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East Africa:
Gorilla Encounter (ITR) – 14 Days from $1,080 USD

Get an introduction to the people and animals of Africa with a game drive along the shores of scenic Lake Nakuru and time spent at a children's education centre in Jinja. Then it's time for the ultimate wildlife experience: an encounter with mountain gorillas in the misty rainforests of Rwanda. Watching these expressive apes eat and play within their lush, green home, with absolutely no barriers between you both, is something that will remain in your memory forever.

Itinerary

Day: Description:
1 Nairobi
Get ready for this overland adventure in Kenya's exciting capital.
2 Lake Nakuru
Capture one of Kenya's best-known images on camera on the shores of Lake Nakuru: an enormous flock of dusky pink flamingos feeding and frolicking on the shallow soda waters. There's also a wealth of game in this reserve so explore the surrounds to search for rhinos resting beneath acacia trees, prides of powerful lions, gentle giraffes and more.
3 Eldoret
Enter the lush green Western Highlands- Kenya's tea country.
4-6 Jinja/ Kampala
Entering Uganda, experience the breathtaking beauty of the Bujagali Falls and perhaps even take on the raging rapids in a raft.
7 Lake Bunyoni
Travel through the mystical landscapes of the Lake Bunyoni region to discover some of the most picturesque scenery in all of Uganda. It's possible to hire a traditional dugout canoe to take on the lake. They can be hard to master at first but great fun.
8-11 Gorilla Trek
Travel over dramatic mountains and through ancient forests to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This steamy rainforest derives its name from the dense vegetation that makes entry decidedly difficult, so come prepared with comfortable hiking boots, full water bottle and rain jacket. Tracking gorillas is a tremendous test of endurance but the time spent observing these gentle giants makes it totally worth it. The sight of these wonderfully human-like creatures munching on branches, climbing trees and cradling babies is completely captivating and few wildlife experiences can compare.
12-14 Kampala/ Eldoret/ Nairobi
It's back to Nairobi, Kenya's exciting capital.

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