Kenya | African Safari: Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda
Travel for Women
Join us as we go on a wild adventure: kicking off in Nairobi, we head out into the dark continent to visit an array of game reserves. See African animals in their true habitat - cheetah, hippos, zebras, giraffes plus many more - it's an all-star cast! The Pink Flamingoes of Lake Nukuru are a sight to behold - not to mention a multitude of other beautiful African birds, as we drive through spectacular African landscapes of mountains, lakes, rivers and forests.
We visit a Masai tribe in their huts and see how they live. Some nights we camp under the starry African sky, other nights we use accommodation. For those interested in primates, you can take a chimpanzee walk or track the mighty mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
We finish off the trip having fun helping out at Ruhengeri orphanage. This trip is unbeatable and one thing is for sure: the African people, wildlife and landscapes will get under your skin, and Africa will always claw at your heart.
| Duration: | 21 Days |
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| Tour Code: | ITW669 |
| Trip Style: | Standard |
| Departure Dates: | 19 May 2012 |
| Price: | $4,535 |
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Ideal for Solo Travellers
Adventurous, active and fun-loving women will love this tour. When travelling with other women, you won't ever feel lonely, confronted, or excluded - it is a non-competitive, encouraging and supportive environment, where you can let your hair down. The group size is between 5 and 12 people and the tour is designed for women of average fitness.
Trip Details
GROUP SIZE: 6 - 12
Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya
Arrival day in Africa! Fly into Nairobi International Airport where you will be met by your tour leader and taken to the Silver Springs Hotel.
Day 2: Nairobi - Lake Naiyasha
We leave Nairobi in the morning and drive to Lake Naivasha, stopping to get a view overlooking The Great Rift Valley. We will visit Elsamere, home of the late Joy Adamson in the afternoon, then stay at Fishermans Camp on the lake shore where it is sometimes possible to watch the hippos grazing at night.
Meals - B, L, D
Day 3/4/5: Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru
Today we drive into the Masai Mara game park! We spend a day and a half in this wonderful park - keep your eyes peeled for zebra, giraffes, wildebeest and many, many more beautiful animals. We also visit the Masai warriors and their wives at a local village to see how they live.
Our nights are spent in permanent tents at the Acacia tented campsite, under starry African skies. We then leave the camp on the third day and head to Lake Nakuru, where we spend the night in accommodation.
Meals - B, L, D
Day 6: Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru National Park is well-known for its huge pink flamingo population, as well as an abundance of other birdlife. We spend the day game driving and camp at one of the sites in the park tonight.
Meals - B, L, D
Day 7: Lake Nakuru - Naiberi River
Up early for a morning game drive before exiting the park and heading up to Eldoret via Eldama Ravine. We will be staying at Naiberi River Camp up in the highlands where it is cold. Not to worry though as they have a roaring fire going in the bar and some of the best hot showers in Africa! (accommodation: dormitory)
Meals - B, L, D
Day 8: Uganda - Sipi Falls
Next stop: Uganda. We head north to the breathtaking Sipi Falls, where we spend an interesting afternoon walking on the trails with a local guide. A glorious night is spent here, overlooking the falls with the foothills of Mt Elgon in the background, a truly great place for a sundowner or two. (Camping)
Meals - B, L, D
Day 9/10: Sipi Falls - Jinja - Kampala
Leaving in the morning we have an easy drive through to Jinja, where we spend the night overlooking the source of the Nile at Bujagali Falls. (Permanent tent with bedding)
The next day it is a short drive to Kampala, Uganda's capital. Here you have the opportunity to see the nightlife of Kampala and try out some of the great restaurants. (Camping)
Meals - B, L, D, B, L
Day 11/12: Kampala - Kibale Forest/Nyabikere Crater Lake
Leaving Kampala in the morning we drive west to Fort Portal and on to Kibale forest. We spend the next two nights here at CVK Resort on the side of Nyabikere Crater Lake.
On the second day you have the opportunity to do a chimpanzee walk (optional - currently U$130) to view these primates in their natural habitat, or take a hike around the stunning surrounding crater lakes nearby. (Basic accommodation)
Meals - B, L, D
Day 13: Kibale - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Leaving Kibale Forest we drive past the majestic Ruwenzori Mountains to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where we take a launch trip up the Kasinga Channel. There are literally hundreds of gorgeous hippos and other game to behold, as well as abundant birdlife in the water. We overnight at the beautiful Mweya Lodge.
Meals - B, L
Day 14/15: Queen Elizabeth National Park - Lake Bunyoni
Leaving Queen Elizabeth National Park in the morning we head to the town of Kabale. We will stop for supplies before driving on to Lake Bunyoni where we will spend the next two days. Here you can relax by the lake shore, try your hand at paddling a dugout canoe, visit some of the islands on the lake by motorboat, or go on a guided bird walk. (Accommodated)
Meals - B, L, D
Day 16/17/18/19: Ruhengeri, Rwanda
Today we cross into Rwanda, home of the mountain gorilla, and drive through to Ruhengeri where we base ourselves for the next four days.
Gorilla Trekking Day! (optional - currently US$550pp) You will be picked up early in the morning by landrovers and taken up to the park entrance headquarters. From here you will be split into groups with a guide and park rangers to begin your hike into see the magnificent mountain gorillas. It can take between one and four hours to find the gorillas as they are constantly on the move. You will spend an hour with the group before hiking back to the headquarters and your ride back to Ruhengeri.
Part of this trip is dedicated to helping an orphanage in Ruhengeri. We spend two days volunteering at the orphanage. You don't need any special skills, just a willingness to muck in. It could be painting rooms, building another house or looking after the kids. There is plenty that needs to be done and it will be a rewarding and fun experience!
Meals - B, L, D
Day 20: Ruehengeri - Kigali
Leave Ruhengeri in the morning and drive through the mountains to Kigali, Rwanda's capital city. We will visit the very moving Genocide Museum in the morning, then after lunch we will take all you shopaholics to the carving and curio markets. We spend the last night of the tour at Chez Lando Hotel which is only three kms from the airport.
Meals - B, L, D
Day 21: Kigali - Nairobi
You will be dropped off at the Kigali airport where you will catch your flight back to Nairobi and your connecting flight home. What a wonderful African adventure it has been!
Meals - B
Inclusions
- All activities, entries to cultural sites and monuments
- Accommodation on twin share basis
- Transport, transfers, domestic flights and guide services as stated in the itinerary
- All meals except those on "free" days
What's Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
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