Gorilla Trek & Kenya Safari - 18 days

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CAMPING SAFARI: Take in the highlights of Uganda and Kenya on this 18-day camping safari. Go on a captivating game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park before heading to Uganda's capital, Kampala. Venture to Queen Elizabeth National Park to see the chimpanzees. Embark on a hike through steamy jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an encounter wi...
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Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Lake Nakuru National Park - Search for lions, rhinos and other resident wildlife on an included game drive in specialized safari vehicles
    • Eldoret - Pose for photos at the Equator and camp on the outskirts of one of Kenya's largest and most vibrant cities
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park - Go trekking in search of chimpanzees, which are usually spotted in the treetops
    • Bwindi National Park - Embark on a memorable trek to see endangered mountain gorillas in the steamy jungles of Uganda
    • Lake Bunyonyi - When not trekking to see gorillas, relax beside this idyllic lake, surrounded by greenery and rolling hills
    • Jinja - Spend two full days relaxing beside the Nile and Lake Victoria, with time for boating, fishing, hiking and more
    • Masai Mara - Game drive through Kenya's most famous wilderness and search for the Big Five

What's this trip about?

    CAMPING SAFARI: Take in the highlights of Uganda and Kenya on this 18-day camping safari. Go on a captivating game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park before heading to Uganda's capital, Kampala. Venture to Queen Elizabeth National Park to see the chimpanzees. Embark on a hike through steamy jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an encounter with mountain gorillas, unwind alongside the majestic Nile River in Jinja, and end your adventure spotting the Big Five in Kenya's famed Masai Mara Reserve.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityNairobi
End CityReturn to Nairobi

Destinations

Attractions

  • Kampala
  • Nairobi
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 16

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • 17 breakfasts, 16 lunches & 15 dinners
    • 17 nights camping in 2-person dome tents
    • Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew
    • Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment
    • Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)
    • All road tolls and vehicle taxes
    • Lake Nakuru National Park game drive in specialized safari vehicles
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park chimpanzee trekking with expert guides (subject to payment of permits, see cost below)
    • Bwindi National Park gorilla trekking with expert guides (subject to payment of permits, see cost below)
    • Masai Mara excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Nairobi

Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park. We leave Nairobi early this morning and descend into the Great Rift Valley, home to some of Africa's most dramatic scenery. We stop at a lookout point to enjoy the view before arriving in Lake Nakuru National Park. Although small b...

Day : 2 Eldoret

Lake Nakuru National Park - Eldoret. Departing Nakuru this morning we journey to Eldoret, Kenya's fifth largest town and a region increasingly important to the country's economy. On our journey today we will cross the Equator, travelling from the Southern Hemisphere t...

Day : 3 Kampala

Eldoret - Kampala (Uganda). Wave goodbye to Kenya for now as we cross into Uganda, a country once described by Sir Winston Churchill as the 'Pearl of Africa'. On our drive to Kampala you will see lush rolling hills, tribal villages and growing towns and cities. Our campsite tonight is in the country's capital, Kampala.

Day : 4 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kampala - Queen Elizabeth National Park. Departing Kampala, we cross the Equator again and pass through fertile green hills, tangled forests and rugged mountain ranges to the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Originally Named Kazinga National Park on its inceptio...

Day : 5 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today we are heading into Queen Elizabeth National Park, admiring the mountain views and stopping whenever we see something of interest. As well as the charismatic larger animals, the reserve is home to more than 500 bird species. Reaching Kyambura Gorge we head out o...

Day : 6-8 Bwindi National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Lake Bunyonyi. On day 6 we drive to Lake Bunyonyi, dotted with scenic islands and surrounded by lush forest and rolling hills. Over the next three days everyone in the group will enjoy their mountain gorilla trek, but we will split into...

Day : 9 Kampala

Lake Bunyonyi - Kampala. Leaving the mountain gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi behind, we return to Kampala, skirting around the northern edge of Lake Victoria. There is time this evening for you to head into the city and explore, meet the locals or try some of the local cuisine if you wish.

Day : 10 Jinja

Kampala - Jinja. It's a short drive today as we make our way to Jinja, a city in southern Uganda on the banks of Lake Victoria, source of the River Nile. From here, the river flows for 5,584km, through 11 countries. It enters the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt, having pro...

Day : 11-12 Jinja

The next two days are completely free for you to unwind by the Nile. Enjoy some of the optional activities available, go for a long walk beside the river or simply relax at the campsite with a good book - the choice is yours!

Day : 13 Eldoret

Jinja - Eldoret (Kenya). Say goodbye to Jinja as we cross the border back into Kenya and return to Eldoret. Our final evening is spent around the campfire, sharing our favourite memories from the last two weeks, and exchanging contact details with the rest of the group!

Day : 14 Nairobi

Eldoret - Nairobi. This morning we cross the Equator and make our way south to Nairobi and to our base just outside the city. Tonight, you have the opportunity to head out and explore Nairobi’s bustling night life or dine at the famed Carnivore Restaurant.

Day : 15 Nairobi

Today offers you the freedom to explore both the city and its surrounding areas. Alternatively, the following optional excursions are available to book locally. Enjoy close encounters at the the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre, or discover ...

Day : 16 Masai Mara

Nairobi - Masai Mara. We leave Nairobi early this morning and make our way to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The Mara is adjacent to the Serengeti, forming one of the world's last surviving great wildernesses. We will be travelling in specialised safari vehic...

Day : 17 Masai Mara

Today we continue exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives to different areas of the park. As well as the iconic Big Five, we will hopefully spot some of the less glamorous species, but creatures that are important to the ecosystem. Hyenas and v...

Day : 18 Return to Nairobi

Masai Mara - Nairobi. Leaving the Mara, we travel back through the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi where our tour ends in the late afternoon.

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Last Updated: 1/6/2025
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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Non refundable Gorilla & Chimpanzee Permit: USD $935pp (or equivalent in your currency) - pay at time of booking in addition to the deposit
    • International flights and visas
    • Sleeping bag - please bring your own
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)
    • Airport transfers - can be booked on request
    • Local payment - US$175pp, paid on arrival in USD

Accommodation

Camping
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
18 and over. Anyone over 65 to complete a Tour Suitability Form.Maximum age 75.
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