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Gorillas & Wildlife By World Journeys

Gorillas & Wildlife By World Journeys

11 Days / 10 Nights from $33,395 Price Per Person

Sales from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2026

**Day 1: Entebbe > Bwindi Impenetrable Forest**
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be welcomed by an andBeyond representative and checked in for your flight to Kihihi Airstrip. From here, transfer by road to Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

**Days 2 & 3: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest**
An ancient rain forest, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest extends over a series of steep ridges in the Virunga Volcanoes mountain range. Declared a World Heritage Site due to its ecological uniqueness and biological diversity, the forest is home to roughly half of the world’s total gorilla population. With terrain that varies from swamp and bamboo forest to dense thicket, this beautiful area poses both challenges and rewards for anyone interested in an intimate glimpse of the life of these fascinating primates.

The gorillas you will track belong to one of the ‘habituated’ family groups in northern Bwindi. Experienced guides accompany the tracking, many of whom have been involved in the habituation process themselves. One population of mountain gorillas inhabits the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. A census in 2011 recorded over 400 gorillas here.

**Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest > Entebbe > Nairobi**
Return to Entebbe for your flight to Nairobi, then transfer to Hemingways Nairobi.

**Day 5: Nairobi > Masai Mara Game Reserve**
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to the Masai Mara, and transfer to andBeyond Bateleur Camp. The Masai Mara is Kenya’s most renowned game park and legendary for great sightings of wildlife year-round. Spend two nights at the intimate and vintage safari style of Bateleur Camp overlooking where the final scene in Out of Africa was filmed. Enjoy game drives with expert guides in open 4×4 vehicles with guaranteed “window seats” and uninterrupted views.

**Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve**
Take thrilling morning and afternoon game drives to spot the Big Five. Enjoy views of the Mara from the pool and lounge area at camp. The migratory wildebeest, zebra, kongoni and topi join abundant elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, lion and cheetah. Leopard and serval are frequently encountered, while endangered black rhino can be found in the dense bush thickets.

**Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve > Serengeti National Park**
Today fly to the Serengeti, undoubtedly one of the world’s most celebrated wilderness areas. Spend three nights at andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, andBeyond Kleins Camp or andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas.

**Days 8 & 9: Serengeti National Park **
Every day is different, with twice-daily or full day safari depending on the season. Head out after breakfast and return for lunch and siesta at camp and then a late afternoon safari ending in sundowners under African skies; or go on a full-day migration safari with a hearty picnic lunch, returning to camp to relax in the evening. A balloon safari (optional) over the Serengeti is a highly recommended option. With no fences or man-made barriers, huge numbers of wildlife move freely throughout this area, constantly recreating an ageless natural cycle. The magnificent Serengeti is famed for its vast tree-less grasslands, allowing for excellent wildlife sightings.

**Day 10: Serengeti  > Manyara >  Ngorongoro Crater**
Fly to Manyara Airstrip and transfer to Ngorongoro Crater to spend two nights at Entamanu Ngorongoro, an intimate lodge on a high point of the crater rim, set against a backdrop of wild, elemental highlands.

**Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater**
Spend the day in the Ngorongoro Crater – this ancient volcano shelters more than 30,000 protected animals. Stop for a picnic on the Crater floor – surrounded by some of Africa’s most iconic scenery, as well as masses of wildlife, the appetite is sharpened and the taste buds awakened. Continue on your wildlife adventure after lunch, returning to the lodge in the afternoon.

**Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater > Manyara > Kilimanjaro**
Transfer to Manyara Airstrip for your light aircraft transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport where arrangements end.


Type of Journey:

Tailor-made journey: This itinerary can be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.

Inclusions

    • 11-nights’ accommodation
    • All meals (B, L, D) at Bwindi, Entamanu, and the &Beyond properties
    • Breakfast daily at Nairobi hotel
    • House alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages except at your Nairobi hotel
    • Meet & Greet at Entebbe and Nairobi International Airports
    • Shared transfers as per the itinerary
    • Private transfers in Nairobi
    • Shared game drives and safari activities as per the itinerary
    • Shared fixed-wing flights Entebee > Kihihi > Entebee
    • Shared fixed-wing flights Nairobi > Masai Mara > Serengeti > Manyara > Kilimanjaro
    • Two mountain gorilla trekking permits
    • National park, crater, concession, and landing fees where applicable
    • Emergency medical evacuation insurance
    • Tanzania Tourism Development Levy
    • Oceans Without Borders donation
    • Laundry at Bwindi, Entamanu, and the &Beyond properties


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Terms and Conditions:

  • Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing or other changes
  • Please enquire about cross-season and festive season pricing
  • Surcharges may apply during events, festivals, public/religious holidays, or other high-demand dates
  • Please also equire about pricing to add-on a Masai Mara or Serengeti balloon safari
  • Luggage (soft-sided) is restricted to 15 kgs per person including hand items
  • Guests aged 15 years and older are eligible to participate in Mountain Gorilla tracking
  • Mountain gorilla trekking is a shared activity
  • andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge, an option in the Serengeti, is closed in April
  • Should you wish to extend your trip, consider adding Zanzibar: The Spice Island
Not Included:
  • Premium beverages at Bwindi, Entamanu, and the &Beyond properties
  • Commercial flight Entebbe > Nairobi
  • All beverages at your Nairobi hotel
  • Laundry at your Nairobi hotel
  • Gratuities
General Terms & Conditions: Deposits & final payments will be required to secure bookings. Strict amendment & cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent professional service fees will apply. We welcome all major credit cards however a credit card processing fee will apply. Whilst every care is taken to accurately present the information & pricing we reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions. Further terms & conditions apply. For full terms & conditions visit your local Travel Advisor today.

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