East Africa Gorilla & Safari Experience

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  • duration 16 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 6
  • guiding method Self-guided
  • Tour Code BM-6157
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Kigali, Rwanda/ Nairobi, Kenya
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Learn about Rwanda's somber past at the Genocide Memorial.
  • Look out for gorillas during guided treks.
  • Meet with scientists at the Karisoke Research Center.
  • Cruise the Kazinga Channel to view hippos and birds.
  • Embark on a wildlife safari drives in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park.
  • Venture by boat across Lake Naivasha
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The East Africa Gorilla & Safari Experience tour starts in Kigali and ends in Nairobi. The East Africa Gorilla & Safari Experience is a safari tour that takes 16 days taking you from Kigali to Nairobi and through other destinations in Africa.

Some of Africa’s greatest wildlife viewing comes together for 16 days of outstanding adventure in the wild. Trek into the Rwandan jungle for the rare opportunity to watch a gorilla family in its element, head out in search of playful chimpanzees in Uganda, and get immersed in the natural realm of elephants and rhinos in Kenya. Watching the world pass you by has never felt more freeing or profound.
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ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Kigali
  • Day 2: Kigali/Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 3: Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 4: Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 5: Volcanoes National Park/Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park/Entebbe
  • Day 9: Entebbe/Nairobi
  • Day 10: Nairobi/Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Day 11: Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Day 12: Lake Nakuru National Park/Lake Naivasha
  • Day 13: Lake Naivasha/Masai Mara
  • Day 14: Masai Mara
  • Day 15: Masai Mara/Nairobi
  • Day 16: Nairobi
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel/Lodge (13 nts), comfortable tented camps (2 nts).
Meals
  • 15 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 11 dinners
    Note: Allow USD180-235 for meals not included.
Transport
  • 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle, walking, hiking, boat, plane
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer), local guides, experienced gorilla trackers, park rangers, certified driver/guide in Kenya.
Included activities
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Nyamirambo Women's Centre, Community Walk, Kigali
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Mountain Gorilla Conservation Experience, Volcanoes National Park
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Gorilla Lecture, Volcanoes National Park
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Kenya Wildlife Service Conservation Talk, Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Café Ubuntu and Ubuntu Made, Maai Mahiu
  • Your G for Good Moment: Nyamirambo Women's Centre, Local Lunch, Kigali
  • Your G for Good Moment: AidChild Cafe & Gallery, Kayabwe
  • Arrival transfer
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Genocide memorial entrance
  • Guided mountain gorilla trek with permits
  • Golden monkey trek with permits
  • Guided chimpanzee trek with permits
  • Local village walk
  • Safari drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Wildlife boat cruise in Kazinga Channel
  • Visit to the Equator
  • Drum workshop
  • Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Masai Mara National Reserve, and Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Boat trip on Lake Naivasha and wildlife walk on Crescent Island
  • Internal flight
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Kigali and from Nairobi 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 Gorilla & Safari Experience tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this East Africa Gorilla & Safari Experience 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 18 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 18 June 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 Gorilla & Safari Experience 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 Gorilla & Safari Experience 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.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Service Level : Upgraded Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
  • 2. Physical Grading : 4 - Demanding Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. Travel Style : National Geographic Journeys Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
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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