15 Day Itinerary
£13,800pp
An African journey visiting the renowned Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, exploring the wildlife-rich Grumeti Reserve, soaring over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon and experiencing an unforgettable night under the stars before a trek in search of mountain gorillas.
At Nairobi airport you will be met and assisted through immigration and with baggage collection before being handed over to your transfer driver for the journey across the city to the upmarket suburb of Karen where a night at Hemingways Nairobi awaits. An oasis of calm and greenery, the hotel is a great spot to start your trip, with some time by the pool to soak up the afternoon sunshine, a must-do if you arrive in time. An outstanding restaurant and bar is at your disposal and the wonderfully comfortable rooms will make for a great night’s sleep before your safari adventure starts in earnest tomorrow.
From Nairobi fly north, past Mount Kenya and on to Sarara Camp, a classically styled camp in the heart of a vast wilderness. With incredible views out across the conservancy, combined with superb food and warm Kenyan hospitality, the camp is one of the finest in the country and a great place to start your adventure. Day and night time game drives, as well as guided walks are the way to explore here, but there is so much more to enjoy. Visits to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary are enduringly popular, as are trips to the “singing wells”, Mount Ololkwe, visits to local Samburu villages and their traditional blacksmiths and many more besides. In between activities sit back by the swimming pool and soak up the warm African sunshine.
Cross the border into Tanzania this morning, starting your time here in the beautiful Western Serengeti. With just a fraction of the visitors that the other parts of the park receives, this Grumeti Region offers highlight after highlight as you explore with your guide. Game drives are the mainstay of the experience here, with abundant wildlife including lion, leopard and elephant found. There is also the chance to head out for a guided walk which is a great way to learn more about the smaller things often missed on drives. You can also visit a local village and school, enjoy massage treatments and learn more about the African night sky from your guide. A truly special place that will be hard to tear yourself away from
From Grumeti fly up to the northern part of the Serengeti, renowned for offering guests the chance to see the herds of the Great Migration tackle the iconic crossing of the Mara River between (usually) July and October each year. However, there is so much more to this area than just the crossings, with big cats found in abundance throughout the year, amazing elephant numbers and a wonderful diversity of birdlife. The remote location means it is one of the few parts of the Serengeti that offers proper walking safaris – an incredible way to spend some time and one not to be missed.
Once your safari is over you’ll be flown across the Serengeti and in to Rwanda, arriving at Kigali airport in the early afternoon. You’ll be transferred across to the Serena Hotel which is found in the heart of the city to drop bags before heading out to visit the Genocide Museum and Memorial which so thoughfully acts as a memorial to these dark days of Rwanda’s recent history. A number of excellent craft markets are found here as well or you can simply relax by the pool with a good book.
The final leg of your trip will see you transferred through the gloriously scenic interior of Rwanda, stopping along the way to visit a coffee plantation. Continue on to the Volcanoes National Park where a stay at the iconic Singita Kwitonda awaits. This glorious lodge showcases the very best of luxury accommodation, food drink and service, it really is wonderful. It also acts as a base for one of Africa’s most sought-after experiences, the chance to see Mountain Gorillas in the wild. Spend an hour in the company of these gentle giants and learn about their fascinating social structures and way of life. From the lodge you can also head out for a range of walks, visit local conservation and philanthropy projects or just relax and revel in the peace and tranquillity that the property offers
Day Itinerary
£13,800pp
12 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £20,000pp
Combining chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, this is our wild odyssey through Rwanda and Uganda’s thriving hilltops. This journey pays homage to the beauty, playful spirits, strength and vigour of Africa’s best, and wildest, primates.
7 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £10,000pp
Witness the dramatic scenes of the Great Wildebeest Migration unfold in the Serengeti, an incredible wildlife spectacle which can be viewed from different perspectives, be it the luxury of a lodge or from the skies via a hot air balloon.
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