Lake Nakuru NP • Ngamba - Chimpanzee Sanctuary (optional) • Lake Victoria • Bunyoni Impenetrable Forest - Mountain Gorilla (optional) • Queen Elizabeth National Park • Nile River • Great Rift Valley
The journey begins in Kenya’s capital Nairobi and the distance to the first destination is not large. Originally created as a bird sanctuary, Lake Nakuru was upgraded to National Park status in 1968.
Contact Details
Contact Person: Diana Tel: 27 11 791 0519
Itinerary
Day 1 Lake Nakuru National Park
The journey begins in Kenya’s capital Nairobi and the distance to the first destination is not large. Originally created as a bird sanctuary, Lake Nakuru was upgraded to National Park status in 1968.
Day 2 Lake Nakuru NP to Kampala
The drive from Lake Nakuru NP and across the border into Uganda travels through Eldoret – founded by the Afrikaner people at mile 64 (on the wagon route from Londiani). When crossing the equator today there will be an opportunity for photography.
Day 3 Kampala / Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Although officially this day is set aside for everyone to explore Kampala most people use this day to take an optional day trip to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary of Ngamba Island. Optional Activities: Ngamba Chimpanzee Excursion, Kampala Markets, Lunch and Dinner out.
Day 4 Kampala and Lake Bunyoni
Lake Bunyoni is a small but attractive lake with steep sides and abundant birdlife. Ringed by mountains, Lake Bunyoni is best known for its dense otter population and beautiful scenery. On this tour we make use of this beautiful spot to relax and spend the night before the final drive to the Gorillas.
Day 5/6/7 Gorillas
The Gorilla is one of our closest living relatives with over 95% similarity in our DNA. The Mountain Gorilla is extremely endangered and while exact numbers vary it is widely assumed that there are only 650 left. Visiting the Gorillas is a great way to support their future on earth as the money spent on permits is used for their protection. Should we not obtain permits to visit the Mountain Gorillas in either Bwindi or Mgahinga National Parks in Uganda then we will inform all passengers beforehand that the tour will travel to Rwanda or DRC. Visas for all nationalities are available on the DRC and Rwandan borders. Gorilla permit prices may fluctuate.
Day 8 Queen Elizabeth National Park
The Rwenzori Mountains rise majestically above Lakes Edward and George. In literature and during the explorative period of Africa these ‘Mountains of the Moon’ have stirred the imagination of many a prospective explorer. Optional Activities: Kasinga Channel Sunset Cruise.
Day 9 Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kampala
This afternoon we return to Kampala where there is opportunity to dine out at one of Kampala’s many restaurants. There is a variety of different fare on offer and your guide will provide you with a choice of options. The next day the tour will leave early for Jinja – home to some of the best White Water Rafting in the world. Optional Activities: Meal out in Kampala
Day 10 Jinja
Jinja is Uganda’s second largest city and is famous as the point where the Nile (officially the Victoria Nile) flows out of Lake Victoria and begins the 6695 kilometre journey to Egypt and the Mediterranean. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Soft Power Education Project.
Day 11 Eldoret
The tour returns to Kenya today and this time we spend a night in the town of Eldoret. Eldoret is the 5th largest city in Kenya and is currently the fastest growing. The Great Rift Valley is still the dominant geographical feature of this region with the altitude at Eldoret being 2100 metres above sea level.
Day 12 Nairobi
The city of Nairobi was originally founded as a camp for the Mombassa-Uganda railway in 1899 and had since become the largest city in both Kenya and the East Africa region, with a population of between 3-4 million people. As this is the last evening together the group may choose to dine together at Nairobi’s famous Carnivore Restaurant where vegetarians are catered for, but not encourage. Optional Activities: Meal out in Nairobi.
Notes
Single Supplement R600
Local Payment USD$300
The itinerary is flexible and can be changed without notice in order to accommodate the best possible viewing of the Gorillas. The Permit price to visit the Gorillas can also change without notice.
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