Is the $440 local payment an optional extra or cash i am required to bring on the trip as a hidden cost of this trip?

For the 25GEN14 tour the local payment is mandatory. The Tour Price + Gorilla & Chimp Permit Price are paid at the time of booking. The Adventure Pass (Local Payment) is paid locally in USD Cash to the Tour Leader on Day 1 of the Tour. For this tour the Adventure Pass is USD 175.00 / person.

What does the $440 payment cover? Is it an optional payment or required?

There are three price components to this tour: 1) The Tour Price 2) The Gorilla & Chimp Trek Permit Price 3) The Adventure Pass / Local Payment Price. Every adventure tour has an Adventure Pass which is paid to your tour leader in Africa at the beginning of the tour (or pre-paid by arrangement prior to your tour). This is separate and in addition to the Tour Price, and covers selected park entries, activities and excursions along the way where payment goes directly to the supplier to ensure local suppliers benefit directly from the income.

What are the additional activities we can do? What is the cost breakdown?

The pricing structure is The Tour Price + The Gorilla & Chimp Permit + the mandatory Adventure Pass payment (paid in USD cash locally). The Tour Dossier will explain what the Adventure Pass entails.

I would like to know the total price (excluding flights) of the gorillas game parks tour. Does the price include the gorillas access fee? What are the activities we can book? How much money should we get with us?

The pricing structure is The Tour Price + The Gorilla & Chimp Permit + the mandatory Adventure Pass payment (paid in USD cash locally). The Tour Dossier will explain what the Adventure Pass entails. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you have any further questions.

When and where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Hotel Boulevard in Nairobi on the last day of the tour at approximately 6pm due to traffic conditions. Please note the hotel is subject to change until your finalised travel documents are released.

When and where does the tour start?

The tour usually starts from the Hotel Boulevard in Nairobi after breakfast at 8am. Please note that the hotel is subject to change until your finalised travel documents are released.

What is the best time to have this tour?

The short rainy season starts from late October to December. November typically has four inches of rain. Average rainfall during the other months is about two inches. The best time to plan your Nairobi tour activities is during the dry months of July.

How is the adventure pass paid?

The Adventure Pass is paid locally. Please contact us for the price and other detailed information.

Is there a transfer available on this trip?

We can certainly arrange for you once you are booked into the tour for arrival and departure transfers. Please contact us for this.

Can you arrange a pre/post accommodation?

Yes, we can arrange a 1 night pre tour accommodation at the start point hotel of the tour. It includes airport transfer for an additional cost.

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Operator: Acacia Adventure Holidays
Overland Truck: Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 16
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park in open 4x4 vehicle with local guide
Landmarks
Great Rift Valley
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 2
Lake Nakuru to Eldoret
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Eldoret to Kampala
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Lake Victoria
Day 4
Kampala to Western Uganda
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Chimpanzee Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chimpanzee trek through forest
Day 6
Lake Bunyonyi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Various activities at Lake Bunyonyi camp
Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi
Days 7 - 8
Lake Bunyonyi and Mountain Gorilla Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain gorilla trek
Optional Activities
- Various activities at Lake Bunyonyi camp on non-trekking days
Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi
Day 9
Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10
Kampala to Jinja
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Lake Victoria
Source of the Nile River
Days 11 - 12
Jinja Adventure Days
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on the Nile
- Explore area on foot
- Explore area by bike
- Explore area by quad bike
- Visit local community school project
Landmarks
Nile River
Day 13
Jinja to Eldoret
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14
Eldoret to Nairobi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Landmarks
Great Rift Valley

Landmarks
Great Rift Valley
Lake Nakuru National Park

Landmarks
Lake Victoria

Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi

Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi

Landmarks
Lake Victoria
Source of the Nile River

Landmarks
Nile River

Landmarks
Great Rift Valley

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Acacia Adventure Holidays

4.7

(302 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 75 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
4.7
Tour Operator
4.7

Sondre
January 2nd, 2019
5
Great tour guide (Crispen) and great driver (Ben)! I experienced a lot of new things, and both Crispen and Ben...
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Traveled in June 2018
Reply from: Acacia Adventure Holidays
Thank you for your lovely review - we'll be sure to pass the compliments on to Crispen and Ben. Regards, the Acacia Africa team
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Savannah
June 7th, 2018
5
Ben was a fantastic guide/driver, and always made sure we were having the best time.
Traveled in December 2016
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A TourRadar Traveller
June 2nd, 2018
5
It was such an amazing experience and ee had such a helpful tour guid
Traveled in December 2014

