Trip Overview
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This African adventure promises to be an unforgettable introduction to the continent's wildlife wonders. Your journey begins with an exploration of the Great Rift Valley and its spectacular lakes. Exciting encounters with Africa's iconic wildlife await you in the Masai Mara. The second part of the journey takes you into the heart of Rwanda's lush rainforests. Here you will have the rare privilege of meeting mountain gorillas. This is a fantastic and exclusive opportunity to meet the primate on their territory and see their natural habitat!
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Expedition type
Luxury, Top Luxury, Ultra Luxury - Max Pax6
- 9 Day(s)
- 8 Night(s)
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Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda -
Activities
Ballooning, Boat trips, Cultural experiences, Game drives, Gorilla trekking, Hiking, Walking safaris
Trip Details
- Itinerary
- Trip Includes
- Trip Excludes
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- FAQ
- This tour starts at NBO airport
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We can book your international flights
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A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- Iconic Expeditions book all flights between destinations
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We can arrange additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour for an extra cost
- This tour ends in Kigali (KGL airport)
- We highly advise to combine this safari with beach leisure
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival to Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi at 03:30 am. As soon as you land in the capital of Kenya's capital, our team will wait for you at the terminal exit.
We will take you to the luxurious hotel in Nairobi. It's a good time to relax after a long flight. After a late breakfast, we suggest you take a tour of the Nairobi countryside and finish the day with dinner at Carnivore Restaurant.
Day 2
Lake Naivasha
The transfer from Nairobi will take 1.5 hours to the Great Rift Valley. Today we will explore Lake Naivasha Park.
Arrive at the lodge on the shores of Lake Naivasha. Many exciting activities are waiting for you:
- Safari game drive.
- Night game drive.
- Walking safari.
- Boat rides.
- Sundowners.
- Dinner in the savannah.
Day 3
Masai Mara
After breakfast in the savannah, we continue our adventure.
Transfer to the Lake Naivasha airstrip for the flight to Masai Mara. On Arrival at the park, transfer to Camp/Lodge.
Relax at the hotel before heading out on an afternoon safari through the Mara Plains in
In search of the Big Five. In the evening, dinner and a Masai show.
Day 4
Masai Mara
We will begin this special day with a hot-air balloon safari over the Masai Mara.
Wake up early, have a hot cup of coffee, and head to the launch site of the hot-air balloon. You will enjoy the beautiful view of the savannah and the many animals grazing on the plains in the early morning. As soon as you land, you'll find the breakfast table is already set right in the middle of the wilderness. You'll start the feast with champagne and delicacies.
After an exciting breakfast, you'll head back to the campsite with a game drive along the way to rest for a while and continue your safari day.
Day 5
Kigali
After breakfast at the campsite, you will be transferred to the airstrip. We will take you on a private plane to Nairobi for immigration formalities and can continue your journey to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.
Day 6
Volcanoes National Park
In the morning after breakfast, we head to the famous Volcanoes National Park. Check into the lodge and rest before the upcoming hike.
Day 7
Volcanoes National Park
Today is an unforgettable day with the mountain gorillas!
After a very early breakfast, we head to the foot of Volcanoes National Park, where you will meet your rangers who will give a full briefing.
We can't guarantee how long the climb will take, anywhere from 2 to 6 hours. But once we discover a family of gorillas, you have a full hour to get to know these amazing primates.
Once our tour comes to an end, you will return to your hotel,
have lunch and take a private helicopter ride to Nyungwe National Park.
Day 8
Nyungwe Forest National Park
You'll get up early for breakfast, take a packed lunch with you, and set off in search of the mysterious and endangered population of chimpanzees in Rwanda.
Since there are only four hundred chimpanzees in the country, there is no guarantee that you will see these primates during the hike, but your guide will make sure that you get to know our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.
In the afternoon, another exciting excursion awaits you - a cable car ride - the highest and longest in all of Africa.
Day 9
Your Plan
After breakfast, we will go to the heliport, where our helicopter is already waiting to take you back to Kigali according to the international flight. End of service.
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as an upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Round-trip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
- Gifts
- International flights (From/ home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.
- Increase in taxes and/or fees for parks set by the government
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