Tour Details
Experience one of Africa's most coveted ultimate adventure as you combine the thrill of visiting a family of wild mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes national park ,Rwanda while staying at the most luxurious property Singita Kwitonda with a safari of a lifetime at Kenya's most famous park the Maasai mara staying at Angama , Mara the flagship lodge sitting at 1,000 feet overlooking the Maasai mara.In this trip you will also visit the Genocide memorial in Kigali and a visit to the Giraffe centre while in Nairobi .
A visit to the Giraffe Centre directly supports the conservation of endangered Rothschild Giraffe, and is a great way to meet Africa's tallest mammal up close as you feed them.
KEY HIGLIGHTS
1.The dramatic landscape of volcanoes national park.
2.Capturing intimate mountain gorilla moments .
3.A-one-of a kind stay at Singita Kwitonda.
4.Spotting lion prides at maasai mara.
5.Big five spotting.
6.Feeding endagered rothschild giraffe.
7.Luxurious stays at Angama Mara and Hemmingways Nairobi.
Detailed Itinerary
You will be met by one of our representative from Soet African Expedition at Kigali International airport.After a short meet and greet you will be transfered to The Retreat by Heaven.This luxurious botique hotel offers tranquillity, Rwandan charm, and vibrant city access.
MEAL PLAN:Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation:The Retreat by Heaven (5 star lodge in kigali)
After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Kigali and visit the Genocide Museum.Enjoy lunch at Kigali before being chauffeured by road transfer to Musanze, the gateway town to the Volcanoes National Park where the gorillas live. Overnight at Singita Kwitonda Lodge for 2 nights.
“In the heart of Central Africa, so high up that you shiver more than you sweat, are great, old volcanoes towering up almost 15,000 feet, and nearly covered with rich, green rainforest - the Virungas".
That description of the location, given by the primatologist Dian Fossey, explains what to look forward to when planning a visit to the Volcanoes National Park.
Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda, the Volcanoes National Park protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range - home of the rare mountain gorilla - and the rich mosaic of montane eco-systems, which embrace evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, swamp and heath.
Set right on the edge of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, where more than a third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas find refuge, Singita Kwitonda Lodge’s unrivalled position puts lifechanging gorilla trekking experiences within easy reach. Each of the eight luxurious suites features a private heated plunge pool, wellness treatment area, in- and outdoor fireplaces and large timber-framed windows that welcome breathtaking scenery and volcano views inside.
Boasting breathtaking views of the Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura volcanoes and surrounded by high-altitude forests, Singita Kwitonda Lodge offers an experience unlike any of Singita’s other destinations. With its exceptional natural beauty, environmentally conscious luxury and transformative, purpose-driven experiences, the lodge was designed in response to this remarkable location, and the eight contemporary suites (as well as the private four-bedroom villa – Kataza House) are linked by volcanic rock pathways to the central lodge.
Accommodation:SINGITA KWITONDA LODGE
Meal Plan:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.
Gorilla Trekking - Volcanoes National Park
Coming face to face with mountain gorillas is a rare and exhilarating wildlife encounter that is hard to capture in words. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your party on an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the steep mountain slopes.
Please note that gorilla trekking can be strenuous, with treks ranging from 45 mins up to eight hours, at high altitudes in often hot conditions. We do recommend hiring a local porter to assist you on your trek. Although mountain gorillas are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed, viewing success rates are over 95%.
Once you have located a gorilla family, spend an hour quietly observing them. The time passes so quickly; be sure to enjoy this experience fully and not just through your camera lens.
Accommodation:SINGITA KWITONDA LODGE
Meal plan:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
DAY 4:VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK-NAIROBI
After Breakfast,you will chauffered road transfer from Singita Kwitonda to Kigali international airport where you will catch your flight to Nairobi,Kenya.On arriving at Jomo kenyatta international airport you will be met by our guide/Driver who will transfer you to Hemingways ,Nairobi.After Lunch you will visit the Giraffe centre in Nairobi where you will get an upclose opportunity to feed the Rothschild giraffes.
