A close encounter with the gentle gorillas of the Rwandan rainforest is an extraordinary African experience that will stay with you a lifetime - and it's just one of the many wildlife spottings this unforgettable African overland adventure has to offer. Roam the verdant plains, rainforest, papyrus-fringed lakes and acacia woodlands of Kenya and Uganda to spot lions, rhinos, chimpanzees, antelope, hippos, leopards, flamingos and more in their natural habitats. Winston Churchill famously dubbed this beautiful countryside the Pearl of Africa, and you'll quickly understand why.

Day 1 Nairobi:
Get ready for an animal-spotting adventure. For those who arrive early, be sure to visit the National Museum of Kenya.

Day 2 Lake Nakuru:
Lake Nakuru is a favourite spot with birdlife. Listen out for the chatter of black and white colobus monkeys in the treetops above.

Days 3-4 Eldoret/Kampala:
Meet local children and their families at the Kariandusi School Trust Project. Lend a hand with a learning or construction project. Rise early for a dawn safari and perhaps spy an endangered rhino. Cross the border into Uganda to camp near Kampala.

Days 5-6 Kibale Forest National Park:
Walk with the chimps in equatorial rainforest

Day 7 Queen Elizabeth National Park:
Set between the Great Rift Valley lakes of Edward and George, the Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to a wide array of wildlife. Embark on game drives to try to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes and antelope. Cruise the Kazinga Channel where pelicans and fish eagles soar and hippos wallow.

Day 8 Lake Bunyonyi:
Hiring a traditional dugout canoe and gliding across the lake's surface is a fun way to enjoy the amazing scenery.

Days 9-11 Gorilla Trek:
Cross over the border into Rwanda and make camp at Ruhengeri, gateway to our gorilla adventure. Accompanied by a guide and trackers, hike through rugged terrain to come face-to-face with a family of rare mountain gorillas - the sight of these gentle mountain giants is unforgettable. Head out on rainforest hikes to glimpse some of the forest's other inhabitants.

Day 12 Lake Mburo:
Back over the border in Uganda head to Lake Mburo, home to the large eland antelopes. Discover plenty of other magnificent animals on walking safaris through this secluded park.

Days 13-14 Jinja:
Visit Bujagali Falls, one of the many sources of the Nile. Then take time out to shop for souvenirs or perhaps try white-water rafting.

Days 15-16 Eldoret/Nairobi:
Pass through Eldoret once more on the way back to the busy streets of Nairobi, where the adventure ends.

Duration:
16 days

Tour Code:
YOG

Physical Rating:
3

Culture Shock Rating:
3

Accommodation:
Hotel (1 nt), participatory camping (14 nts)

Transportation:
Overland truck, boat, walking

Trip Style:
Intrepid Overland

Group Size:
Maximum of 21 travellers per group

Departure:
Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling

Budget:
Allow USD $160 for meals not included.

Trip Kitty:
A trip kitty of USD $1120 CASH per person will be required. As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please goto http://kitties.intrepidtravel.com/?cat=YOG to view the kitty amount for your departure date

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