Iconic Wildlife of East Africa

10 Days from $24,100 per person

East Africa is home to some of the most iconic wildlife the entire continent. This itinerary brings together these extraordinary experiences into one trip of a lifetime that any traveler will love. Great apes thrive in the lush forests that carpet the hills of the Great Rift Valley. From the majestic mountain gorillas of Rwanda to chimpanzees in the same region where Jane Goodall did her research, you will glimpse the lives of these complex creatures so similar to us. Paired with the magnificent wildlife displays of the Serengeti, this is a trip that truly dazzles.

At a Glance:

  • 1 Night The Retreat Hotel
  • 2 Nights Bisate Lodge
  • 1 Night The Retreat Hotel
  • 3 Nights Namiri Plains Camp
  • 3 Nights Greystoke Mahale
 

10 Days from $24,100 per person

WhatHow
Arrive KigaliYou are met on arrival. International flights TBD
Private TransferKigali Intl to The Retreat
1 NightTHE RETREAT HOTEL - Kigali, Rwanda
(Superior king suite - Daily breakfast)
Private Safari2 Night 3 Day Privately Guided Safari
Private Safari start: Your guide picks you up after breakfast and you depart for Volcanoes National Park.
Private TransferThe Retreat to Bisate Lodge (2 hrs)
2 NightsBISATE LODGE - Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
(Forest villa - All meals, drinks (except premiums), laundry & scheduled activities)
TourMANGO-BISATE TREE PLANTING EXPERIENCE
TourMOUNTAIN GORILLA TREK
TourGOLDEN MONKEY TREK
Private TransferBisate Lodge to The Retreat (2 hrs)
Private Safari end: Your guide drops you off at The Retreat.
1 NightTHE RETREAT HOTEL - Kigali, Rwanda
(Superior king suite - Daily breakfast)
TourEXPLORE KIGALI
Private TransferThe Retreat to Kigali Intl
Scheduled Flight*Kigali Intl - Serengeti Seronera; met on arrival
3 NightsNAMIRI PLAINS CAMP - Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
(Tent - All meals, drinks (except premiums), laundry & scheduled activities)
Light Aircraft TransferSerengeti Seronera - Mahale Mountains Airstrip; met on arrival
Private TransferMahale Mountains Airstrip to Greystoke Mahale, via boat
3 NightsGREYSTOKE MAHALE - Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania
(Banda - All meals, drinks (except premiums), laundry & scheduled activities)
TourCHIMPANZEE TREKKING
Private TransferGreystoke Mahale to Mahale Mountains Airstrip, via boat
Light Aircraft TransferMahale Mountains Airstrip - Arusha Kilimanjaro Intl; met on arrival
Depart ArushaInternational flights TBD

*Scheduled flights not included in the land arrangements

Per person sharing $24100

Trip cost includes:

  • All accommodations, tours, transfers & meals as listed
  • Light Aircraft Transfer - Serengeti Seronera - Mahale Mountains Airstrip; met on arrival
  • Light Aircraft Transfer - Mahale Mountains Airstrip - Arusha Kilimanjaro Intl; met on arrival
  • Membership in the Flying Doctors Society

Excluded from the above costs:

  • International and regional airfare not listed above or marked with an asterisk (*) on confirmation of services
  • Travel Insurance (quoted separately) to cover cancellation and curtailment, medical, baggage, money, and emergency evacuation home.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, gratuities, baggage handling, excess baggage fees, excess weight fees, communications charges, cost of passport or visa, airport departure taxes and airfares, any sightseeing, beverages/meals not included in the itinerary, optional activities.
  • Accommodations and services booked direct