12 Day Nairobi to Kigali Adventure Tour

Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya

Day 1 of this tour has been included into the tour as an arrival day and there is nothing planned for this day besides for you arriving sometime today in Nairobi to start your tour tomorrow.

If you are interested in meeting your guide and group members, ask reception upon your arrival if they can point them out and feel free to go and get acquainted and should you arrive early on this day and have the energy to partake in some optional tours within Nairobi, feel free to chat to you guide about this and or reception and they will help you arrange this.

Accommodation: The Heron Portico (or similar)
Meals: No meals are included today, you are welcome to dine at your own pleasure (budget 100-130 USD for meals not included)
Optional Activities: Bomas of Kenya Tour, Railway Museum, Karen Blixen Museum, National Museum, The Carnivore Restaurant, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Visit

Day 2: Nairobi – Masai Mara, Kenya

Explore one of Africa’s most famous national parks as you travel through the Great Rift Valley. See if you can spot the “big five” on a wildlife safari drive in the late afternoon.

Visit Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve from Nairobi, via the Great Rift Valley. As soon as we arrive in the area, we will settle into our safari camp, which will serve as our base for the remainder of our trip.

Take a wildlife safari drive late in the afternoon with excellent chances of spotting the “big five” – the lion, cheetah, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe. Safaris provide a memorable experience due to the diverse wildlife and natural environment.

Accommodation: Kenia Campsite (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Route: Nairobi – Masai Mara
Included Highlight: Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
Distance: 386 km (7 hours travelling time )

Day 3: Masai Mara, Kenya

Experience an early morning wildlife safari drive when animals are at their most active. Consider visiting a Masai village, learning to dance like a warrior, and touring the manyatta (family compound).

Take advantage of the opportunity to experience a balloon safari and gain a new perspective over the beautiful landscape. If you would like to include this optional activity on your tour, please pre-book on the checkout page. You may also ask your travel agent for assistance.

Accommodation: Kenia Campsite (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activity: Masai Mara Balloon Safari

Day 4: Masai Mara – Nairobi, Kenya

Before returning to Nairobi, enjoy one last wildlife safari drive. Take part in one more safari drive in the Masai Mara. Before returning to Nairobi, visit the Ubuntu Cafe, which is supported by G for Good. During your visit to Nairobi, you will have some time to purchase local handicrafts or explore the city a bit.

Accommodation: The Heron Portico (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Included Highlight: Amani 3 Course lunch, Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activity: The Carnivore Restaurant
Distance: 245 km (5.5 – 6.5 hours travelling time)

Day 5: Nairobi – Kampala, Kenya

Experience the hustle and bustle of East African capital cities. In Kampala, you can relax and look forward to the second part of this epic journey. Get comfortable in your private vehicle and enjoy the scenery

Accommodation: Forest Cottages (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Route: Nairobi – Entebbe – Kampala
Included Highlight: Full Day Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari Drive
Distance: 50 km (1.5h – 2 hours travelling time)

Day 6: Kampala – Fort Portal, Kenya

Explore Kibale National Park by taking the scenic route to Fort Portal. The sounds of monkeys and birds fill the air as you spend the night on a guest farm. Get comfortable in your private vehicle and enjoy the scenery

Accommodation: Kluges Guest Farm (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Route: Kampala – Fort Portal
Included Highlights: Afternoon Game drive
Distance: 297km (4 – 6 hours travelling time)

Day 7: Kibale National Park, Uganda

In the morning or afternoon, explore the evergreen rainforest and look for chimpanzees. Visit the Bigodi Community for a traditional lunch. During a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, you will have the opportunity to see more wildlife.

Accommodation: Kluges Guest Farm (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Chimpanzee Trek, Bigodi Community Lunch
Optional Activity: Bigodi Swamp Walk

Day 8: Kibale National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

After passing the equator, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The afternoon will be spent on a wildlife safari drive. Watch out for warthogs, elephants, buffalo, five species of primates, and hippos while you are on safari. There are savannahs and swamps around Lake George in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the extensive Maramagambo Forest in the northeast, and the forest-covered Kyambura Gorge on the border with Kyambura Game Reserve.

Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlights: Queen Elizabeth National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
Distance: 115 km (3 hours travelling time)

Day 9: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in the early morning, followed by a lunch within the park. The Kazinga Channel can be explored on an evening cruise. The safari includes the opportunity to view buffaloes, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, leopards, hyenas, giant forest hogs, and elephants.

Accommodation: Outpost Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Queen Elizabeth National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activity: Kazinga Channel Cruise

Day 10: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Take advantage of the scenic drive south to view forests, volcanoes, and lakes. We spent the night on the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, accommodation is provided in simple tents and rooms with en suite bathrooms. The convenience of a private vehicle allows you to enjoy the scenery from the comfort of your seat.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 200 km (5 – 6 hours travelling time)

Day 11: Gorilla Trekking, Uganda

Get up early in order to experience the tour’s main highlight – a gorilla trek!

Meet the park ranger/guide in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an orientation. Depending on where the gorilla family is located, the length and difficulty of the trek can vary. This is a truly unique opportunity to observe these beautiful and endangered creatures for one hour (maximum). Return to town by trekking back. In the afternoon, you will have free time.

Meet a family of mountain gorillas on an unforgettable guided trek (1 – 6 hours) through the dense forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It is truly an unforgettable experience to have a close encounter with these amazing animals during a trip to Africa.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlights: Mountain Gorilla Trek
Optional Activity: Porter Hire

Day 12: Bwindi – Kigali, Uganda

Once you have crossed the border into Rwanda, you should proceed to the capital city, Kigali. Discover more about this intriguing country’s dark history at the genocide museum. You are invited to enjoy lunch at the Nyamirambo Women’s Centre. Upon arrival at the hotel, the tour comes to an end.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Highlights: Border Crossing (Uganda – Rwanda), Kigali Genocide Memorial Visit, Nyamirambo Women’s Centre, Local Lunch
Distance: 175 km (1 – 1.5 hours border crossing, 7.5 hours travelling time)

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.