ARRIVALS NAIROBI | JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-KENYA

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Arrive in Nairobi, where you are greeted and escorted to your hotel by your private guide/driver. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE, KENYA | MAASAI VILLAGE VISIT

Masai Mara National Reserve - Embark on an early morning road trip to the Maasai Mara, the northern extension of the Serengeti National Park. After settling into your accommodation on a private stretch of the Mara River, visit a Maasai village and engage with an elder to learn about local culture and traditions. Amid the stunning scenery, observe Maasai tribesmen traversing the plains or herding goats and cattle. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with staying at Explore Mara Nature Lodge.

MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE | THE JEWEL OF KENYAN WILDLIFE

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Embark on two game drives to explore the open savanna, woodlands, and tree-fringed rivers of the Maasai Mara. Patience is rewarded with unique sightings such as a leopard retrieving a kill from the upper branches of an acacia or elephants protecting their young from opportunistic lions.

SAVANNA ANIMAL/BIRDING MIX

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Game viewing is always exciting in the Mara, especially during the dramatic annual Great Migration. Follow the Mara River to see crocodiles basking in the sun, hippos wallowing in muddy water, and monkeys causing mischief overhead. You may also spot any of the more than 400 species of birds, including eagles gliding effortlessly above the sun-soaked landscape. Late afternoon transfer on day four to Nairobi in preparation for your morning flight to Kigali, Rwanda.

ARRIVALS | KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-RWANDA

Kigali - Early morning transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Arrive in Kigali, the city of endless hills and greenery, and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a stay in one of only 20 rooms in a 5-star luxury boutique setting at Kigali’s first entirely eco-friendly solar-powered resort, featuring locally crafted sustainable teak wood furniture, with the city of Kigali as the backdrop. Enjoy an evening of leisure with infinite sky views.

KIGALI | CITY TOUR & CULTURAL IMMERSION

Kigali Genocide Memorial - This morning, visit the Genocide Memorial Site and learn how the country has dealt with its past and recovered to become a testament to humankind’s resilience. Drive towards Volcanoes National Park and immerse yourself in Ibilwachu, loosely meaning “our way of life,” and be inspired by Rwanda’s resilient culture. Savor coffee made from the beans you roasted while engaging with the locals.

VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK | ROAMING WILD MOUNTAIN GORILLAS

Volcanoes National Park - Drive to Volcanoes National Park headquarters and join your gorilla-trekking group. With help from your park guide, traverse the dense forest until you come face-to-face with a local gorilla family. Observe them as they play, forage, and rest in the shade of the trees. Spend one hour in the presence of these magnificent animals, marveling at their behavior.

DEPARTURES | KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Kigali - Morning transfer to Kigali International Airport for your flight back home.

• Accommodations in Twin rooms on a sharing basis
• Full participation in the itinerary’s scheduled activities
• One gorilla tracking permit per guest (valued at US$1,500)
• All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Travel in style with a luxury Safari Landcruiser

• International air fares and entry visa to Kenya & Rwanda
• A porter during the gorilla tracking (someone who carries your backpack)
• Personal (medical/travel) insurance
• All expenses of personal nature
• Government tax or park fees increase

This excursion will guide you through the mesmerizing terrains and exceptional wildlife vistas of Kenya and Rwanda. Your odyssey begins in Nairobi, transitioning next to the Maasai Mara for wildlife sightings and a trip to a local village. Subsequently, the itinerary includes Kigali and the poignant Genocide Memorial Site, prior to your visit to the Volcanoes National Park for a glimpse of gorillas in their wild sanctuary. This tour promises to be a memorable endeavor that will stay with you forever.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.