Gorillas, Game & Orphanage
Over 40's African Tour
| 19 Days: |
Nairobi to Kigali |
| Price: | NZ$5000 AU$4000 £2650 Other Currencies: www.xe.com |
Starting from Nairobi you head north to Sweetwater's Reserve on this Over 40's African tour; a chimpanzee sanctuary and a dedicated Black Rhino breeding area. Lake Nakuru is next before crossing into Uganda and visiting Sipi Falls and Jinja, Source of the Nile. From Kampala we travel to the Kibale Forest followed by Queen Elizabeth National Park and a trip up the Kasinga Channel. After passing through Kabale we stop at Lake Bunyoni before crossing into Rwanda, home of the Mountain Gorillas. With the help of local guides we make our way through the dense tropical rain forest to see these magnificent creatures. Last stop is Kigali where we will visit the Genocide Museum and go to the craft market. You will fly out of Kigali airport back to Nairobi and your connecting flight the following morning.
** Part of this trip is dedicated to helping an Orphanage in Ruhengeri. We will spend two days volunteering at the orphanage. You don't need any special skills just a willingness to muck in.
TOUR OVERVIEW
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Duration: |
19 Days |
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Start Point: |
Nairobi, Kenya |
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Finish Point: |
Kigale Nairobi, Kenya |
Accommodation: |
Camping  Basic Hotels + Lodges  |
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Meals: |
All meals as per itinerary |
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Transport: |
Safari Vehicle |
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Staff: |
Driver/Guide, Camp Cook/Assistant, Local Guides |
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Max Group Size: |
18 |
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
All meals as per itinerary, all accommodation as per itinerary, all transport as per itinerary, services of experienced driver/guide plus camp/cook assistant, National Park entrances as per itinerary, arrival transfer in Nairobi, departure transfer in Kigali.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Mt Kenya scenery, Sweetwaters Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, picturesque Eldama Ravine and the unique Naiberi River Camp, stunning waterfalls at Sipi Falls, Bujagali Falls and the source of the Nile, Lake Nyabikere, chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, cruise among hippos on The Kazinga Chanel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, visit the Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat, Orphanage visit
GORILLA TREKKING:
A good level of fitness is required. You need to be sure-footed and be able to walk up rough terrain for up to 4 hours. The treks start at around 2000 metres above sea-level and can go up over 3000 metres so the affects of the high altitude often slows trekkers up. The trek will go at the pace of the slowest walker, stop for regular breathers, and at no time will you be made to rush. Walking sticks are provided. If you would like a porter to carry your day-pack, this is possible for a fee of approx US$10.
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| DEPARTURE DATES: | |||
| Start: NAIROBI |
Finish: NAIROBI |
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BOOK |
| 07 Oct 12 | 25 Oct 12 |  |
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