Itinerary Summary

Day	Place	Highlights	Hotel Options
1 - 2	Kigali	Local Crafts, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Hilly Country	Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel, The Retreat
2 - 4	Volcanoes National Park	Gorilla Trekking, Hiking, Walking Trails	Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
4 - 5	Nairobi	Contemporary African Art & Culture, National Museum, Nairobi National Park	Fairview Hotel, Palacina
5 - 7	Laikipia - Ol Pejeta/Solio	High Predator Density, Endangered Black Rhinos, Chimpanzee Sanctuary	Rhino Watch Lodge, Kicheche Camp Laikipia
7 - 10	Masai Mara	Large Concentration of Wildlife, Maasai People, Balloon Safaris	Encounter Mara, Angama Mara
10 - 10	Nairobi	Contemporary African Art & Culture, National Museum, Nairobi National Park

Itinerary Details

Day 1 - 2

International arrival. We will welcome you at the airport.

Transfer to your hotel (20-30 mins)

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 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. 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!

Hotel Options

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel – Opt 1

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Full Board
Style	Boutique

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge – Opt 2

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Full Board & Drinks
Style	Lodge

Day 4 - 5

Drive to Kigali (2-3 hrs)

Flight to Nairobi (3 hrs)

Transfer to your hotel

Nairobi

1 Night

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

Fairview Hotel – Opt 1

Room	Business Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Palacina – Opt 2

Room	Suite
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Day 5 - 7

Drive to Ol Pejeta/Solio (4-5 hrs)

Laikipia - Ol Pejeta/Solio

2 Nights

Ol Pejeta is a private wildlife conservancy, situated between the foothills of the Aberdares and the magnificent snow-capped Mount Kenya, and has one of the highest density of wildlife in Kenya and boasts an astounding variety of animals, including the “Big Five“.

Destination Laikipia – Ol Pejeta/Solio in Kenya

Included Activities

Game Drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Experience stunning wildlife sightings against the evocative backdrop of Africa’s Great Rift Valley on game drives in Kenya’s Central Highlands. The breathtaking vistas of the Ol Pejeta conservancy is set amid the Aberdares foothills at one end and Mount Kenya on the other. It is extremely rich in large and small game as well as exotic birds, including the Big 5. Expect to spot endangered rhinos, Savanna elephants, lions, buffalo, endangered chimpanzees, zebra, giraffes, gnus, ostrich, ibis, pelicans, eagles and many more on thrilling game drives! The best time for game drives is in the early mornings when the animals are particularly active and in the late afternoons when the sun paints incredible colors across the horizon. You also have the opportunity for exciting night drives to observe rarely spotted nocturnal wildlife.

Game Drive on Solio Ranch
Encounter the endangered black as well as white rhinos in the Rhino Sanctuary as you drive through in your 4×4 vehicle. While you are at it, observe a multitude of wildlife such as buffaloes, lions, zebras, cheetahs, giraffes, leopard, elands, warthogs, and many more, in their natural habitat. Nothing can compare with the experience of spotting these magnificent creatures roaming freely through their own land. Grab a pair of binoculars and spot a rich variety of birds unique to this wild landscape. You may even be able to identify their distinct calls with just a little help from your expert guide!

Hotel Options

Rhino Watch Lodge – Opt 1

Room	Chalet
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Lodge

Kicheche Camp Laikipia – Opt 2

Room	Classic Safari Tent
Meals	Full Board & Drinks
Style	Camp

Day 7 - 10

Transfer to airstrip

Flight to Masai Mara (1.5 hrs)

Transfer to your hotel

Masai Mara

3 Nights

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

Encounter Mara: Game drives, bush walks
Enjoy wonderfully diverse game drives in the Masai Mara and the bordering exclusive Naboisho Conservancy. 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. You also have the opportunity for exciting night drives to observe rarely spotted nocturnal wildlife. In addition, enjoy wonderful bush walks with an experienced guide to stretch your legs, experience the thrill of getting up-close to wildlife and discover the small wonders of nature.

Activities at Angama Mara: Game drives, Walking safaris on the Escarpment
Treasure action-packed days at Angama Mara, perched on a lush escarpment overlooking Masai Mara. Head out to the Mara Triangle for safaris and birding activities, observing the African big five in their natural habitat – on the Mara’s plains teeming with wildlife. Accompanied by Maasai naturalists, explore the surroundings of the Great Rift Valley on foot. Take a break and enjoy Kenyan coffee and local specialties during your lunch picnic. Here, picturesque kopjes offer many a unique, romantic ‘Out of Africa’ movie moment. End your day savoring private gourmet dinners or campfire barbecue meals in the bush!

Hotel Options

Encounter Mara – Opt 1

Room	Luxury Safari Tent
Meals	Full Board
Style	Camp

Angama Mara – Opt 2

Room	Tented Suite
Meals	Full Board & Activities
Style	Lodge

Day 10 - 10

Transfer to airstrip

Flight to Nairobi (1 hr)

Transfer to international airport (30-60 mins)

Nairobi

0 Nights

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.

International Departure

Price & Inclusions

Option 1 From $ 9,590 /person
Option 2 From $ 15,590 /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 and meals, as specified in the itinerary
Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact supporting you during your trip

Not Included

Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
Tips and personal expenses
Visa and tourism fees
Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
International airfare

Kenya and Rwanda: Call of the Wild

Itinerary Summary

Ideal For

Itinerary Details

Kigali

Volcanoes National Park

Nairobi

Laikipia - Ol Pejeta/Solio

Masai Mara

Nairobi

Price & Inclusions

Price Includes

Not Included