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Gorillas & East Africa Safari

18 days
From Kigali to Nairobi
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Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kigali

    Kigali
  2. Day 2

    Kigali to Musanze

    Kigali to Musanze
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre visit
    • Gorilla Doctors headquarters visit
    Landmarks
    Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
    Volcanoes National Park
    Gorilla Doctors headquarters
  3. Day 3

    Musanze

    Musanze

    Included Activities

    • Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund visit

    Optional Activities

    • Golden monkey trekking in the Virunga Mountains
    • Mt Bisoke trek
    • Canoe ride on the Mukungwa River
    • Red Rocks Rwanda visit - learn about local banana beer production and watch traditional dancing, drumming and basket-weaving demonstrations
    Landmarks
    Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
    Virunga Mountains
    Mt Bisoke
    Mukungwa River
    Red Rocks Rwanda
  4. Day 4

    Rwanda to Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Rwanda to Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Landmarks
    Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Kazinga Channel
  5. Day 5

    Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Included Activities

    • 4WD safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise down the Kazinga Channel with local guides
    Landmarks
    Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Kazinga Channel
    Lake Edward
    Lake George
  6. Day 6

    Queen Elizabeth National Park - Ishasha

    Queen Elizabeth National Park - Ishasha

    Included Activities

    • Community Tourism Project visit at Ishasha
    • Local organic farm and medicine garden visit
    • Traditional Bakiga meal preparation demonstration
    Landmarks
    Queen Elizabeth National Park - Ishasha section
  7. Day 7

    Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kisoro

    Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kisoro
    Landmarks
    Mgahinga National Park
    Bwindi National Park
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  8. Day 8

    Kisoro - Bwindi Gorilla Trek

    Kisoro - Bwindi Gorilla Trek

    Included Activities

    • Mountain Gorilla Trek in Bwindi National Park
    • Mountain Gorilla Permit
    Landmarks
    Bwindi National Park
    Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  9. Day 9

    Kisoro to Nairobi

    Kisoro to Nairobi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Included Activities

    • Loita Hills Maasai Village visit
    • Tepesua Village visit with Maasai Warriors welcome
    • Talk on Maasai culture
    • Traditional Maasai home visit
    • Tepesua Widows Income Project visit
    Landmarks
    Loita Hills
    Tepesua Village
    Maasai Mara National Reserve
  11. Day 11

    Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Included Activities

    • Full Day 4WD Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Balloon safari at sunrise with bush breakfast
    Landmarks
    Maasai Mara National Reserve
  12. Day 12

    Maasai Mara National Reserve to Lake Victoria

    Maasai Mara National Reserve to Lake Victoria
    Meals
    Dinner (Lakeside dinner)
    Landmarks
    Lake Victoria
  13. Day 13

    Lake Victoria to Serengeti National Park

    Lake Victoria to Serengeti National Park

    Included Activities

    • Serengeti National Park scenic entry drive with wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Serengeti National Park
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  14. Day 14

    Serengeti National Park

    Serengeti National Park

    Included Activities

    • Morning 4WD Safari in Serengeti National Park
    • Afternoon 4WD Safari in Serengeti National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Balloon safari over Serengeti National Park with bush breakfast
    Landmarks
    Serengeti National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Serengeti National Park to Karatu

    Serengeti National Park to Karatu

    Included Activities

    • 4WD Safari in Serengeti National Park (exit drive)
    • Ngorongoro Crater 4WD Safari
    Landmarks
    Serengeti National Park
    Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    Ngorongoro Crater
  16. Day 16

    Karatu to Lake Eyasi

    Karatu to Lake Eyasi

    Included Activities

    • Lake Eyasi Soda Lake viewpoint visit
    • Hadzabe Bushmen visit with cultural activities
    Landmarks
    Lake Eyasi
  17. Day 17

    Karatu to Arusha

    Karatu to Arusha
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to local coffee plantation
    • Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
    • Hike through Ngorongoro Reserve Forest to Elephant Caves with expert local guide and armed ranger
    Landmarks
    Lake Manyara National Park
    Ngorongoro Reserve Forest
    Elephant Caves
  18. Day 18

    Arusha / Nairobi

    Arusha / Nairobi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Departure transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
    • Departure transfer to Arusha Airport (ARK)
    • Continue to Nairobi with group transfer
    Landmarks
    Kilimanjaro Airport
    Arusha Airport

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  • James
    April 25th, 2026
    Top Itinerary Great staff - friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Accommodation good.
  • Geoffrey
    September 16th, 2025
    Great experience and well organised
  • DaveHutchinson
    July 14th, 2025
    gorillas, chimps, nasai Mari game reserve unforgettable experiences. inc. permits cost 1500 USD , so this excellent...
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      As for something similar to this itinerary but including Zanzibar, we have a Gorillas, Game Parks & Beaches trip. Both this itinerary and the Gorillas & East Africa Safari are our top sellers for trips that include the gorilla trekking but also include other elements of Africa as well.

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