8 Days

Starting from

17,448

Per Person

Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

Entebbe, Bwindi, Volcanoes National Park, Kigali

This sample itinerary was created by experts and is meant to inspire your next trip. It is ready to be customized to suit your interests, tastes and budget so you can connect with local cultures and experience authentic travel on your own terms and departing whenever you choose.

Experience an exclusive journey to witness efforts to protect Africa’s endangered species.
Hike the wilds of Bwindi with an expert to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Learn tracking from an expert, then explore the Virunga Mountains in search of gorilla families.
Enhance your stay in Entebbe with a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary for a close-up feeding session.
Discover Bwindi at your pace with tailored recommendations from your Destination Expert

A travel experience like no other

Day 1
NAIROBI Get Settle
- Private Airport Transfer
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance
- Dinner (Not Included)
Day 2
Nairobi to Masai Mara The Adventure Begins
- Private Airport Transfer
- Emer
- Private Airport Transfer
- Air - Nairobi - Masai Mara [Direct (45 mins)] - SL
- Lodge Airport Transfer
- Park Fee - Included
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Dinner (Included)
- gency Evacuation Insurance
- Dinner (Not Included)
Day 3
Masai Mara Lose Yourself in Nature
- Morning Game Drive
- Lunch (Included)
- Park Fee - Included
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Dinner (Included)
Day 4
Masai Mara Venture into the Outdoors
- Morning Game Drive
- Lunch (Included)
- Park Fee - Included
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Dinner (Included)

Day 1
Nairobi
Get Settled
A private transfer between your hotel and the airport in Nairobi is provided.
While in our care, your safety and security are our number one priority. As such, in the unlikely event of serious illness or injury, all guests are provided with a “Flying Doctors” insurance policy. This emergency evacuation insurance covers the cost of the evacuation flight back to Nairobi for treatment, however, does not cover the cost of any medical treatment received. We highly recommend travel insurance for full coverage.

Where you’ll be staying
- Fairmont Norfolk Hotel
- Fairmont
Day 2
Nairobi TO Masai Mara
The Adventure Begins
A private transfer between your hotel and the airport in Nairobi is provided.
Sit back and relax during this short, scenic flight from Nairobi to Masai Mara today. Approximate flight duration is 45 minutes.
Please note, strict luggage restrictions apply to this flight: 1) Maximum weight allowance of 32 lbs (15 kg) is permitted per person. 2) Baggage must be soft-shelled. 3) Additional baggage allowance can be arranged at additional cost, please speak to your Destination Expert for more information.
A representative from your lodge will pick you up and transfer you between your accommodations and the nearby airstrip.

This afternoon, head out on an exciting game drive with your guide, keeping your eyes peeled for giraffes. Giraffes usually inhabit savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands. They prefer areas with plenty of acacia trees, an important food source, and can browse at heights that most other herbivores cannot reach. While adults are nearly invulnerable to predation, lions, leopards, spotted hyenas and wild dogs prey on baby calves. Giraffes commonly gather together to eat or socialize for a few hours and then roam off to graze separately. Males establish social hierarchies through "neckings," which are combat bouts where the neck is used as a weapon. Based on these displays, dominant males gain mating rights to females, who then bear the sole responsibility for raising their young.

Where you’ll be staying
- Kichwa Tembo
- Superior Tent Package (1-3 Nights)

Day 1

Nairobi

Fairmont Norfolk Hotel
The Fairmont Norfolk Hotel is situated in the center of the bustling city of Nairobi and has grown over time with the city. Surrounded by private tropical gardens, the 170 guest rooms and suites are comfortable with all the necessities of home. Dining is offered at a number of on-site restaurants, and the breakfast buffet is especially delightful. Spend some time getting to know the city then escape to the tranquility of the hotel. At your pleasure, enjoy the wonderful swimming pool facilities, the health club, and the relaxing spa.

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Day 1 : You’ve Arrived
For your added comfort, your Kensington guide will be waiting for you as you exit the arrival hall and will be holding a sign with your name on it. They will escort you to your private vehicle and accompany you to your accommodation.

A private transfer between the airport and your hotel in Entebbe is provided.

Be sure to ask your Destination Expert about the unique dining options available in Entebbe. Our favorite suggestions include Muti Garden Cafe, Carpe Diem, and Thai Garden.

Where you’ll be staying
- Hotel Number 5
- Luxury Room
Day 2 Entebbe The Adventure Begins
Have you ever wanted to meet a chimp, lion or elephant face-to-face? Today is your chance! Head out today to visit the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center (UWEC). UWEC was opened in 1952 by the Colonial Government in Uganda. Today the Center’s veterinary staff and animal keepers work with the Uganda Wildlife Authority and local communities to help breed endangered species, treat injured, sick or stressed animals. Depending on their individual needs animals are held for care or rehabilitated for release into the wild. Get up close and personal with our animal ambassadors, and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Spend up to three hours with your own personal tour guide on an exclusive journey introducing you to Africa’s animals and their habitats. Kids can enjoy biking, donkey and camel rides. This unique experience is tailored to your interests and needs by your UWEC guide.

Nothing compares to an African sunset, particularly one over Lake Victoria on your very own private boat. Salute the end of another great day with good company and an ice cold beverage. Keep your camera handy as you spot birds, and look out for resident African Fish Eagles as they swoop down to catch fish. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks, while you sit back and soak up the peaceful atmosphere.

Where you’ll be staying
- Hotel Number 5
- Luxury Room
Day 3 Entebbe TO Bwindi
A private transfer between the airport and your hotel in Entebbe is provided.

