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Wild dreams come true on a 13-day Premium journey through Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya. Enter the world of rare mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and spend a day tracking and observing these endearing creatures. See sombre reminders of Kigali’s devastating past, watch local life play out on the streets and witness a beautiful country that’s continuously striving to move forward. Explore the vast plains of the Maasai Mara from the comfort of four-wheel drive Landcruisers, with an expert local leader at the helm, meet Maasai warriors and learn about their way of life. This unforgettable journey is sure to stay etched on your mind forever.
- Activities
- Kigali – Welcome Dinner
- Kigali – Genocide Memorial Centre
- Kigali – City Tour
- Kigali – Local Food Lunch
- Kigali – Kimironko Market Visit
- Kigali – Ntarama Church Guided Tour
- Bwindi – Gorilla Doctors Veterinarian Educational Talk
- Bwindi National Park – Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Buniga Batwa Cultural Trail
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Nairobi – Welcome Dinner
- Lake Naivasha – Boat trip
- Lake Naivasha – Elsamere Conservation Centre
- Lake Nakuru – Lake Nakuru National Park Visit
- Lake Nakuru – Game Drive
- Loita Hills – Cultural talk and village visit
- Tepesua Camp Maasai Village Visit
- Maasai Mara – Sundowner and snacks
- Maasai Mara – Full Day 4WD Safari
- Maasai Mara – Full Day 4WD Safari
- Highlights
- With your gorilla permit included in the price of the trip, spend a day through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to get close to Uganda’s rare mountain gorillas for an unforgettable hour. There’s also a chance to do a second trek that can be booked on request at an additional cost. Please refer to the itinerary for more details.
- Get close to nature with two fantastic Feature Stays – a gorilla lodge in in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and a safari camp with easy access to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
- Join an intimate fireside chat with a field veterinarian from The Gorilla Doctors and discover how they are saving the species one gorilla patient at a time.
- Visit a local Maasai community known for championing Maasai women’s health and education. During this Exclusive Experience, you’ll be welcomed by traditional Maasai warrior song and dance and learn about this remarkable and ancient culture.
- Enjoy Exclusive Experiences as you visit Elsamere Conservation Centre to learn the story of Elsa and their conservation trust over a high tea lunch, then spot hippos and unique birdlife on a boat trip on Lake Naivasha.
| Day 1 |
Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, is a city that blends modern energy with deep cultural roots. Set among rolling hills, it offers striking views at nearly every turn. Clean and organized, the city has earned a reputation as one of Africa’s most welcoming and forward-looking capitals. Its wide boulevards, leafy neighborhoods, and growing skyline reflect the country’s remarkable progress over the last few decades. At the heart of Kigali’s story is its history. The Kigali Genocide Memorial serves as both a place of remembrance and a center for education, offering visitors a moving perspective on Rwanda’s past and its path toward unity and reconciliation. Alongside this, the city’s museums, cultural centers, and galleries highlight traditional crafts, music, and contemporary art, giving insight into the resilience and creativity of its people. Kigali is also a hub for Rwandan cuisine and coffee culture. Local restaurants serve dishes such as brochettes and fresh tilapia, while coffee shops showcase beans grown in the country’s fertile volcanic soil. Markets like Kimironko are lively spaces to experience the city’s daily rhythm, with stalls piled high with tropical fruits, textiles, and handmade goods. Beyond its cultural highlights, Kigali makes an excellent base for exploring Rwanda, with easy access to the country’s national parks, lakes, and mountain regions. Yet the city itself offers enough depth and variety to engage travelers who want to immerse themselves in its atmosphere of growth, creativity, and hospitality. |
| Day 2 |
Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, is a city that blends modern energy with deep cultural roots. Set among rolling hills, it offers striking views at nearly every turn. Clean and organized, the city has earned a reputation as one of Africa’s most welcoming and forward-looking capitals. Its wide boulevards, leafy neighborhoods, and growing skyline reflect the country’s remarkable progress over the last few decades. At the heart of Kigali’s story is its history. The Kigali Genocide Memorial serves as both a place of remembrance and a center for education, offering visitors a moving perspective on Rwanda’s past and its path toward unity and reconciliation. Alongside this, the city’s museums, cultural centers, and galleries highlight traditional crafts, music, and contemporary art, giving insight into the resilience and creativity of its people. Kigali is also a hub for Rwandan cuisine and coffee culture. Local restaurants serve dishes such as brochettes and fresh tilapia, while coffee shops showcase beans grown in the country’s fertile volcanic soil. Markets like Kimironko are lively spaces to experience the city’s daily rhythm, with stalls piled high with tropical fruits, textiles, and handmade goods. Beyond its cultural highlights, Kigali makes an excellent base for exploring Rwanda, with easy access to the country’s national parks, lakes, and mountain regions. Yet the city itself offers enough depth and variety to engage travelers who want to immerse themselves in its atmosphere of growth, creativity, and hospitality. |
