Day 1: Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our guide and transferred to Volcanoes National Park, home of the Gorillas in Rwanda and golden monkeys. It will take approximately 2 to 3 hours to reach the park from Kigali city in Musanze province. You will relax and spend the night at your chosen lodge.

Day 2: After breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing about tracking the Golden monkeys. This activity may take between 2 to 5 hours depending on the movement of the monkeys. After spending an hour with them, you will return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you will take a cultural walk to Iby’iwachu cultural Village. You will spend the night at your chosen lodge.

Day 3: After breakfast, you will travel to Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda for canoeing and birdwatching. In the afternoon, you will proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through Chanika or Gatuna border for Gorilla tracking the following day. You will spend the night at your chosen lodge.

Day 4: After breakfast, you will report to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. An experienced park ranger guide will lead you on this activity to see these gentle giants. The trek may take between 2 to 8 hours, including an hour of full encounter with the Gorillas. In the evening, you will take a community walk to see how people around the forest, especially the Pygmy people, live.

Day 5: After breakfast, you will set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park through Ishasha sector. You will have lunch in the park and later view several animals like Uganda Kob, Buffaloes and giraffes. You will spend the night at your chosen lodge.

Day 6: After breakfast, you will go on a morning game drive to see herds of buffalo, elephants, lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, giraffes, impalas and many other animals. After lunch, you will go on a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel to see elephants, crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes and many birds. You will spend the night at your chosen lodge.

Day 7: After breakfast, you will head to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking in the afternoon and visit Bigodi swamp. You will spend the night at your chosen lodge.

Day 8: Drive to Kampala via Ishasha to Entebbe for your flight to Nairobi After breakfast, transfer to Kampala via the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The south is called Ishasha, which is home to the well-known tree-climbing lions. As you drive, you will see more game. Also, there are large herds of elephants, topi, and antelopes in large numbers. You will arrive in Kampala in the early evening and connect to Entebbe International Airport for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 9: Nairobi City Tour After breakfast, embark on a Nairobi city tour. Nairobi is Kenya’s capital city and one of the largest cities in Africa. Visit the Nairobi National Museum, which showcases Kenya’s rich cultural heritage, natural history, and contemporary art. Then head to the Karen Blixen Museum, a historic farmhouse that was once home to the Danish author Karen Blixen, who penned the memoir “Out of Africa.” Next, visit the Giraffe Centre, where you can feed the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. In the afternoon, visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage, where you can see the orphaned elephants up close and learn about the trust’s conservation efforts. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 10: Masai Mara National Reserve After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the most popular wildlife reserves in Africa. The reserve is home to the famous Big Five game animals – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino – as well as countless other species of wildlife. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in Masai Mara, where you will have the opportunity to see some of the reserve’s amazing wildlife. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11-12: Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve Spend the next two days exploring Masai Mara on full-day game drives. These days will be spent searching for the Big Five and other wildlife such as zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and giraffes. You will also have the opportunity to visit a traditional Masai village and learn about the local culture and customs. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 13: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, which is renowned for its birdlife, including thousands of pink flamingos that inhabit the lake. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in the park where you may encounter some of the park’s inhabitants such as white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, and baboons. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 14: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, which is known for its large herds of elephants and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the park where you will have the opportunity to see elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and other wildlife against the backdrop of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 15: Amboseli National Park to Nairobi After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Amboseli National Park before departing for Nairobi.