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Kenya safari & gorillas
USD 12350
JAN-DEC
10 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 36100 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
Kigali
Virunga Mountains
02 : Bisate Lodge
03 : Bisate Lodge
04 : Bisate Lodge
Kigali
Mara Confluence
06 : Sala’s Camp
07 : Sala’s Camp
Mara Triangle
08 : Angama Mara
09 : Angama Mara
10 : Angama Mara
End location : Nairobi International
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 1
Arrival : Kigali
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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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 2 , 3 , 4
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 5
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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Mara Confluence
Set 200 km west of Nairobi, Mara Confluence is the sector of the Maasai Mara which is best known for migration river crossings Jul-Oct and has a very wide range of lodge options. But some serious traffic issues.
Day 6 , 7
Fly : Kigali to Nairobi International
Fly : Nairobi Wilson to Mara Keekorok
lodge
Sala's Camp
Sala's Camp is located in the Mara Confluence area.
The camp is centred on an elegant tented mess.
Accommodation is in five Luxury Tents located along the river ...
... plus one larger Forest Family Tent with two bedrooms ...
... and one Honeymoon Tent.
Activities are centred on daytime vehicle safari, bush picnics and balloon safari.
The primary activity is vehicle safari during daylight hours.
Balloon safari is an excellent but pricey extra.
Mara Triangle
Set 200 km west of Nairobi, Mara Triangle is the sector of the Maasai Mara which is best known for migration river crossings Jul-Oct, with guest accommodation in a good range of properties and offering a decent range of safari and cultural activities. But with significant traffic issues.
Day 8 , 9 , 10
lodge
Angama Mara
Angama Mara is located in the Mara Triangle area.
The lodge is divided into two halves, each centred on a central building.
Guest accommodation is in 15 Tented Suites in each camp, with private butler service.
Activities include vehicle safari, bush picnics, balloon safari, walking safari and cultural visits.
The primary activity is vehicle safari in the Mara Triangle during daylight hours.
Balloon safari is a fantastic but expensive paid extra.
Day 11
Departure : Nairobi International
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