Game Parks & Gorillas Safari – 16 Days

Discover our journey

Detailed description of every day of your journey

Day 1

Arrival in Nairobi (Kenya)

Meet & greet at the airport by our transfer driver. Transfer to your hotel in Nairobi for an overnight stay (bed & breakfast). In the evening, your tour leader will host a pre-departure briefing and collect local payments.Overnight: Sarova Panafric Hotel or similar.
Meals: Dinner

Day 2

Nairobi to Masai Mara

After breakfast and a short briefing, the safari begins. You’ll travel to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Full Day in Masai Mara

Explore the Masai Mara on morning and evening game drives.
Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Optional Activities in Masai Mara:
- Hot Air Balloon Safari – $500 per person
- Maasai Village Visit – $20 per person
- Nature Walk with Maasai Warriors – price on request

Day 4

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Today we drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch and a sunset game drive.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar
‍Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Full Day in Lake Nakuru

Morning and evening game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Lake Nakuru offers spectacular wildlife viewing, especially famous for its large flocks of flamingos and diverse birdlife. Visitors can also enjoy game drives to spot rhinos, lions, and other animals against the backdrop of scenic landscapes.Overnight: Merica Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Lake Nakuru to River Nile (Jinja, Uganda)

A long travel day with a border crossing into Uganda. You’ll arrive in Jinja — the source of the Nile — in the evening.
Overnight: Adrift River Club or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Full Day in Jinja

Free day for optional adrenaline activities by the Nile.
Overnight: Adrift River Club or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities in Jinja- White Water Rafting
- Bungee Jumping
- Jet Boating
- Quad Biking
- School Visit: Prices available on request.

Day 8 and 9

Jinja to Kampala, Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Leisurely drive to Uganda’s capital. Lunch upon arrival, with free time in the afternoon.
Early departure with packed lunch. A scenic drive west brings you to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening.Overnight: Fairway Boutique Hotel or similar & Mweya Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10

Full Day in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Game drive in the morning, followed by a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Another game drive follows in the evening.Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11

Queen Elizabeth to Kabale (near Bwindi)

After breakfast, you head toward Kabale — gateway to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — arriving in the evening.Overnight: Four Gorillas Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12

Gorilla Tracking (Day 1)

First day of gorilla trekking in Bwindi, armed with packed lunch. Return to the lodge in the evening.Overnight: Four Gorillas Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13

Gorilla Tracking (Day 2)

Second day of gorilla tracking. Includes packed lunch.
Overnight: Four Gorillas Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14

Kabale to Lake Kivu (Rwanda)

Cross the border into Rwanda and travel via Ruhengeri to Gisenyi, on the shores of Lake Kivu. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Kivu Hilltop View Hotel & Resort or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15

Lake Kivu to Kigali

After breakfast, drive to Kigali. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the Belgian Peacekeepers’ site, and Hotel des Mille Collines (made famous by the film Hotel Rwand), where you’ll also spend your last night.
Overnight: Hotel des Mille Collines or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16

End of Tour

After breakfast, transfer to the international airport in Kigali for your outbound flight.Overnight: Sarova Panafric Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast

Included in the Price- All accommodations as listed (or similar)
- Meals as specified per day
- Ground transport in safari vehicle
- All national park entrance fees (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda)
- Game drives and scheduled boat cruise
- Gorilla tracking permits (2 days)
- Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 16
- English-speaking tour leader and local guides
- Pre-departure briefing
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Not Included
- International flights
- Visa costs for Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities in Masai Mara and Jinja
- Additional drinks and snacks

Practical Information
Gorilla permits are limited and must be secured early. We will do this for you once we have an agreement with you about the Gorilla Trip.

Travel involves long overland distances and multiple border crossings

Guides are experienced and knowledgeable in regional ecology and logistics

Safari vehicles have pop-up roofs and window seats for wildlife viewing

This is a participatory overland-style safari — a spirit of adventure is essential