Destination
Nairobi
Just 40 minutes’ drive from Nairobi’s international airport and set between Nairobi National Park and the foot of the Ngong Hills, Hemingways Nairobi Hotel is located to the South West of the city in the peaceful suburb of Karen. It is generally believed that the suburb was named after Karen Blixen, the Danish author of Out of Africa; her farm was located just 2 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
Major tourist attractions are within close proximity to the hotel including the Nairobi National Park, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, famous for rehabilitating orphaned elephants, and the Giraffe Sanctuary. Hemingways Nairobi is also well positioned for business travellers visiting Kenya with excellent transport links to Jomo Kenyatta and Wilson Airports and easy access to the CBD.
Accommodation:Hemingways Nairobi
Meal plan:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
DAY 5:NAIROBI-MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Enjoy your Morning Breakfast then you will be chauffered to Wilson airport for your flight to Maasai mara national Reserve.On arrival at Kichwa Tembo airstrip in the Mara you will be met by an experienced guide from Angama Mara.After a short meet and greet you will be transfered to Angama Mara.Pearched upon a hill this iconic lodge from which the famous movie "out of Africa" was shot is an epitome of luxury.Along the way you will spot alot of wildlife.You will arrive at the lodge in time for Lunch.After Lunch embark on your first game drive to spot the big five.
Angama Mara
Suspended in Mid-Air
The lodge’s remarkable setting overlooks what many safari travellers deem the finest game reserve on the continent, Kenya’s Maasai Mara. The Tented Suites stretch out over two kopjes on the edge of the escarpment. The third kopje is immediately recognisable as the site where many of the most memorable scenes from Out of Africa were filmed. Angama Mara’s architecture is filled with drama, the red brickwork inspired by local Maasai dwelling finishes.
Canvas and Glass
Guests are accommodated in spacious Tented Suites, which have been designed for guests’ comfort and are reminiscent of a classical African safari, each with a view as lovely as the next. Every detail has been considered: end-to-end glass frontage, sweeping canvas, decks overhanging the Mara and inside – polished parquet floors and just the right amount of furniture.
Accommodation:Angama Mara
Meal plan:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
DAY 6:FULL DAY AT MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Enjoy exclusive full day game drives at the masai Mara as you spot mara's apex predators.You will get to spot different lion prides in the Mara such as the Topi pride and the Marsh pride.
Partnerships of two to four males are more successful at maintaining tenure with a pride than individuals, and they do not take trespassers lightly. They may give chase, or worse, kill them. If a new cohort of males is able to take over a pride, they will kill young cubs sired by their predecessors to further their own bloodlines. The strength and survival of a pride therefore lies in unity and cooperation as they collectively navigate the challenges of the wild.
Accomodation:Angama Mara
Meal plan:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
DAY 7:HOT-AIR BALLOON SAFARI & VISIT TO MASAI VILLAGE
The adventure begins just before dawn. Guests assemble at the launch site for a briefing as the flames from the hot air balloon burners light the darkness as the crews inflate their craft. As the dawn breaks the hot air balloon fills and then rises.
Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow-coloured canopy, you’re off for a wildlife viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective. What amazes most first-time balloonists is the absolute stillness: the silence as you float above the plains, the forest and the rivers of the Masai Mara.If you think Africa is stunning on the ground, wait until you see its savannahs, rivers and forests from above. Nothing compares to gazing down upon a vast herd of wildebeests moving across the plains. Or a lion, cheetah or hyena lurking in the grass. You shift your gaze slightly to take in another vista where you spot a family of elephants lumbering toward a shimmering river.
After about an hour or so, your balloon safari finishes with a flourish. In the time-honoured tradition of balloon flights the world over, toast your return to earth with sparkling wine and enjoy a delicious breakfast that is set up and served at a very special spot. The experience ends with a game drive back to your camp.
After Lunch you will visit the maasai tribe to learn about their culture and way of life and also indulge in cutural dances.
Accommodation:Angama Mara
Meal plan:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
After Breakfast,You bid farewell to the Mara.you will be chauffered to Kichwa tembo airstrip for a flight to Nairobi.Where you can either catch your flight back home or also opt to extend your stay and visit the sandy beaches of Diani,Kenya.
Tour Cost
5 star – price per person for 2 pax sharing starting at:
01 February to 31 May 2025 - $ 22 850
01 June to 30 June 2025& 01 October to 20 December 2025 - $ 24 850
4 star - price per person for 2 pax sharing starting at:
01 April to 31 May 2025- $ 11 990
01 June to 30 June 2025 - $ 12 950
01 July to 31 July 2025- $ 15 175
