On day 1 you will arrive and meet your group in Nairobi, this is a small group tour with an average group size of 20 people so you'll get to make a lot of friends. The next day you will start early and travel to Uganda whilst stopping and visiting the the Lake Nakuru National Park. There will be lots of game drives over the coming days so if you like wildlife you will really enjoy this experience.
One of the highlights of this trip is going for a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel and also trekking with an experienced guide to see the elusive mountain gorillas. There are also lots of optional extras for this trip include adventure sports like biking, hiking and kayaking. You could also help a local volunteering program.
Itinerary
Day 1 Nairobi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Nairobi/Eldoret
Soak up the scenery as we drive across Kenya's Rift Valley.
Day 3 Eldoret/Kampala
Cross the border into Uganda, then camp outside of the country's capital.
Day 4 Kampala/Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Watch the Ugandan countryside pass by on the day's journey.
Day 5 Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Lake Bunyonyi
Get up early for an included chimpanzee tracking excursion, then visit a tea plantation before setting off for Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 6 Gorilla Trek
Enjoy a guided mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 7 Lake Bunyonyi
Enjoy free time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 8 Lake Bunyonyi/Kampala
Return to the capital after a long drive.
Day 9 Kampala/Jinja
Explore Jinja, known for its outdoor and adventure activities.
Day 10 Jinja
Spend another day exploring Jinja. Opt to raft down the White Nile River, mountain bike up and down the hills or check out the local market.
Day 11 Jinja/Eldoret
Cross over into Kenya for a night in Eldoret.
Day 12 Eldoret/Nairobi
Transfer to Nairobi, where the tour ends upon arrival late afternoon.
This is a 12 day tour which starts and finishes in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, there are departures most months. Prices for this gorilla watching tour start from £1655.
