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to go: You will visit the wonders of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda in a short
period of time. Starting from Kenya, arrival in Nairobi, you reach Lake
Nakuru and Maasai Mara national parks for game viewing. In Uganda, you will
visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, the pearl of Uganda for game viewing
and take a boat ride along Kazinga Channel for wildlife experience. Then
proceed by road to Rwanda for gorilla safari in Volcanoes National Park
and Akagera National Park in Rwanda. The departure is from Entebbe airport
in Uganda or Kigali in Rwanda; we organize the internal flight from Nairobi
to Entebbe.
Day 1 Nairobi
Our representative will meet you on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport and you will be transferred to your Hotel accommodation on bed
and breakfast basis. BB
Day 2 The Great
Rift Valley
After breakfast, leave Nairobi in the morning and drive down the escarpment
(stopping en-route to view) past Lakes Naivasha and Elementaita to Lake
Nakuru National Park located right on the floor of the awe-inspiring Rift
Valley. Arrive in time for lunch and thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game
drive in this small game-filled Park returning to your lodge at dusk for
dinner and overnight. FB
Day 3 - Maasai Mara
National Reserve
After breakfast, continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley past
the Maasai town of Narok to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve
to many, the jewel and highlight of the safari expedition - by lunch
time. Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning for dinner and overnight
to Keecorock Lodge Mara Serena Lodge Mara Sopa Lodge (C) or at the
tented camp (B). FB
Day 4 Maasai Mara
National Reserve
A full day in the Mara with game drive in the morning and in the afternoon
evening. Full board and overnight as above. FB
Day 5 Maasai Mara
- Nairobi
An early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter,
return to Nairobi to arrive by mid afternoon. Lunch en route.
Drop off at the airport
for your late afternoon / early evening flight to Entebbe. Our representative
will transfer to Kampala for dinner and overnight at Fairway Hotel (C)
or Ivys Hotel (B). FB
Day 6 Queen Elizabeth
National Park
After breakfast drive westwards to Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is
the home of the famous tree climbing lions as well as the Uganda kob,
others antelope's species, elephant, baboons, hippos, buffalo and chimps
and many more. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded, making the
park a magnet for bird watchers. The bird species includes the black bee-
eater, 11 types of king fisher, and several species of falcons, eagles
and the raptors and many more.
After lunch, enjoy the launch trip on Kazinga Channel for amazing bird
life and a variety of wild life. After, in the crater lakes to the north,
flocks of flamingoes can be found. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari
Lodge (C) or Mweya Hostel (B). FB
Day 7 Ishasha tree
climbing lions
After a cup of coffee, enjoy the sunrise and take an early morning game
drive along Kasenyi track, Queens mile and expect to see elephants, buffaloes,
lions, kobs, waterbuck, and if you are lucky the shy leopard and spotted
hyena, proceed to the Ishasha sector in search for the tree climbing lions.
You will need to leave the hotel with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight
at L.ake Bunyonyi at Arcadia Cottages or similar. FB
Day 8 Parc des Volcans
in Rwanda
After breakfast take a two hour boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi for amazing
birding and sceneries. Proceed to Virunga Conservation area, at the foothills
of Muhavura and other volcanoes. You pass the border to Rwanda and reach
the small town of Ruhengeri, the gate of the Volcanoes National Park for
dinner and overnight at Mt. Gorilla Nest Lodge (C) or Kinigi Guest House
(B). FB
Day 9 Mountains
gorilla tracking
After breakfast and the briefing from the guides, set off for the mountains
gorilla tracking inside the rain tropical forest of Rwanda. The activity
starts at 8.00am. You need to carry packed lunch, drinking water, and
rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a
walking stick. The time taken to find the gorillas varies according to
the movements of these marvelous primates. An encounter with an earth
shaking 350 pound silver back or a baby gorilla is very exciting and never
forgotten experience this experience is very rewarding. After the magic
encounter with the primates, return to the lodge and proceed to Kigali
for dinner and overnight at Serena Kigali Hotel or similar (C) or Hotel
Gorillas Chez Lando (B). FB
Day 10 Akagera National
Park
After breakfast, proceed to Akagera National Park located along the Tanzanian
border of Rwanda. This park is famous for its herds of game animals including
Burchell's Zebra, lions, elephants, topi, giraffes, impalas and over 425
species of birds including the shoe billed stock, African jacana, sacred
ibis goliath heron. After game drives, dinner and overnight at Akagera
Safari Lodge (C) or camping site ORPT (B). FB
Day 11
Drive to Entebbe/Kampala for dinner and overnight. Lunch enroute. Or drive
back to Kigali for dinner and overnight. FB
Day 12 Departure
Reserved for departure.
ENQUIRE ON THE TARIFFS
The tariff includes:
-Airport transfers
- Full board accommodation (FB) according to the program
- Ground transportation 4x4 minibus or land cruiser
-English speaking Driver/Guide
-Gorilla permits
- Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not
include:
- International Air ticket.
- Domestic Air ticket can be arranged Nairobi / Entebbe
- Tourist insurance
- Entrance visas.
- Extra drinks and tips.
To Book email info@kenyasafariholidays.com
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