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7 Nights of the Big 5 & Gorillas; Kenya and Rwanda
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8 Days
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: Arabic, German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Overview
This tour will take you on a journey through the stunning landscapes and breathtaking wildlife of Kenya and Rwanda. You'll start in Nairobi, then travel to the Maasai Mara for game drives and a visit to a Maasai village. Next, you'll visit Kigali and the Genocide Memorial Site, before heading to Volcanoes National Park to see gorillas in their natural habitat. This tour is sure to be an unforgettable experience that you'll treasure for a lifetime.
What's Included
- Prices based on Twin rooms Sharing
- All activities described in the itinerary
- 1 gorilla permit per person (value: US$1,500)
- Fuel Luxury Safari Landcruiser
- International air fares and entry visa to Kenya & Rwanda
- A porter during the gorilla tracking (someone who carries your backpack)
- Personal (medical/travel) insurance
- All expenses of personal nature
- Government tax or park fees increase
Meeting And Pickup
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What To Expect
ARRIVALS NAIROBI | JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-KENYA
1 Stop
Arrive in Nairobi, where you are met and transferred to your hotel by your private guide/driver. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Melili Hotel-Nairobi
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE, KENYA | MAASAI VILLAGE VISIT
1 Stop
Masai Mara National Reserve
Early morning road trip to the Maasai Mara, the northern extension of the Serengeti National Park. After settling into your accommodation on a private stretch of the Mara River. Visit a Maasai village and interact with an elder to learn about local culture and traditions. Amid the stunning scenery, watch as Maasai tribesmen traverse the plains or herd goats and cattle. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with staying with Explore Mara Nature Lodge.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Explore Mara Nature Lodge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE | THE JEWEL OF KENYAN WILDLIFE
1 Stop
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Venture forth for two game drives of exploring the open savanna, woodlands and tree-fringed rivers of the Maasai Mara, where patience is rewarded with unique sightings such as a leopard retrieving a kill from the upper branches of an acacia or elephants protecting their young from opportunistic lions.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Explore Mara Nature Lodge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SAVANNA ANIMAL/BIRDING MIX
1 Stop
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Game viewing is never dull in the Mara, especially when the dramatic annual Great Migration unfolds. Follow the Mara River to see crocodiles basking in the sun; hippos as they wallow in muddy water; and monkeys, busy sparking mischief overhead. Here, too, you may sight any of more than 400 species of birds, among them eagles who glide effortlessly above the sun-soaked landscape. Late afternoon transfer on day four to Nairobi in preparation for your morning flight to Kigali, Rwanda.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Melili Hotel-Nairobi
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ARRIVALS | KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-RWANDA
1 Stop
Kigali
Early morning transfers to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Arrive in Kigali, the city of endless hills and greenery, transfer to your hotel. Only 20 rooms in a 5 Star luxury boutique setting and Kigali’s first entirely eco-friendly solar powered resort featuring locally crafted sustainable teak wood furniture, with the city of Kigali as the backdrop. Enjoy an evening of leisure with infinite sky views.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : The Retreat
Meals : Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner
KIGALI | CITY TOUR & CULTURAL IMMERSION
1 Stop
Kigali Genocide Memorial
This morning, pay an emotional visit to the Genocide Memorial Site, and learn how the country has dealt with its past and recovered to become a testament to humankind’s resilience. Drive in the direction of the Volcanoes National Park and immerse yourself in Ibilwachu loosely meaning “our way of life,’’ and be surprised by Rwanda’s resilient culture. Savor coffee made from the beans you roasted while indulging with the locals.
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK | ROAMING WILD MOUNTAIN GORILLAS
1 Stop
Volcanoes National Park
Drive to Volcanoes National Park headquarters and join your gorilla-trekking group. With help from your park guide, traverse the dense forest until you come face-to-face with a local gorilla family. Observe them as they play, forage and rest in the shade of the trees. You are given one hour to spend in the presence of these magnificent animals, marveling at their behavior like our own.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DEPARTURES | KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
1 Stop
Kigali
Morning transfers to Kigali International airport for your flight back home.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by SAFARI RETREATS AFRICA
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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