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8 Days Masai Mara and Gorilla Adventure

8 Days Masai Mara and Gorilla Adventure

Detailed Itinerary of 8 Days Masai Mara and Gorilla Adventure

Day 1: Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve

  • Activity: Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Masai Mara National Reserve.
  • Stopover: Lunch in Narok Town.
  • Accommodation: Manyatta Tented Camp.
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive + Maasai Cultural Visit

  • Activity: Game drive in Masai Mara, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration.
  • Cultural Experience: Visit a local Maasai village to learn about traditions and daily life.
  • Accommodation: Manyatta Tented Camp.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3: Morning Game Drive → Nairobi → Fly to Kigali

  • Activity: Morning game drive in Masai Mara.
  • Transfer: Return to Nairobi for flight to Kigali International Airport.
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Kigali.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Kigali City Tour → Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

  • City Tour: Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial, local markets, and museums.
  • Transfer: Drive to Volcanoes National Park.
  • Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking + Visit Twin Lakes

  • Activity: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
  • Scenic Visit: Explore the Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Burera.
  • Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6: Golden Monkey Tracking + Community Walk

  • Activity: Track Golden Monkeys in the bamboo forests.
  • Community Experience: Participate in a local community walk.
  • Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7: Hike Mount Bisoke → Transfer to Lake Kivu

  • Activity: Hike Mount Bisoke, known for its crater lake.
  • Transfer: Drive to Lake Kivu.
  • Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8: Boat Cruise on Lake Kivu → Transfer to Kigali International Airport

  • Activity: Morning boat cruise on Lake Kivu.
  • Transfer: Return to Kigali International Airport for departure.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Inclusions

  • Airport transfers and ground transport in both Kenya and Rwanda
  • Accommodation (lodges and tented camps)
  • Park entry fees and permits (including Gorilla and Golden Monkey trekking)
  • Game drives and guided treks
  • English-speaking driver-guides
  • All meals as specified

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