9 Days – Kenya- Lake Nakuru- Bungoma & Uganda – Kabale – Bunyonyi, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Flaming watch, the switzarland of Africa- visit the deepest lake in Africa, meet the gentle giant )

Day 1 – Nairobi :  Arrival and pick up by the company representative ,driven to your Hotel Overnight at Sarova Panafric Hotel or Boma Inn Nairobi or Eka Hotel booked on Bed and Breakfast.Day 2 – Nairobi – Lake Nakuru : After early breakfast , drive a western direction for a morning game drive in the reserve, en-route to the gate; climb the eastern wall of the rift Valley, lush coffee and tea plantations reveal themselves  on time for  your lunch in Lake Nakuru  and subsequently for the game drive in the park, in search for the big five animals i.e lion, rhino, leopard and cheetah and more other animals. Lake Nakuru is famous for its millions of flamigoes and migrant birds from over the world, in Nakuru we have upto 425 different bird species. You will leave back to the Hotel before dark for your dinner and overnight. 7.30pm – Dinner in the hotel. Overnight at: Lake Nakuru Chester Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Flamingos

Lake Nakuru Flamingos

Day 3 Lake Nakuru – Bungoma :  After your breakfast you will be drive to lake Bogoria for the hot spring which where form due to volcanic activities. Overnight at Bungoma Drip Hotel – full board.

 

 

 

 

Lake Bogoria Hot Spring

Lake Bogoria Hot Spring

Day 4 Bungoma-Kampala:  After breakfast, we will transfer to Kampala via Malaba border, visit spend the craft markets and getting to know the locals. Overnight Holiday express, Red Chillii – full board.

Day 5 & 6: Kampala – Kabale/Lake Bunyonyi : After morning breakfast drive  west wards  amidst the scenic savannah, packed with  tea and coffee plantations- down to Kabale Uganda’s highest town (2000 m), with beautiful, lush setting along the way. We will camp in Bunyonyi overland near Lake Bunyonyi,- “place of little birds”,  Africa’s deepest crater lake (900 m) ; view interesting and unique birdlife. In the evening, sunset cruise in a canoeing, visit orphanage children in the area village (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi

Day 7:   Bunyonyi – Bwindi Impenetrable – Gorilla Trek – Kabale :  Enjoy a beautiful drive over the mountains, as we transfer to our base in Kisoro, on the south western tip of Uganda. Enjoy a relaxing evening as we prepare for the trek ahead. Today we embark on the experience of a lifetime. Trek through the early morning mist in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to roughly half of the world’s remaining 700 mountain gorillas. The trekking can be demanding and the day long – a water bottle and good walking shoes or boots are highly recommended. Experienced local guides will lead us through the thick mountain jungle. Once we locate the gorillas, we will stay and observe them for about an hour – this time is strictly governed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Photography is permitted (although not the use of flash, and there are restrictions the use of video cameras), but with or without a camera, this is one of the most breath-taking and emotional experiences Africa can offer, and certainly one that will remain with you long after your journey. Overnight at Kabale Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Gorilla

Day 8-  Kabale/Lake Bunyonyi To Kampala : Today we transfer back to Kampala, arriving just in time to enjoy some of the nightlife this city has to offer.

Bunyonyi- Birding

Day 9 – Kampala – Lake Naivasha : After breakfast travel to Lake Naivasha – green crater lake. Thereafter you will be driven to the great rift valley whereby you will be given time to stop for the good photo taking of the Great Rift Valley view point. You will arrive in Lake Naivasha fisherman’s campsite. you will settle down waiting for your lunch, thereafter you will be driven to the green crater lake which was formed due to volcanic activities. The color is naturally green due to volcanic chemicals such as sodium and sulphur. Otherwise we have also a lot of flamingos to see when getting the breeze watching the bird and flamingos moving along the lake side. Afterwards you will be taken to the park accompanied by the guide to walk between the wild animals like giraffe, zebra, impalas, eland -the biggest antelope- and many other animals. This is the only park you will get time to walk as close as 5-4 metres between the wild animals, Otherwise we don’t have big cat and the park is secured by the range. Overnight at fish Eagle Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Naivasha Green Crater Lake

Naivasha green crater lake

Included: transfer to and from the airport on the arrival, safari vans for game drive, park entry fees, all meals as per itinerary, bottled water for use during the safari, accommodation in Lodges/Hotel as indicated in the itinerary, game drives, Gorilla permit, driver/Guide allowances.

Excludes: All international air transport, Alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks, Medical expenses, Insurance,Tips, Samburu village visit (USD $ 20-25), Maasai village visit (USD $ 20-25), Balloon safari in Maasai Mara (USD $ 575) per ride, all activities or excursions not mentioned in program.

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