| Day 3 |
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda, is one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural treasures. Its dense rainforest, often draped in mist, shelters a wealth of biodiversity and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both its ecological significance and natural beauty. This ancient forest is among the few places on earth where travelers can come face-to-face with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The park is best known for its gorilla trekking experiences, which provide a rare chance to observe these gentle giants as they interact, feed, and move through the forest. With nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population found here, Bwindi offers one of the most intimate and memorable wildlife encounters available anywhere. Alongside gorillas, the park is also home to chimpanzees, forest elephants, and over 350 bird species, making it a haven for wildlife lovers. For those who visit, the sense of adventure is undeniable. Trekking through thick vegetation, listening to the calls of unseen wildlife, and finally glimpsing a gorilla family is an awe-inspiring reward. Combined with its scenic landscapes and rich culture, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an unforgettable destination for anyone seeking a profound connection with nature. |
| Day 4 |
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda, is one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural treasures. Its dense rainforest, often draped in mist, shelters a wealth of biodiversity and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both its ecological significance and natural beauty. This ancient forest is among the few places on earth where travelers can come face-to-face with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The park is best known for its gorilla trekking experiences, which provide a rare chance to observe these gentle giants as they interact, feed, and move through the forest. With nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population found here, Bwindi offers one of the most intimate and memorable wildlife encounters available anywhere. Alongside gorillas, the park is also home to chimpanzees, forest elephants, and over 350 bird species, making it a haven for wildlife lovers. For those who visit, the sense of adventure is undeniable. Trekking through thick vegetation, listening to the calls of unseen wildlife, and finally glimpsing a gorilla family is an awe-inspiring reward. Combined with its scenic landscapes and rich culture, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an unforgettable destination for anyone seeking a profound connection with nature. |
| Day 5 |
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda, is one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural treasures. Its dense rainforest, often draped in mist, shelters a wealth of biodiversity and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both its ecological significance and natural beauty. This ancient forest is among the few places on earth where travelers can come face-to-face with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The park is best known for its gorilla trekking experiences, which provide a rare chance to observe these gentle giants as they interact, feed, and move through the forest. With nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population found here, Bwindi offers one of the most intimate and memorable wildlife encounters available anywhere. Alongside gorillas, the park is also home to chimpanzees, forest elephants, and over 350 bird species, making it a haven for wildlife lovers. For those who visit, the sense of adventure is undeniable. Trekking through thick vegetation, listening to the calls of unseen wildlife, and finally glimpsing a gorilla family is an awe-inspiring reward. Combined with its scenic landscapes and rich culture, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an unforgettable destination for anyone seeking a profound connection with nature. |
| Day 6 |
Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, is a city that blends modern energy with deep cultural roots. Set among rolling hills, it offers striking views at nearly every turn. Clean and organized, the city has earned a reputation as one of Africa’s most welcoming and forward-looking capitals. Its wide boulevards, leafy neighborhoods, and growing skyline reflect the country’s remarkable progress over the last few decades. At the heart of Kigali’s story is its history. The Kigali Genocide Memorial serves as both a place of remembrance and a center for education, offering visitors a moving perspective on Rwanda’s past and its path toward unity and reconciliation. Alongside this, the city’s museums, cultural centers, and galleries highlight traditional crafts, music, and contemporary art, giving insight into the resilience and creativity of its people. Kigali is also a hub for Rwandan cuisine and coffee culture. Local restaurants serve dishes such as brochettes and fresh tilapia, while coffee shops showcase beans grown in the country’s fertile volcanic soil. Markets like Kimironko are lively spaces to experience the city’s daily rhythm, with stalls piled high with tropical fruits, textiles, and handmade goods. Beyond its cultural highlights, Kigali makes an excellent base for exploring Rwanda, with easy access to the country’s national parks, lakes, and mountain regions. Yet the city itself offers enough depth and variety to engage travelers who want to immerse themselves in its atmosphere of growth, creativity, and hospitality. |
| Day 7 |
