Upgraded Rwanda & Kenya

From the “big five” to endangered primates, this 15-day adventure in Rwanda and Kenya thrills with one awe-inspring moment after another. Set off on foot into the Rwandan jungle and come face-to-face with a gorilla group in its element, and head out on safari in world-famous national parks to try and spot all the wildlife eastern Africa has to offer. Make the most of your time here by enjoying unique excursions to speak to experts in the field who shed light onto the intimate details that make this part of the world so fascinating.

Day 1 Kigali
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Kigali/Volcanoes National Park
Today the group will visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn more about this somber chapter in Rwanda’s past. Then, go on a walk through the Nyamirambo neighbourhood and enjoy a local lunch at the G Adventures–supported Nyamirambo Women’s Centre. Travel to the lodge in northern Rwanda just on the outskirts of Volcanoes National Park.

Day 3 Volcanoes National Park
Trek through the lush jungle-covered hills with a park ranger as the group tries to track and catch a glimpse of the golden monkey. Afterwards, visit the Ellen Degeneres Campus of the Karisoke Research Center and meet with some of the organization’s gorilla experts.

Day 4 Volcanoes National Park
Today search for Mountain Gorillas with a park ranger in the jungle. Please note that these treks can vary in length and difficulty depending on the location of the gorillas. Lunch will be had back at the lodge and a visit to a local village will follow.

Day 5 Volcanoes National Park/Akagera National Park
Travel back to Kigali in time for lunch and then continue east to Akagera National Park. Learn about the success story of this park’s incredible conservation on a visit to the African Parks headquarters there. In the evening the group will arrive at the lodge with views of Lake Ihema.

Day 6 Akagera National Park
Embark on an early morning safari drive this morning keeping an eye out for wildlife in the area. Take advantage of some mid-morning free time to relax back at the lodge and have some lunch. Explore the waters of Lake Ihema in the afternoon and spot the animals that call this place home.

Day 7 Akagera National Park to Kigali
Eat a packed breakfast before the final safari drive early in the morning. The bonus is that animals are more active during this time of day. Afterwards the group will depart for Kigali traveling through the northern edge of the park on the way.

Day 8 Kigali/Nairobi
Catch a flight from Kigali to Nairobi and transfer to hotel.

Day 9 Nairobi/Lake Nakuru National Park
Rise early for our drive to Lake Nakuru, which is known for housing a large variety of birds. We’ll arrive at our lodge inside the park around lunchtime. Get settled and head out to spot some rhinos and other wildlife on an afternoon safari drive.

Day 10 Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy two safari drives; one in the morning and one in the afternoon, catching this park and the wildlife at different times of day. Afterwards, drive along the shimmering shores of Lake Nakuru before stopping at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). At this government institution you will hear a talk from a representative discussing the issues surrounding the poaching of rhinos and what is being done to manage their conservation.

Day 11 Lake Nakuru National Park/Lake Naivasha
Travel south to Lake Naivasha passing through the lands of the Great Rift Valley en route. This large freshwater lake is surrounded by olive trees and grassy banks. We’ll set off on a boat to cruise the waters in search of hippos, crocodiles, and buffalo. Then, enjoy a guided walk on Crescent Island—a peaceful wildlife sanctuary located in the middle of the lake.

Day 12 Lake Naivasha/Masai Mara
Adventure onward to the legendary National Reserve of the Masai Mara. Once here settle into our tented camp and embark on an afternoon safari through the lands. Pass through acacia-dotted plains and be on the lookout for the African “big five”. The evening brings time to relax in camp and marvel at the vast rolling plains.

Day 13 Masai Mara
Rise and shine for an early morning safari drive into the reserve to try and track the animals that roamed through the savanna during the night. This is the time of day when ungulates like Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelle are at their most active. In the late afternoon, set out on another safari drive to appreciate the timeless landscapes of the Masai Mara.

Day 14 Masai Mara/Nairobi
Check another item off those travel lists as you watch the sunrise over the savannah on your final safari in Masai Mara. Afterwards, journey back to Nairobi stopping along the way at Café Ubuntu, a G Adventures–supported project that trains and employs local women and mothers of children with disabilities. Here, visit the craft centre to meet some of the women and sit down for a wonderful farm-to-table lunch.

Day 15 Nairobi
Depart at any time.