Safari Highlights

• Game drives in the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve

• Opportunity to spot Africa’s Big Five in Kenya

• Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Scenic views of Lake Kivu

• Cultural experiences in Rwanda and Uganda

• Professional English-speaking safari guide

• Comfortable safari lodges and tented camps

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the city or relax after your international journey.

Nairobi offers several optional attractions such as local markets, wildlife centers, and cultural experiences.

Accommodation: Nairobi hotel
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 – Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, your safari begins with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley towards the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, you will stop at viewpoints overlooking the dramatic escarpments of the Rift Valley.

You will arrive at your safari lodge in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive across the vast savannah plains of the Maasai Mara.

Wildlife sightings may include lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many other species.

Accommodation: Safari lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Full Day Safari in Maasai Mara

Today you will spend a full day exploring the wildlife-rich landscapes of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent opportunities to observe predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. The reserve is also home to large herds of elephants, buffalo, wildebeest, and zebras.

If visiting during the Great Migration season, you may witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River.

Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari at sunrise or a visit to a Maasai cultural village.

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Nairobi to Uganda

After breakfast, return to Nairobi for your onward journey to Uganda. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

This day allows time to prepare for the exciting gorilla trekking adventure ahead.

Accommodation: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today you will travel through the beautiful countryside of Uganda towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The journey passes through scenic landscapes, rolling hills, and traditional rural villages. Bwindi Forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most biologically diverse rainforests.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and attend a briefing about the next day’s gorilla trekking experience.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience

This is the highlight of your safari.

Early in the morning, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the rainforest with experienced rangers. The trek may take anywhere from one to several hours depending on the location of the gorilla family.

Once located, you will spend a magical hour observing the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Watching these gentle giants interact within their family groups is an unforgettable wildlife experience.

After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Transfer to Lake Kivu, Rwanda

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and cross the border into Rwanda. The journey continues through Rwanda’s scenic hills to the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu.

Lake Kivu is one of Africa’s Great Lakes and offers stunning views, peaceful beaches, and a relaxed atmosphere.

Accommodation: Emeraulde Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Leisure Day at Lake Kivu

Today is dedicated to relaxation at Lake Kivu.

You may choose to relax on the lakeshore or participate in optional activities such as:

• Boat excursions on the lake

• Kayaking or canoeing

• Visits to local fishing villages

• Coffee or tea plantation tours

Accommodation: Emeraulde Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 – Lake Kivu to Kigali City Tour

After breakfast, drive to Kigali, one of Africa’s cleanest and most modern cities.

Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour including local markets, cultural centers, and the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial, which commemorates the victims of the 1994 genocide.

Accommodation: Chezlando Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 – Departure from Kigali

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.

Depending on your flight schedule, there may be time for last-minute shopping or additional sightseeing in Kigali.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

• Gorilla trekking permit

• Professional English-speaking safari guide

• All ground transportation

• Game drives in national parks

• Accommodation in lodges and safari camps

• Meals as specified in the itinerary

• Park entrance fees

What’s Not Included

• International flights

• Visa fees

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses

• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary