of hippos and crocodiles!
You will arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon at 16:00 enjoy the boat ride on Lake Mburo and get quite close to the crocodiles and hippos. As you return to your Lodge, you may have an evening game drive.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Safari walk in Lake Mburo National Park-Transfer to Kampala

Safari walk in Lake Mburo National Park-Transfer to Kampala

After breakfast have a safari walk under the escort of an armed ranger. The Kopjes are particularly interesting with the camouflage kilspringers and topis. Due to cattle herding in the area it is amusing to see zebra grazing alongside the long horned Ankole cattle peaceably. It is exciting to approach wildlife at such close range.
Later drive to Kampala with a stopover at the Equator for water experience, here you will too have an opportunity to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time. Proceed to Kampala for a night life in the city.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Mihingo Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Lake Mburo NP (Uganda) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Kampala-Jinja

Kampala-Jinja

Transfer from Kampala to Jinja, on your way you may turn off at Lugazi and head to Mabira Forest for an optional Zip-lining adventure. In the afternoon you can relax as you begin to enjoy your time in Jinja later you will go for the Boat tour to the source of the Nile and later retire at the Lodge.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town, Uganda)
Accommodation:
The Haven Eco River Lodge Uganda
  • Mid-range lodgenear Jinja (Town, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Water Rafting in Jinja

Water Rafting in Jinja

After your breakfast you will set off for full day white water rafting. This is the most exciting adventure in Jinja on the Nile River. This will take you through the magnificent rapids on the Nile and also reward you with spectacular views of the bird haven on this magnificent Nile River. Transfer back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town, Uganda)
Accommodation:
The Haven Eco River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgein Jinja (Town, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Jinja to Sipi Falls

Jinja to Sipi Falls

Wake up to your breakfast, this is day you will enjoy relaxing in the morning at the lake side. After lunch you then depart for Sipi falls for a memorable adventure.
As you travel, you will enjoy photography moments of the rural setting as you approach ranges of Mt. Elgon.

Main Destination:
Sipi Falls (Highlight, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Sipi River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgeat Sipi Falls (Highlight, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 11

Sipi Falls

Sipi Falls

After breakfast, you will go and hike Sipi falls. The hike to all the three falls will take you like 3hours walking through plantations and communities which makes it enjoyable. You will be following the Sipi river flow which keeps you on track. In the afternoon after lunch, you will go for a coffee tour where you will be given chance to participate in coffee making with the local people. Retire at the lodge for the night.

Main Destination:
Sipi Falls (Highlight, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Sipi River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgeat Sipi Falls (Highlight, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 12

Nairobi-Masai Mara

Nairobi-Masai Mara

Pickup is as early as 8am. There after depart for Masai Mara with the first stop at the Great Rift Valley View Point. This is a perfect place to be in the early morning and evening. You will watch enthralling Rift valley with its vast vegetation and the sun rays kissing the far and wide stretching mountains in the surrounding. The Great Rift Valley has been reckoned as a wonder of the world, after about 15-20min of getting history you will proceed to Narok.
Narok is a town west of Nairobi that supports Kenya's economy in south-west of the country, along the Great Rift Valley. You will have your hot lunch here and there after proceed to Masai Mara, on arrival you will be received by our Masai Mara Staffs and then assist you to check in the lodge, leave for the late afternoon game drive which starts immediately upon your arrival, then our driver will drive you back to the lodge.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mara Chui Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 13

Masai Mara Game Drive

Masai Mara Game Drive

Depart your lodge/camp after breakfast with packed lunch for a full day game viewing. You will be taken to the Mara River where the annual migration of millions of Wildebeest follows the rains north.
Lunch will be picnic under acacia tree and continue for more game drives till sundown. Get back to the camp and later join the cooking classes for the evening.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Mara Chui Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 14

Transfer to Lake Nakuru

Transfer to Lake Nakuru

You will have a wakeup call as early as 0600am, you will have hot African Coffee or Tea and then proceed for Pre - morning game drive as from 06:30hrs for the next 3 hours until 0930hrs, then our driver will drive you back to the lodge where you will be served with full breakfast as you check out the camp to proceed to Lake Nakuru, if willing on this day you can as well visit the Masai Village for one hour and learn more of the Masai Culture, lunch will be in Narok town or ( Mai Mahiu) hot water after lunch proceed to Lake Nakuru and arriving early evening and if time allows you will have short game drive as you head to the Lake Lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
The Alps Hotel Nakuru
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 15

Morning Game Drives-Hells Gate National Park

Morning Game Drives-Hells Gate National Park

The Bird Watchers’ Paradise the Lake is on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, lies the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. Visitors can enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. Lake Nakuru National Park is ideal for bird watching, hiking, picnic and game drives. Breakfast will be served at around 0730am there after proceed for the game drive, you will have a chance to visit a unique sanctuary catering for a sizable number of the endangered White and Black rhinos as well as Rothschild giraffe. Water bucks, predators such as the lion and leopard are common at the park. Also to be seen is a myriad different variety of bird life in and around the lake. Flamingos are also plenty at the lake. You will have an optional boat ride or just relax by the swimming pool. Leave for Hells Gate.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 16

Hells Gate to Nairobi

Hells Gate to Nairobi

This park is small and you are allowed to have an optional walk, ride a bicycle or do game viewing. Your guide will take you to the view point of the gorge and you can as well do rock climbing at an extra cost. Depart for Nairobi with lunch en route arriving in the evening.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Accommodation:
Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel
  • Mid-range hotelin Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 17

Departure-Outbound flight

Departure-Outbound flight

After breakfast, you will be driven to Masai market where you can buy souvenirs before being transferred to Kenya International Airport for a flight back home.

Main Destination:
Nairobi Airport (Nairobi, Kenya)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Vivid Adventure Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.