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Shane
Asked on June 9th, 2025
Is the $440 local payment an optional extra or cash i am required to bring on the trip as a hidden cost of this trip?
Payments
Tour Details
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written June 2025
  For the 25GEN14 tour the local payment is mandatory. The Tour Price + Gorilla & Chimp Permit Price are paid at the time of booking. The Adventure Pass (Local Payment) is paid locally in USD Cash to the Tour Leader on Day 1 of the Tour. For this tour the Adventure Pass is USD 175.00 / person.
G
Gregory
Asked on May 16th, 2025
What does the $440 payment cover? Is it an optional payment or required?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written May 2025
  There are three price components to this tour: 1) The Tour Price 2) The Gorilla & Chimp Trek Permit Price 3) The Adventure Pass / Local Payment Price. Every adventure tour has an Adventure Pass which is paid to your tour leader in Africa at the beginning of the tour (or pre-paid by arrangement prior to your tour). This is separate and in addition to the Tour Price, and covers selected park entries, activities and excursions along the way where payment goes directly to the supplier to ensure local suppliers benefit directly from the income.
N
Nicole
Asked on September 26th, 2023
What are the additional activities we can do? What is the cost breakdown?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written September 2023
  The pricing structure is The Tour Price + The Gorilla & Chimp Permit + the mandatory Adventure Pass payment (paid in USD cash locally). The Tour Dossier will explain what the Adventure Pass entails.
A
Alexander
Asked on September 26th, 2023
I would like to know the total price (excluding flights) of the gorillas game parks tour. Does the price include the gorillas access fee? What are the activities we can book? How much money should we get with us?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written September 2023
  The pricing structure is The Tour Price + The Gorilla & Chimp Permit + the mandatory Adventure Pass payment (paid in USD cash locally). The Tour Dossier will explain what the Adventure Pass entails. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you have any further questions.
P
Paula
Asked on September 7th, 2018
When and where does the tour end?
Tour Details
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written September 2018
  The tour ends at Hotel Boulevard in Nairobi on the last day of the tour at approximately 6pm due to traffic conditions. Please note the hotel is subject to change until your finalised travel documents are released.
K
Katie
Asked on January 1st, 2017
When and where does the tour start?
Accommodation
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written January 2017
  The tour usually starts from the Hotel Boulevard in Nairobi after breakfast at 8am. Please note that the hotel is subject to change until your finalised travel documents are released.
T
Taylor
Asked on January 1st, 2017
What is the best time to have this tour?
Other
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written January 2017
  The short rainy season starts from late October to December. November typically has four inches of rain. Average rainfall during the other months is about two inches. The best time to plan your Nairobi tour activities is during the dry months of July.
T
Terry
Asked on January 1st, 2017
How is the adventure pass paid?
Other
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written January 2017
  The Adventure Pass is paid locally. Please contact us for the price and other detailed information.
A
Angela
Asked on January 1st, 2017
Is there a transfer available on this trip?
Flights / Transfers
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written January 2017
  We can certainly arrange for you once you are booked into the tour for arrival and departure transfers. Please contact us for this.
L
Leslie
Asked on January 1st, 2017
Can you arrange a pre/post accommodation?
Accommodation
- Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperator•Written January 2017
  Yes, we can arrange a 1 night pre tour accommodation at the start point hotel of the tour. It includes airport transfer for an additional cost.

From

$3,155

-20%

US $2,524 per person

+ $175 Adventure Pass (Local Payment) and + $995 Gorilla & Chimp Permit

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

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Tour ID: 2015

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Kenya.Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya.Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Kenya.Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kenya.Uganda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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- Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Uganda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Payment information
- For any tour departing before May 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 17th, 2026, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Acacia Adventure Holidays. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 61 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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14-day Game Parks & Gorillas (Camping)

Itinerary

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

Included Activities

Lake Nakuru to Eldoret

Eldoret to Kampala

Kampala to Western Uganda

Chimpanzee Trek

Included Activities

Lake Bunyonyi

Optional Activities

Lake Bunyonyi and Mountain Gorilla Trek

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala

Kampala to Jinja

Jinja Adventure Days

Optional Activities

Jinja to Eldoret

Eldoret to Nairobi

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