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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
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This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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| Overview |
A close encounter with the gentle gorillas of the Rwandan rainforest is an extraordinary African experience that will stay with you a lifetime - and it's just one of the many wildlife spottings this unforgettable African overland adventure has to offer. Roam the verdant plains, rainforest, papyrus-fringed lakes and acacia woodlands of Kenya and Uganda to spot lions, rhinos, chimpanzees, antelope, hippos, leopards, flamingos and more in their natural habitats. Winston Churchill famously dubbed this beautiful countryside the Pearl of Africa, and you'll quickly understand why.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
conversion.
This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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16 days |
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ex Nairobi
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Maximum of 22 travellers per group |
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Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda |
Detailed Itinerary
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Click to view a detailed itinerary (dossier).
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| Overview |
A close encounter with the gentle gorillas of the Rwandan rainforest is an extraordinary African experience that will stay with you a lifetime - and it's just one of the many wildlife spottings this unforgettable African overland adventure has to offer. Roam the verdant plains, rainforest, papyrus-fringed lakes and acacia woodlands of Kenya and Uganda to spot lions, rhinos, chimpanzees, antelope, hippos, leopards, flamingos and more in their natural habitats. Winston Churchill famously dubbed this beautiful countryside the Pearl of Africa, and you'll quickly understand why.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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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, Help out the Kariandusi School Trust project, 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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- Camping (with facilities) (11 nts), Dormitory (3 nts), Hotel (1 nt)
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- 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Overland vehicle
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Day 1 NairobiGet ready for an animal-spotting adventure through Africa. If arriving early, Kenya's renowned National Museum is a popular place to visit in Nairobi. Day 2 Lake NakuruMeet local children at the Saidia Children's Home Project. See a pink-feathered sea of flamingos and try to spot rhinos on a game drive through Nakuru park. Days 3-4 Eldoret/KampalaCross the border into Uganda and camp near the city of Kampala. Days 5-6 Kibale Forest National ParkThis equatorial rainforest in Kibale Forest National Park is home to the highest concentration of primates in the world, the ideal place to go chimp spotting. Enjoy a walking safari and watch the resident chimpanzees squabbling and playing. Wander through the surrounding tea plantations to visit villages or simply kick back at camp in the grounds of an old colonial bungalow. Day 7 Queen Elizabeth National ParkSet between the Edward and George lakes in the Great Rift Valley, the Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to a wide array of wildlife. Embark on a safari tour to try to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes and antelopes. Cruise the Kazinga Channel where pelicans and eagles soar and hippos wallow. Day 8 Lake BunyonyiHire a traditional dugout canoe and glide across Lake Bunyonyi to enjoy the amazing scenery, which is some of the most picturesque in Uganda. Days 9-11 Gorilla TrekMake tracks across the border into Rwanda and set up camp at Ruhengeri, gateway to the gorilla trekking region. Accompanied by a local guide and trackers, hike through rugged terrain to come face-to-face with rare mountain gorillas - the sight of these gentle mountain giants is unforgettable. Head out on rainforest hikes to glimpse some of the forest's other inhabitants and pay a visit to the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial. Day 12 Lake MburoTravel back into Uganda and on to Lake Mburo, home to the giant eland antelope. Discover plenty of other magnificent animals on walking safaris through this secluded park, which sits alongside Mburo. Days 13-14 JinjaStop at the equator en route to the place thrillseekers flock to in Uganda. Jinja is both a scenic riverside retreat and the perfect place to try a few adventurous activities like whitewater rafting. Days 15-16 Eldoret/NairobiPass through Eldoret on the way back to the busy streets of Nairobi, where this epic African tour ends.
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| A wise traveler never despises his own country. - Carlo Goldoni |
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