Experience two bucket list wildlife destinations, an authentic Kenyan safari in the Maasai Mara and the chance to track the rare mountain gorilla in the equatorial forests of Rwanda. This is luxury safari at its best, expect deluxe lodges, impeccable service, and extraordinary cuisine. Between the two countries, there's also a night at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, offering the once-in-a-lifetime experience of close-up encounters with the semi-habituated giraffe as they put their heads through the windows at breakfast.
Start with the quintessential safari experience that is the Maasai Mara in Kenya. The reserve is teeming with elephants, lions, leopards and a host of other game, including the wildebeest migration from July to October. The ultra-luxurious Angama Mara Lodge looks out over the action, offering arguably the best views in the Mara. The trip concludes with gorilla tracking in the exceptionally beautiful Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. You will stay at Singita Kwitonda Lodge with its dramatic views of the peaks of the volcanoes Bisoke and Karisimbi rearing up through the Afro-alpine forests.
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Nairobi International
3 nights - Angama Mara, Maasai Mara, Kenya
1 night - Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya
3 nights - Singita Kwitonda Lodge, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Ends - Transfer to Kigali for your international flight home
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Kenya, Rwanda
7 Nights
City
Safari
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Guide Price
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Includes flights from JFK
Highlights
Gorilla tracking and the wildebeest migration in one safari (in season)
Maasai Mara game drives, hot air ballooning and walking safaris
Vistas of volcanos and Out of Africa savannah plains from your suites
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Sweeping canvas, private plunge pools and romantic picnics
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Meals as specified
Drinks (excluding premium brands)
Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
National Parks and conservation entry fees
1 x Gorilla Tracking Permit and 1 x Golden Monkey Tracking Permit per person
Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Gratuities
Personal travel insurance
Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
Visas and visa fees where relevant
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ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Primate Trekking
Helicopter Flights
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Conservation Experience
Cultural Experience
Hiking
Horse Riding
Kids Bushcraft
Food Experiences
Photographic Safari
City Sights
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
Sightseeing
Cultural Excursion
Cultural Experiences
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
Zebra
Wildebeest
Thompson's Gazelle
Lion
Leopard
Hippo
Gorilla
Elephant
Crocodile
Cheetah
Bushbuck
Buffalo
Black Rhino
Maasai Giraffe
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Kenya, Rwanda
7 Nights
City
Safari
Includes flights from JFK
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Primate Trekking
Helicopter Flights
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Conservation Experience
Cultural Experience
Hiking
Horse Riding
Kids Bushcraft
Food Experiences
Photographic Safari
City Sights
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
Cultural Experiences
