Gorilla Trekking Experience and Big Five Safari: Rwanda & Kenya

Your Trip

In a nut shell

Included:

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as an upgrade)
  • Профессиональный водитель/гид
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • Все налоги/НДС
  • Трансфер из аэропорта в обе стороны
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)
  • Подарки

Excluded:

  • International flights (From/ home)
  • Дополнительное размещение до и в конце тура
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.
  • Увеличение налогов и/или сборов за пользование парками, установленных правительством

Trip Summary

This ‘Gorilla Trekking Experience and Big Five Safari’ tour offers an unforgettable introduction to the continent's wildlife treasures. Begin your journey in the Great Rift Valley, exploring its breathtaking landscapes and iconic lakes, such as Lake Naivasha, teeming with diverse birdlife. Continue to the renowned Maasai Mara for thrilling encounters with Africa’s legendary wildlife, including the Big Five.

Next, journey to the lush rainforests of Rwanda, where you’ll have the once-in-a-lifetime privilege of a gorilla trekking experience in the wild. Witness mountain gorillas in their natural habitat and gain insight into their behaviors and unique ecosystem. This exclusive opportunity to engage in gorilla trekking offers a rare chance to observe these magnificent primates up close, adding a truly unique element to your safari adventure.

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Подробности поездки

День 1

Arrival to Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi at 03:30 AM. Upon landing in Kenya’s vibrant capital, our team will await you at the terminal exit. We will transfer you to a luxurious hotel where you can relax after your long flight and prepare for an iconic wildlife safari. After a late breakfast, we suggest a scenic tour of Nairobi’s countryside, followed by dinner at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant.

День 2

Lake Naivasha

The transfer from Nairobi to the Great Rift Valley takes approximately 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, we will explore Lake Naivasha Park.

Arrive at the lodge on the shores of Lake Naivasha, where a variety of exciting activities await:

  • Safari game drive
  • Night game drive
  • Walking safari
  • Boat rides
  • Sundowners
  • Dinner in the savannah

День 3

Masai Mara

After breakfast in the savannah, we continue our adventure. We will transfer to the Lake Naivasha airstrip for the flight to Masai Mara. Upon arrival at the park, we’ll transfer to your camp or lodge.

Take some time to relax at the hotel before embarking on an afternoon safari through the Mara Plains in search of the Big Five. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner followed by an authentic Masai cultural show.

День 4

Masai Mara

We will begin this special day with a hot-air balloon safari over the Masai Mara.

Wake up early, enjoy a hot cup of coffee, and head to the launch site. You’ll take in breathtaking views of the savannah and spot many animals grazing on the plains in the early morning light. Upon landing, you’ll find the breakfast table set up right in the middle of the wilderness, where you'll begin your feast with champagne and delicious delicacies.

After this exciting breakfast, you'll head back to the campsite, enjoying a game drive along the way. After some time to rest, you’ll continue your safari adventure.

День 5

Kigali

After breakfast at the campsite, you will be transferred to the airstrip for a private flight to Nairobi. Once in Nairobi, you will complete immigration formalities before continuing your journey to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

День 6

Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast in the morning, we head to the famous Volcanoes National Park. Check into the lodge and relax before the upcoming hike.

День 7

Volcanoes National Park

Today is dedicated to an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience!

After an early breakfast, we head to the foot of Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll meet your rangers for a full briefing.

The trek can last anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, and while we can’t guarantee the exact duration, once we find a family of gorillas, you’ll have a full hour to observe these incredible primates in their natural habitat.

After the trek, you’ll return to your hotel for lunch before taking a private helicopter ride to Nyungwe National Park.

Day 8

Nyungwe Forest National Park

You’ll rise early for breakfast, take a packed lunch, and set off in search of Rwanda’s mysterious and endangered chimpanzee population.

With only around 400 chimpanzees in the country, sightings during the hike aren’t guaranteed. However, your guide will ensure that you get an unforgettable experience with these fascinating primates, our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.

