18 Days of incredible landscapes, beautiful sunsets, starry nights and arguably the best wildlife encounters in the world. Between game driving in Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara to the Chimpanzee & Gorilla trekking in the Ugandan wilderness, you'll be sure to leave this tour with more photographs and memories than imaginable.
This tour includes Gorilla and Chimp Trekking. This is paid at the time of booking - please see supplements for pricing.
Day 1. Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park Highlights. Great Rift Valley. Lake Nakuru, Kenya.
We depart Nairobi early and descend into the Great Rift Valley, stopping at a lookout point to take in the magnificent views. This afternoon we explore the Lake Nakuru National Park, a delightful introduction to East Africa’s wildlife diversity.Day 2. Lake Nakuru to Eldoret Highlights. Equator.
From Nakuru we continue northwest and climb in altitude towards the town of Eldoret en-route to the Ugandan frontier. We cross from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere at the equator today, enjoying some time here and learning a little about its significance (great photo op), before moving onwards to Eldoret. We camp outside of town in a unique campsite created on hilly forested tribal land, once home to members of the ancient Sirikwa tribe.Day 3. Eldoret to Kampala, Uganda Highlights. Kampala, Uganda.
We cross into Uganda (Winston Churchill’s ‘Pearl of Africa’) a country with beautiful natural scenery and a rich mosaic of tribes and cultures – and friendly people. Our first night we camp at the capital Kampala, an attractive hilly city, bustling with roadside traders, markets and busy matatu (mini-bus taxi) stands.Day 4. Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
From Kampala we travel west toward Queen Elizabeth National Park - crossing the Equator again - through fertile green terraced hillsides, lush banana plantations, steep mountains and tangled forests. We camp a short distance from the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Here you will have the opportunity to relax and unwind, take a walk in the surrounding areas and mingle with the local community.Day 5. Queen Elizabeth National Park Highlights. Chimpanzee Trek, Kyambura Gorge, Uganda. Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.
Heading out early we make our way to the Kyamburu Gorge where trek on foot to find chimpanzees. We hope to spot them either in the branches of the trees above, or on the ground below - moving along as they forage and interact with each other.Day 6. Queen Elizabeth National Park to Lake Bunyonyi Highlights. Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda.
We leave the picturesque hills of the national park and make our way to the lush and stunning Lake Bunyonyi (‘Place of many little birds’). With a depth of nearly 900m in parts, this lake is the second deepest lake in Africa. With twenty-nine islands that can be visited by local boats, the lake is a great place to unwind, relax and explore on the days that we don’t trek to see the mountain gorillas.Day 7-8. Lake Bunyonyi - Gorilla Trek Highlights. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. Mountain gorillas.
The next days are spent heading out to the Bwindi or Magahinga National Park's to seek out the magnificent mountain gorillas in their natural forest habitat.Day 9. Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala Highlights. Kampala, Uganda.
After the excitement of gorilla trekking and relaxing at the lake, we make our way back across the Equator (stopping for a photo if we have not done so previously) through lush pasture lands and the northern reaches of Lake Victoria (Africa’s largest lake) to Kampala where we will overnight.Day 10. Kampala to Jinja
Leaving Kampala we drive the short distance to the town of Jinja on the banks of Lake Victoria & the Nile. Our camp is situated on the grassy banks overlooking the Nile River. It is here that we have the option enjoy river rafting, mountain biking, quad biking, village walks and even bungee jumping. There is also the opportunity to get involved with volunteering at a local school project, a locally run programme aimed at building and improving schools in the Jinja area.Day 11-12. Jinja Highlights. Jinja, Uganda.
Enjoy a free day in this magical place, or take part in one of the many optional activities on offer. Adrenaline lovers can head to the world class rapids and try rafting - an exciting day out for those enjoying the thrill of ‘whitewater’. Those seeking a more relaxing day can visit the local community, or simply just relax at camp.Day 13. Jinja to Eldoret, Kenya
Leaving Jinja, we retrace our steps across the border into Kenya and onwards to Eldoret - where we will camp for the evening.Day 14. Eldoret to Nairobi
This morning we cross the Equator and make our way south to Nairobi and to our base just outside the city.Day 15. Nairobi Highlights. Nairobi.
Today you are free to explore the city and surrounding area. Popular excursions include catching a taxi into town to check out the shopping, markets, bars and restaurants; Visit the National Museum of Kenya; chow down at Carnivore – a bbq meat eater’s paradise; go on safari at Nairobi National Park; Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre or check out the Karen Blixen Museum in the nearby town of Karen - alternatively simply relax and enjoy some ‘downtime’.Day 16. Nairobi to Maasai Mara
We depart the city early and make our way across the Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, enjoying the vast vistas en-route. We travel in small specialised safari vehicles that enable us to have a more intimate view of wildlife and we spend two nights camping on the edge of the Reserve with time to explore the park on morning and afternoon game drives.Day 17. Maasai Mara National Reserve Highlights. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya.
Rising early we head out into the Maasai Mara Reserve in search of the abundant wildlife. We drive along the winding dirt tracks and around the hills with views over the African savanna and seek out not only the Big 5, but also wildebeest, gazelle and zebra that migrate into the reserve each year.Day 18. Maasai Mara to Nairobi
From the Mara we make our way back across the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi, where our tour ends on arrival in the city.
Conveniently located on Nairobi's Harry Thuku Road and set in manicured gardens, this hotel offers a peaceful oasis in the centre of town. Walking distance to shops and craft markets. Rooms – single, twin, double en suite rooms with balcony and satellite TV. Facilities – restaurant, bar, swimming pool, internet, laundry. Transfers are available from the Airport by pre-arrangement
* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Conveniently located on Nairobi's Harry Thuku Road and set in manicured gardens, this hotel offers a peaceful oasis in the centre of town. Walking distance to shops and craft markets. Rooms – single, twin, double en suite rooms with balcony and satellite TV. Facilities – restaurant, bar, swimming pool, internet, laundry. Transfers are available from the Airport by pre-arrangement
* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Additional Info
Meals
17 Breakfasts, 16 Lunches, 15 Dinners
Accommodation
15 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, 2 nights twin share in pre-erected tents with en-suite facilities (Maasai Mara)
Every adventure tour has an Adventure Pass which is paid to your tour leader in Africa at the beginning of the tour (or pre-paid by arrangement prior to your tour). This is separate and in addition to the Tour Price, and covers selected park entries, activities and excursions along the way where payment goes directly to the supplier to ensure local suppliers benefit directly from the income.
* This pass is a compulsory add-on for this tour.
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