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9 Day | Plains and Primates Safari to Kenya and Rwanda

Countries Kenya Rwanda
Theme Safari Specials | Active - Moderate
Time of Year January-March & May-December | High Season: Aug-Sep | Savings Seasons: June & Nov-Dec 14
Budget From $12,650
Duration 9 Days

Itinerary Description

One of our classic programs where you game view in the vast plains of the Maasai Mara, Kenya and explore the forested areas in Rwanda for mountain gorillas. This itinerary features Classic and Premier Accommodation options.

Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcano National Park (Parc National des Volcans) is by far Rwanda’s major international attraction. After the release of the feature film, Gorillas in the Mist, about the late Dian Fossey’s pioneering work habituating the gorillas, interest in gorilla trekking reached new heights.

Travel Jan 11-Jun 14 and Nov 1-Dec 19, 2025 and add a complimentary 4th night at Mara Toto Tree Camp or Mara Nyika (Based on “Stay 4-pay 3”).

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Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01

Arrive Nairobi

On arrival in Nairobi, Kenya, you will be met and privately transferred to your hotel. Enjoy your evening at leisure. Overnight House of Waine.

Day 02-04

Maasai Mara

You will be met and transferred to Wilson Airport. Depart on your scheduled charter flight to your camp within the Maasai Mara. Activities include shared game drives, walking safaris in the Mara Conservation area, and visits to Maasai communities supported by the camp. Riverside bush breakfasts, sundowners and dinners can be arranged. Enjoy two full days of activities. An optional balloon safari may be taken. (As the sun rises over the plains of Africa you will have a bird’s eye view of the world below and the chance to see game from a completely different perspective. After landing, there is a champagne breakfast in the bush.) 3 nights Little Governor’s, Mara Toto Tree Camp or Mara Nyika.

Day 05

Kigali

Fly to Kigali, Rwanda. Upon arrival in Kigali you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight The Retreat.

Day 06-08

Musanze - Volcanoes National Park

This morning you will be picked up and transferred to your lodge in Ruhengeri and Volcanoes National Park. Gorilla trekking is not the only activity on offer. You will have an early wake up each morning as you will be collected at around 5:30am and transferred to the park gate at Kinigi for your first gorilla visit (6:45 am). Here you will meet your tracker and the day will be spent tracking the mountain gorillas. 3 nights Amakoro Songa Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge or Singita Kwitonda.

Day 09

Kigali

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your lodge. Return to Kigali this afternoon where you will have a Kigali City Tour including a visit to the Genocide Museum and local market. Enjoy an early dinner at a local restaurant. You will be transferred to Kigali Airport.

Safari Pricing Details

2025 Land Arrangements (Based on 2 people traveling)

Surcharges apply for Singita Kwitonda | Single Supplement - please request.

Classic Option (Little Governor’s & Amakoro Songa Lodge) (per person double)

Jan 11-Mar / Nov-Dec 13

From $13,195 - $14,250

Apr-May

From $12,650

June

From $14,250

Jul-Oct

From $15,875

Premier Options (Mara Toto Tree Camp or Mara Nyika & Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge) (per person double)

Jan 11-Mar / Nov-Dec 13

From $18,225 - $20,650

Apr-May

From $18,225

June

From $20,250 - $24,995

Jul-Oct

From $24,995

Rate includes FREE charter flights to/from Mara Toto Tree Camp or Mara Nyika! This is a value of $420.00 per person.

Parks

Accommodations

House Of Waine

First Class

The House of Waine is set on 2.5 acres in the Nairobi suburb of Karen.This hotel blends the elegance of gracious living with the spirit of modern Africa in an exclusive and serene

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Little Governors’

Classic

Little Governors’ is a luxury tented camp consisting of 17 tents with en suite facilities. All the tents are comfortable and tasteful and each has an en suite bathroom. In

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Mara Toto Tree Camp

Classic

Mara Toto Tree Camp, located on the Ntiakitiak River, is built in the canopy of trees and connected by suspended walkways, giving guests a decadent tree-top experience. Four light

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Mara Nyika

Premium

Mara Nyika is a luxury camp located in the exclusive 50,000 acre Naboisho Conservancy, a private game concession bordering the Maasai Mara. The tented suites are tucked under a

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The Retreat

First Class

The Retreat is a luxury oasis in Kigali and features 11 spacious rooms and suites with high ceilings, en suite bathroom with indoor-outdoor showers, air conditioning and private

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Amakoro Songa Lodge

Vintage

Amakoro Songa Lodge is ten minutes from the Park headquarters and is a suitable base for your gorilla trekking adventure. The lodge features three separate cottages each with a

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Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Classic

Sabyinyo Silverback is near park headquarters of Volcanoes National Park. Owned by the local community trust called SACOLA, the lodge comprises a main lodge building, including

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Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Premium

Singita Kwitonda Lodge, named after a legendary silverback gorilla, is set on 178 acres on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. The luxurious lodge features 7 one-bedroom suites, 1

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Hear from Our Travelers

It’s all about our clients, always has been!

Of course, the gorillas were AMAZING!  We never expected to be that close.

Beth and I had an absolutely amazing time in Africa! Thank you for helping us with all the arrangements. Our guide in Rwanda, Sula, was very accommodating. He helped us with so many things I can’t even begin to list them all. Of...

Julie Botel

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All I can say about Kenya and the Maasai Mara is absolutely the best place ever!

All I can say about Kenya and the Maasai Mara is absolutely the best place ever. The accommodations were excellent, the guide was superb (Jimmy) and the entire staff was wonderful.  We saw things we never could have imagined. Tons of lions...

Lori Dumont

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