In the afternoon, another thrilling adventure awaits: a cable car ride, the highest and longest in all of Africa.

Day 9

Your Plan

After breakfast, we’ll head to the heliport, where our helicopter will be waiting to take you back to Kigali for your international flight. End of service.

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  • This tour starts at NBO airport
  • Мы можем забронировать для вас международные рейсы
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Iconic Expeditions book all flights between destinations 
  • Мы можем организовать дополнительное размещение до и в конце тура за дополнительную плату
  • This tour ends in Kigali (KGL airport)
  • We highly advise to combine this safari with beach leisure 

Маршруты

День 1

Arrival to Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi at 03:30 AM. Upon landing in Kenya’s vibrant capital, our team will await you at the terminal exit. We will transfer you to a luxurious hotel where you can relax after your long flight and prepare for an iconic wildlife safari. After a late breakfast, we suggest a scenic tour of Nairobi’s countryside, followed by dinner at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant.

День 2

Lake Naivasha

The transfer from Nairobi to the Great Rift Valley takes approximately 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, we will explore Lake Naivasha Park.

Arrive at the lodge on the shores of Lake Naivasha, where a variety of exciting activities await:

  • Safari game drive
  • Night game drive
  • Walking safari
  • Boat rides
  • Sundowners
  • Dinner in the savannah

День 3

Masai Mara

After breakfast in the savannah, we continue our adventure. We will transfer to the Lake Naivasha airstrip for the flight to Masai Mara. Upon arrival at the park, we’ll transfer to your camp or lodge.

Take some time to relax at the hotel before embarking on an afternoon safari through the Mara Plains in search of the Big Five. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner followed by an authentic Masai cultural show.

День 4

Masai Mara

We will begin this special day with a hot-air balloon safari over the Masai Mara.

Wake up early, enjoy a hot cup of coffee, and head to the launch site. You’ll take in breathtaking views of the savannah and spot many animals grazing on the plains in the early morning light. Upon landing, you’ll find the breakfast table set up right in the middle of the wilderness, where you'll begin your feast with champagne and delicious delicacies.

After this exciting breakfast, you'll head back to the campsite, enjoying a game drive along the way. After some time to rest, you’ll continue your safari adventure.

День 5

Kigali

After breakfast at the campsite, you will be transferred to the airstrip for a private flight to Nairobi. Once in Nairobi, you will complete immigration formalities before continuing your journey to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

День 6

Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast in the morning, we head to the famous Volcanoes National Park. Check into the lodge and relax before the upcoming hike.

День 7

Volcanoes National Park

Today is dedicated to an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience!

After an early breakfast, we head to the foot of Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll meet your rangers for a full briefing.

The trek can last anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, and while we can’t guarantee the exact duration, once we find a family of gorillas, you’ll have a full hour to observe these incredible primates in their natural habitat.

After the trek, you’ll return to your hotel for lunch before taking a private helicopter ride to Nyungwe National Park.

Day 8

Nyungwe Forest National Park

You’ll rise early for breakfast, take a packed lunch, and set off in search of Rwanda’s mysterious and endangered chimpanzee population.

With only around 400 chimpanzees in the country, sightings during the hike aren’t guaranteed. However, your guide will ensure that you get an unforgettable experience with these fascinating primates, our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.

In the afternoon, another thrilling adventure awaits: a cable car ride, the highest and longest in all of Africa.

Day 9

Your Plan

After breakfast, we’ll head to the heliport, where our helicopter will be waiting to take you back to Kigali for your international flight. End of service.

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as an upgrade)
  • Профессиональный водитель/гид
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • Все налоги/НДС
  • Трансфер из аэропорта в обе стороны
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)
  • Подарки
  • International flights (From/ home)
  • Дополнительное размещение до и в конце тура
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.
  • Увеличение налогов и/или сборов за пользование парками, установленных правительством
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