Travelpack

Deposit £750 per person Based on 2 adults Sharing

Please Note: Single Supplement from £1296 per person
Travel Date 20 November 2023 (Alternative Dates Available)

Heathrow Manchester & Glasgow Available

Hotel Featured:
4* Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Itinerary:
Tue 21 Nov 23 - Nairobi
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting. Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Optional Activities - Day 1
Bomas of Kenya TourNairobi This tour gives you a glimpse into the life of 42 different tribes of the country that make up Kenya's richculture. Get a better understanding of village life by visiting homesteads and enjoy a display and sounds of folk dances performed. Entrance fee and hotel pick-up included. Railway MuseumNairobi Adjacent to the Nairobi railway station, this museum contains exhibits from the East African Railways opened in 1971. Karen Blixen MuseumNairobi Converted from the former home of pioneer coffee farmer and acclaimed writer Karen Blixen, this museum provides visitors insight into life of a Danish settler in pre-Independence Kenya. Take a walk through the home, and magnificent gardens that provide a stunning view of the Ngong hills. Hotel pick-up and entrance fee included. National MuseumNairobi Take a stroll through this museum to get a better understanding of Kenya's rich heritage through a range of cultural and natural-history exhibits. Learn more about the region's bird population at the Birds of East Africa exhibit, a huge gallery of at least 900 stuffed specimens. Get a refreshing take on Kenyan history counterpoint to colonial historiographies at the Historia Ya Kenya display. Entrance fee and hotel pick-up included. The Carnivore RestaurantNairobi Feast on a range of familiar and exotic meats roasted over an open flame barbecue pit. Ever wanted to try ostrich or crocodile? Here's your chance to do so (at a world-renowned restaurant, at that). Price includes the price of a meal (without a beverage) and hotel pick-up. David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage VisitNairobi5h30m-6h Established in memory of the founder of Kenya's giant Tsavo East National Park, David Sheldrick, this organization strives to help save the lives of orphaned elephants before they are released back into the wild. Entrance fees assist in feeding and nurturing the animals.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher. The Heron Portico (or similar)Hotel

Wed 22 Nov 23 - Nairobi/Masai Mara
Journey through the Great Rift Valley on the way to one of the most famous national parks in Africa. Enjoy a late afternoon wildlife safari drive in the hopes of spotting the "big five". Travel from Nairobi, through the Great Rift Valley on to Kenya's premier wildlife reserve. In the afternoon, arrive in the area and get settled at the safari camp, our base for our time here. Head out for a late afternoon wildlife safari drive with excellent chances of seeing the "big five" watch for lion, cheetah, buffalo, elephant and giraffe. The varied wildlife and natural environment come together to provide a spectacular safari experience. Safari VehicleNairobi Masai Mara7h386km
Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride. Masai Mara Wildlife Safari DriveMasai MaraEvening Masai Mara is one of the worlds top safari destinations, known for its abundance of big cats cheetahs, leopards, and lions as well as the two million wildebeest, Thomsons gazelles, and zebra that migrate annually across the vast grasslands in search of water. Set off on safari with our driver/guide and keep your eyes and ears peeled for movement and memories. Watch elephants and giraffe grazing, photograph zebras and wildebeest, and with a little luck, you'll even spot animals feasting on a recent kill.
Accommodation
Kenia Campsite (or similar)Campground Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Thu 23 Nov 23 - Masai Mara
Enjoy an early wildlife safari drive when animals are most active. Opt to visit a Masai village, learn to dance like a warrior, stop in the manyatta (family compound) and learn about this nomadic culture. Opt to go for a balloon safari for a new perspective over the beautiful landscape. Pre-book on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance. Masai Mara Wildlife Safari DriveMasai MaraMorning Masai Mara is one of the worlds top safari destinations, known for its abundance of big cats cheetahs, leopards, and lions as well as the two million wildebeest, Thomsons gazelles, and zebra that migrate annually across the vast grasslands in search of water. Set off on safari with our driver/guide and keep your eyes and ears peeled for movement and memories. Watch elephants and giraffe grazing, photograph zebras and
wildebeest, and with a little luck, you'll even spot animals feasting on a recent kill. Free TimeMasai MaraAfternoon Explore the area with some free time.
Optional Activities - Day 3
Masai Mara Balloon SafariMasai Mara The adventure begins just before dawn and lasts an hour in the sky. Fly over the Mara River, plains, and forests of the Masai Mara. Toast your return to earth with a champagne breakfast, cooked wherever you land. Please note that single passengers can book on this activity, the balloon will require a minimum of two passengers to take flight. In the rare case that this minimum is not reached by the time of your flight, passengers will be refunded for this activity.
Accommodation
Kenia Campsite (or similar)Campground Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Fri 24 Nov 23 - Masai Mara/Nairobi
Enjoy a final wildlife safari drive before the journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy one more safari drive in the Masai Mara. Visit the G for Good supported Ubuntu Cafe for lunch, before heading back to Nairobi. In Nairobi there's some time to buy local handicrafts or check out a bit of the city. Your G for Good Moment: Amani 3 Course lunch In the rural settlement of Maai Mahiu is the very special G Adventures for Good supported project, Ubuntu Caf. A true social enterprise in the heart of Kenya, this initiative empowers the community, creating over 400 sustainable local jobs for mothers of children with disabilities, and supporting pediatric health and education programs in the region. Sit down to a delicious, organic farm-to-table lunch. Safari VehicleMasai Mara Nairobi5h30m-6h30m245km Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride. Masai Mara Wildlife Safari DriveMasai Mara Masai Mara is one of the worlds top safari destinations, known for its abundance of big cats cheetahs, leopards, and lions as well as the two million wildebeest, Thomsons gazelles, and zebra that migrate annually across the vast grasslands in search of water. Set off on safari with our driver/guide and keep your eyes and ears peeled for movement and memories. Watch elephants and giraffe grazing, photograph zebras and wildebeest, and with a little luck, you'll even spot animals feasting on a recent kill.
Optional Activities - Day 4
The Carnivore RestaurantNairobi Feast on a range of familiar and exotic meats roasted over an open flame barbecue pit. Ever wanted to try ostrich or crocodile? Here's your chance to do so (at a world-renowned restaurant, at that). Price includes the price of a meal (without a beverage) and hotel pick-up.
Accommodation
The Heron Portico (or similar)Hotel Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

