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Gorillas & East Africa Safari

Summary:

Whether you’re watching a sombre silverback gorilla in his natural habitat, descending 600 metres to the floor of the volcanic Ngorongoro Crater or spend time with a Hadzabe community in Tanzania, this 18-day tour offers opportunities to create travel mem...

Duration
18 Days
Countries
4
Next Departure
13-Jun-2024
Starting at
USD 9,920.00
Price per day
USD 551.00
Tour Type

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  • Intrepid
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Gorillas & East Africa Safari
Travel Style
Small Group Tour with More Flexibility
Group Size
1 - 16
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Summary

Whether you’re watching a sombre silverback gorilla in his natural habitat, descending 600 metres to the floor of the volcanic Ngorongoro Crater or spend time with a Hadzabe community in Tanzania, this 18-day tour offers opportunities to create travel memories most people only dream of. Journey through Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania in search of some of the world’s most mythologised animals. Along the way, meet locals and gain an understanding of the diversity of cultures in East Africa – from the Maasai tribes people to villagers on the outskirts of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the hip working class residents of Kigali’s Nyamirambo neighbourhood.

Map: Gorillas & East Africa Safari (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Kigali
Day 2
Kigali
Day 3
Gisenyi
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 7
Kisoro
Day 8
Kisoro
Day 9
Nairobi
Day 10
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 11
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 12
Lake Victoria
Day 13
Serengeti National Park
Day 14
Serengeti National Park
Day 15
Karatu
Day 16
Karatu
Day 17
Arusha
Day 18
Arusha / Nairobi

Travel Countries (4): Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

Travel Cities (12): Arusha, Bwindi Forest, Gisenyi, Kigali, Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Musoma, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Virunga Volcano

Highlights

  • Seek out the rare mountain gorilla on a trek through Uganda's steamy forests and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence, with permits included in the price of the trip.
  • Explore the Serengeti National Park in depth during three game drives and a night spent camping in the middle of this spectacular wildlife arena.
  • Learn about Rwanda's devastating history with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, and see what life looks like today with a tour of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
  • Meet members of the Ishasha community for a look at rural life in Uganda, visiting an organic farm and medicine garden and learn how human-wildlife conflict is being tackled with anti-crop raiding techniques
  • Get to know the diverse wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park on a series of 4x4 game drives and an optional boat cruise around the lake.
  • Take a mind-blowing safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open roof 4WD for a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros, plus lions, zebra and more.

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Kigali

Arrow Going To

Arusha

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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