Gorillas & Masai Mara: Safari Holiday, Kenya, Uganda & Rwanda

Fantastic Kenyan wildlife and the endangered Mountain gorillas

We start with a journey through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, which has a good diversity of wildlife and a healthy hippo population, and on to the prolific Masai Mara for an exceptional two days of game viewing.

The Masai Mara is a 'must see' on any Kenya safari holiday and is home to an astonishing amount of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs and at certain times of the year, the wildebeest migration. Our next stop is Lake Nakuru National Park, which is home the endangered White and Black rhinos, elusive leopard and in season, a million flamingos.

Crossing into Uganda, we have a free day at Jinja where there is the option of various activities, including an exhilarating day's rafting on the Nile, followed by a guided nature walk at Lake Mburo National Park.

Finally we head into Rwanda for the highlight of the trip - the opportunity to see the Mountain Gorillas. This close-up encounter is arguably the most sensational wildlife experience of them all and is a wonderful end to one of the best Africa adventure holidays.

What makes this trip responsible?

The USD500 per person gorilla permit fee contributes vital income directly towards preserving these magnificent creatures. The mountain gorilla's survival is dependent on money - money to pay for anti-poaching programs in need of personnel, weapons, ammunition and transport; money to pay for maintenance of the national park – the gorilla's natural habitat; money to make sure that those involved with protecting the gorillas are paid enough not to be tempted by bribery from would be poachers.

Gorilla Permit - now included in the Holiday price

We now include the Gorilla Permit Fees within the price of the holiday, and not as a separate fee as indicated in our 2012-13 published brochures. This change makes it easier for you to understand the total cost for the holiday you are considering.

Please note : The Rwanda Development Board has announced that the cost of permits for visiting the Mountain gorillas will increase by 50% on 1st June, 2012, to USD750. For any client wanting to visit the gorillas in 2012, we can offer permits at the original price of USD500 as long as the trip is booked and the gorilla permit (non-refundable) is paid in full before 25th May, 2012.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda

Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Nairobi; transfer to Lake Naivasha; visit Elsamere, former home of Joy Adamson.

Day 3

Into 4WD vehicles for drive to Masai Mara; late afternoon game drive.

Day 4

Full day in the Masai Mara.

Day 5

To Kembu Farm.

Day 6

To Lake Nakuru N.P.; afternoon game drive; camp in park.

Day 7

Morning game drive; to Naiberi River; camp near Eldoret.

Day 8

To Jinja, Uganda.

Day 9

Optional day's rafting, bungee jumping,visit to Bujagali Falls or walks around local villages.

Day 10

To Lake Mburo N.P.; guided afternoon nature/bird walk; camp in park.

Day
11 - 12

To Lake Bunyonyi; at leisure with excellent birdlife and good scenery.

Day 13

To Ruhengeri, Rwanda.

Day 14

Visit to see the gorillas in Parc National des Volcans.

Day 15

To Kigali; afternoon free for shopping, to visit the Genocide Museum and to explore this small and attractive city.

Day 16

Evening flight via Nairobi.

Day 17

Arrive London.

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Baby mountain gorilla, Park du Volcanes, Rwanda

Mountain gorilla in forest, Park du Volcanes, Rwanda

Mountain Gorilla eating leaves