12-Day East Africa Gorilla Trek + Safari

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Experience one of the most intimate animal encounters in the world while tracking mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. Next, embark on an exciting safari in Kenya, featuring a hot air balloon ride, remote wilderness and fascinating safari wildlife.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Rwanda and Kenya
    • Visit Volcanoes National Park
    • Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve and Lewa Downs Conservancy.

What's this trip about?

    Experience one of the most intimate animal encounters in the world while tracking mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. Next, embark on an exciting safari in Kenya, featuring a hot air balloon ride, remote wilderness and fascinating safari wildlife.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRwanda
End CityKenya

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game Drive
  • Horseback Riding & Equestrian
  • Safari
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Meals
    • Accommodation

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Kigali, Rwanda

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel

Welcome to Rwanda! Upon arrival in Kigali, you will be met by a Travel Beyond representative for your private road transfer to the Kigali Serena Hotel. Enjoy one night in a Superior Prime Room, including dinner and breakfast. Enjoy the remainder of your evening at leisure.

Day 2: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Virunga Lodge

This morning after breakfast and checkout, you will be met by a Travel Beyond representative for your city tour and visit to the Genocide Memorial Center with private guide and vehicle, incl...

Day 3: Volcanoes National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Virunga Lodge

This morning after an early wakeup call and breakfast, you will be transferred to Kinigi Park Headquarters. Upon arrival at Park Headquarters, you will meet your National Park guides and fel...

Day 4: Volcanoes National Park to Kigali

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel

This morning after an early wake-up call and breakfast, you will be transferred to Kinigi Park Headquarters. Upon arrival at Park Headquarters, you will meet your National Park guides ...

Day 5: Kigali, Rwanda to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning after breakfast and checkout, you will be met by a Travel Beyond representative for your private road transfer to the Kigali Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, you will check in for your private charter light a...

Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

On safari! Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in a private vehicle. All meals will be served at camp.

Quite possibly the most famous wildlife reserve in the world, Masai Mara offers breathtakingly beautiful landsca...

Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning, you will be transferred to the launch site to embark on an exhilarating balloon safari over the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve before landing for a scenic bush breakfast.

Suspended in a basket be...

Day 8: Masai Mara Game Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

On safari! Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in a private vehicle. Additionally, at a time to be advised by camp management, you will enjoy a Masai cultural visit. All meals will be served at camp.

Day 9: Masai Mara Game Reserve to Borana Conservancy

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sirai House

This morning after an early game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your private charter light aircraft flight to the Laikipia Borana airstrip.

Upon arriva...

Day 10: Day Trip to Lewa Downs Conservancy

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sirai House

On safari! Today after breakfast, you will meet your guide for a private day trip to Lewa Downs Conservancy.

The Lewa Downs Conservancy now boasts 62,000 acres of conserved land and the...

Day 11: Borana Conservancy

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sirai House

On safari! Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in a private vehicle and additional activities (guided wilderness walks and horseback riding). All meals will be served at Sirai House.

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Day 12: Depart Kenya

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning after an early game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your private charter light aircraft flight to Nairobi Wilson Airport.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by a Trave...

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Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Jul 2018

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a great experience with great planning, great people and accommodations.

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Polly

Jul 2018

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wonderful it was to have someone else in charge from meeting us at the airports, getting us through customs, etc

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Feb 2018

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Our vacation was amazing and absolutely perfect.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses

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Meals Included

11 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches and 12 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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