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37 Days | An unforgettable African journey from Kigali to Windhoek
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Start
Kigali, Rwanda
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Finish
Windhoek, Namibia
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Trip Code
YGPUC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
32 breakfasts, 18 lunches, 30 dinners
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Transport
4x4 Safari Vehicle, Boat, Private Vehicle, Plane
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Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Lodge (23 nights), Permanent tented camp (3 nights)
From £28,672(37 days)
Trip Informations
Embrace the adventure of a lifetime on a 37-day Premium journey through Africa. Enter the world of rare mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, take in quintessential East Africa in the Masai Mara, search for wildlife in the Kruger National Park, be amazed by the showstopping Victoria Falls, search for a wealth of elephants in Chobe National Park and marvel at the desert landscapes of Swakopmund and Sossusvlei. From the forests of Uganda to the vast grasslands of Kenya to the national parks of Southern Africa and Botswana, and the otherworldly landscapes of Namibia, few places on the planet offer such spectacular diversity and wildlife.
Why you’ll love this trip
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With your gorilla permit included in the price of the trip, spend a day trekking (with an optional second) through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to get close to Uganda's rare mountain gorillas for an unforgettable hour.
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Let your Feature Stays take you close to nature, from spectacular views at our gorilla lodge surrounded by jungle in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to a lodge next to the Namib-Naukluft National Park with views of the ethereal desert landscape.
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Enjoy a front-row seat for wildlife viewings during 4x4 game drives in the Masai Mara, the Namibian desert, Lake Nakuru's National Park, Chobe National Park, Etosha National Park and Kruger National Park, with expert guides at the helm.
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Discover the region’s best with Exclusive Experiences, including dinner with a local park ranger, a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, 4x4 drive through the Makgadikgadi Pans and a privately catered cruise down the Zambezi River.
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Visit a local Maasai community known for championing Maasai women’s health and education. During this Exclusive Experience, you’ll be welcomed by traditional Maasai warrior song and dance and learn about this remarkable culture.
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Take in the spectacular contrasts of Namibia – climb the iconic Dune 45 to see the sand dunes of the Sossusvlei, explore the picturesque Deadvlei Salt Pans, Sesriem Canyon and Damaraland’s ancient rock paintings and petrified forests.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Gorilla Doctors. Donations help them care for injured mountain and Grauer's gorillas – contributing to the long-term sustainability of gorilla populations.
Is this trip right for you?
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Tracking gorillas in the dense forest can sometimes be wet, humid, muddy and uncomfortable. The terrain is by no means easy either, so it can be pretty strenuous walking. You need to be prepared and fit enough to walk up to 4 hours up and down hills (perhaps pack some gardening gloves to assist in any up-hill climbs). But the sheer thrill of coming across a habituated group of gorillas, dominated by a great male silverback, more than outweighs any difficulty.
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The gorilla trek is a shared activity. You may be split into different groups according to fitness level, and be accompanied by other travellers on your trek. However there will only be a maximum of 8 people per gorilla family, plus a local Uganda Wildlife Ranger and trackers.
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This itinerary features some long travel days, which can be exacerbated by bumpy African roads. It is recommended that you pay close attention to the given approximations of driving hours.
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As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Kigali
- DAY 2Kigali
- DAY 3Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- DAY 4Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- DAY 5Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- DAY 6Nairobi
- DAY 7Nairobi
- DAY 8Lake Naivasha / Lake Nakuru
- DAY 9Lake Nakuru National Park
- DAY 10Masai Mara National Reserve
- DAY 11Masai Mara National Reserve
- DAY 12Masai Mara National Reserve
- DAY 13Nairobi
- DAY 14Johannesburg
- DAY 15Kruger National Park
- DAY 16Kruger National Park
- DAY 17Kruger National Park
- DAY 18Victoria Falls
- DAY 19Chobe National Park
- DAY 20Chobe National Park
- DAY 21Chobe National Park
- DAY 22Zambezi River
- DAY 23Zambezi River
- DAY 24Makgadikgadi Pans
- DAY 25Thamalakane River
- DAY 26Thamalakane River (Okavango Delta)
- DAY 27Windhoek
- DAY 28Windhoek
- DAY 29Sesriem
- DAY 30Sesriem
- DAY 31Swakopmund
- DAY 32Swakopmund
- DAY 33Damaraland
- DAY 34Damaraland
- DAY 35Etosha National Park
- DAY 36Etosha National Park
- DAY 37Windhoek
Inclusions
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32 breakfasts, 18 lunches, 30 dinners
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4x4 Safari Vehicle, Boat, Private Vehicle, Plane
bed Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Lodge (23 nights), Permanent tented camp (3 nights)
festival Activities
circleKigali - Welcome Dinner
circleKigali - Genocide Memorial Centre
circleKigali - City Tour
circleKigali - Traditional Ugandan Lunch
circleBwindi - Gorilla Doctors Veterinarian Educational Talk
circleBwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
circleComplimentary Arrival Transfer
circleNairobi - Welcome Dinner
circleLake Naivasha - Boat trip
circleLake Naivasha - Elsamere Conservation Centre
circleLake Nakuru - Afternoon 4x4 Game Drive
circleLake Nakuru - Morning 4x4 Game Drive
circleLoita Hills - Cultural talk and village visit
circleMasai Mara - Sundowner and snacks
circleMasai Mara - Full Day 4x4 Game Drive
circleMasai Mara - Afternoon 4x4 Game Drive
circleJohannesburg - Welcome Dinner
circleKruger National Park - Afternoon Game Drive
circleKruger National Park - Full Day Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive
circleKruger National Park - Sundowner Drinks
circleVictoria Falls – Zambezi River Dinner Cruise
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls tour Zimbabwe Side
circleChobe National Park - River cruise
circleChobe National Park - Morning 4x4 Game Drive
circleChobe - Welcome Dinner
circleChobe National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
circleZambezi River - Morning River Cruise
circleZambezi River - Afternoon River Cruise
circleMakgadikgadi Pans - Sunset 4x4 Excursion & Sundowner
circleMakgadikgadi Pans - Meerkat & Kalahari Bushman Experience
circleOkavango Delta - Mokoro safari
circleOkavango Delta - Expert Guided Bush Walk
circleOkavango Delta - Full Day Mokoro
circleWindhoek - Welcome Dinner
circleSesriem - Guided Nature Drive & Sundowners
circleSesriem - Sossusvlei & Deadvlei Salt Pan Visit
circleSesriem - Dune 45 Visit
circleSesriem - Sesriem Canyon Visit
circleSolitaire - Bakery Visit & Apple Pie Tasting
circleSwakopmund - Leader-led Orientation Tour
circleWalvis Bay - Visit
circleDamaraland - Sunset Walk
circleDamaraland - Twyfelfontein Bushman Paintings
circleDamaraland - Twyfelfontein Heritage Site
circleDamaraland - Petrified Forest
circleDamaraland - Living Museum of the Damara
circleEtosha NP - PM Game Drive (4x4)
circleEtosha NP - AM Game Drive (4x4)
museum Add on activities
circleBwindi Impenetrable Forrest - Nombe Forest Pocket (5-6hrs) - USD120
circleBwindi Impenetrable Forrest - Trek To The Top of The World (2-3hrs) - USD50
circleBwindi Impenetrable Forrest - Coffee Tour & Lake Mutanda Canoe (6-7hrs) - USD120
circleBwindi Impenetrable Forrest - Gorilla Buffer Zone Walk (2-3hrs) - USD50
circleBwindi Impenetrable Forrest - Buniga Batwa Cultural Trail - USD30
circleNairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD55
circleMasai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - USD625
circleMasai Mara - Half Day Game Drive - USD80
circleMasai Mara National Reserve - Guided Walking Safari - USD30
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
circleChobe National Park - 4x4 Game Drive - BWP580
circleSwakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2
circleSwakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£28,672
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Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£31,081
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Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£31,081
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Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£31,081
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Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£31,081
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Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£29,882
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Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£29,882
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Important notes
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1. This trip requires a higher non-refundable deposit (AUD1000, USD1000, EUR800, NZD1250, GBP650, CAD1000, ZAR8000, CHF900) in order to secure the included gorilla permit. Please note that we need to confirm availability of a gorilla permit if you are booking within 45 days of departure. The additional deposit paid at time of booking will be credited to the final balance of your booking.
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2. Please note that the Gorilla Permit included is only valid for one day on Day 4. For those who are interested for a second trek, please consult your booking agent about purchasing the second Gorilla Permit.
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3. A single supplement is available on all nights of this trip, subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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4. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
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5. An optional sunrise balloon ride in the Masai Mara is possible on this itinerary. Please see the itinerary above for full details of this activity. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and we recommend you book in advance. Please inquire when booking your trip to book this optional activity.
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6. This trip includes flights. The luggage allowance is 23kg for check in luggage and 8kg for carry on.
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7. Travel is always an adventure and our leaders are experts when it comes to dealing with anything unexpected along the journey, so sit back and relax while they take care of the rest.
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8. Border crossing delays in the region have been sporadic and difficult to predict. What takes an hour one day may take four hours the next. This may affect the order of activities in the itinerary. We understand this uncertainty can be frustrating, and we strongly recommend packing a bit of patience and flexibility.
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9. Depending on the departure date, we may use other luxury camps for our Feature Stay in Kenya, including Mara Engai, Amani Mara or Fig Tree Camp.
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10. Depending on the departure date, we may use Desert Hills Lodge for our Feature Stay in Namibia.
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