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15 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
22 peopleMaximum group size
15 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Challenging
Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.
Starts
Nairobi, Kenya
Ends
Nairobi, Kenya
Highlights
Climb aboard 4x4 safari vans and explore the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Track mountain gorillas in their natural habitat with expert guides.
Walk in Kalinzu Forest and see chimpanzees.
Choose between a range of optional outdoor activities in Jinja
Itinerary
Cruise by Lando (overland adventure vehicle) for 15 days through Kenya and Uganda spotting some of Africa’s most well known wildlife. Start with the “big five” in Masai Mara, search for chimpanzees in the Kalinzu Forest, and let experienced trackers guide you deep into the Ugandan tropical rainforest to spot endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe these wild creatures. Camping will keep you close to the action so that the adventure never stops.
day 1 - Nairobi
Arrive at any time.
Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Accomodation:The Heron Hotel Nairobi (or similar)
Included Activity:Welcome Moment - 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 2 - Nairobi/Masai Mara
Travel through the Great Rift Valley on the way to the Maasai Mara Reserve. Embark on a late afternoon wildlife safari drive in one of Kenya’s premier wildlife destinations.
Included Activity:Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activities:Maasai Mara Balloon Safari
day 4 - Masai Mara/Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart the camp on your 4x4 safari vehicle and meet up with the Lando at G Adventures-supported Ubuntu Cafe for a delicious lunch. Later, enjoy an afternoon wildlife drive through the area.
Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation:Nderit Campsite (or similar)
Transport:Safari Vehicle
Duration : 6.0 hr
Distance : 210 km, Lando
Duration : 3.0 hr
Distance : 70 km
Included Activity:Border Crossing (Kenya - Uganda)
day 7 - Kampala/Lake Bunyonyi
Cross over the equator today in the Lando en route from Kampala to Lake Bunyonyi. The name Bunyonyi means ‘place of many little birds’ and the lake’s winding shores encircle 29 islands surrounded by steep terraced hillsides. Upon arrival enjoy free time to get to know your surroundings and opt to swim in the calm waters.
Transport:Lando
Duration : 12.0 hr
Distance : 520 km
day 8 - Gorilla Trek
Spend the Day on a mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Hike deep into the jungle through volcano forests alongside a park ranger in search of these mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Please be ready for a challenge as the treks can vary in length and difficulty.
Note: Ugandan authorities are fiercely protective of this natural treasure, and currently permit only a maximum of eight people, per day, to visit a given gorilla family. The group will be split into different sub-groups for the trek, and depending on the number of travellers, different sub-groups may do their trek on different days.
Explore Lake Bunyonyi with a full Day of free time. There are many optional activities to choose from like, swimming, hiking, canoeing, bird watching, or taking a motorboat tour of the lake. In the evening, relax together with the whole group at the lodge.
Please keep in mind that some members of the group will do the gorilla trek on this Day and have the free Day in Lake Bunyonyi the Day before.
Optional Activities:Swimming
Jump in and enjoy the water and magical surroundings., Canoe Rental
Get in a boat and enjoy paddling around the many islands of Lake Bunyonyi., Nature Walk
Set out and discover the incredible landscape of the Lake Bunyoni area on foot, visiting villages and meeting local communities along the way., Motorboat Tour of Lake Bunyonyi
Relax on a boat tour around the peaceful waters of Lake Bunyonyi and learn about the history of the surrounding islands., Bird Watching Walk
The word “Bunyonyi” means "the place of little birds" in the local language. Accompany a professional bird guide along the shore and view the wide range of bird species that inhabit the area around this lake. This is a can't-miss for birding lovers.
day 10 - Lake Bunyonyi/Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Drive through the Ugandan countryside on the journey to Kalinzu Forest Reserve, which is further north in the country. The reserve is adjacent to Queen Elizabeth National Park and offers a great variety of landscapes to view wildlife. Spend the afternoon at your leisure here.
Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation:Craters Campsite & Country Lodge (or similar)
Transport:Lando
Duration : 3.0 hr
Distance : 155 km
Optional Activities:Boat Cruise
day 11 - Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Lake Mburo National Park
Rise early this morning for an included chimpanzee tracking excursion within the lush Kalinzu Forest Reserve with a ranger. Later, the group will visit a tea plantation before arriving at Lake Mburo. Then, you can choose to book an afternoon boat cruise, or get to know the local area on foot.
Optional Activities:Lake Mburo Boat Safari
, Nature Walk
day 12 - Lake Mburo National Park/Jinja
Today the group will travel back across the equator to Uganda, which happens to be one of the few countries where it’s possible to cross over this boundary on land. Along the way, make a stop for lunch at the G Adventures-supported AidChild Equation Café & Gallery. Arrive to Jinja in the evening.
Meal:Breakfast and Lunch
Accomodation:Nile River Explorers River Camp (or similar)
The entire Day is free for you to explore Jinja on your own or with members of the group. There are plenty of outdoor and adventure activities to choose from like rafting and mountain biking. Pre-book your rafting adrenaline rush on the checkout page to include the Jinja River Rafting optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Accomodation:Nile River Explorers River Camp (or similar)
Optional Activities:Nile River Sunset Cruise
Nothing beats an African sunset over the Nile. Salute the end of another great day with good company, good food, and an ice cold cocktail., Mabira Forest Mountain Biking
Minimum 4 people, can be done either in the morning or afternoon., Quad Biking
Get ready for lots of fun on this exhilarating quad biking tour safari. Ride along the banks of the Nile River through forests, farms and villages. , Nile River Kayaking
Ride the whitewater of the Nile on a kayaking trip. Take an introductory whitewater kayaking course or dive right in with a tandem kayaking trip with an experienced guide., Bungee Jumping
If adrenaline is your thing, strap in and leap off for a fantastic experience., Jinja River Rafting
Looking for a change from wildlife to simply something wild? Wake up early and head out on the Nile River for a full-day navigating the whitewater. Enjoy an exciting day testing your paddling skills in the rapids while waves crash over into your eight-person raft. This activity is suitable for rafters of all experience levels. Enjoy an included meal and drinks with your group after conquering the rapids.
day 14 - Jinja/Eldoret
Catch up on some rest during this travel Day between Uganda and Kenya. The group will arrive to the camp site near Eldoret in the evening and spend the night under the stars.
Meal:Breakfast and Lunch
Accomodation:Greenwoods Resort and Campsite (or similar)
Transport:Lando
Duration : 7.0 hr
Distance : 270 km
Included Activity:Border Crossing (Uganda - Kenya)
day 15 - Eldoret/Nairobi
Enjoy the ride as the group travels in the Lando through the Kenyan countryside to Nairobi. The tour will end upon arrival.
Meal:Breakfast
Transport:Lando
Duration : 11.0 hr
Distance : 315 km
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What's Included
Accommodation
Basic hotel (1 nt, single or twin-share), permanent tented camp (2 nts), participation camping (11 nts).
Meals
13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners Note: Allow USD150-195 for meals not included.
Transport
7-seat 4x4 safari van, Lando (overland adventure vehicle), minibuses, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, certified mountain gorilla trackers, local guides.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Café Ubuntu 3-Course Farm-to-Table Lunch, Maai MahiuYour G for Good Moment: AidChild Cafe & Gallery, KayabweYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group, NairobiYour Discover Moment: JinjaWildlife safari drives in Masai Mara National ReserveSafari in Lake Nakuru National ParkGuided mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi with permitsEntrance and chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest ReserveTea plantation visitTransfer from Jinja to Nairobi
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