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is a vibrant city where modern energy meets untamed nature. Known as the “Green City in the Sun,” it blends bustling urban life with remarkable wildlife experiences. Just outside the city center lies Nairobi National Park, a unique reserve where visitors can spot lions, giraffes, and rhinos roaming freely with a skyline of high-rises in the distance. This rare combination makes Nairobi a gateway to both adventure and culture. The city’s neighborhoods offer a diverse mix of experiences. The Karen district, named after Danish author Karen Blixen, is home to the Karen Blixen Museum and lush gardens. In contrast, the central business district buzzes with markets, restaurants, and art galleries. Travelers can explore the Giraffe Centre to meet endangered Rothschild’s giraffes or visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to learn about elephant conservation. Nairobi’s cultural scene is as dynamic as its landscapes. The Maasai Market bursts with colorful beadwork, textiles, and handcrafted souvenirs, while local cuisine ranges from traditional Kenyan dishes like nyama choma (grilled meat) to contemporary fusion flavors. Whether used as a base for exploring Kenya’s national parks or enjoyed as a destination in its own right, Nairobi offers an engaging mix of nature, history, and modern charm. |
| Day 8 |
Lake Nakuru National Park is located in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. The Park encompasses the alkaline Lake Nakuru and has earned fame as the greatest bird spectacle in the world. The gathering of hundreds of thousands of greater and lesser pink flamingos. The massive flock of birds color the waters a delicate pink and feed on the abundant algae which thrives in the lake's shallow warm waters. Lake Nakuru is subject to fluctuation in depth and once in every 20 to 30 years it dries up completely, in which case the flamingos and pelican fly over the Managaai crater to the more remote waters of Lake Bogoria. Lake Nakuru National Park covers 78 square miles, most of which is the lake itself. Nakuru has also been declared a black rhino sanctuary and has a number of these endangered animals underguard. Other wildlife found here are leopards, buffalo, Rothschild's giraffes, waterbucks, reedbucks, hippos, baboons, pelicans, and cormorants. The acacia savannah which surrounds the lake is itself beautiful and provides an area particuarly delightful for game viewing. |
| Day 9 |
Lake Nakuru National Park is located in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. The Park encompasses the alkaline Lake Nakuru and has earned fame as the greatest bird spectacle in the world. The gathering of hundreds of thousands of greater and lesser pink flamingos. The massive flock of birds color the waters a delicate pink and feed on the abundant algae which thrives in the lake's shallow warm waters. Lake Nakuru is subject to fluctuation in depth and once in every 20 to 30 years it dries up completely, in which case the flamingos and pelican fly over the Managaai crater to the more remote waters of Lake Bogoria. Lake Nakuru National Park covers 78 square miles, most of which is the lake itself. Nakuru has also been declared a black rhino sanctuary and has a number of these endangered animals underguard. Other wildlife found here are leopards, buffalo, Rothschild's giraffes, waterbucks, reedbucks, hippos, baboons, pelicans, and cormorants. The acacia savannah which surrounds the lake is itself beautiful and provides an area particuarly delightful for game viewing. |
| Day 10 |
One of Africa's most popular game reserves, Maasai Mara is located in Narok, Kenya, near the border of Tanzania. Named in honor of the Maasai people, this park is populated with wildlife including elephants, lions, zebras, and leopards. |
| Day 11 |
One of Africa's most popular game reserves, Maasai Mara is located in Narok, Kenya, near the border of Tanzania. Named in honor of the Maasai people, this park is populated with wildlife including elephants, lions, zebras, and leopards. |
| Day 12 |
One of Africa's most popular game reserves, Maasai Mara is located in Narok, Kenya, near the border of Tanzania. Named in honor of the Maasai people, this park is populated with wildlife including elephants, lions, zebras, and leopards. |
| Day 13 |
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is a vibrant city where modern energy meets untamed nature. Known as the “Green City in the Sun,” it blends bustling urban life with remarkable wildlife experiences. Just outside the city center lies Nairobi National Park, a unique reserve where visitors can spot lions, giraffes, and rhinos roaming freely with a skyline of high-rises in the distance. This rare combination makes Nairobi a gateway to both adventure and culture. The city’s neighborhoods offer a diverse mix of experiences. The Karen district, named after Danish author Karen Blixen, is home to the Karen Blixen Museum and lush gardens. In contrast, the central business district buzzes with markets, restaurants, and art galleries. Travelers can explore the Giraffe Centre to meet endangered Rothschild’s giraffes or visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to learn about elephant conservation. Nairobi’s cultural scene is as dynamic as its landscapes. The Maasai Market bursts with colorful beadwork, textiles, and handcrafted souvenirs, while local cuisine ranges from traditional Kenyan dishes like nyama choma (grilled meat) to contemporary fusion flavors. Whether used as a base for exploring Kenya’s national parks or enjoyed as a destination in its own right, Nairobi offers an engaging mix of nature, history, and modern charm. |
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