This 18-day grand tour is the definitive East African experience, covering every major ecosystem in the region. You will traverse the rainforests of Rwanda for primates, witness the “Big Five” in the savannahs of Akagera and the Masai Mara, and explore the diverse landscapes of Kenya—from the volcanic springs of Tsavo to the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.

Overview

Itinerary

Includes/Excludes

Day 01 :

Arrival in Kigali

Airport welcome and VIP transfer to your hotel.

Stay: Kigali Serena Hotel or the Governor’s Residence

Day 02 :

Kigali to Nyungwe National Park

Transfer to Nyungwe via the Nyanza King's Palace.

Stay: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or Munazi Eco Lodge

Day 03 :

Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

Morning Chimpanzee tracking followed by an afternoon Canopy Walk and Zip-lining.

Stay: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or Munazi Eco Lodge

Day 04 :

Nyungwe to Lake Kivu

Drive to Gisenyi via Kibuye. Enjoy the scenic Congo Nile Trail.

Stay: Kivu Serena Hotel

Day 05 :

Lake Kivu to Volcanoes National Park

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park. Optional visit to the Dian Fossey Research Center or Iby’iwacu Cultural Village.

Stay: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Day 06 :

Gorilla Trekking

Morning briefing at park headquarters followed by the Mountain Gorilla trekking experience. Afternoon at leisure at the hotel.

Stay: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Day 07 :

Volcanoes to Akagera National Park

Transfer to Akagera National Park. Sunset boat trip on Lake Ihema to see hippos and crocodiles.

Stay: Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Day 08 :

Akagera Full Game Drive to Kigali

Full game drive from the south to the north of the park. Exit and return to Kigali.

Stay: Kigali Serena Hotel or the Governor’s Residence

Day 09 :

Arrival in Nairobi to Tsavo West National Park

Depart Nairobi for Tsavo West. Afternoon game drive visiting Mzima Springs.

Stay: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)

Day 10 :

Tsavo West to Amboseli National Park

Morning game drive followed by transfer to Amboseli. Afternoon game drive with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Stay: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)

Day 11 :

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Morning and afternoon game drives. Observe the large elephant herds and swamp wildlife.

Stay: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)

Day 12 :

Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

Drive to Lake Naivasha. Afternoon boat ride and guided walk on Crescent Island among giraffes and zebras.

Stay: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge (Full Board)

Day 13 :

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara Game Reserve

Transfer to the Masai Mara for an afternoon game drive in search of the "Big Five."

Stay: Ashnil Mara Camp or Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)

Day 14 :

Full Day in Masai Mara

Full day of game drives with an optional Maasai village cultural visit.

Stay: Ashnil Mara Camp or Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)

Day 15 :

Full Day in Masai Mara

Game drives or optional sunrise hot air balloon safari over the plains.

Stay: Ashnil Mara Camp or Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)

Day 16 :

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Drive to Lake Nakuru for an afternoon game drive focusing on the rhino population and leopards.

Stay: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge (Full Board)

Day 17 :

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

Return to Nairobi. Afternoon at leisure or optional shopping at the Maasai Market.

Stay: Emara Ole Sereni Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 18 :

Nairobi – Departure

Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure.

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