Spend time downtown! As the largest city of East Africa, you can experience contemporary urban African life with colorful street markets, authentic African cuisine, and a buzzing nightlife.

Hotel Options

Tamarind Tree Hotel – Opt 1

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Room Only
Style	International

Fairview Hotel – Opt 2

Room	Business Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Day 2 - 5

You will be transferred from your hotel to Nairobi airport in a private vehicle

Flight to Masai Mara (1 hr)

You will be transferred from Masai Mara airport to your hotel

Classic Africa! The Masai Mara will fulfil your dreams with its iconic, endless African landscapes of golden grass dotted with picturesque acacia trees that is home to year-round wildlife viewing: cheetah, leopard, large prides of lions, elephants, giraffe, hyena, huge Nile crocodiles, frolicking hippos and many other species.

Included Activities

Ilkeliani Camp: Game drives and Nature walks
Rise and shine early to explore the wild surroundings of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. In tow with your expert Maasai guides and reaching via a suspension bridge, hop on a 4×4 to experience morning game drives. At the Mara river and the Musiara Marsh, see a high concentration of elephants, zebras, buffaloes, hippopotamuses, and the world-famous Marsh Pride of Lions. Listening to wildlife stories of the region, settle down for a leisurely picnic breakfast and watch the herds of game go by. Follow the resident naturalist and set out for nature walks along the Talek River. Spot myriad birdlife and track animals in the vicinity by footprints, as you traverse the native vegetation of these riverine forests. After siestas at camp, embark on late afternoon game drives and enjoy the BIG Five sightings across the scenic Maasai landscapes. You may also witness the wildebeest migration during the season. Back at camp, seated around a bonfire, share your day’s wildlife adventures over a few rounds of drinks.

Entim Camp: Game drives
Explore the stunning beauty, diverse landscapes and amazing wildlife of the Masai Mara on fantastic game drives. The best time for this is in the early morning when the animals are particularly active and in the late afternoon when the sun paints incredible colors on the horizon.

Hotel Options

Ilkeliani Camp – Opt 1

Room	Standard Tent
Meals	Full Board and Activities
Style	Camp

Entim Camp – Opt 2

Room	Classic Tent
Meals	Full Board
Style	Camp

Day 5 - 6

You will be transferred from your hotel to Masai Mara airport

Flight to Nairobi (1 hr)

Transfer to international airport

Flight to Kigali (2 hrs)

Transfer to your accommodation

Kigali

1 Night

As Rwanda’s capital and its geographical heart, Kigali is an important business center and port.

Hotel Options

Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel – Opt 1

Room	Deluxe King Rooms
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Kigali Serena Hotel – Opt 2

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Day 6 - 8

Drive to Volcanoes (2-3 hrs)

Volcanoes National Park

2 Nights

Observe gorillas! Volcanoes National Park is part of the Virunga Mountains protected area, also part of Congo and Rwanda.

Destination Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda

Included Activities

Gorilla Trekking
No other wildlife encounter in Africa matches the astounding experience of spending time face-to-face with some of the few remaining wild mountain gorillas. For a gorilla trek you need to be fairly fit for the humid, muddy conditions of a rainforest with high altitude hike. Even in the dry season, the rainforest is a challenging environment: it is humid, wet and muddy with some steep slopes and thick vegetation. If needed, you can hire a porter who carries luggage and assists you during steep or muddy terrain at a fee. It is absolutely worth the effort to spend time with gorillas in the wild, but be prepared to exert yourself on the trek. Your professional guide and tracker lead you into the forest’s secret paths, looking for a habituated gorilla family. Once found, approach the gorillas quietly and settle down to observe them from between 7 and 10m away. You will spend up to one hour with the gorillas, watching the adults forage and groom each other while the babies tumble and play. You will be under the watchful gaze of the great silverback patriarch whose soft brown eyes constantly sweep over his family protectively. Witnessing gorillas express typically human gestures and emotions is a truly profound experience! (Please carry drinking water, snacks, raincoat, hiking shoes, camera, mosquito repellent and garden/leather gloves).

Visit the Dian Fossey Exhibition / Karisoke Research Center
Explore the state-of-the-art Karisoke Research Center nestled in the heart of mountainous Musanze, your gateway to the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Armed with a naturalist guide, learn about the endangered mountain gorillas and their natural habitat, thanks to the longest-running field study of primates here! Get an insight into the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International that continues facilitating research practices, tracking, and conservation efforts including anti-poaching patrols for gorillas across the region. Browse the excellent showcase spread across seven sections, which celebrates the life and work of Dian Fossey through historic photographs, notes, and original artifacts from her cabin. See nose prints, footprints, handprints, and skulls of gorillas, listen to gorilla vocalizations and watch several videos from the project’s timeline. Also, view the Virtual Virungas – an interactive 3D model that projects satellite imagery of Virunga mountains on a bed of sand. Interacting with the staff, stroll about, and expect to spot several other animals in the center’s forested surroundings.

Hotel Options

Tiloreza Volcanoes Eco Lodge – Opt 1

Room	Deluxe Room
Meals	Full Board
Style	Boutique

Day 8 - 9

Drive to Kigali (2-3 hrs)

Flight to Johannesburg (4-5 hrs)

Johannesburg

1 Night

Discover South Africa’s beating heart! Johannesburg, or Jo’burg’ is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city with great places to eat and interesting sites to visit.

