12 Day Nairobi to Kigali Adventure Tour (Camping)

Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya

Welcome to Nairobi,  nothing planned for this day besides your arrval which allows you to settle in and get ready for your adventre 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: 1 Night Hotel
Meals: No meals are included today
Optional Activities: Bomas of Kenya Tour 120USD per person, The Carnivore Restaurant 130USD per person, National Museum 3-53USD per person, Karen Blixen Museum 34-75USD per person, Railway Museum 6-34USD per person

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, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino. Safaris provide a memorable experience due to the diverse wildlife and natural environment.

Accommodation: 1 Night Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
Distance: 386 km
Route: Nairobi – Masai Mara
Travel Time: 7 hours

Day 3: Masai Mara, Kenya

Experience an early morning wildlife safari drive when animals are at their most active. Consider visiting a Maasai 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: 1 Night Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activities: Masai Mara Balloon Safari

Day 4: Masai Mara – Nairobi, Kenya

Before returning to Nairobi, enjoy one last wildlife safari drive. Before we return to Nairobi, we visit the Amani Ya Juu for lunch. During your visit to Nairobi, you will have some time to purchase local handicrafts or explore the city a bit.

Accommodation: 1 Night Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Highlight: Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive, Amani Ya Juu Lunch
Optional Activities: The Carnivore Restaurant
Route: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Distance: 245 km
Travel Time: +/- 6.5 hours

Day 5: Nairobi – Kampala, Kenya

Experience the hustle and bustle of East African capital cities. We fly to Entebbe and then travel to Kampala. You can relax and look forward to the second part of this epic journey.

Accommodation:Canary Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlight: Flight from Nairobi to Entebbe
Route: Nairobi – Entebbe – Kampala
Distance: 50 km
Travel Time: 1.5-2 hours

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.

Accommodation: Kluges Guest Farm or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Afternoon Game Drive
Route: Kampala – Fort Portal
Distance: 297km
Travel Time: 4-6 hours

Day 7: Kibale National Park, Uganda

In the morning or afternoon, we 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 Activities: Bigodi Swamp Walk 20USD per person

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

After passing the equator, we 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
Travel Time: 3 hours

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 Activities: Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise 30USD per person

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
Travel Time: 5-6 hours

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). We return to town in the afternoon, where you will have free time.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlights: Mountain Gorilla Trek
Optional Activities: Porter Hire 20USD per person

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: Kigali Genocide Memorial Visit, Nyamirambo Women’s Centre, Local Lunch
Distance: 175 km
Border Crossing: 1-1.5 hours
Travel Time: +/- 7.5 hours

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.