Sat 25 Nov 23 - Nairobi/Kampala
Travel from one bustling East African capital city to another. Relax in Kampala and await the second part of this epic adventure. PlaneNairobi Entebbe1h30m Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually. Private VehicleEntebbe Kampala1h30m-2h50km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos You may be a seasoned pro at group travel by now, but there will likely be some new travellers joining the group. Sit in on the welcome meeting to meet the newest members of your group and learn about the next leg of your tour.
Accommodation
Forest Cottages (or similar)Hotel Meals included: Breakfast

Sun 26 Nov 23 - Kampala/Fort Portal
Take the scenic route to Fort Portal at the edge of Kibale National Park. Spend the night on a guest farm listening to the sounds of monkeys and birds. Accommodation in Fort Portal is on a farm in simple furnished tents with shared bathroom facilities. Private VehicleKampala Fort Portal4h-6h297km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Kluges Guest Farm (or similar)Lodge Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Mon 27 Nov 23 - Kibale National Park
Explore the evergreen rainforest and trek to spot chimps in the morning or afternoon. Enjoy a traditional lunch in the Bigodi Community. Opt to venture deep into the wetlands to spot more wildlife on a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary. Chimpanzee TrekKibale National Park1h-2h Embark on a chimp trek with a park ranger/guide. See more than just chimpanzees in their natural environment. Learn about the ecosystem and keep an eye out for other animals. Although chimp sightings are not guaranteed, visitors stand a good chance of hearing and seeing our distant cousins as they are not bothered by humans watching their daily behaviour.
Bigodi Community LunchKibale National Park Bigodi1h-1h30m Sit down to a traditional buffet-style lunch prepared with fresh, organic local ingredients. Guests dine in a grass thatched hut and learn about Bigodi dining etiquette. Your local hosts describes how the ingredients used in the dishes are grown, harvested and prepared.
Optional Activities - Day 7
Bigodi Swamp WalkBigodi Take a guided walk through the Bigodi wetlands. On your tour, you will likely see several kinds of monkeys including black and white colobus, red colobus, mangabey, red tail, vervet, and LHoest. Other wetlands mammals include baboons, sitatunga (an increasingly endangered swamp antelope), bush pigs, civet cats, mongooses, bush bucks and an occasional chimpanzee. The area also boasts an incredible bird population.
Accommodation
Kluges Guest Farm (or similar)Lodge Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Tue 28 Nov 23 - Kibale NP/Queen Elizabeth NP
Continue on to Queen Elizabeth NP, stopping at the equator. Head out on a wildlife safari drive in the afternoon. Keep your eyes peeled for warthogs, elephants, buffalo, five different species of primates, and hippos. Queen Elizabeth National Park is characterized by open savannah, large areas of swamp around Lake George, the extensive Maramagambo Forest in the southeast, and the forested Kyambura Gorge along the border with Kyambura Game Reserve. Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth NP is in simple furnished tents with shared bathroom facilities. Private VehicleKibale National Park Queen Elizabeth National Park3h115km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Queen Elizabeth National Park Wildlife Safari DriveQueen Elizabeth National ParkAfternoon Enjoy a wildlife safari drive inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is home to Uganda's largest wildlife populations. Keep an eye out for buffalo, elephants, hippos, hyenas, lions, warthogs, and the elusive leopards.
Accommodation
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (or similar)Lodge Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Wed 29 Nov 23 - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Take an early morning wildlife safari drive and enjoy lunch inside the park. Opt for an evening cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Enjoy a wildlife safari drive with possible sightings of buffaloes, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, leopards, hyenas, giant forest hogs, and elephants. Queen Elizabeth National Park Wildlife Safari DriveQueen Elizabeth National ParkMorning Enjoy a wildlife safari drive inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is home to Uganda's largest wildlife populations. Keep an eye out for buffalo, elephants, hippos, hyenas, lions, warthogs, and the elusive leopards. Free TimeQueen Elizabeth National ParkAfternoon Don't waste a minute start exploring.
Optional Activities - Day 9
Kazinga Channel CruiseQueen Elizabeth National Park Take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a waterway inside Queen Elizabeth National Park that connects Lake George and Lake Edward. Look out for a variety of wildlife who are drawn to the channel shores. Spot birds, crocodiles, hippos, and reptiles.
Accommodation
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (or similar) Lodge Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Thu 30 Nov 23 - Queen Elizabeth NP/Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Enjoy the scenic drive south, with views of forests, volcanoes and lakes. Spend the night on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Accommodation at Bwindi Impenetrable NP is in simple furnished tents/rooms with ensuite bathroom facilities. Private VehicleQueen Elizabeth National Park Bwindi Impenetrable National Park5h-6h200km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Rushaga Gorilla Camp (or similar)Lodge Meals included: Breakfast

