ITINERARY

Day 1 - Depart

Fly from Heathrow to Kigale (via Nairobi), arriving next day.

Day 2 -  Kigali to Parc National De Volcans

On arrival at Kigali Airport met by our representative and drive to Musanze in the northwest part of Rwanda (110km - approximately 2 hours 30 minutes) and then on to your lodge. Overnight: Gorilla Mountain View Lodge (lunch and dinner included).

Day 3 - Parc National De Volcans Gorilla Trekking

A very early morning transfer to the Park Office for gorilla trekking formalities before starting your trek. Treks vary in duration depending on which gorilla group you are assigned to. After locating your assigned gorilla group, you will spend approximately one hour in their company before heading back down the volcano slopes. Lunch at the lodge with the afternoon to relax. Overnight: Gorilla Mountain View Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 4 - Kigali

Another opportunity for gorilla trekking or a Golden Monkey trek (optional extras), or morning at leisure at your lodge. After lunch drive back to Kigali.

Overnight: Kigali Serena Hotel (breakfast and lunch included).

Day 5 - Nairobi

Transfer back to Kigale airport for your flight to Nairobi. You’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight: Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel (breakfast included).

Day 6 - Masai Mara

On arrival in Nairobi, transfer to the Safari Lounge to freshen up and to store any excess beach luggage, as your luggage allowance for your light aircraft flights is 15 kg. Transfer to Wilson airport and fly by light aircraft to the Masai Mara (approximately 1 hour) and transfer to your camp. After lunch, enjoy a late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp (lunch and dinner included).

Days 7-8 - Masai Mara

Enjoy two further days with morning and afternoon game drives in this outstanding national park. You can cool down in the camp's pool in the afternoons, sunbathe, read or just relax.

The Ashnil Mara Camp is a terrific place to spend three nights in the Mara. The location is second to none, the luxury tents are well equipped and the welcome is warm and friendly. After a delicious dinner relax in the lounge area and relive the exciting animal viewing of the day. Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 9 - Depart

Fly to Nairobi in the morning (approximately 1 hour). Proceed with your chosen extension or return to Heathrow (breakfast included).

Notes

Game drives are conducted in the camp’s own vehicles, and a window seat cannot be guaranteed.

Travel times vary on road conditions and game sightings.

Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing in soft bags, plus sunglasses, camera and insect repellent.

Light aircraft baggage allowance is 15 kg - soft sided bags must be used.

Rwanda Gorillas plus Mara Flying Safari

Visit Rwanda for a few days in the Highlands with hopeful sightings of gorillas, before continuing to Kenya for a 3-night flying safari to the Masai Mara, which allows plenty of time to see the myriad of plains game and the 'big 5' in this renowned national park.

Rwanda Gorillas & Kenya safari holidays Holiday prices are per person based on two sharing, including flights, transfers and accommodation, and are subject to availability. Flights from Heathrow - other departures also available, call for details. Holiday ref: S0517A.

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