Uganda and Kenya

Two neighboring countries with stunningly beautiful nature, unique animals, which you can watch up close and paradise white beaches! Unique white rhinoceroses, chimpanzee families, giraffes, elephants, lions, flamingos - and that's not even the full list of animals that we will meet. We will also climb the volcano, see the tea plantations, Mount Kilimanjaro and get acquainted with the tribes.

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali, taxi to Gisenyi (4.5 hours), checking into a hotel.
Day 2

Early departure to the border with Uganda (2 hours drive), transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park (around 7 hours). We’ll drive through picturesque hills, tea plantations and, by the evening, we’ll cross the territory of the park to stay overnight at hotel in the nearby town of Kasese.
Day 3

Morning walk in the northern part of the park. At the background of the picturesque peaks of the Rwenzori mountains, we’ll see different species of antelopes, hippos, buffaloes, families of elephants and lions, and look at flocks of flamingos. In the afternoon, we’ll have a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel, which connects two large lakes and runs through the whole park. At this time, the animals go down to the watering place and can be seen even closer. We might spend the night in a lodge, lost in a remote part of the park.
Day 4

Morning car ride in the part of the park, which is known for a unique phenomenon - here you can see lions on fig trees, resting or looking out for prey in tall grass. Also, we’ll see hyenas, warthogs, elephants and other animals. After lunch - transfer to the city of Fort Portal (about 3 hours) and checking into a camp on the shore of a crater lake near the Kibale National Park.
Day 5

Walk through the evergreen forest in the Kibale National Park which boasts 12 species of primates and the largest in Uganda population of chimpanzees. With the guides assistance, we’ll find a family of chimpanzees to watch their games and behavior. 5.5 hour transfer and check-in at hotel in the town of Hoima.
Day 6

Early morning - transfer to Ziwa Sanctuary (3.5 hours) and a morning walk in search of white rhinos. Ziwa Sanctuary is the only place in Uganda, where you can meet them in wild nature. Transfer to the village of Jinja, check-in at hotel.
Day 7

A test of courage - rafting with experienced instructors on the waters of the White Nile! We can choose the steepness of river rapids ourselves. Those who wish can raft on a safe raft that does not capsize. Also, we’ll watch the instructors rafting on one of the most dangerous whirlpools in the world! Setting in a camp near the Nile, in tents with full beds. Sunset on the river bank.
Day 8

Bus to Campala and from there to Nairobi (13 hours total), checking into a hotel.
Day 9

Visiting Giraffe center and museum of Karen Blixen - a famous author of “Out of Africa” who lived in Nairobi. Dinner in the famous Carnivore restaurant.
Day 10

Early morning departure to Amboseli national park (4 hours on the way) for game drive. Elephant families close up and crown of Kilimanjaro will be the next stage of getting to know amazing Kenya. We will have picnic inside the park with the stunning view on lake Amboseli. We will end our day with a visit to local tribes. Night in the hotel nearby.
Day 11

Early morning departure to kenyan coastal capital Mombasa (8 hours on the way). We will visit 16th century Fort Jesus and have a walk in old town. Our dinner will be either fresh lobster or queen shrimps in a restaurant with the view of Mombasa port. After dinner we will transfer to hotel on Diani beach.
Day 12

We will wake up early to start our journey along the beautiful kenyan coast and will reach Malindi (3 hours on the way). There we will have a walk in old town, visit Vasco da Gama point and relax on the beach.
Day 13

Early morning flight to Lamu, known as the donkey town. All transport here is forbidden, instead the town is filled with thousands of donkeys. After checking in the hotel, we will explore the town's narrow streets, passing by the newly build arabian style hospital, local shops, markets, city hall and mosque. In the evening we take a boat trip in the amazing mangrove forests and enjoy the sunset.
Day 14

Flight back to Nairobi and short road trip to Naivasha. We will ride along the Great rift valley enjoying lovely views. Then we go for a boat trip on the lake to see hippos and thousands of birds and walk with wildebeests and giraffes on one of the lake shores. Lake fish dinner and night in hotel near the lake.
Day 15

Early in the morning we begin Longonot volcano hike. We will reach the top in 1 hour and spend 3-4 hours walking around the crater, enjoying stunning views. Those who do not wish to hike can cycle in Hell's gate national park nearby.
Day 16

We travel to Eldoret town (5 hours), then take a short flight to Lodwar, capital of Turkana county. From Lodwar we drive to Turkana lake (1 hour), and spend the night in Eliye springs village.
Day 17

We will explore west shore of Lake Turkana and visit Central island national park in the middle of the lake. Then we will go back to Eliye springs and visit Kalokol standing stones site which is believed to be a mystical place.
Day 18

We go back to Lowdar and fly back to Eldoret. We take a trip to the all-female matriarch village Umoja. On our way we will pass Nakuru lake and stop for lunch.
Day 19

Early morning trip to the remote Meru national park. Here we will see Grévy's zebras, lions, leopards and other animals. Night in the nearby hotel.
Day 20

On our way back to Nairobi we will visit tea plantations and caves, and walk in rural areas. After a 5 hours trip we reach Nairobi and check into a hotel.
Day 21

We travel to Magadi (3 hours), have a picnic on the lake shore and visit hot springs. We go back to Nairobi for the night.
Day 22

Visiting Central business district of Kenyan capital and flight back home.

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Trip code: FZIT

Tour leader

Pavlo Morkovkin

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Rafting on White Nile, Turkana lake, Longonot volcano, Umoja female only village , 16th century fort in Mombasa, Old town Lamu, Tea plantations, Hot springs, Beaches of Indian ocean

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Group size 12 persons.

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This trip is of average physical grade. It includes walks in cities, towns and villages, safari game drives and walking up the volcano for 1 hour with 3-4 hours walk around the crater. We will move around in buses, take four short domestic flights. Accommodation in double/twin rooms of tourist class hotels. In national parks we will stay in campings with beds, showers and other amenities. Almost everywhere we will have hot water and wi fi internet.

The price of the trip includes:

Four domestic flights;
All transportation including buses, boasts, taxi and public transportation;
Accommodation during the entire trip;
Tickets to all national parks;
Safari game drives in all national parks;
Food during our stay in national parks;
Professional guiding services.

To be paid separately:

Flight to Kigali and from Nairobi back home;
Visa to Kenya ($52) and Uganda ($50);
Insurance (mandatory);
Food in cities

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Citizens of almost all counties need visas to Kenya and Uganda. Both can be obtained online or on arrival.

Visa to Kenya costs $52, to Uganda - $50.

We provide free visa consulting to our clients.

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Rafting on White Nile, Turkana lake, Longonot volcano, Umoja female only village , 16th century fort in Mombasa, Old town Lamu, Tea plantations, Hot springs, Beaches of Indian ocean

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