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Gorillas, Chimps & Game Parks Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,395
      CAD $1,325
      AUD $1,280
      EUR €975
      GBP £820
      NZD $1,640
      ZAR R10,610
      CHF FR1,200
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $1,465
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,860*
      CAD $2,747*
      AUD $2,682*
      EUR €1,997*
      GBP £1,713*
      NZD $3,398*
      ZAR R20,799*
      CHF FR2,358*
      *
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel into the heart of Africa to Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda

A close encounter with gentle giants on a gorilla safari in Rwanda is an extraordinary African experience that will always stay with you - and it's just one of the many wildlife spottings this unforgettable African overland adventure has to offer. Roam the verdant plains, rainforests, papyrus-fringed lakes and acacia woodlands of Kenya and Uganda's game parks to spot lions, rhinos, chimps, antelope, hippos, leopards, flamingos and more in their natural habitats. The staggeringly beautiful African countryside will provide memories that last a lifetime.

  • Meet Rwanda's gorillas on a mountain trek
  • Cruise into hippo heaven in the Kazinga Channel
  • Marvel at swirling rapids near Bujagali Falls - the source of the Nile
  • Discover the wilderness of Lake Mburo National Park
  • Be a part of the lively atmosphere in Nairobi city
  • Spot the Big Five in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Track playful chimps in Kibale Forest

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Gorillas, Chimps & Game Parks Summary

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Day 1 Nairobi

Once a swamp but now called the 'green city in the sun', Nairobi is a relatively multicultural city with a range of cuisines, museums and cultural centres to enjoy.

Day 2 Lake Nakuru

Often shrouded in a carpet of pink flamingos, beautiful Lake Nakuru - and the surrounding national park - is home to a great number of wildlife and bird species.

Days 3-4 Eldoret/Kampala

One of Kenya's fastest growing towns, Eldoret is famous for its cheeses - the local factory produces more than 30 different types. Once the heart of the Buganda Kingdom, Kampala is a fascinating place to explore on foot, particularly its many markets and craft shops.

Days 5-6 Kibale Forest National Park

The most accessible of Uganda's major rainforests, Kibale Forest National Park is home to the highest concentration of primates in the world, with twelve different species recorded.

Day 7 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Beautifully set between two lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Queen Elizabeth National Park plays host to a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, Ugandan kobs and waterbucks.

Day 8 Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi - meaning 'place of many little birds' - has an amazing variety of waterbirds and some of the most picturesque scenery in Uganda.

Days 9-11 Gorilla Trek

The small Rwandan town of Ruhengeri is the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, one of the last remaining sanctuaries for the mountain gorilla.

Day 12 Lake Mburo

Home to hippos, crocodiles and a variety of waterbirds, Lake Mburo National Park is also one of the best places to see the gigantic eland antelope.

Days 13-14 Jinja

Located at the source of the Nile, Jinja offers some of the world's best whitewater rafting and plenty of other exhilarating activities for adventurers and adrenaline junkies.

Days 15-16 Eldoret/Nairobi

An ideal training ground for middle and long distance athletes due to its high altitude, Eldoret is home to some of Kenya's most famous runners. Lively Nairobi is the gateway to some of Africa's best national parks and is nicknamed 'the safari capital of the world'.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Nairobi, Kenya

  • Finish:

    Nairobi, Kenya

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 22

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    15 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 14 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Camping (with facilities) (11 nts), Dormitory (3 nts), Hotel (1 nt)

  • Transport:

    4x4 Safari Vehicle, Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale National Park, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Kigali - Genocide Memorial, Lake Mburo Entrance & walking safari, Lake Nakuru - Game drive, Lake Nakuru - Morning Game Drive, Mountain gorilla trek & permit, Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    464kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1.This trip requires an additional non-refundable deposit ( AUD1000, USD1000, EUR800, NZD1250, GBP650, CAD1000, ZAR8000, CHF900 ) in order to secure a gorilla permit. We also require full passport details at time of booking. Please see trip notes (Important notes) for more details.
    2. A single supplement is available on this trip.
    3. This trip finishes upon arrival in Nairobi on Day 16. Please do not book any flights until after 9pm this evening.

  • Trip price from

    USD $1,395
    CAD $1,325
    AUD $1,280
    EUR €975
    GBP £820
    NZD $1,640
    ZAR R10,610
    CHF FR1,200
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    USD $1,465
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  • Total price from

    USD $2,860*
    CAD $2,747*
    AUD $2,682*
    EUR €1,997*
    GBP £1,713*
    NZD $3,398*
    ZAR R20,799*
    CHF FR2,358*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $178
    CAD $171
    AUD $167
    EUR €124
    GBP £107
    NZD $212
    ZAR R1,299
    CHF FR147
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About Kenya , Rwanda , Uganda

    • 16
    • YXOG
    • 4.84 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,395
      CAD $1,325
      AUD $1,280
      EUR €975
      GBP £820
      NZD $1,640
      ZAR R10,610
      CHF FR1,200
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $1,465
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,860*
      CAD $2,747*
      AUD $2,682*
      EUR €1,997*
      GBP £1,713*
      NZD $3,398*
      ZAR R20,799*
      CHF FR2,358*
      *
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