On this 09 Days Kenya Rwanda Gorilla Tours offers you an opportunity to experience the pristine wildlife in Maasai Mara & Samburu Game Reserve in Kenya and then visit the mountain gorillas in the mist “Volcanoes National Park and here you will experience the gorilla trekking 01 time in Volcanoes National Park. Then with the accommodation we shall stay in Eco-friendly lodges which blend with the nature. If you are photographers, this is the great expedition to take in our customized photographic vehicles and you have enough space to take amazing shots!
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE KENYA
Great Wildebeest Migration – Maasai Mara National Park, Kenya
The Maasai Mara is considered by many to be one of Kenya’s finest game reserves. The rolling grasslands offer ideal game viewing and photographic opportunities and rocky outcrops, which are favourite midday resting places for lion, for which the Mara is famous, break the grassy plains. Some of the other animals, which can be seen in and around this 700 square mile conservation area, include elephant, black rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. Hippo and crocodile abound in the muddy brown waters of the rivers, which traverse this Reserve. One of the Mara’s main attractions each year is the astonishing spectacle of the annual migration of up to two million wildebeest, thousands of zebra and an escort of carnivores from the Serengeti plains, following the rains and succulent new grass. A costly trek as many of the lame, laggard and sick will fall prey to the ravening pack of predators and many more will die in the swirling flood waters trying to cross the Mara River. Once the rains have ended and the grass begins to wither the wildebeest turn south and head back to the Serengeti and beyond. The reserve with an area of 1510 km2 forms the northern part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem and is famous for vast assemblages and migration of plains game and their associated predators. The park’s southern boundary is contiguous with Tanzania’s Serengeti National park.
Day 1: Arrival to Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Park, Kenya
Upon arrival in Nairobi, meet our English speaking guide at the waiting lobby and transfer to the Maasai Mara park and upon arrival take en-route adventurous game drive into the Maasai Mara which offers variety of the African wildlife and suitable the amazing unforgettable African wildlife photographs. Have lunch and then take game drive before sun downer. We shall enjoy dinner this evening back at the Camp overlooking the Maasai Mara plains. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge. Meal plan: F/B
Mara Sopa Lodge – Maasai Mara National Park, Kenya
Day 2: Full Day in Maasai Mara National Park
Dawn game drive in the Park is advisable with the chance to see the various wildlife species and scenery this reserve is so famous for. Some of the big African five with chances will be spotted like the lions, cheetahs, elephant, giraffe, and variety of birds, hyena, buffalo and crocodiles. Return to the safari camp for lunch, and later this afternoon we will enjoy another game drive. Then return to lodge for dinner and overnight at Sekenani Camp. Meal plan: F/B
Day 3: Full Day in Maasai Mara National Park
Breakfast and then we take another full day to explore the Maasai Mara and to ensure we witness the full spectacle of this ecosystem. More so take a sunrise Balloon Safari directly from our camp, but at an extra fee. Have another evening game drive to spot more wildlife species. Dinner and overnight as at Mara Sopa Lodge. Meal plan: F/B
Day 4: Maasai Mara National Park – Nairobi City
This day we head north to the scenic and unique northern wildlife flora and fauna. Besides the regular animals, you will be able to see the gravy zebra, reticulated giraffes mainly found in the northern hemisphere. After depart back to Nairobi for overnight stay at Anga Afrika Camp and have your private dinner. Meal plan: B/B
Day 5: Kenya – Nairobi – Kigali – Rwanda
Early morning breakfast and then transfer to the Nairobi International Airport for your private flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Upon arrival in Rwanda your will be welcomed by English speaking guide and after embark the 4×4 safari jeeps and take a short visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial more will be experienced about the massacre occurred in Rwanda. After take the scenic drive through the beautiful rolling Rwanda hills, and then take the beautiful stay at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel/Lebambou Gorilla Lodge/Hotel Muhabura: Meal plan: F/B
