9 Days East Africa Express Via Nairobi

Journey Time: 3 – 4 Hours
Today You Will Have A Brief City Tour Of Kigali Visiting Historical Landmarks Together With The Kigali Genocide Memorial Site; Which Offered A Place In Which The Bereaved Could Bury Their Families & Friends, Now Over 250,000 Victims Are Buried At The Site. This Site Also Includes Three Permanent Exhibitions, The Largest Of Which Documents The Genocide Of April 1994. There Is Also A Children's Memorial, And An Exhibition On The History Of Genocidal Violence Around The World.
After This Memorable Excursion, Your Scenic Journey To Bwindi Starts Off Immediately Whereupon Arrival At The Lodge The Rest Of The Day Will Be Spent At Leisure.
Overnight: Mahogany Springs / Trackers Safari Lodge – Or Similar

After An Early Breakfast, Head To The Park Headquarters For Briefing At Exactly 8:00 Am With Gorilla Tracking Commencing In The Next 30 Minutes After Registration And Briefing By The Ranger Guides.
At 331 Sq.Km, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Is Home To Half The World’s Mountain Gorillas, Over 346 Bird Species, 202 Butterfly Species, 400 Plant Species, 63 Tree Species, 120 Mammal Species & 27 Frog Species. It Is The Only Gorilla Conservation Area In Africa With The Highest Population Of Gorillas.
Gorilla Tracking Is A Very Captivating And Unforgettable Experience Which More Than Repays The Effort Needed To Reach Bwindi. This Starts At 8:30 Am & Can Last A Few Hours To A Whole Day Depending On Where The Gorillas Were Left Previously. After Tracking, Return To The Lodge For Lunch With Optional Activities Thereafter.
Optional Activity: Batwa Pygmy Cultural Trail: You Will Get To Know All The Cultural Details Of The Short Men Of The Forest Ranging From Hunting, Cultural Dances & Songs, Herbal Medicine Knowledge, Dressing To Family Setting & Lineage. This Is An Opportunity To Exchange Cultural Experiences With The Local People Of The Forest.
Overnight: Mahogany Springs / Trackers Safari Lodge – Or Similar (Full Board)

Journey Time: 4 – 5 Hours
After An Early Breakfast Depart For Another Scene Of Unique Flora & Fauna.
Queen Elizabeth National Park Is Famous For Diverse Ecosystems Including Sprawling Savannah, Shady Humid Forests, Sparkling Lakes, Wetlands & Crater Lakes With Varied Wildlife & Birds. Approaching Via The Southerly Ishasha Sector Will Offer You An Opportunity To See The Riverine & Open Savannah Vegetation With Acacia & Fig Trees With Stunning Views Of The Undulating Landscape With A Clear View Of Wildlife (Elephants, Buffalos, Antelopes, Kob, Impalas, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Elands & Others).
Encounter The Tree Climbing Lions; The Most Exciting Experience In Ishasha; Tree Climbing Lions That Reside Up In The Acacia/Fig Trees Are Spotted Hanging Up In The Trees, Trying To Avoid Tsetse Flies & Other Ground Insects’ Bites While Enjoying Their Prey.
After Exploring Ishasha, Continue With The Drive To The Lodge And Check In To Enjoy Lunch With The Rest Of The Day At Leisure.
Overnight: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge – Or Similar

