Serengeti & Silverbacks
Combine the amazing wildlife experiences on the East African savannahs with a trek in the forests of Rwanda to visit the mountain gorilla. This is the ultimate wildlife adventure in which we get to meet and interact with a multitude of iconic African wild animals in their natural habitat. Lake Nakuru welcomes us with flocks of pink flamingos resplendently feeding on the soda lake in the midst of the Great Rift Valley. In the East Africa Mission Orphanage, we encounter a heart-warming human story unfolding. The Masai Mara and the adjoining Serengeti National Park make up one of nature’s great playgrounds, where large herds of zebras, wildebeests and gazelles mingle amidst elephants, giraffes and rhinos, all the while looking out for their erstwhile predators – lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. The fabled Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara provide more incredible sightings. Flying to Rwanda, our wildlife encounter takes on a different slant as we journey into the jungles and come face-to-face with the mountain gorillas. The opportunity to encounter these gentle and contemplative creatures up close is sure to be something you’ll remember forever.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
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| 1 | (Sun) Arrive Nairobi and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | We visit Lake Nakuru - renowned for large concentrations of flamingos. |
| 3 | Visit East Africa Mission Orphanage, then enjoy a boat ride on Lake Navaisha and spend a night in historic 'Elsamere'. |
| 4-5 | Safaris in the Masai Mara, home to one of the highest densities of wildlife on the continent. |
| 6 | Cross into Tanzania and head to the shores of Lake Victoria - Africa’s largest lake. |
| 7-8 | Drive to the Serengeti, unequalled for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife spread over vast endless plains. |
| 9-10 | Safari in the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Continue to Lake Manyara. |
| 11 | Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, then fly to Kigali, Rwanda. |
| 12 | Transfer to our hotel in Ruhengeri (Musanze). |
| 13 | Trek to see endangered mountain gorillas in Parc National des Volcans. |
| 14 | Optional treks – second gorilla trek, trek to Dian Fossey’s grave or trek to see golden monkeys. Drive to Kigali. |
| 15 | Morning city tour including Genocide Memorial. Transfer to Kigali Airport where trip ends (Sun). |
Trip Highlights
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Kigali's Genocide Memorial - a monument to the courage and resilience of the Rwandan people
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Game drives in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Serengeti
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The 'Garden of Eden' of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater
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The black-maned tree-climbing lions and flamingos of Lake Manyara National Park
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
15 days |
Trip Code |
PFSS |
Activities |
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| Wildlife (Easy), Trekking (Moderate) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 4 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 12 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania | |
Start City |
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| Nairobi | |
End City |
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| Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda | |
