Nairobi City (JKIA) - Kozi Suites Nairobi

Nairobi - Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted and provided with a pre-departure briefing en route to your hotel. After checking in, take some time to unwind. Later, you will be picked up for a visit to the Giraffe Centre. In the evening, enjoy dinner at 7 PM at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant. Depending on your arrival time and prior arrangements, the journey might commence directly from the airport to the Maasai Mara. Meanwhile, you will be dropped off at your hotel to relax and prepare for your safari with a refreshed mind. Accommodation is at Kozi Suites Nairobi.

Nairobi City - Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Check out from your hotel and travel via Narok Town to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, home to the Maasai tribe. The proud, young Maasai warrior-nomads with their braided hair, red cloaks, and spears will intrigue you. This 700-square-mile game reserve is the Africa of your dreams, with wild animals grazing amidst the stunning rolling landscape of gentle hills and acacia woodlands. Check into your lodge and enjoy lunch. There will be time to settle in before your first afternoon game drive. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve and return to camp before dark. Accommodation: Jambo Mara Lodge.

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve - After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in the reserve with a picnic lunch, searching for the Big Five and other numerous plains animals. Enjoy a lunch break in the reserve, then continue your game drive until the afternoon. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is a preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its wildlife includes lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos. Wildebeest traverse its plains during their annual migration. The landscape features grassy plains and rolling hills, crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. Accommodation: Jambo Mara Lodge.

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park - After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru in the west. Ascend the eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley, where lush coffee and tea plantations adorn the landscape. Your driver-guides will provide a brief overview of coffee and tea farming in Kenya along the way, with a short stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photographs. Arrive at Lake Nakuru in time for lunch, followed by a game drive in the park in search of the Big Five: lions, rhinos, leopards, buffaloes, and elephants. Lake Nakuru is also renowned for its millions of flamingos and migratory birds that line its shores. Nakuru boasts over 425 different bird species. Return to the hotel before dark for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation: Wagon Wheel Hotel.

Lake Nakuru National Park - Jinja

Jinja - After breakfast, depart Nakuru for Jinja, crossing the Malaba border. Pass by the source of the Nile River, the world’s longest, which begins its journey here before flowing through ten African countries and emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. Jinja town is known as the adventure capital of East Africa, offering a variety of adventure sports and activities, including white water rafting, bungee jumping, and kayaking. A boat ride is highly recommended for an unforgettable experience on Africa’s longest river. Overnight stay at Paradise Jinja Hotel.

Jinja Town - Kabale - Lake Bunyonyi Uganda

Lake Victoria - After breakfast, drive to Kabale, Uganda’s highest town (2000m), enjoying the beautiful, lush scenery along the way. Camp at Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s deepest crater lake (900m). Bunyonyi means “place of the little birds,” so expect to see interesting and unique birdlife during your stay. Enjoy a scenic drive over the mountains as you transfer to your base in Kisoro, located on the southwestern tip of Uganda. Relax in the evening as you prepare for the upcoming trek. This is an excellent place to rest before your gorilla trek. Overnight at Bunyonyi Overland Resort.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience today. Trek through the early morning mist in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home to roughly half of the world’s 700 remaining mountain gorillas. The trek can be challenging and may take a full day - a water bottle and sturdy walking shoes or boots are highly recommended. Experienced local guides will lead you through the dense mountain jungle. Once the gorillas are located, you will observe them for about an hour (this time is strictly regulated by the Uganda Wildlife Authority). Photography is allowed, but without flash (there are also restrictions on video camera use). Whether or not you have a camera, this is one of the most breathtaking and emotional experiences Africa offers and will remain with you long after your journey. Overnight at Bunyonyi Overland Resort.

Pygmy Village Visit

Kabale - After breakfast, take a guided walk to visit locals in the community. You have the option to visit the local Batwa community or go canoeing on the lake. Return to the camp in time for lunch, after which you can relax or take a walk in the community. Overnight at Bunyonyi Overland Resort.

Kabale Uganda - Jinja Town

Jinja - After breakfast, transfer back to Kampala, with lunch en route. Arrive in the city by evening. Check into your hotel and enjoy some of the nightlife the city offers. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay at Paradise Jinja Hotel.

Jinja Town - Lake Naivasha National Park

Lake Naivasha - After breakfast, head south, passing through Naivasha town and drive around the southern end of the lake, past the flower farms to the entrance of Hell’s Gate National Park. Upon entering the park, the impressive landscape unfolds before you, revealing a semi-arid world with sheer rugged cliffs, open plains, and deep concealed gorges. An afternoon boat ride at an additional cost among colonies of hippos offers an ideal view over Lake Naivasha. There are many activities to enjoy in Hell’s Gate, including walking, cycling, rock climbing, bird watching, and trekking through the gorge among the geysers. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then depart mid-afternoon for your accommodation on Lake Naivasha for a well-deserved hot shower and a cold drink. Accommodation: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge.

Lake Naivasha National Park - Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park - Depart for Amboseli via Nairobi in the morning after breakfast, driving south through Masai country to the plains below Mt. Kilimanjaro, where Amboseli is located. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route with the majestic backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Spectacular wildlife displays, including lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, cheetahs, buffalo, and various plains game, offer postcard-perfect pictures. Return to your hotel. Accommodation: Aa Lodge Amboseli.

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park - Rise early for breakfast with a stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds gather over the summit. A packed lunch is provided. Spend the entire day in Amboseli National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives. Consider visiting a Maasai Village to experience their singing and dancing, which are integral to their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in Africa to experience elephants up close. Unhindered by poachers, elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps are highlights of any safari. Accommodation: Aa Lodge Amboseli.

Amboseli National Park - Nairobi City

Nairobi - After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi airport for your onward destination.

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast

• Alcoholic beverages

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