Best of East Africa (Reverse)

15 days - from $6670

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.

Highlights

• Masai Mara's mammal migrations
• Tented camp stays
• Game drives in the Masai Mara
• The flamingos of Lake Nakuru
• Gorilla trekking in Parc National des Volcans
• Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park - the highest concentration of primates in the world
• Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park's diverse habitats
• Kigali's Genocide Memorial - a monument to the courage and resilience of the Rwandan people

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kigali2: Ruhengeri3: Gorilla Trek - Parc National Des Volcans4-5: Queen Elizabeth National Park6: Kibale National Park7: Chimpanzee Trek - Kibale National Park8-9: Jinja - Nile River10: Lake Victoria - Kisindi Lodge11: Lake Nakuru National Park12: Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve13: Masai Mara National Reserve14: Nairobi15: Nairobi
Included:

An experienced English-speaking local leader, arrival transfer, transport, accommodation, meals, game activities and entrance fees.

International flights, airport departure taxes, visas, meals unless specified in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.

This trip includes 1 day in Parc National des Volcans, 1 day in Kibale National Park, 2 days in Queen Elizabeth National Park, 2 days in the Masai Mara National Reserve and 1 day in Lake Nakuru National Park.

This tour is twin share unless otherwise stated.