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Gorillas & East Africa Safari

Trip Type: Wildlife

18 Days
| 1 - 16 People

Starts From:

NZD $15,801.50 /Person
Whether you’re watching a silverback gorilla in its natural habitat, descending 600 m to the volcanic Ngorongoro Crater floor, or spending time with a …
Gorillas & East Africa Safari

Whether you’re watching a silverback gorilla in its natural habitat, descending 600 m to the volcanic Ngorongoro Crater floor, or spending time with a Hadzabe community in Tanzania, this 18-day trip will create dream-level travel memories. 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 Queen Elizabeth National Park and the residents of Kigali’s Nyamirambo neighbourhood.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali

Day 2: Musanze

Day 3: Musanze

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 7: Kisoro

Day 8: Kisoro (Gorilla Trek)

Day 9: Nairobi

Day 10: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 11: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 12: Lake Victoria

Day 13: Serengeti National Park

Day 14: Serengeti National Park

Day 15: Karatu

Day 16: Karatu

Day 17: Arusha

Day 18: Arusha / Nairobi

Trip Inclusions

Meals

17 breakfasts and 10 dinners are included

Transport

4WD Open Safari Vehicle, Private 4WD Vehicle, Plane

Accomodation

Hotel (6 nights), Lodge (7 nights), Permanent Tented Camp (4 nights)

Included Activities

  • Kigali - Genocide Memorial Centre
  • Musanze - Visit to The Gorilla Doctors HQ
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
  • Ishasha - Community Tourism Project Visit
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
  • Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
  • Loita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4WD Safari
  • Serengeti National Park - 4WD Safari
  • Serengeti National Park - Afternoon 4WD Safari
  • Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
  • Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
  • Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
  • Lake Eyasi - Hadzabe Bushmen Visit
  • Lake Eyasi - Soda Lake View Point
Trip Highlights
  • 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.
  • Explore the Serengeti National Park in depth with three 4WD safaris and two nights sleeping in a safari camp in the middle of this spectacular wildlife arena. Then, venture across the Ngorongoro Crater for a chance to see black rhinos, lions and zebras.
  • Learn about Rwanda's devastating history at the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre and see what life looks like today with a tour of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
  • Meet members of the Ishasha community for a look at rural life in Uganda. Visit an organic farm and medicine garden and learn how human-wildlife conflict is being tackled with anti-crop raiding techniques.
  • Get to know the diverse wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park on a series of 4WD safaris and an optional boat cruise around the lake.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: YGSGC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Kigali, Rwanda
Trip Ends: Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic Of
Countries Visited: Kenya

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Destination Details

Kenya
| 18 Days
| 1 - 16 People