Destination Johannesburg in South Africa

Hotel Options

City Lodge OR Tambo International Airport – Opt 1

Room	Standard Room
Meals
Style	International

Day 9 - 12

Flight to Central Kruger (1 hr)

Transfer to your accommodation (1 hr)

Central Kruger

3 Nights

Walk on the wild side! One of the oldest, largest, and most diverse parks in Africa, Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s top safari destinations, rich with its lion prides, elephant herds and thousands of other animals, against shifting backdrops of savannah, forest, river and mountains.

Destination Central Kruger in South Africa

Included Activities

Chisomo Safari Camp: Game Drives
Experience breath-taking sightings of the ‘Big Five’ (lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos and elephants) and other wildlife across the sprawling African bushveld at the Karongwe Reserve on open vehicle game drives. Marvel at spectacular views of the Lowveld from a “kopje”. Bird lovers will have over 365 different feathered species to track. In addition, enjoy exhilarating bush walks with Shangaan trackers, local experts with vast experience of the African bush. You may even spot a Cheetah on foot! Sip on a bush sundowner to refresh yourself at the end of a long day, as the sun sets over the Drakensberg Mountains in a riot of colors.

Activities at Karongwe River Lodge
Experience breath-taking sightings of the ‘Big Five’ (lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos and elephants) and other wildlife across the sprawling African bushveld at the Karongwe Reserve on open vehicle game drives. Marvel at spectacular views of the Lowveld from a “kopje”. Bird lovers will have over 365 different feathered species to track. In addition, enjoy exhilarating bush walks with Shangaan trackers, local experts with vast experience of the African bush. You may even spot a Cheetah on foot! Sip on a bush sundowner to refresh yourself at the end of a long day, as the sun sets over the Drakensberg Mountains in a riot of colors.

Hotel Options

Chisomo Safari Camp – Opt 1

Room	Safari Suites
Meals	Fullboard & Activities
Style	Camp

Karongwe River Lodge – Opt 2

Room	Luxury Suite
Meals	Fullboard & Activities

Day 12 - 16

Transfer to Airport (1 hr)

Flight to Cape Town (2-3 hrs)

Transfer to your accommodation

Cape Town

4 Nights

Your African metropolis awaits! With Table Mountain as a breathtaking backdrop, Cape Town is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Included Activities

Discover Cape Town at Your own Pace
Enjoy a tailor-made tour of Cape Town specifically designed for your interests. With a chauffeured car at your disposal for the entire day, you are at liberty to discover the cosmopolitan city at your own leisure and pace. Whether your interests lie in exploring Cape Town’s natural landscapes, its cultural history and art, or even in its gastronomic scene, the city has it all. Visit the Castle of Good Hope, the Company Gardens, and the Green Market Square. Or ride right up to the iconic Table Mountain with its panoramic view of the city and the coastline spread out beneath. The choice is yours, as are the hours of your bespoke city tour. (Full Day; Private Activity & Transfer; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring comfortable shoes, sunglasses & sun hats. Don’t forget your camera or binoculars). Price includes car and your driver-guide. All other expenses to be paid directly on site).

Hotel Options

De Tafelberg Guest House – Opt 1

Room	Luxury Room
Meals	Full Board
Style	Boutique

Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa – Opt 2

Room
Meals	Bed & Breakfast

Transfer to the airport (1 hr)

International Departure

Price & Inclusions

Option 1 From $ 11,290 /person
Option 2 From $ 13,090 /person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes

Accommodation in one double room for 16 days / 15 nights.
Meals as indicated
The following flights in economy class unless otherwise specified:
- Nairobi – Masai Mara
- Masai Mara – Nairobi
- Nairobi – Kigali
- Kigali – Johannesburg
- Johannesburg – Central Kruger
- Central Kruger – Cape Town
All activities as indicated:
- Masai Mara: Ilkeliani Camp: Game drives and Nature walks
- Masai Mara: Entim Camp: Game drives
- Volcanoes National Park: Visit the Dian Fossey Exhibition / Karisoke Research Center
- Volcanoes National Park: Gorilla Trekking
- Central Kruger: Chisomo Safari Camp: Game Drives
- Central Kruger: Activities at Karongwe River Lodge
- Cape Town: Discover Cape Town at Your own Pace
Emergency evacuation cover
Game drives in high quality and well-maintained safari vehicle with professional English-speaking driver-guide. In case the game drives are booked through your lodge/camp, they will be shared with other guests with a maximum of 9 guests per vehicle
All national park and conservation fees as per your itinerary
All transfers as indicated above
Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact, supporting you during your trip
Fees and taxes

Not Included

Tips, additional meals and personal expenses
Drinks and meals not specified above: Most of our camps and lodges include a variety of alcoholic and non- alcoholic drinks on certain meal plans. Depending on the meal plan you are booked, it is important to note that imported brands like luxury spirits, wines and champagne are not included.
Visa fees
Travel, health and cancellation insurance
International airfare (from your home country to your destination and return), unless specified under the trip inclusions above

Highlights Africa: Masai Mara, Gorillas and Cape Town

Itinerary Summary

Ideal For

Itinerary Details

Nairobi

Masai Mara

Kigali

Volcanoes National Park

Johannesburg

Central Kruger

Cape Town

Price & Inclusions

Price Includes

Not Included