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Upgraded Rwanda & Kenya

15 days, Kigali to Nairobi

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding

Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 6, Avg, 5.

Age requirement: 15+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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15 days

Kigali to Nairobi

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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Trip Code: DRNJ

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Kigali

Arrive at any time.

Day 2Kigali/Volcanoes National Park

Today the group will visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn more about this somber chapter in Rwanda’s past. Then, go on a walk through the Nyamirambo neighbourhood and enjoy a local lunch at the G Adventures–supported Nyamirambo Women’s Centre. Travel to the lodge in northern Rwanda just on the outskirts of Volcanoes National Park.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Nyamirambo Women's Centre, Local Lunch

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3Volcanoes National Park

Trek through the lush jungle-covered hills with a park ranger as the group tries to track and catch a glimpse of the golden monkey. Afterwards, visit the Ellen Degeneres Campus of the Karisoke Research Center and meet with some of the organization’s gorilla experts.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4Volcanoes National Park

Today search for Mountain Gorillas with a park ranger in the jungle. Please note that these treks can vary in length and difficulty depending on the location of the gorillas. Lunch will be had back at the lodge and a visit to a local village will follow.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5Volcanoes National Park/Akagera National Park

Travel back to Kigali in time for lunch and then continue east to Akagera National Park. Learn about the success story of this park’s incredible conservation on a visit to the African Parks headquarters there. In the evening the group will arrive at the lodge with views of Lake Ihema.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6Akagera National Park

Embark on an early morning safari drive this morning keeping an eye out for wildlife in the area. Take advantage of some mid-morning free time to relax back at the lodge and have some lunch. Explore the waters of Lake Ihema in the afternoon and spot the animals that call this place home.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7Akagera National Park to Kigali

Eat a packed breakfast before the final safari drive early in the morning. The bonus is that animals are more active during this time of day. Afterwards the group will depart for Kigali traveling through the northern edge of the park on the way.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Kigali/Nairobi

Catch a flight from Kigali to Nairobi and transfer to hotel.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Nairobi/Lake Nakuru National Park

Rise early for our drive to Lake Nakuru, which is known for housing a large variety of birds. We’ll arrive at our lodge inside the park around lunchtime. Get settled and head out to spot some rhinos and other wildlife on an afternoon safari drive.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 10Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy two safari drives; one in the morning and one in the afternoon, catching this park and the wildlife at different times of day. Afterwards, drive along the shimmering shores of Lake Nakuru.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 11Lake Nakuru National Park/Lake Naivasha

This morning attend a talk given by a representative of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) about the issues surrounding poaching and wildlife conservation. Then, travel south to Lake Naivasha passing through the lands of the Great Rift Valley en route. This large freshwater lake is surrounded by olive trees and grassy banks. We’ll set off on a boat to cruise the waters in search of hippos and buffalo. Then, enjoy a guided walk on Crescent Island—a peaceful wildlife sanctuary located in the middle of the lake.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 12Lake Naivasha/Masai Mara

Adventure onward to the legendary National Reserve of the Masai Mara. Once here settle into our tented camp and embark on an afternoon safari through the lands. Pass through acacia-dotted plains and be on the lookout for the African “big five”. The evening brings time to relax in camp and marvel at the vast rolling plains.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 13Masai Mara

Rise and shine for an early morning safari drive into the reserve to try and track the animals that roamed through the savanna during the night. This is the time of day when ungulates like Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelle are at their most active. In the late afternoon, set out on another safari drive to appreciate the timeless landscapes of the Masai Mara.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 14Masai Mara/Nairobi

Check another item off those travel lists as you watch the sunrise over the savannah on your final safari in Masai Mara. Afterwards, journey back to Nairobi stopping along the way at Café Ubuntu, a G Adventures–supported project that trains and employs local women and mothers of children with disabilities. Here, visit the craft centre to meet some of the women and sit down for a wonderful farm-to-table lunch.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Café Ubuntu 3-Course Farm-to-Table Lunch

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 15Nairobi

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Nyamirambo Women's Centre, Local Lunch, Kigali
  • Your G for Good Moment: Café Ubuntu 3-Course Farm-to-Table Lunch, Maai Mahiu
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Genocide memorial entrance
  • Mountain gorilla trek with permits
  • Golden monkey trek with permits
  • Local village walk
  • Safari drives in Akagera National Park
  • Wildlife boat cruise on Lake Ihema
  • Wildlife safari drives in Masai Mara National Reserve, and Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Boat trip on Lake Naivasha and wildlife walk on Crescent Island
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotel/Lodge (12 nts), comfortable tented camps (2 nts).

Meals

14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
Allow USD135-175 for meals not included.

Transportation

7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle, walking, hiking, boat, plane

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), local guides, experienced gorilla trackers, park rangers, certified driver/guide in Kenya.

Departures

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

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Upgraded Rwanda & Kenya

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