Best of East Africa

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5 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 19 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 7
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-16295
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Arusha, Tanzania/ Kigali, Rwanda
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Spot the Big Five in the world famous Serengeti National Park
  • Trek to see the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga National Park in Uganda
  • Encounter a great variety of wildlife in the World Heritage listed Ngorongoro Crater
  • Immerse in the rich cultural heritage of Tanzania’s various tribal groups including the Masai
  • Be captivated by wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara National Reserve
  • View the large elephant population, baobab trees and incredible views in Tarangire National Park
  • Journey to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its large flocks of flamingos and elusive tree climbing lions
  • Visit the Karen Blixen Museum and the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi
  • Explore scenic Amboseli National Park, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Victoria
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The Best of East Africa tour starts in Arusha and ends in Kigali. The Best of East Africa is a trekking and hiking tour that takes 19 days taking you from Arusha to Kigali and through other destinations in Africa.

Journey through Kenya, northern Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda to appreciate the highlights of East Africa. This remarkable journey is truly all encompassing, including the best safari and wildlife viewing in Kenya and Tanzania whilst returning at night to superb permanent tented camps and lodges. Including all the areas frequented by the migration on their annual route, you will have the best opportunity to witness one of the most spectacular wildlife sightings in the world. In Kenya, we enjoy fantastic game viewing in the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park. In Tanzania, we visit Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks, and experience the cultural heritage of the various tribal groups who live nearby. We explore the Ngorongoro Crater, and also the world famous Serengeti National Park where we have a chance to view vast herds of grazing animals and the magnificent predators that follow them. The undoubted highlight of the journey is our time in the rainforest of Uganda where we follow remote trails in the mist shrouded forests of the 'Bwindi Impenetrable Forest’, in search of the famous mountain gorillas. With a wonderful variety of wildlife, culture and adventure, this is a truly unforgettable experience.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Join Nairobi
  • Day 2 : To Amboseli National Park
  • Day 3 : Amboseli game drive
  • Day 4 : Drive to Arusha, Tanzania
  • Day 5 : To Tarangire National Park
  • Day 6 : Lake Manyara National Park
  • Day 7 : Cultural experience, day walk and Masai village visit
  • Day 8 : Ngorongoro Crater game drive, drive to Serengeti
  • Day 9 : Serengeti
  • Day 10 : Serengeti
  • Day 11 : Speke Bay on Lake Victoria
  • Day 12 : To Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
  • Day 13 : Masai Mara game drive
  • Day 14 : To Nairobi
  • Day 15 : Fly from Nairobi, Kenya to Kigali, Rwanda
  • Day 16 : Drive from Kigali, Rwanda to Uganda (cross border)
  • Day 17 : Gorilla Trek in Uganda
  • Day 18 : Drive to Kigali, Rwanda (cross border)
  • Day 19 : Kigali city tour, trip concludes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 6 nights in 3 star hotels on a twinshare basis
Meals
  • 18 breakfasts, 16 lunches and 16 dinners
Transport
  • Airport transfers (days 1, 15 and 19 only)
  • English speaking local driver-guides
  • Private safari transport
Others
  • 7 nights in 3 star permanent safari camps on a twinshare basis
  • 5 nights in 3 star safari lodges on a twinshare basis
  • Game drives and excursions as listed in itinerary
  • National park and conservation fees (including gorilla permit in Uganda) valued at US$1575
  • Payment is required for gorilla permit in Uganda (US$600) at time of booking and is not refundable
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Flight from Nairobi to Kigali, on Day 15
  • International flights and airport taxes
  • Arrival and departure transfers if not arriving/departing on days 1, 15 and 19
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • Expenditure of a personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry and souvenirs
  • Optional activities and sightseeing
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
  • Julie
  • From Canada
  • On Jun 07 2019
5 - Excellent
Loved it
Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda - individually unique, collectively a great experience. Cannot recommend this tour enough. Had such a good.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best of East Africa tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 07 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 07 June 2024, a deposit of 315 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Best of East Africa 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 Best of East Africa 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.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

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 global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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