Board a flight in Entebbe with service to Bwindi. The flight duration is approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

The flight has a luggage weight restriction of 15kgs/32 pounds total for your luggage, for both your carry-on and checked luggage. In some cases a purse or backpack is not considered carry-on and will not be weighed as part of your weight restriction; however, this is not always the case so please pack lightly.

A private transfer between the airstrip and your accommodation in Bwindi is provided.

Where you’ll be staying
- Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
- Cottage
Day 4 Bwindi
Lace Up for Some Fresh Air

The pristine wilds wilds of the mysterious Bwindi rainforest are home to countless species of resident wildlife, some only found in this very heart of Africa. Your lodge helps organize a number of excursions allowing you to truly experience this part of Uganda to the fullest. Take fascinating nature walks through this mesmerizing habitat and soak in the stunning scenery of this mountainous terrain. All the while, keep your eyes peeled for the mammals and countless birds that live deep in the forest. With more bird species per square kilometer than anywhere else in the world, this really is a bird watcher’s paradise.

Where you’ll be staying
- Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
- Cottage
Day 5 Bwindi Venture into the Outdoors

For one of the most unforgettable wildlife experiences of a lifetime, early this morning put on your hiking boots and head deep into the steamy jungles covering the peaks of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in pursuit of the rare mountain gorillas. The park is known to be one of the best places on the planet to see these fascinating primates. Your seasoned park guides search for the resident gorilla families and help you interpret local flora and fauna as you make your way through this pristine reserve. After hiking through the mesmerizing wilds of Bwindi you will be rewarded with a truly hypnotizing encounter with the gorillas. From a safe distance, spend an hour observing them in their habitat and feel a true connection with the natural world. The tracking may take between 5 and 8 hours, depending on the current conditions and location of the gorillas. In the evening, return for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Please note that only persons age 15 and over are allowed to track the gorillas.
Day 6 Bwindi TO Volcanoes National Park
A Dazzling Drive

A private transfer from Bwindi to Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) is provided. The approximate transfer time is three hours.

While you are in our care your safety and security are our number one priority. As such, in the unlikely event of serious illness or injury, all clients are covered by “Akagera Aviation EMS” Evacuation Service. This is mandatory for anyone traveling to Rwanda. The policy covers the cost of the evacuation flight back to Kigali for treatment. This insurance policy however DOES NOT cover the cost of any medical treatment received. We highly recommend travel insurance for full coverage.

Where you’ll be staying
- Wilderness Sabyinyo
- Cottage
Day 7 Volcanoes National Park
Nurtured by Nature

The Volcanoes National Park is located in the Virunga Mountains, a magnificent chain of dormant volcanoes in the north of the country. This area is home to the world’s last surviving mountain Gorilla populations, currently a mere 700 individuals. After breakfast, you will depart the lodge and drive for approximately 1 hour to the Park Headquarters where you will meet with excellent local guides and trackers who will provide an informative session on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. After the session, the hike into the forest begins.

A full day trek with your guide through the park is a reasonably strenuous activity which can last the morning or all day as you seek out the gorilla families. The guide will take you to where the gorillas were seen the night before and begin to track them from that point. The trekking can take from 1 to 6 hours and may involve a climb to altitudes, not in excess of 7,500 feet. The terrain is rough and at times quite muddy. Once the gorillas are located all the aches and fatigue of the trek are forgotten, as the experience is often described as finding a hidden natural treasure in the mist. Viewing time is limited to one hour, and only 8 participants are allowed per group. Visitors are asked to maintain a distance of 7 meters (about 22 feet) from the gorillas. Cameras and plenty of storage space are recommended. It can rain at any time in the forest, so waterproof clothing is advised for you, as well as relevant protection for your camera equipment. Please note that plastic (e.g. carrier/shopping) bags are illegal in Rwanda. Children under age 15, or people sick with a cold, flu or other contagious illness, are not allowed to visit the gorillas.

PERMITS MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT TIME OF CONFIRMATION AND ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Where you’ll be staying
- Wilderness Sabyinyo
- Cottage
Day 8 Volcanoes National Park TO Kigali

Until Next Time…

A private transfer from Volcanoes National Park to Kigali is provided. The approximate transfer time is three hours.

Come enjoy Kigali’s finest A la Carte dining experience at Hotel Milles Des Collines restaurant, Le Panorama. Located on 4th floor, the venue offers an ideal ambiance for a romantic dinner for two or a group outing with a special gourmet menu accompanied by breathtaking views of rolling hills and the twinkling lights of Kigali.

A private transfer from your accommodation to the airport is provided.

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8

Days

Starting from

17,448

Per Person

Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

A travel experience like no other

Get Settled

Where you’ll be staying

The Adventure Begins

Where you’ll be staying

Fairmont Norfolk Hotel

Where you’ll be staying

Where you’ll be staying

Where you’ll be staying

Lace Up for Some Fresh Air

Where you’ll be staying

A Dazzling Drive

Where you’ll be staying

Nurtured by Nature

Until Next Time…

Award-winning excellence

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8

Days

Starting from

17,448

Per Person

Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

A travel experience like no other

Get Settled

Where you’ll be staying

The Adventure Begins

Where you’ll be staying

Fairmont Norfolk Hotel

Where you’ll be staying

Where you’ll be staying

Where you’ll be staying

Lace Up for Some Fresh Air

Where you’ll be staying

A Dazzling Drive

Where you’ll be staying

Nurtured by Nature

Until Next Time…

Award-winning excellence

As seen in..

CST #2141973-70. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. Fla. Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST44278 © 2024 Kensington Tours Ltd. Privacy Policy

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