Gorilla trekking experience

14 Days Kigali Rwanda gorilla and chimpanzee trekking uganda lake Nakuru Lake Naivasha Nairobi Safari

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Safari summary

This amazing adventure takes you to Kigali for city excursions, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda's mountainous far south-west where you will have the opportunity to join a team to see habituated mountain gorillas , chimps trekking in Kalinzu forest then proceed to lake Nakuru and lake Naivasha home to one of the richest ecosystems...

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya Rwanda Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Lake Nakuru Mgahinga Queen Elizabeth

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

Airport transfers
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival Kigali

You will be picked up at the airport on your arrival and be taken to the hotel for a tour briefing and spend the night before your tour begins on the following day. breakfast, bed included.

kigali City blue hotel

Kigali

Half day optional city tour, including the genocide museum/memorial, Inema Art Center, Kigali, Kigali Province the most populary art gallery in East Africa. Visit the Kimoronko Giant Market, whatever you like your guide will take you there. Boarding basis: breakfast and bed.g experience the following day. Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi overland resort All meals: dinner, lunch, breakfast www.bunyonyioverland.com/gallery.html

Kigali City blue hotel

Kigali-Bunyonyi-The Pygmy

Bwindi Impenetrable

Today you will eat breakfast and then drive via the Rwanda-Uganda borer to our base at lake Bunyonyi. You can take an optional guided walk to visit locals in the community. You will have the option to visit the local Batwa people or go canoeing on the lake. This will give you an opportunity to acclimatize before embarking on a breathtaking experience the following day.

Bunyonyi Overland resort

Bwindi forest -Gorilla trekking

Bwindi Impenetrable

Today we embark on the experience of a lifetime. Trek through the early morning mist in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to roughly half of the world's remaining 700 mountain gorillas. The trekking can be demanding and last the day long. A water bottle and good walking shoes or boots are highly recommended. this is one of the most breathtaking and emotional experiences Africa can offer, and certainly one that will remain with you long after your journey.

Bunyonyi Overland resort

Track Chimpanzees

Queen Elizabeth

Early breakfast, continue with your guide to Kalinzu Forest to trek chimpanzees. The forest has 6 primate species like the blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, black and white colubus monkeys, L’hoest, olive baboon and chimpanzees. The forests has a population about 220 chimpanzee individuals and of which 70 individuals are habituated, the 70 members are divided into 2 groups.

Agip Motel

Mbarara- Jinja

Lake Nakuru

Right after breakfast you will drive to Jinja, stopping at the equator for photography and lunch. Once in Jinja, you will explore the source of the Nile, which was discovered by the legendary John Hanning Speak. The Nile is Africa’s longest river, and it flows northwards up the continent through Egypt and into the Mediterranean Sea. You will have a good chance to do water rafting today.

Hotel paradise on the Nile

Jinja-Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru

Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park after breakfast, arriving evening as well as check in. Evening will be spent at leisure and relaxing waiting for a game drive in the park the following day.

lake Nakuru wagon wheel hotel

Lake Nakuru national park

Lake Nakuru

Today you will spend the whole day in the park which takes you to the lake to view Flamingos and pelicans. Also, spot White/Black Rhinos, Rothschild Giraffe, Waterbucks and other kinds of African wildlife. The Lake Forest attracts a wide variety of birds.

lake Nakuru wagon wheel hotel

Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha

After breakfast you will drive to Lake Naivasha, stopping for lunch en route. Upon arrival, you will have ample time to relax in your room or you can opt to go on an afternoon boat ride. Later you will return to your camp to dine and spend the night at Kongoni lodge - deluxe cottage

Kongoni lodge - deluxe cottage

Green Crater Lake Walk

Breakfast will be at 7.00 am and you will be picked up by your driver at 8.00am. You will arrive at the Green Crater Lake at 9.30am approx and you will begin your morning game walk. The green crater lake was formed by volcanic activity. The group will walk in a reserve where its possible to get up close to Giraffe and many varieties of antelope.it's a great opportunity for photos.

Kongoni lodge - deluxe cottage

Hell's Gate National Park

Your day tour includes bicycle rental, and you'll trade your safari vehicle for a bike to begin your journey through the park. Don't worry! Your car will drive behind you.Your first stop will be the spectacular Fisher's Tower, the adventurous can choose to ascend the 45m tower. Equipment can be rented on the spot, and all climb's are guided by local professionals,then to the famous Hell's Gate Gorge - walk and climb your way through the terrain that helped inspire Disney's famous The Lion King.

Kongoni lodge - deluxe cottage

Naivasha-Nairobi national par

After breakfast You will drive to Nairobi national park Home to four of the Big Five (the elephant being the noteable absence), Nairobi National Park is also home to ostriches, cheetahs, hyenas, antelopes, gazelles, and plenty more. Your game drive will take four and a half to four hours, and should showcase some of Africa's most iconic animals. You will be taken to your hotel 67 Airport hotel Meals & drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included

67 Airport hotel

Elephant Ophanage and Giraffe Cent

Early morning breakfast then leave for Elephant orphanage (David Shendrick) after which proceeded with Giraffe Centre visit. .Later you will be taken to Kazuri Bead Factory and a visit to the Masai Market (costs not included) Main destination: Nairobi –David Shedrick and Giraffe Centre visit. Accommodation: 67 airport hotel Hotel Mid-range hotel located in or near Nairobi Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included

67 Airport hotel