when will your dec 2026 and jan 2027 dates be available - do you have any idea of the dates from prior years even if I cannot book now as I am planning my trip to Africa not that includes a few tours

on the website I cannot book for a solo traveler is this possible?

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Gorillas & Plains

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Start and end in Nairobi

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Gold Operator: Encounters Travel
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Masai Mara Game Reserve excursion
Landmarks
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 2
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Masai Mara safari game drives
Landmarks
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara River
Day 3
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Nakuru National Park game drive
Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4
Lake Nakuru to Jinja
Lake Nakuru to Jinja
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Equator crossing celebration
Landmarks
Equator
Lake Victoria
Nile River
Day 5
Jinja to Masindi and Murchison Falls National Park
Jinja to Masindi and Murchison Falls National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Ziwa Rhino walk
Landmarks
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls
Lake Albert
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Day 6
Budongo Central Forest Reserve
Budongo Central Forest Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nile River boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
Optional Activities
- Chimpanzee Trekking
Landmarks
Budongo Central Forest Reserve
Nile River
Day 7
Lake Kikorongo
Lake Kikorongo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Lake Kikorongo
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 8
Lake Kikorongo to Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Kikorongo to Lake Bunyonyi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi
Day 9
Lake Bunyonyi - Gorilla Trekking
Lake Bunyonyi - Gorilla Trekking
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Gorilla Trekking
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Pygmy village visit
- Rwanda day trip
Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi
Day 10
Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Gorilla Trekking (if not completed on Day 9)
- Nyombi Village visit via motorboat
- Rwanda day trip
- Pygmy village visit
Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi
Nyombi Village
Day 11
Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo
Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Lake Mburo National Park
Day 12
Lake Mburo to Jinja
Lake Mburo to Jinja
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Nile River rafting
- Kayaking
- Nile River cruise
- Horse riding
- Quad biking
Landmarks
Nile River
Day 13
Jinja
Jinja
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Quad biking
- Kayaking
- River rafting
- Nile River cruise
- Horse riding
Landmarks
Nile River
Day 14
Jinja to Eldoret
Jinja to Eldoret
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Great Rift Valley
Day 15
Eldoret to Nairobi
Eldoret to Nairobi
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Post-tour dinner

Landmarks
Masai Mara Game Reserve

Landmarks
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara River

Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park

Landmarks
Equator
Lake Victoria
Nile River

Landmarks
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls
Lake Albert
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Landmarks
Budongo Central Forest Reserve
Nile River

Landmarks
Lake Kikorongo
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi

Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi

Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi
Nyombi Village

Landmarks
Lake Mburo National Park

Landmarks
Nile River

Landmarks
Nile River

Landmarks
Great Rift Valley

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Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Transport
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Guide
2.0
Accommodation
2.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.5

Olga2.0•March 2018
Disappointed. Guides didn't provide much information, transportation was uncomfortable. Most of the hotels were...
Disappointed. Guides didn't provide much information, transportation was uncomfortable. Most of the hotels were cheap( no shampoo and one old towel) and needed renovation. Actual itinerary was different from the one which was provided prior departure( we actually did fewer things than were promised). Lunch and dinner was not served every day( in the internerary they said only one dinner and one lunch should not be provided)When I wrote my complains to the company, while on the truck, they politely brushed me off. Show more
Traveled in January 2018
Reply from: Encounters Travel
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We apologize for the discomfort in transportation, the lack of amenities at some hotels, and the discrepancies between the provided and actual itinerary. These are important issues, and we will review them with our team to ensure better communication and improve the quality of our services. We also regret that your concerns were not addressed properly while you were on the tour. Your experience should have been handled with more care, and we will take steps to ensure better customer support in the future.
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Rhonda
Asked on November 22nd, 2025
when will your dec 2026 and jan 2027 dates be available - do you have any idea of the dates from prior years even if I cannot book now as I am planning my trip to Africa not that includes a few tours
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  Rhonda
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  on the website I cannot book for a solo traveler is this possible?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  The 2027 dates will only be published much later next year though. If you let us know the date you are interested in, we can quote the accommodation and camping levels and the single supplements.

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