Fri 01 Dec 23 - Gorilla Trekking
Rise early for the tour's main highlight gorilla trekking! Head into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to meet the park ranger/guide for orientation. Embark on the trek, which can vary in length and difficulty, depending on the location of the gorilla family that's being visited. Spend 1 hr (max) observing these beautiful and endangered creatures, a truly privileged experience. Trek back and return to town. Enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Mountain Gorilla TrekBwindi Impenetrable National Park1h-6h Take an unforgettable guided trek (1-6 hrs) deep into volcano forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a wildlife encounter of a lifetime, and meet a
family of mountain gorillas. One of Africa's major highlights, a close encounter with these amazing animals is simply breathtaking. Get prepared before heading out: bring plenty of water and waterproof clothing (it can rain on only a few minutes notice), and be sure to bring protective bags for cameras and film. Dress in layers with long sleeves and long pants to protect against stinging nettles found in the forests. The treks often chilly, at first,
until you start trekking.
Note: Ugandan authorities are fiercely protective of this natural treasure, and currently permit only a maximum of eight people, per day, to visit a given gorilla family. The group will be split into different sub-groups for the trek, and depending on the number of travellers, different sub-groups may do their trek on different days. Free TimeBwindi Impenetrable National ParkAfternoon Depending on when you get back from your gorilla trek, you may have some time to explore more of the area.
Optional Activities - Day 11
Porter Hire
Hire a local porter to carry your day pack throughout the trek, giving you more ease on your journey.
Accommodation
Rushaga Gorilla Camp (or similar)Lodge Meals included: Breakfast

Sat 02 Dec 23 - Bwindi/Kigali
Cross the border into Rwanda, then head to the capital city, Kigali. Visit the genocide museum to learn more about the dark history of this fascinating country. Enjoy lunch at the G Adventures supported Nyamirambo Women's Centre. Tour ends on arrival at hotel. Border Crossing (Uganda - Rwanda)Gatuna Border Post1h-1h30m Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list. Private VehicleBwindi Impenetrable National Park Kigali4h30m-5h30m175km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Kigali Genocide Memorial VisitKigali2h Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, which serves as a permanent memorial to those who fell victim to the genocide in 1994. The centre opened on the tenth anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide, in April 2004, and was built on a site where more than 250,000 people are buried. Your G for Good Moment: Nyamirambo Women's Centre, Local Lunch Located in Nyamirambo, the largest and most vibrant township in Rwanda, the centre provides women and girls from a diverse range of backgrounds, the opportunity to support each other and succeed, through education and training programs. Enjoy lunch prepared by women employed at the centre, allowing us to try local foods and popular dishes. After lunch, take some time to browse the centre's shop, which features handmade, high-quality crafts and clothes, made by some of the women at the shop, as well as other women's cooperatives throughout Rwanda. Proceeds from the meal and shop help support the centres education and training programs, including a community library.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure. Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

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