- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

11-Day Gorillas, Volcanoes and Big Game

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Start up in the hills of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, surrounded by mighty volcanoes, equally mighty gorillas and thick tropical rainforests. Fly on to Kenya, in search of more excitement. Lions, leopards and herds of plains game dominate these landscapes. Nearby, Amboseli National Park spreads out in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Elephants and giraffe march tirelessly across the plains, assuring a postcard quality safari and the perfect end to a beautiful trip.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Rwanda & Kenya

You'll visit Kigali, Volcanoes NP, Nairobi, Masai Mara NR & Amboseli NP

This tour starts in Kigali & ends in Nairobi - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 15 years

The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, gorilla trekking, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1-3	Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge Luxury+ lodge bordering Volcanoes NP (Rwanda) without fences	All Meals Included
4	House of Waine Luxury hotel in or near Nairobi (Kenya)	Breakfast Included
5-7	Serian 'the Original' Luxury tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences	Meals at Own Expense
8-10	Campi ya Kanzi Luxury tented camp inside Chyulu Hills NP (Kenya)	All Meals Included
11	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-3 Go ape with the giant mountain gorillas of Rwanda

At Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, in the foothills of Rwanda's Virunga range, you're just a short trek away from mountain gorilla territory, home to the world's most endangered great apes – the same giants that the late Dian Fossey introduced to the world. Just 790 or so of the gorillas remain, so an encounter is a definite privilege. It offers comfortable accommodation, good food and happy staff. Gorilla treks are clearly the prime reason for visiting, but other interesting outings are also offered. Hike to see the playful golden monkeys that are endemic to the high-altitude forests of the Volcanoes Park; explore the seven-hectare Sabyinyo property to see the 40-plus bird species that shelter here; investigate the surroundings and local villages on foot or mountain bike (with a guide); or visit the nearby twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo and the ecologically important Buhanga Sacred Forest.

Main Destination:	Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)
Best Time to Visit Jun to Sep (It is drier and trails are easier to hike) High Season Jun to Sep (Permits are scarce) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) Common None Elephant Rare Buffalo Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Giraffe None Lion None Leopard None Cheetah None Zebra None Wildebeest None Hippo None
Accommodation:	Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge Luxury+ lodge bordering Volcanoes NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4 Stop over in style at the House of Waine

Although every Kenyan adventure starts or ends with a night in Nairobi, it doesn't have to involve a run-of-the-mill city hotel. House of Waine is proof of this. Set well outside the central business district on 2.5 acres of soul-satisfying gardens, this boutique hotel starts your vacation off on the right foot. Once the family home of the Waine family, it still retains the feel of a stately, yet homely place to rest and regroup, or plan and prepare. There is lots to do beyond the hotel. Day trips in and around Nairobi are themed by culture, shopping or history. The Giraffe Center is just around the corner and protects the endangered Rothschild giraffe. This dangly, curious creature is found only in the grasslands of East Africa. The Karen Blixen Museum is also nearby. A former coffee plantation and previous home of the Danish author who wrote "Out of Africa", it is ideal for an idle afternoon.

Main Destination:	Nairobi (Kenya)
Accommodation:	House of Waine Luxury hotel located in or near Nairobi
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 5-7 Explore the Masai Mara from a true African spirit

There’s no tearing through the bush, ticking off animals from a vehicle at Alex Walker’s Serian; this is a safari that’s about listening, watching and feeling the very heart of the bush and engaging with all its inhabitants. Back at base, the camp is a haven of tranquillity, tucked away in the wonderful Mara North Conservancy under a sleepy grove of olive trees. And funnily enough, the local Maasai translation of ‘serian’ is ‘calm’ or ‘serene’ – which is exactly how you’ll feel after a few days here. Where do we start? Game drive to your heart’s content with your private guide (included in the price), practise your archery skills with the local Maasai, breakfast on the banks of the Mara River, head out on a walking adventure through the magical terrain (maybe even with a night of fly camping? ) and soar through the air on a balloon safari. So what doesn’t Serian have? Lots of people and lots of cars – you’re pretty much on your own up here and it’s heaven.

Main Destination:	Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Best Time to Visit June to October and September to October High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Buffalo Common Hippo Common Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Black Rhino Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Serian 'the Original' Luxury tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:	Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Day 8-10 Relax in luxury in Masai country, where legends abound and Hemingway dreamed

Don't come to Campi ya Kanzi if you're anticipating plunge pools, spas, fancy lighting, marble bathrooms, wi-fi in the wilderness and the associated unsustainable uses of generators and water (the scarcest resource in Africa). This is indeed a super-luxurious camp, but of a different kind. Enjoy a gin and tonic in Hemingway's beloved green hills in front of Mount Kilimanjaro and get to know extraordinary Masai trackers. Campi ya Kanzi is the only safari lodge on this huge Masai-owned reserve. Spend a few days exploring some of the major highlights on guided game drives and walking safaris. Track the wildlife and trek to the cloud forest of the Chyulu Hills. Investigate the plains to see the animals from close up and enjoy the excellent birding. Speak to the management if you fancy a flying safari to Kilimanjaro or an excursion to Tsavo East to visit orphan elephants reintroduced into the wilderness. That's why it's called "Camp of Hidden Treasure"

Main Destination:	Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Best Time to Visit June to September and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather Jul to Sep and Jan to Feb (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Buffalo Abundant Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Hippo Common Hyena Common Lion Occasional Leopard Rare Cheetah Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Wild Dog Rare to none
Accommodation:	Campi ya Kanzi Luxury tented camp located inside Chyulu Hills NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 11 Finish in Nairobi

You will be chartered from Campi Ya Kanzi to the airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:	Nairobi Airport (Kenya)
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2+ people Sharing rooms

Jan 1, 2020 - Mar 30, 2020	$15420	$12071
Mar 31, 2020 - May 30, 2020	$14564	$11215
May 31, 2020 - Jun 27, 2020	$15888	$12539

Jun 28, 2020 - Sep 26, 2020	$16511	$13162
Sep 27, 2020 - Nov 3, 2020	$15888	$12539
Nov 4, 2020 - Dec 9, 2020	$15420	$12071

Dec 10, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	$16822	$13473