21 Days East Africa Adventures- Gorilla Trekking, Mount Kilimanjaro Climb & Big Five Safari
Introduction
Country: Uganda • Rwanda • Tanzania • Kenya
Experience the very best of East Africa on this extraordinary 21-day journey combining wildlife safaris, gorilla trekking, Mount Kilimanjaro climbing, and cultural experiences across four incredible countries — Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya.
PRICE:
USD 14,750 Per Person Sharing
Itineraries
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Kampala for relaxation after your international flight.
Overnight at hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis (BB).
After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most scenic wildlife destinations. En route, stop at the Uganda Equator for photography and continue through Mbarara where lunch will be served.
Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon with an optional evening game drive or time to relax while enjoying views of the African wilderness.
Dinner and overnight at lodge on Full Board basis (FB).
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, antelopes, and many other wildlife species inhabiting the park.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a spectacular boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its large hippo population and exceptional birdlife. The cruise offers excellent photography opportunities as animals gather along the shoreline to drink water.
Dinner and overnight at lodge (FB).
After breakfast, journey through the beautiful highlands of southwestern Uganda toward Kigali via the Katuna border crossing. Upon arrival in Kigali, transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay on Bed & Breakfast basis (BB).
After breakfast, enjoy a guided Kigali city tour including a visit to the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful historical site dedicated to the victims of the 1994 genocide.
Thereafter, continue to Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
Dinner and overnight at lodge on Full Board basis (FB).
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for briefing before embarking on the unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.
Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, trek through the rainforest in search of one of the habituated gorilla families. The trek may take several hours depending on the movement of the gorillas, but the encounter is truly one of Africa’s greatest wildlife experiences.
Return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight stay (FB).
After breakfast, transfer to Kigali International Airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania.
Upon arrival, meet and assist by our representative before transfer to Arusha for overnight at hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis (BB).
After breakfast, depart for Machame Gate where your Kilimanjaro climbing adventure begins. Trek through dense rainforest filled with giant trees and exotic birdlife before arriving at Machame Camp in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at camp.
Today’s trek takes you through moorland vegetation with spectacular views of the mountain. Continue steadily toward Shira Camp located on the scenic Shira Plateau.
Dinner and overnight at camp.
Ascend gradually toward Lava Tower for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp beneath the towering Barranco Wall. This acclimatization day greatly increases summit success rates.
Dinner and overnight at camp.
Climb the famous Barranco Wall before continuing through alpine desert landscapes to Karanga Camp. Spend the afternoon resting and acclimatizing.
Dinner and overnight at camp.
Continue your ascent to Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit attempt. After an early dinner, rest in preparation for the midnight climb to the summit.
Overnight at camp.
Just after midnight, begin your summit ascent toward Stella Point and finally Uhuru Peak — the highest point in Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro rewards climbers with breathtaking sunrise views above the clouds and an unforgettable sense of achievement. After celebrating at the summit, descend to Mweka Camp for overnight.
After breakfast, descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Transfer back to Arusha for overnight stay.
Depart after breakfast for Ngorongoro Crater with picnic lunch for a full-day crater safari.
Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater hosts an incredible concentration of wildlife including the Big Five, flamingos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and hippos.
Dinner and overnight at lodge on Full Board basis (FB).
After breakfast, continue with game drives en route to the legendary Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy afternoon wildlife viewing across the endless plains famous for predators and the annual Great Migration.
Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp (FB).
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti ecosystem in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and countless other species.
Depending on the season, you may witness part of the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.
Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp (FB).
After breakfast, transfer to the Isebania border crossing for entry into Kenya. After immigration formalities, continue to Masai Mara National Reserve with game viewing en route.
Arrive in time for an evening game drive before dinner and overnight at lodge/camp.
Enjoy a full day exploring the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s finest wildlife reserves and home to the Big Five and the Great Migration.
The reserve offers incredible opportunities to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species across its rolling savannah plains. Picnic lunch will be served inside the reserve.
Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp.
Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast. Optional visit to a traditional Maasai village can be arranged at extra cost.
Later proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park through the scenic Great Rift Valley.
Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, flamingos, and diverse birdlife.
Later transfer to Nairobi for drop-off at the airport or your preferred hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable East African adventure.
PRICE: Per person sharing
PRICE INCLUDES
- Airport transfers in all destinations
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional English-speaking driver/guide
- All park entrance fees and conservation fees
- Game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Kigali city tour and Genocide Memorial visit
- Gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda
- Mount Kilimanjaro climbing fees and rescue fees
- Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters
- Camping equipment during Kilimanjaro climb
- Bottled drinking water during safaris and trekking
- Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- Serengeti and Masai Mara game drives
- Government taxes and VAT
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- International and regional flights
- Rwanda and East Africa tourist visas
- Travel insurance and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, porters, and hotel staff
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, drinks, and souvenirs
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
- Maasai village visit fees
- Porterage at airports and hotels
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Any increase in park fees, fuel surcharges, or government taxes beyond our control
- Items of personal nature and climbing gear for Kilimanjaro (sleeping bag, trekking poles, hiking boots, etc.)
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