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel – Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Day 6: Rwanda Gorilla Trek – IbyI’wacu Cultural Village
Mountain Gorilla in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Have breakfast, then with your packed lunch move to the park offices for briefing and gorilla tracking escorts and Rangers. You will then start your trek of the Gorillas. Once you come across the bamboo forest logs and also your first perception of the sound the breaking of bamboo indicating that the gorillas are nearer. Prepare yourself for the joyful encounter with the gorillas and wonderful experience. Stay with the gorillas for 1 hour and then and trek back to your lodge. Visit the IbyI’wacu cultural village for the Rwanda cultural performance. Dinner and overnight as above, Meal plan: F/B
Day 7: Volcanoes National Park – Nyungwe Forest National Park
Have breakfast and after transfer to the Nyungwe Forest National Park with lunch on the way and after later transfer to the park for your dinner and overnight stay at One and Only Nyungwe House/Nyungwe Hill Top Hotel/Gisakura Guest House. Meal plan: F/B
Day 8: Chimpanzee Trekking – Canopy Walk
Have breakfast and after take nature walks in the forest looking for primates like L’Hoest’s monkeys, vervet monkeys, and Colobus monkeys. Lunch and after in the evening take the canopy walk with the closer view of the canopies, birds and other primates. Dinner and overnight as above, Meal plan: F/B
Day9: Nyungwe Forest National Park – Kigali Departure
Breakfast and with en-route lunch, transfer back to Kigali for your flight back home. End of services, Meal plan: H/B (Breakfast & Lunch)
Note: From November to May you will get Rwanda discounted gorilla permit of $ 1050 USD per person.
The Package Includes:
Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned lodge
Full day private safari guide/drive
Private Safari Land Cruiser for game viewing
Park fees
Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
1 gorilla trekking Rwanda permits per person to be paid in advance
Chimpanzee permits & Canopy walk
En-route lunches
Excludes:
International and domestic flights
Personal Expenses e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages,
Meals not listed above
Optional Tours, i.e. Maasai village visit, Balloon Safari of an extra fee per person
Tips to the driver/guide
Any items of personal nature like artifacts and curios, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides while gorilla trekking, telephone, personal insurance and cigarettes.
What to wear/bring
Dress codes are informal. Daytime temperatures are generally warm, so bring lots of light clothing, supplemented by light sweaters for the cool evenings and heavier clothing for the higher altitudes especially Virunga ranges. When tracking gorillas layering your clothing is the best idea and we suggest: long sleeved shirts, cotton or gore tex trousers, strong walking shoes with ankle support, socks that you can tuck your trousers into, light gloves to protect your hands from thorns and nettles, a hat and sunglasses to provide protection against the sun and a waterproof jacket in neutral colors may come in handy in the moist mountains. Travel light and remember that soft-sided luggage is required. One medium sized duffel bag and one small day pack (carry-on) per person should be adequate. Laundry services are available at most accommodations. You should also pack some zip lock bags for spare clothing, cameras, binoculars and film. Please note that you are not allowed to use a flash when photographing Gorillas. It is a good idea to take along several different speeds of film (64 to 1000) as gorillas can be found in open sun or in the dark underbrush of the forest.
Insurance
Nature Adventure Africa Safaris Ltd, managing Eco Tours Rwanda strongly advises Participants to purchase travel protection insurance. Due to unexpected events, illness, and emergencies, Participants risk losing all or part of their travel documents. In the absence of travel protection insurance, Participants are not covered for any losses sustained in addition to tour costs, such as medical expenses, baggage loss, and death benefits. There are a number of policies available, varying in the extent and type of coverage, as well as the cost. Typically, the policies do not cover losses incurred due to civil disturbances, war, terrorism, or insolvency of tour operator. Participants are not required to purchase this or any other travel protection insurance in order to participate in the tour package, but again, such coverage is strongly recommended for the reasons stated above.