Gorillas & East Africa Safari

Name: Gorillas & East Africa Safari
Brand: Intrepid Travel
SKU: BM-27578
Price: 8470 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (110 reviews)

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Booking Type Instant Booking
duration 18 days
tour type Group
age requirement 15+ years old
max group size 16
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Starts Kigali, Rwanda
Ends Arusha, Tanzania

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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes

Seek out the rare mountain gorilla on a trek through Uganda's steamy forests and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence, with permits included in the price of the trip.
Visit Mikozi Village and become acquainted with the Ugandan countryside. Visit the local markets, speak with a traditional healer and enjoy a drink or two at the local bar.
Visit a street market and haggle alongside locals for pigs and chickens before delivering them to villages on the outskirts of Nairobi.
Explore the Serengeti National Park in depth during three game drives and a night spent camping in the middle of this spectacular wildlife arena.

The tour "Gorillas & East Africa Safari" starts in Kigali and ends in Arusha. This is an explorer tour that takes 18 days. You will travel through Kigali, Ngorongoro Crater, Masai Mara National Reserve and 9 other destinations visiting Rwanda, Kenya and 2 more countries. This is a guided small group tour. The tour includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Whether you’re watching a sombre silverback gorilla in his natural habitat, descending 600 metres to the floor of the volcanic Ngorongoro Crater or haggling over chickens and pigs with locals at a market in Nairobi, this 18-day tour offers opportunities to create travel memories most people only dream of. Journey through Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania in search of some of the world’s most mythologised animals. Along the way, meet locals and gain an understanding of the diversity of cultures in East Africa – from the Maasai tribespeople to villagers on the outskirts of Nairobi and the hip working class residents of Kigali’s Nyamirambo neighbourhood.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS ABOUT INTREPID TRAVEL

4.5 - Excellent

Based on 110 reviews

Janice
From USA
On Jun 27 2019

4 - Very Good

Janice's review for another Intrepid Travel tour

“Our trip was very good for the money. The accommodations were adequate, our guide handled a lot of the details and we had time to explore on our own. Best for people traveling solo or as a couple.”

Saqera
From UAE
On Oct 02 2018

5 - Excellent

Saqera's review for another Intrepid Travel tour

“Excellent”

Lone
From Denmark
On Dec 11 2019

5 - Excellent

Lone's review for another Intrepid Travel tour

“This is my first group trip. I am a woman and I travel alone. The tour offered culture and nature. I am interested in arts and crafts, so I saw some relevant museums. The social unity of the group was good. The hotels were fine. The trip is recommended.”

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ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Kigali
Day 2: Kigali
Day 3: Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)
Day 4: Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)
Day 5: Kisoro
Day 6: Kisoro (Gorilla Trek)
Day 7: Ruhengeri
Day 8: Ruhengeri
Day 9: Nairobi
Day 10: Nairobi
Day 11: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 12: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 13: Lake Victoria
Day 14: Serengeti National Park
Day 15: Serengeti National Park
Day 16: Karatu
Day 17: Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha
Day 18: Arusha / Nairobi

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (4 nights), Lodge (1 night), Permanent Tented Basic Lodge (2 nights), Camping with basic facilities (2 nights)

Meals

17 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 9 Dinners

Transport

Overland vehicle , 4x4 Safari Vehicle , Plane

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Kigali - City Tour
Kigali - Nyamata Memorial Site
Kigali - Ntarama Church
Kigali - Genocide Memorial Centre
Gisenyi - Morning Town Visit
Kisoro - Village Visit
Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
Complimentary Airport Departure Transfer
Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Nairobi - Farm to Feast Community Visit
Loita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
Masai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4x4 Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drive
Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Kigali and from Arusha 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 Gorillas & East Africa Safari tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Gorillas & East Africa Safari tour. You can cancel the tour up to 46 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 45 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 04 December 2021, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 December 2021, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 45 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Gorillas & East Africa Safari tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Gorillas & East Africa Safari 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 travelling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you:

The sheer thrill in coming across a habituated group of gorillas, dominated by a great male silverback, in unbeatable. But please keep in mind that tracking gorillas in the dense forest can sometimes be wet, muddy and uncomfortable. The terrain is by no means easy either, so it can be pretty strenuous and often humid. You need to be prepared and fit enough to walk up to 4 hours up and down hill. A top tip is to pack some gardening gloves to assist in any up-hill climbs.
Camping in the Serengeti National Park with no barriers between you and the animals is amazing, but it's important to heed the safety advice of your leader. You'll be briefed on arrival.
This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent (unless you’re on an Original or Comfort style trip), occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the ‘Big Five’. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/au/africa/overland
As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.

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.
Departures will be limited to an average group size of 10 travellers to ensure COVID-19 safety for all travellers.
Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated. Children aged 17 years and under must present either a negative COVID-19 test, proof of recovery or proof of full vaccination. Any customer who is unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons can apply for an exemption. Customers must provide a medical certificate from a medical professional. These new safety measures apply on all trips, except for tours in Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

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