Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
You'll leave Nairobi early and head down into the Great Rift Valley, stopping at a lookout point to take in the views before reaching Lake Nakuru National Park. Once there, you'll go on a game drive in safari vehicles where you might spot lions, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, and flamingos around the soda lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park in specialized safari vehicles
Landmarks Lake Nakuru National Park Great Rift Valley 
- Day 2
Lake Nakuru to Eldoret
The drive takes you from Nakuru to Eldoret, Kenya's fifth largest town. You'll cross the Equator and stop for photos at this landmark, then visit the nearby Sirikwa holes, which are primitive dwellings from an ancient tribe.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Sirikwa holes
Landmarks Equator Sirikwa holes - Day 3
Eldoret to Kampala
You cross into Uganda today, traveling through lush rolling hills, tribal villages, and growing towns and cities on your way to Kampala, Uganda's capital city. Churchill once called it the 'Pearl of Africa.'
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Kampala - Day 4
Kampala to Chimpanzee Trekking Area
Heading west from Kampala, you'll cross the Equator again and pass through fertile terraced hillsides, banana plantations, steep mountains, and tangled forests. Along the way you'll likely see herds of Ankole cattle with their distinctive long curving horns. After arriving at your accommodation, you'll have time to relax, take walks, and spend time with locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Equator 
- Day 5
Kalinzu Forest or Kyambura Gorge
This morning you head out searching for chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Unlike mountain gorillas, chimps live in trees, so you'll be gazing up into the forest canopy. Seeing these closest relatives to humans in the wild is something you won't forget.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chimpanzee trekking with expert guides
Landmarks Kalinzu Forest Kyambura Gorge - Days 6 - 8
Chimpanzee Trekking Area to Lake Bunyonyi
You'll drive to Lake Bunyonyi, which is dotted with scenic islands and surrounded by lush forest and rolling hills. Over the next three days, everyone completes a mountain gorilla trek in small groups. On non-trekking days, you can take optional boat trips to islands, do bird-watching, visit villages, or go canoe paddling. Trek days start early with your guide leading you through rainforest to find gorilla families, where you'll spend about one hour watching from a safe distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain gorilla trekking with expert guides in Bwindi National Park
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to Lake Bunyonyi islands
- Bird-watching
- Visit local village
- Canoe paddling on lake
Landmarks Lake Bunyonyi Bwindi National Park - Day 9
Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala
You leave Lake Bunyonyi and return to Kampala, going around the northern edge of Lake Victoria. The evening is free to explore the city, meet locals, or try local food if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Kampala city
- Local dining
Landmarks Lake Victoria - Day 10
Kampala to Jinja
It's a short drive to Jinja, a city on the banks of Lake Victoria where the River Nile begins. The Nile flows 5,584 kilometers through 11 countries before reaching the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt. Your campsite sits beside the Nile, and you'll find numerous optional activities available, plus chances to volunteer at local school initiatives.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Quad biking
- White water rafting
- Nile cruises
- Fishing trips
- Mountain biking
- Visit and volunteer at local school initiative
Landmarks River Nile Lake Victoria - Days 11 - 12
Jinja
You have two completely free days to unwind by the Nile. Try optional activities, take long walks along the river, or simply relax at the campsite, it's really up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional activities available
- Walk beside the river
- Relax at campsite
Landmarks River Nile - Day 13
Jinja to Eldoret
You cross back into Kenya and return to Eldoret. Your final evening is spent around the campfire, sharing your favorite moments from the last two weeks and exchanging contact details with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 14
Eldoret to Nairobi
After crossing the Equator, you head south to Nairobi and your base just outside the city. The evening is free to explore Nairobi's nightlife or eat dinner at the well-known Carnivore Restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Nairobi nightlife
- Dine at Carnivore Restaurant
Landmarks Carnivore Restaurant - Day 15
Nairobi
Today is free to explore Nairobi and the surrounding areas at your own pace. If you prefer, you can join optional excursions like close encounters at the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Centre, or the Karen Blixen Museum in nearby Karen. Or simply take time to rest and recharge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- Visit Giraffe Centre
- Visit Karen Blixen Museum
- Explore Nairobi city
- Explore surrounding areas
- Leisure and relaxation
Landmarks Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Giraffe Centre Karen Blixen Museum - Day 16
Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
You depart Nairobi early and cross the Great Rift Valley to reach the Maasai Mara National Reserve, taking in the views of the vast landscape. Traveling in small safari vehicles allows for more intimate wildlife viewing. You'll spend two nights camping on the edge of the reserve with time for morning and afternoon game drives.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks Maasai Mara National Reserve Great Rift Valley - Day 17
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Today continues your exploration of Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives to different park areas. You'll spot the Big Five along with other important species like hyenas, vultures, warthogs, and endangered African wild dogs. There's a midday break for lunch before returning to camp for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks Maasai Mara National Reserve - Day 18
Maasai Mara to Nairobi
You return from Maasai Mara across the Great Rift Valley back to Nairobi, where your tour ends in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Landmarks Great Rift Valley
