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Kenya Private Safari with Gorilla Trekking
Overview
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya. Welcome to Africa! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2
Nairobi–Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Today, drive to OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY, the largest black rhino sanctuary in all of East Africa. After lunch, embark on your first GAME DRIVE in search of the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. (B,L,D)
Day 3
Ol Pejeta. Rise early for a MORNING GAME DRIVE with beautiful Mount Kenya as the backdrop. Beyond the “Big 5,” you may spot cheetah, zebra, gazelle, and more. If you are lucky, you might even spot rare wild dogs. After lunch, enjoy a GAME DRIVE in the conservancy, including a stop at the CHIMP SANCTUARY. In partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, the sanctuary was established to provide a long-term home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees. Here, see the chimps and learn more about their plight. (B,L,D)
Day 4
Ol Pejeta–Lake Nakuru National Park Area. A final GAME DRIVE in the conservancy before driving to the Lake Nakuru area. The journey takes you through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa, where farmers grow crops such as corn, wheat, coffee, and tea. Stop for lunch at Aberdare Country Club. (B,L,D)
Day 5
Lake Nakuru Area. Today, explore LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK during MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES. The park is home to a variety of animals including giraffe, impala, Cape buffalo, and striped hyena. This is also your best chance to see white rhino, which are commonly spotted here. Relax at your lodge or camp between game drives. (B,L,D) NOTE:If staying at Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp, you may opt for an afternoon game drive closer to camp in Soysambu Conservancy.
Day 6
Lake Nakuru Area–Maasai Mara National Reserve Area. Drive to MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, Kenya’s most famous game area. Stop for lunch en route before embarking on an AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE. (B,L,D)
Day 7
Maasai Mara Area. Today, your Driver/Guide pilots you on MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES in the “Mara,” as it is called by the locals. Part of the Serengeti ecosystem, the reserve boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives, generally between August and early November, the population enlarges by almost 2 million. This provides a great food source for predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena. (B,L,D)NOTE: The Great Migration is a natural event, and the arrival/departure of the migrating herds varies slightly year to year.
Day 8
Maasai Mara Area. Further explore this magical place during MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES. Watch for elephant, rhino, topi, cheetah, and much more. Between game drives, take advantage of leisure time to relax. (B,L,D)
Day 9
Maasai Mara–Nairobi. This morning, fly back to Nairobi. Overnight at the Ole Sereni Hotel close to the airport. (B)
Day 10
Nairobi–Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. Rise early this morning for your flight to BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK via Entebbe. At Entebbe, a Local Host will meet you to assist in transferring between flights. Upon arrival at Bwindi, transfer to your lodge and relax prior to dinner this evening. (B,D)
Day 11
Bwindi. Two full days are set aside for GORILLA TREKKING, a truly memorable experience. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to almost half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. With an experienced guide, you will trek through the forest in search of one of the “habituated” family groups. This process takes several years of dedicated work before gorillas will allow people to get close to them. Finding the gorillas can take a few minutes or several hours, but once they are located, you are allowed a maximum of one hour with them. (B,L,D daily)NOTE: The forest terrain is difficult—and often wet—with steep slopes and dense vegetation, so a certain level of physical fitness is required. Also, there are a limited number of permits issued on a daily basis, so booking early is recommended.
Day 12
Bwindi. Two full days are set aside for GORILLA TREKKING, a truly memorable experience. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to almost half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. With an experienced guide, you will trek through the forest in search of one of the “habituated” family groups. This process takes several years of dedicated work before gorillas will allow people to get close to them. Finding the gorillas can take a few minutes or several hours, but once they are located, you are allowed a maximum of one hour with them. (B,L,D daily)NOTE: The forest terrain is difficult—and often wet—with steep slopes and dense vegetation, so a certain level of physical fitness is required. Also, there are a limited number of permits issued on a daily basis, so booking early is recommended.
Day 13
Bwindi–Entebbe–Homebound Flight. This morning, fly back to Entebbe. Upon arrival, transfer to your day room at the Laico Lake Victoria Hotel. Later, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your late-evening flight. Book homebound flights after 3 pm. (B)NOTE: The Nairobi/Entebbe, Entebbe/Bwindi, and Bwindi/Entebbe flights, including taxes, are included in the vacation price.
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Kenya Private Safari with Gorilla Trekking
Company Reviews
We had great tour guides
Our hotels in La Fortuna and Monteverde were not good as I would have expected from Monogram. The Magic Mountain was a very nice property. But breakfast was average at best. Our room wasn't checked before we arrived. We had to change rooms. The safe box didn't work and the toilet seat was broken.
Our room at the Monteverde Country Lodge had no hot water the first night. And the rooms don't have heaters. So they were very cold.
Good xperienceTour guide was very knowledgeable and…
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Second Time Around and still awesome
What a wonderful time
Details
Local Flights
Participation in this tour requires a purchase of additional local flights.
Accommodations
Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation and amenities for the discerning traveler with a focus on superior service. From the rooftop, you can enjoy panoramic views of Nairobi and the Ngong hills. On a clear morning, the beautiful and majestic Mount Kenya can be seen in the distance.
Hurlingham, Nairobi
Kenya
Argwings Kodhek Rd
Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel
Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi's finest and best-known luxury hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around the hotel, which is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi's most famous meeting place.
