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Gorillas and Lakes
This tour takes you from Nairobi to Nairobi in 19 days. 
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Current Price
GBP 425 + US$ 275 Local PaymentDuration
19 daysType
Camping TourAccommodation
CampingLocal Payment is a portion of your total tour cost which is paid locally to your Crew, in cash, at the beginning of your tour.Should you book this tour as a solo traveler and are happy to share a room, a single supplement may not apply (depending on availability). If you wish to have a room to yourself or can not be paired up with another same-sex traveler you would need to pay the single supplement. -
Tour Summary
The Lakes of Nakuru, Naivasha, Bunyoni and Victoria make for a stunning visual medley and the rare Mountain Gorilla leads us to the border of Uganda, the DRC and Rwanda. This once in a life time opportunity should not be missed!
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Tour Code
NN19-08
A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.
Day 1 to 2, Nairobi to Lake Naivasha (via Rift Valley)
Travelling through the East African Rift Valley is a stunning sight as we wind our way towards Lake Naivasha. Walk to Elsamere - old home of Joy Adamson and Elsa the Lion (Born Free), hire bikes and cycle through Hells Gate National Park or visit a game sanctuary.
Day 3 to 4, Lake Naivasha to Kampala (via Eldoret)
Further west we go and enter mountainous Uganda. The bustling capital of Kampala gives us a chance to stock up supplies and check out the nightlife.
Day 5 to 6, Kampala to Kabale
Where our Gorilla Trekking permits are valid for will determine where we spend the next few days. Departing Kampala we will drive further west to either Kibale, Kisoro, Kigali or Lake Bunyoni to prepare for our awesome trek!
Day 7 to 10, Kabale to Kabale (via Lake Bunyoni)
We are based at one of 4 possible destinations to see the rare Mountain Gorilla's in one of 3 National Parks! Gorilla's know no borders and getting up close to these beautiful creatures is definitely a experience of a lifetime! Afterwards there is the calm Lake Bunyoni, historic Kigali (Rwanda) or the mountainous Virunga Ranges to explore.
Day 11 to 15, Kabale to Jinja (via Kampala)
After passing back through Kampala we travel back east to Jinja perched on the edge of Lake Victoria and overlooking Bujagali Falls. The source of the Nile River is just upstream and there are plenty of adventure activities to occupy your time. For the less adventurous, a visit to a local community project is a memorable and heart-warming experience.
Day 16 to 19, Jinja to Nairobi (via Lake Nakuru National Park)
If time allows then Sipi Falls could be worth a visit as we make our way back into Kenya and aim for Lake Nakuru National Park. A variety of wildlife inhabit this park but it is possibly better known for its huge volumes of Greater Flamingos which turn the surface a gorgeous pink. From here it is only a short drive to Nairobi.
Highlights included in your tour cost
Langata Giraffe Centre Visit
Rare Rothschild Giraffe
Face to face encounters
Quiet & graceful Giraffes
Feed them
Rare opportunity
There are 14 optional activities available on this trip.
Prices shown are approximate
- $10 Elsamere
- $600 Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
- $600 Gorilla Trekking in the DRC
- $600 Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
- $45 Hells Gate National Park
- $10 Jinja Guided Village Walk
- $70 Jinja Quad Bike Safari
- $10 Karen Blixen Museum
- TBA Lake Nakuru National Park
- $65 Nairobi National Park
- $60 Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- $10 Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Rhino Sanctuary
- $25 Softpower Community Project
- $125 White Water Rafting on the Nile
| Tour Starts | Tour Ends | Price | Enquire or Add to Backpack |
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27 Sep 2010 |
15 Oct 2010 |
GBP 425 + US$ 275 |
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20 Oct 2010 |
07 Nov 2010 |
GBP 425 + US$ 275 |
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20 Nov 2010 |
08 Dec 2010 |
GBP 425 + US$ 275 |
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20 Dec 2010 |
07 Jan 2011 |
GBP 425 + US$ 275 |
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17 Jan 2011 |
04 Feb 2011 |
GBP 425 + US$ 275 |
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14 Feb 2011 |
04 Mar 2011 |
GBP 425 + US$ 275 |
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14 Mar 2011 |
01 Apr 2011 |
GBP 425 + US$ 275 |
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18 Apr 2011 |
06 May 2011 |
GBP 425 + US$ 275 |
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16 May 2011 |
03 Jun 2011 |
GBP 425 + US$ 275 |
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Route Info and Logistics
This tour goes through: Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Kampala, Jinja & 2 other destination(s) in Africa.
Tour Detail
Crew: 2 crew
Vehicle: Overland Truck
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