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Gorillas, Serengeti & chimps
USD 24700
JUN-FEB
14 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 47750 per person
This trip includes only the very best lodges in each location, suitable if you are looking for the ultimate polished and elegant experience.
Trip Summary
Start location : Kigali International
Virunga Mountains
01 : Bisate Lodge
02 : Bisate Lodge
03 : Bisate Lodge
Kigali
Serengeti Mara
05 : Nomad Lamai Camp
06 : Nomad Lamai Camp
07 : Nomad Lamai Camp
Serengeti Southcentral
08 : Olduvai Camp
Ngorongoro Crater
09 : Nomad Entamanu Camp
10 : Nomad Entamanu Camp
Mahale Mountains
11 : Greystoke Mahale
12 : Greystoke Mahale
13 : Greystoke Mahale
14 : Greystoke Mahale
End location : Kilimanjaro International
Virunga Mountains
Set in the northwest of Rwanda, Virunga Mountains is one of the prime locations in Africa for viewing mountain gorillas, plus options for other primates and cultural interaction. Guest accommodation is in a very wide range of lodges, some of which are extremely high quality.
Day 1 , 2 , 3
Arrival : Kigali
Safari vehicle : Primate Safaris
lodge
Bisate Lodge
Bisate Lodge is located in the Virunga Mountains area.
The lodge is centred on a beautiful main building, leading out to a campfire area.
Guest accommodation is in six gorgeous dome-thatched Villas.
Activities are centred on gorilla tracking, plus golden monkey tracking, hiking and cultural visits.
The primary activity is gorilla tracking up into the mountain forests.
The reserve is home to forty families of gorillas, totalling around 600 individuals.
It is also possible to trek into the forest to view golden monkeys.
The trek to Dian Fossey's Grave is something of a pilgrimage.
Other activities include further guided hiking, plus visits to various villages, orphanages and scenic lakes.
Kigali
Set in the centre of Rwanda, Kigali is the capital city and main transport hub for the country. Set across a series of prominent hills, the city centre is a reasonably pleasant place to explore, has some reliable hotels for overnight stops and some interesting genocide museums.
Day 4
Safari vehicle : Primate Safaris
lodge
Heaven Boutique Hotel
Heaven Boutique Hotel is located in the centre of Kigali.
The hotel is centred on the well known Heaven Restaurant.
Guest accommodation is in twelve simple rooms in three adjacent properties.
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Serengeti Mara
Serengeti Mara is the prime but potentially busy area for migration herds and river crossings during the Jul-Nov dry season and a wonderful quiet backwater at other times, with guest accommodation in around 30 small lodges and camps, offering a good range of safari experiences.
Day 5 , 6 , 7
Fly : Kigali to Kogatende
lodge
Nomad Lamai Camp
Nomad Lamai Serengeti Camp is located in the Serengeti Mara area.
The camp is centred on a lovely main building, leading out to a swimming pool area.
Guest accommodation is in six gorgeous Rooms with indoor bathrooms ...
... plus one larger Family Room with two bedrooms.
The primary activity is vehicle safari inside the main park during daylight hours.
The camp is centred on a lovely main building, leading out to a swimming pool area.
Guest accommodation is in six gorgeous Rooms with indoor bathrooms ...
Serengeti Southcentral
Serengeti Southcentral is one of the most magical of areas, with migration calving Dec-Mar, superb Maasai interaction, incredible palaeontology and just two rather cool mid-priced lodges.
Day 8
Fly : Kogatende to Ndutu
Safari vehicle : Tanzania North
lodge
Olduvai Camp
Olduvai Camp is located in the Serengeti Southcentral area.
The camp is centred on two simple main buildings, with steps up to a fabulous viewing platform.
Guest accommodation is in 17 tented rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Activities include vehicle safari, giraffe stalking, fossil hunting, palaeontological walks, cultural interaction with local Maasai people and superb sundowners.
The primary activity is vehicle safari, which can be epic during the Dec-Mar green season.
Walking safari with the local Maasai warriors is a year round pleasure.
The nearby Olduvai Gorge Museum is of huge palaeontological importance.
One particularly unusual diversion is a trip to the bizarre Shifting Sands.
Ngorongoro Crater
Situated immediately to the south of Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater is a mind-bogglingly amazing place, packed with wildlife year round. Guest accommodation is in a diverse range of camps and lodges, offering a range of safari, active and cultural activities. But there are significant traffic issues.
Day 9 , 10
Safari vehicle : Tanzania North
lodge
Nomad Entamanu Camp
Nomad Entamanu Ngorongoro Camp is located in the Ngorongoro Crater area.
The camp is centred on a stylish, wood-clad building, leading out to a raised decking and campfire area.
Guest accommodation is in six large rooms with indoor bathrooms, overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater.
Activities are centred on vehicle safari, bush meals, mountain hiking and cultural visits to local Maasai villages.
Walking safari is offered around the very scenic western rim of the crater.
The primary activity is vehicle safari inside the Ngorongoro Crater itself.
Mahale Mountains
Set in the far west of Tanzania, Mahale Mountains is not only an incredibly scenic location on the distant shores of Lake Tanganyika, but it also happens to be the best location in Africa for chimpanzee tracking. In fact this is almost certainly the ultimate primate experience in Africa, even better than gorilla tracking. Guest accommodation is in just a couple of very remote camps.
Day 11 , 12 , 13 , 14
Safari vehicle : Tanzania North
Fly : Manyara to Mahale
lodge
Greystoke Mahale
Nomad Greystoke Mahale is located in the Mahale Mountains area.
The camp is centred on a shaggy two-storey main building, leading out to a campfire area.
Guest accommodation is in six Bandas with outdoor bathrooms.
Activities include chimp tracking, forest hiking, sailing and kayaking.
The primary activity is chimpanzee tracking in the forests behind camp.
Motorboat safari is offered out on the lake.
Canoe safari is also possible.
Day 15
Departure : Kilimanjaro International
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