Nairobi
Kenya
Harry Thuku Road
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Despite its central location, the Nairobi Serena hotel is a quiet sanctuary amid the bustle of one of Africa's most dynamic cities. The interior décor reflects an entirely pan-African theme featuring art and inspiration from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, West Africa and East Africa. Offering a wide range of dining experiences, The Nairobi Serena is renowned for its 'Mandhari' fine-dining restaurant, which is universally acknowledged as one of Kenya's finest.
Nairobi
Kenya
Kenyatta Ave.
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
A sheltered oasis clustered around a waterhole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Tented Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Kenya
Sweetwaters Serena Camp (Morani wing)
A sheltered oasis clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Serena Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Kenya
Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp
Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp offers traditional safari luxury with 24 spacious tents. It is an oasis of comfort and excellent service situated strategically on a cliff near Lake Elmenteita in Soysambu Conservancy. The conservancy has been identified as a Ramsar Site, a wetland of international importance. The lake is an important stop for over 350 bird species including lesser flamingos.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Lake Nakuru National Park Area
Kenya
Lake Elmenteita
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is cleverly laid out such that most rooms and sitting areas afford stunning views of Lake Nakuru. The Lodge incorporates natural landscaping with tall acacia trees, winding walkways and greens dotted with bird feeds. The Lodge is a natural haven for bird life and attracts over 50 species of birds.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Kenya
Lake Nakuru Lodge
The lodge features excellent service and a warm and relaxed atmosphere that embraces the uniqueness of Lake Nakuru National Park's ecosystem. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Kenya
Sanctuary Olanana
Sanctuary Olanana is an award-winning camp with just 14 tents. It is located on a private stretch of the Mara River, at the foot of the impressive Siria Escarpment close to where the famous last scene from ""Out of Africa"" was filmed. The game concentration is high - and during the annual wildebeest migration from around July to October, the action happens right on the camp's doorstep! The main dining room and veranda command views over a dramatic stretch of the Mara River. See, and hear, the family of noisy hippos who colonies the banks below the camp. The camp also features a library, a pool, a mini-spa where guests can experience traditional African remedies alongside French marine therapies.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
Mara Sopa Lodge
Set in expansive wooded gardens, the lodge has an ethnic design that incorporates traditional round buildings with thatched roofs and cottage-style guestrooms featuring verandas and ensuite bathrooms.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
C14, Keekorok, Oloolaimutia Valley
Sand River
Sand River in the Maasai Mara replicates the heyday of exclusive permanent tented camps of the late 1920's. The carefully crafted interior designs mirror this period perfectly and are reminiscent of countless Hollywood movies that paid homage to the classic era of African adventure. The camp features just 16 tented accommodations, a sparkling pool, comfortable lounge, library, and wine cellar. Service standards are exceptional and the location was carefully chosen for optimal an optimal game viewing experience.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
Ashnil Mara Camp
The Ashnil Mara Camp property is comprised of 40 luxury tents overlooking the plains of the Maasai Mara and includes luxury ensuite bathrooms, walk-in closets and a sun deck for relaxation while watching game.
Electricity is provided during limited hours: 5 am to 10:30 am, 12 pm to 4 pm & 6 pm to midnight. 24-hour power may be requested for breathing machines.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
Silverback Lodge
The new re-furbished Silverback Lodge is perched on high, atop the valley overlooking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The view is absolutely stunning and the best place to enjoy après-tracking cocktails. Bird watching and sometimes primate viewing is possible right from the front door of your room.
Electricity is provided during limited hours: 5 am to 10 am & 7 pm to midnight. 24-hour power may be requested for breathing machines.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Uganda
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is nestled deep inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering guests an unrivalled location, including the best bird and wildlife viewing in the Bwindi area. This area also impresses with a truly theatrical landscape featuring volcanoes, jagged valleys, waterfalls, lakes and dramatic mountain ranges. Here guests can dine under the stars and relax by the roaring campfire. On cooler evenings, the central cottage provides a warm shelter. In fact Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp often receives regular visits from the gorillas themselves, up to 4-6 visits per month. For the lucky guests in camp at those times, they may have the chance for a gorilla encounter without even leaving Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp! The eight tents built on wooden platforms feature comfortable warm beds, a bathtub that looks straight out into the jungle's canopy.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Uganda
Buhoma Lodge
Buhoma Lodge commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park home to the rare and elusive Mountain Gorilla. Situated within the National Park, less than five minutes walk, from the start of the gorilla trekking point it makes a great base for gorilla trekking. As part of a commitment to responsible tourism the lodge is designed using sustainable local materials where possible, with the emphasis being on natural products, which has, in turn, given support to the local communities and businesses. The water supply is gravity fed and solar power is used for lighting with power points limited to a central area allocated for recharging cameras and videos. Each of the eight, comfortable cottages have been carefully built with its own private verandah, allowing wonderful views of the forest canopy. Inside the spacious cottages you will find comfortable beds, a well appointed en suite bathroom with flushing toilet and a hot shower. An elevated lounge area, complete with bar and dining facilities, offers a cozy, comfortable environment, to discuss the day's activities around the fireplaces which add atmosphere and warmth in the cool evenings. Meals are freshly prepared with many local ingredients and the bar has a selection of local and imported beverages.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Uganda
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