East Africa In-Depth

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  • No booking fees
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 16 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 14
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-28857
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Nairobi, Kenya
  • Ends Kigali, Rwanda
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve.
  • Visit a Samburu village.
  • Take in views of the Great Rift Valley.
  • Admire a family of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
  • Trek to see chimpanzees in Uganda.
  • Keep your eyes peeled for the plentiful elephant and hippo populations in Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Start in Nairobi and end in Kigali, the "East Africa In-Depth" trip is a guided wildlife tour that takes 16 days. You will be touring through Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi and 7 other destinations in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. "East Africa In-Depth" is a small group trip which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please check the package includes section for more details.

Experience East Africa like you never imagined on this 16-day tour that gets you close to the land, wildlife, and communities that make this part of the world so unique. Camp at the edge of Lake Nakuru National Park and learn about tribal life and customs by spending time with villagers. Your time isn't complete here without a safari drive (or five) and there are plenty of opportunities for that in this itinerary, including a gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and chimp trekking in Kibale National Park. Dream vacations are made of this.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Nairobi
  • Day 2: Nairobi/Samburu National Reserve
  • Day 3: Samburu National Reserve
  • Day 4: Samburu National Reserve/Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park/Masai Mara
  • Day 7: Masai Mara
  • Day 8: Masai Mara/Nairobi
  • Day 9: Nairobi/Kampala
  • Day 10: Kampala/Fort Portal
  • Day 11: Kibale National Park
  • Day 12: Kibale NP/Queen Elizabeth NP
  • Day 13: Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 14: Queen Elizabeth NP/Bwindi Impenetrable NP
  • Day 15: Gorilla Trekking
  • Day 16: Bwindi/Kigali
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Standard hotel (3 nts), full-service camping (4 nts), simple furnished tents/rooms (8 nts).
Meals
  • 15 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
    Note: Allow USD190-250 for meals not included.
Transport
  • 7-seat 4x4 safari van, plane, private van, walking.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, certified driver/guide, camp crew, experienced gorilla trackers, local guides.
Included activities
  • Your G for Good Moment: Amani Ya Juu Lunch, Nairobi
  • Your G for Good Moment: Nyamirambo Women's Centre, Local Lunch, Kigali
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Samburu village visit and wildlife safari drives
  • Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Guest farm stay near Kibale National Park
  • Chimpanzee trek
  • Bigodi Community lunch
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park wildlife safari drives
  • Guided gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Visit to Kigali Genocide Museum
  • All national park fees and trekking permits
  • Internal flight
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Nairobi and from Kigali are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this East Africa In-Depth tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this East Africa In-Depth tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 17 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 17 July 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

East Africa In-Depth tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this East Africa In-Depth tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 2. Travel Style : Classic All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
  • 3. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
  • 4. Physical Grading : 4 - Demanding Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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