$8,140 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Your safari begins upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). You will be warmly welcomed by your driver-guide and depart immediately for the Masai Mara National Reserve, driving through the Great Rift Valley with photo stops en route.
Arrive at PrideInn Mara Camp in time for lunch and relaxation. Later in the afternoon, set off for your first game drive across the golden plains, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, and more. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara
After an early breakfast, spend the day exploring the Masai Mara, one of the world’s richest wildlife reserves. Morning and afternoon game drives take you in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, hyenas, and hippos along the Mara River.
A picnic lunch in the wild allows you to enjoy uninterrupted game viewing. Return to your camp in the evening for relaxation around the campfire.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Maasai Mara to Naivasha
Maasai Mara to Naivasha
Enjoy a sunrise game drive before breakfast. Later, check out and drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving at Sopa Lodge Naivasha in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, spotting hippos, fish eagles, and the unique birdlife of the Rift Valley lakes. You may also visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes and antelope.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Naivasha to Nanyuki
Naivasha to Nanyuki
After breakfast, drive north to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s premier wildlife sanctuaries, famous for its endangered rhino conservation and chimpanzee sanctuary.
Arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Ol Pejeta is home to the largest population of black rhinos in East Africa and is the last remaining habitat for the two northern white rhinos. Return to your luxurious tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Olpejeta
Olpejeta
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the conservancy. Key highlights include:
Endangered Species Enclosure: visit the northern white rhinos.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary: East Africa’s only refuge for rescued chimps.
Night Game Drive (optional, at extra cost): spot nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, bat-eared foxes, and serval cats.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Nanyuki to Nairobi
Nanyuki to Nairobi
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi (approx. 3–4 hrs). Arrive in the city and check in at The Tamarind Tree Hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure or opt to explore Nairobi’s highlights at an extra cost:
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Giraffe Centre
Nairobi National Museum or local craft markets
Enjoy dinner at your hotel or opt for a meal at the famous Carnivore Restaurant.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Tamarind Tree Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Nairobi to Kigali
Nairobi to Kigali
After breakfast, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight to Kigali, Rwanda. On arrival, meet your Ugandan driver-guide and begin a scenic drive (approx. 4–5 hrs) through rolling hills and terraced landscapes to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Arrive at Kaara Mountain Lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by misty hills and lush rainforest.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is the highlight of your journey. After an early breakfast, head to the Bwindi Park Headquarters for a briefing. Begin your gorilla trekking adventure, hiking through dense forest with expert trackers. Trekking may last 2–6 hours, depending on the gorilla family’s location.
Once found, spend one magical hour observing the gorillas as they feed, groom, and play. This is one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences.
After the trek, transfer to Sharp Island Lodge on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, often called the “Switzerland of Africa.”.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Sharp Island Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Kigali
Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Kigali
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi, exploring its 29 islands and listening to local folklore from your guide.
Later, check out and drive back to Kigali, Rwanda (approx. 4–5 hrs). Depending on your flight schedule, you may opt for a Kigali city tour.
Transfer to Kigali International Airport, marking the end of your East African safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
