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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 495 Currency Converter + US$ 285 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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General Notes
Your Gorilla Permit is not included in the trip cost. This needs to be paid for at the time of booking. Please enquire for more information.
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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
Lake Nakuru National Park
A sanctuary for the rare Black Rhino. Well known for the huge population of Flamingo that turns the lake's surface bright pink!
Langata Giraffe Centre Visit
Rare Rothschild Giraffe
Face to face encounters
Quiet & graceful Giraffes
Feed them
Rare opportunity
There are 13 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
- $65 Nairobi National Park
- $60 Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- $10 Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Rhino Sanctuary
- $25 Softpower Community Project
- $125 White Water Rafting on the Nile
| Tour Starts | Tour Ends | Price | Enquire or Add to Backpack |
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13 Feb 2012 |
02 Mar 2012 |
GBP 475 + US$ 275 |
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12 Mar 2012 |
30 Mar 2012 |
GBP 475 + US$ 275 |
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16 Apr 2012 |
04 May 2012 |
GBP 475 + US$ 275 |
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14 May 2012 |
01 Jun 2012 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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11 Jun 2012 |
29 Jun 2012 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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16 Jul 2012 |
03 Aug 2012 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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20 Aug 2012 |
07 Sep 2012 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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17 Sep 2012 |
05 Oct 2012 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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18 Oct 2012 |
05 Nov 2012 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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19 Nov 2012 |
07 Dec 2012 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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17 Dec 2012 |
04 Jan 2013 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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21 Jan 2013 |
08 Feb 2013 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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25 Feb 2013 |
15 Mar 2013 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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25 Mar 2013 |
12 Apr 2013 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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29 Apr 2013 |
17 May 2013 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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27 May 2013 |
14 Jun 2013 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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24 Jun 2013 |
12 Jul 2013 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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10 Jul 2013 |
28 Jul 2013 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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05 Aug 2013 |
23 Aug 2013 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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02 Sep 2013 |
20 Sep 2013 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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30 Sep 2013 |
18 Oct 2013 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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18 Oct 2013 |
05 Nov 2013 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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18 Nov 2013 |
06 Dec 2013 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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16 Dec 2013 |
03 Jan 2014 |
GBP 495 + US$ 285 |
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13 Jan 2014 |
31 Jan 2014 |
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17 Feb 2014 |
07 Mar 2014 |
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Route Info and Logistics
This tour goes through: Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Kampala, Jinja & 1 other destination(s) in Africa.
Tour Detail
Crew: 2 crew
Vehicle: Overland Truck
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