Best of East Africa (Reverse)
This is the ultimate wildlife experience in Africa, encompassing an amazing array of landscapes that include tropical rainforests, lakes and savannahs. Rwanda offers a primate experience like no other with a visit to the mountain gorillas - sure to be an emotional and memorable encounter. Uganda is sure to surprise us with scenic and cultural splendours that include rolling hills and friendly people, not to mention its large colonies of hippos in Queen Elizabeth National Park and chimpanzees in the Kibale Forest. Uganda is sure to surprise us with scenic and cultural splendours that include rolling hills and friendly people, not to mention its large colonies of hippos and crocodiles in Queen Elizabeth National Park and chimpanzees in the Kibale Forest. The Masai Mara has often been referred to as ‘Mother Nature’s Playground’, with an abundance and concentration of wildlife not seen anywhere else on earth! Thousands of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles graze the plains, whilst predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs lurk in the background. Lake Nakuru is the colourful ‘gem’ of the Great Rift Valley and its most famous soda lake with waters that are often filled with a multitude of pink flamingos. It makes for an awe-inspiring sight – both splendid and inspirational.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Sun) Arrive Kigali and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Morning Kigali city tour and visit to Genocide Memorial. Afternoon transfer to Ruhengeri (Musanze). |
| 3 | Gorilla trek in Parc National des Volcans. |
| 4 | Cross border into Uganda and continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park. |
| 5 | Morning safari drive and afternoon cruise on Kazinga Channel - famous for hippos and elephants. |
| 6-7 | Morning game drive en route to Kibale Forest. Chimpanzee trekking in the forest. |
| 8-9 | Head for Jinja - the source of the Nile River. Full day to enjoy the beauty of the area. |
| 10 | Cross border into Kenya and drive to Kisumu on the shores of Lake Victoria - Africa's largest lake. Catch boat to Kisindi Lodge. |
| 11 | Catch boat back to Kisumu. Drive to visit a tea estate in Kericho and on to Lake Nakuru National Park. |
| 12 | Morning game drive in Lake Nakuru - renowned for large concentrations of flamingos. Drive to the Masai Mara. |
| 13 | Safaris in the Masai Mara, home to one of the highest densities of wildlife on the continent. |
| 14 | Morning game drive in Masai Mara before driving to Nairobi. |
| 15 | Tour ends in Nairobi (Sun). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
15 days |
Trip Code |
PFBER |
Activities |
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| Wildlife (Easy), Trekking (Moderate) | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 12 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda | |
Start City |
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| Kigali, Rwanda | |
End City |
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| Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya | |
