Masai Mara & Mountain Gorillas
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to £1699 GBP
Masai Mara & Mountain Gorillas
Duration: from 15 Days
Countries: Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda
If you dream of incredible wildlife experiences, sensational scenery, proud and passionate local people, tales of hope and resilience and visiting the highly endangered mountain gorillas, this amazing Gecko's adventure is for you.
Price includes £1,390 tour price plus US$500 local payment to be paid locally on day 1 of the tour.
If you dare to dream about immersing yourself in the beauty of east Africa and all of the joys and tribulations it has to offer, then the incredible new Masai Mara safari has been created just for you. Beginning in the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi, this incredible journey takes you through the heartlands of Kenya and Uganda before crossing through the north of Rwanda and ending in the country's capital, Kigali. It is a safari of incredible wildlife, warm, friendly and resilient people and stunning natural scenery.
Itinerary
1 Nairobi
2-3 Masai Mara National Reserve
4 Lake Naivasha
5 Lake Naivasha - East Africa Mission Orphanage
6 Lake Nakuru National Park
7 East Africa Mission Orphanage - Kericho
8-9 Jinja (Nile River)
10 Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
11-12 Queen Elizabeth National Park
13 Ruhengeri
14 Parc National des Volcans - Gorilla Trekking
15 Kigali
Inclusions
• Gecko’s experienced English-speaking local safari leader, professional driver, and camp cook who will prepare all included meals.
• Gecko’s specialist English-speaking local guide on Gorilla trek.
• Transport in a custom-built safari vehicle with large opening windows for unrestricted game viewing (maximum of just 24 clients).
• 11 nights camping in large dome tents, with mosquito netting and a foam mattress provided. Camp sites include: in the shadow of the volcanoes that are home to mountain gorillas; on the edge of the Kazinga Channel; at Bujagali Falls; on a tea plantation; at a 'bush camp' on the farmland of the East Africa Mission Orphanage; and on the bank of Lake Naivasha.
• 2 nights in a tented bush camp located on Masai Mara park boundary.
• 1 day in Lake Nakuru National Park, 1 day in Parc National des Volcans, 2 days in the Masai Mara National Reserve and 2 days in Queen Elizabeth National Park (including all park entrance fees, where applicable).
• Gorilla trek in Parc National des Volcans, including one pre-purchased gorilla trekking permit.
• Game drives in the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Dinner and time in the classroom with the children of the East Africa Mission Orphanage.
• Boat trip to Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria to visit a chimpanzee sanctuary.
• Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
• Visit to the Genocide Memorial in Kigali.
• Free time to explore Lake Naivasha.
Transport
Boat
Custom-built safari vehicle
Accommodation
11 nights Camping
2 nights Tented bush camp
1 night Hotel
Meals
14 breakfasts
12 lunches
13 dinners
Equipment Included
camping equipment
sleeping mat
Inclusions
accommodation, food
Masai mara mountain gorillas (small)
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