After An Early Breakfast, Go Explore The Highlights Of This Wonderful National Park.
Dawn Game Drive; Explore The Park’s Flora & Fauna To Include The Elusive Bird Species & Various Animals Like Elephants, Buffaloes, Hippos, Impalas, Waterbucks, Kob, Warthogs & The Rare Big Cats. Enjoy A Scenic View Of Several Crater Lakes Like Nyamunuka (Medicinal To The Animals) & Munyanyange (Frequented By Flamingos)
Proceed To Lake Katwe (Salty Lake); Meet The Local People At The Salt Works & Learn About Local Salt Mining At Lake Katwe, Taking You Through The Whole Process With Cultural Interactions. Thereafter Return To The Lodge For Lunch.
Afternoon Boat Cruise; Head To The Dock & Embark Onto The Boat For A Wonderful Wildlife Experience. This Boat Cruise Is Spiced Up With A Stunning View Of The Mweya Peninsular & A Local Fishing Village Along The Shore. Spot Various Birds Like; The African Fish Eagle, Pelicans, Flamingos, Hammerkop, Egrets, The African Fin Foot, Pied Kingfishers, Marabou Storks, Migratory Flamingos, Vultures, Kites & Many More, Together With Animals Like Hippos, Buffalos, Warthogs, Crocodiles & Waterbucks As Most Visit To Water & Cool Off.
After The Boat Cruise You Will Visit Mweya Museum To Learn More About The National Park. Return To The Lodge Thereafter & Stay At Leisure With Dinner In A Quiet Atmosphere.
Overnight: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge – Or Similar

Journey Time: 2 – 3 Hrs
Enjoy Breakfast And Start Off Your Journey To Kibale National Park. This Trip Is Composed Of A Scenic View Of The Rwenzori Mountains & A Brief Stopover At The Equator (Photo Opportunity) In Kasese. Upon Arrival & Check-In At The Lodge, Stay At Leisure & Have Lunch With Chimpanzee Tracking In The Afternoon.
At 795 Sq.Km, This Is Home To Over 351 Tree Species Some Over 200 Years Old, Famous For 13 Primate Species Including Chimpanzees, 70 Mammals & Over 375 Bird Species.
Go Chimp Tracking & Explore The Various Bird Species (Great Blue Turaco) & More Primates Like Black & White Colobus With Other Animals Such As Bushbucks & Mongoose.
After Chimps Tracking, Feel Free To Opt For A Visit To Bigodi Community To Interact With The Locals & Shop For Souvenirs. Proceed To Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary & Explore Birds Like; The African Hobby, Great Blue Turaco, Black Kite, Swamp Flycatcher & Many More Species.
Alternatively, Return To The Lodge & Enjoy The Evening At Leisure After Chimp Tracking.
Overnight: Primate Lodge Kibale / Papaya Lake Lodge – Or Similar

Journey Time: 5 – 6 Hrs
After Breakfast On A Leisurely Morning, Depart Kibale Via Fort Portal & Kampala City Straight To Entebbe. This Road Trip Offers You An Opportunity To Shop For Souvenirs In Fort Portal Town (The Most Scenic Town In Uganda) With A View Of The Largest Tea Plantation (Rwenzori Commodities).
En-Route Meals Are On Client’s Own Cost But Mineral Water Is Fully Provided At Any Time. Arrive At Entebbe And Spend The Rest Of The Day At Leisure Or Simply Have A Brief Tour Of Entebbe Town At Your Own Free Time.
Overnight: 2 Friends Beach Hotel / Laico Lake Victoria Hotel – Or Similar

After Breakfast You Will Be Transferred To The Airport To Board Your Flight To Nairobi. Upon Arrival And Checking-In At The Hotel, You Will Start Off Your Nairobi City Tour.

Visit David Sheldrick Wild Life Trust To See The Rescued Baby Elephants And Proceed To The Giraffe Center For An Opportunity To Feed & Interact With Giraffes. Also Tour Karen Blixen Museum.
Drive Through Nairobi For A Detailed Tour Of The City As You Head To The Hotel For Lunch. In The Late Afternoon, Head To The Bomas Of Kenya Where You Will Learn About The Kenyan Culture Through Music, Dance & Drama. All The 42 Kenyan Tribes Are Represented Here.
Overnight: Four Points By Sheraton, Nairobi

Enjoy Breakfast At The Hotel & Depending On Your Outbound Flight Arrangement, You Will Be Transferred To The Airport To Check In For Your Home Bound Flight.
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Disclaimer: 1. The Journey Time Stated In The Itinerary Is An Estimation And It Is Subject To Variation Depending On Traffic And Road Conditions.
2. Listed Accommodation Options Are Subject To Change For Similar Ones Depending On Availability Per Destination Visited