East Africa Discovery

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12 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

12 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

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Nairobi, Kenya

Kigali, Rwanda

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Highlights

Safari the legendary Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five.

Step into a traditional Maasai village and share stories with locals.

Trek deep into the forest to meet a family of mountain gorillas.

Set out on foot in Uganda to spot chimps swinging through the canopy.

Cruise Queen Elizabeth National Park spotting elephants and hippos

Itinerary

East Africa doesn't hold back — and twelve days across Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda proves it. Safari the Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five, share stories in a traditional Maasai village, trek with chimps and gorillas in their natural habitat, and cruise Queen Elizabeth National Park spotting elephants and hippos at every turn. Raw, wild, and unforgettable.

day 1Nairobi

Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Accomodation

Kingfisher Nest Hotel Suites (or similar)

Included Activity

Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

Optional Activities

Bomas of Kenya Tour This tour gives you a glimpse into the life of 42 different tribes of the country that make up Kenya's rich culture. Get a better understanding of village life by visiting homesteads and enjoy a display and sounds of folk dances performed. Entrance fee and hotel pick-up included., The Carnivore Restaurant Feast on a range of familiar and exotic meats roasted over an open flame barbecue pit. Ever wanted to try ostrich or crocodile? Here's your chance to do so (at a world-renowned restaurant, at that). Price includes the price of a meal (without a beverage) and hotel pick-up., National Museum Take a stroll through this museum to get a better understanding of Kenya's rich heritage through a range of cultural and natural-history exhibits. Learn more about the region's bird population at the Birds of East Africa exhibit, a huge gallery of at least 900 stuffed specimens. Get a refreshing take on Kenyan history counterpoint to colonial historiographies at the Historia Ya Kenya display. Entrance fee and hotel pick-up included. , Karen Blixen Museum Converted from the former home of pioneer coffee farmer and acclaimed writer Karen Blixen, this museum provides visitors insight into life of a Danish settler in pre-Independence Kenya. Take a walk through the home, and magnificent gardens that provide a stunning view of the Ngong hills. Hotel pick-up and entrance fee included., Railway Museum Adjacent to the Nairobi railway station, this museum contains exhibits from the East African Railways opened in 1971.

day 2Nairobi/Masai Mara

day 3Masai Mara

day 4Masai Mara/Nairobi

day 5Nairobi/Kampala

day 6Kampala/Fort Portal

day 7Kibale National Park

day 8Kibale NP/Queen Elizabeth NP

day 9Queen Elizabeth National Park

day 10Queen Elizabeth NP/Bwindi Impenetrable NP

day 11Gorilla Trekking

day 12Bwindi/Kigali

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (5 nts), simple furnished tents/rooms (6 nts).

Meals

11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
Note: Allow USD190-250 for meals not included.

Transport

7-seat 4x4 safari van, Private van, walking, plane.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) /driver throughout, experienced gorilla trackers, local guides, certified driver/guide.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Amani Ya Juu Lunch, NairobiYour G for Good Moment: Nyamirambo Women's Centre, Local Lunch, KigaliYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupMasai Mara National Reserve entrance and wildlife safari drivesMasai Village VisitGuest farm stay near Kibale National ParkChimpanzee trekBigodi community lunchQueen Elizabeth National Park wildlife safari drivesGuided gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkVisit to Kigali Genocide MuseumAll national park fees and trekking permitsInternal flight between Nairobi and Kampala

What's Excluded

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