East Africa In-Depth

Day 1: Nairobi

Day 2: Nairobi/samburu National Reserve

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve

Day 4: Samburu National Reserve/lake Nakuru National Park

Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park/masai Mara

Day 7: Masai Mara

Day 8: Masai Mara/nairobi

Day 9: Nairobi/kampala

Day 10: Kampala/fort Portal

Day 11: Kibale National Park

Day 12: Kibale Np/queen Elizabeth Np

Day 13: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 14: Queen Elizabeth Np/bwindi Impenetrable Np

Day 15: Gorilla Trekking

Day 16: Bwindi National Park – Kigali

Day 1: Nairobi
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 2: Nairobi/samburu National Reserve
Depart Nairobi and drive north through the farmlands of the Kikuyu people,
passing Mt Kenya, Africa’s second highest mountain (5199m/17,060ft).

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve
A full day wildlife safari drive to spot a group of animals only seen north of the equator.

Day 4: Samburu National Reserve/lake Nakuru National Park
Nakuru, meaning “dusty place” in the Maasai language, is a cheerful and vibrant agricultural town with a
variety of colourful local markets

Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park
Embark on a safari within Lake Nakuru National Park, in search of the elephant, buffalo, impala, and the elusive leopard.

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park/masai Mara
Depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.

Day 7: Masai Mara
Rise early for a wildlife safari drive during the best time to spot animals and criss-cross the rolling hills of the African savannah.

Day 8: Masai Mara/nairobi
Enjoy one last opportunity to spot the “big five”.

Day 9: Nairobi/kampala
Travel from one bustling East African capital city to another.

Day 10: Kampala/fort Portal
Take the scenic route to Fort Portal at the edge of Kibale National Park.

Day 11: Kibale National Park
Opt to venture deep into the wetlands to spot more wildlife on a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary.

Day 12: Kibale Np/queen Elizabeth Np
Queen Elizabeth National Park is characterized by open savannah, large areas of swamp around Lake George.

Day 13: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive with possible sightings of buffaloes, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, leopards, hyenas, giant forest hogs, and elephants.

Day 14: Queen Elizabeth Np/bwindi Impenetrable Np
Enjoy the scenic drive south, with views of forests, volcanoes and lakes.

Day 15: Gorilla Trekking
Head into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to meet the park ranger/guide for orientation.

Day 16: Bwindi National Park – Kigali