East Africa In-Depth
From AUD $10879
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(21 reviews)
East Africa In-Depth
16 days
Small Group
Budget
Demanding
English
Experience Overview
Experience East Africa like you never imagined on this 16-day tour that gets you close to the land, wildlife, and communities that make this part of the world so unique.
Experience East Africa like you never imagined on this 16-day tour that gets you close to the land, wildlife, and communities that make this part of the world so unique. Camp at the edge of Lake Nakuru National Park and learn about tribal life and customs by spending time with villagers. Your time isn't complete here without a safari drive (or five) and there are plenty of opportunities for that in this itinerary, including a gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and chimp trekking in Kibale National Park. Dream vacations are made of this.
Highlights
- Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve
- Visit a Samburu village
- Take in views of the Great Rift Valley
- Admire a family of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
- Trek to see chimpanzees in Uganda
- Keep your eyes peeled for the plentiful elephant and hippo populations in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Trip Details
16 days
7-seat 4x4 safari van, plane, private van, walking.
Small Group
English
Nairobi, Kenya
Kigali, Rwanda
Budget
Classic
Demanding
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2: Nairobi/Samburu National Reserve
Depart Nairobi and drive north through the farmlands of the Kikuyu people, passing Mt Kenya, Africa's second highest mountain (5199m/17,060ft).
Just outside the national reserve, visit a local Samburu village. Similar in appearance to the Masai but less known, the Samburu are a proud warrior tribe. Watch traditional Samburu dancing, and learn about Samburu tribal life and customs. The walk within the village is run by Samburu tribesmen for the benefit of the community.
Continue to Samburu National Reserve, a wildlife haven to many species rarely found elsewhere.
Enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in search of large elephant and big cat populations living within this wild part of Kenya.
Day 3: Samburu National Reserve
A full day wildlife safari drive to spot a group of animals only seen north of the equator, such as the beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, Grevy's zebra, the majestic reticulated giraffe, and the long-necked gerenuk, a graceful antelope that stands upright on its hind legs to feed on tall bushes.
Day 4: Samburu National Reserve/Lake Nakuru National Park
Nakuru, meaning “dusty place” in the Maasai language, is a cheerful and vibrant agricultural town with a variety of colourful local markets.
Camp outside the town at the edge of Lake Nakuru National Park, the area's principal highlight and best natural attraction. Time and weather permitting, there may be an opportunity to visit a local tea farm and see how the tea is grown, picked and produced.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park/Masai Mara
Depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. With its vast open plains and distinctive flat-topped acacia trees, no visit to Kenya would be complete without a visit to this reserve.
Arrive in the afternoon and get settled at the permanent tented camp, the base for exploring the Mara.
Head into the reserve for an afternoon wildlife safari drive.
Day 7: Masai Mara
Rise early for a wildlife safari drive during the best time to spot animals and criss-cross the rolling hills of the African savannah. With a full day to explore the area, we can cover a lot of ground. If time allows, visit the Mara River area.
Opt to go for a balloon safari for a new perspective over the beautiful landscape.
Day 8: Masai Mara/Nairobi
Enjoy one last opportunity to spot the "big five".
Visit the G for Good supported Amani ya Juu for lunch.
In Nairobi there's some time to buy local handicrafts or check out a bit of the city.
Day 9: Nairobi/Kampala
Day 10: Kampala/Fort Portal
Day 11: Kibale National Park
Opt to venture deep into the wetlands to spot more wildlife on a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary.
Day 12: Kibale NP/Queen Elizabeth NP
Queen Elizabeth National Park is characterized by open savannah, large areas of swamp around Lake George, the extensive Maramagambo Forest in the southeast, and the forested Kyambura Gorge along the border with Kyambura Game Reserve.
Day 13: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive with possible sightings of buffaloes, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, leopards, hyenas, giant forest hogs, and elephants.
Day 14: Queen Elizabeth NP/Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Day 15: Gorilla Trekking
Head into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to meet the park ranger/guide for orientation. Embark on the trek, which can vary in length and difficulty, depending on the location of the gorilla family that's being visited. Spend 1 hr (max) observing these beautiful and endangered creatures, a truly privileged experience. Trek back and return to town. Enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Day 16: Bwindi/Kigali
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 16 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Demanding
Experience East Africa like you never imagined on this 16-day tour that gets you close to the land, wildlife, and communities that make this part of the world so unique.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 26 Sep 2025
Customer Reviews
12/09/2023
Honestly, I had a great time on this tour. I say 9/10 because there is always room for improvement
12/09/2023
The camping with good with me but I would recommend the National Geo for some family. We had brought sleeping bags since we couldn't rent them on this section. All camping sites supplied sheets and blankets - no sleeping bag was needed. A number of people were confused about this. ( I asked before I left Canada)
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/09/2023
Honestly, I had a great time on this tour. I say 9/10 because there is always room for improvement
12/09/2023
The camping with good with me but I would recommend the National Geo for some family. We had brought sleeping bags since we couldn't rent them on this section. All camping sites supplied sheets and blankets - no sleeping bag was needed. A number of people were confused about this. ( I asked before I left Canada)
11/18/2023
Only because my friends enjoy hotel/lodges, not camping. so because of that I cannot recommend G Adventures. So nothing wrong with G Adventures, just a different type of travelers, enjoying other things.
11/18/2023
As primarily a single female traveler, it allows me to feel safe while traveling in countries I would normally not feel comfortable navigating on my own.
11/04/2023
it's such an easy and fun way to travel, all the logistics are taken care of and you get to go to places that might be a little tricky to get to solo.
09/16/2023
I am an experienced guest and travel agent and book with G Adventures exclusively when I can. The way they give back to the communities. The CEO that I have worked with. It is a Canadian company of which I am proud. The experience is accessible to almost every travelers needs.
09/16/2023
We found the accommodation in Kenya terrible. Pup tents with leaks and torn zippers.. poor mattresses. .washroom far away from tents and some in bad condition. The food was repetitious every day...and sometimes pretty poor.. felt like a refuge camp. .
09/16/2023
The camping part of the trip in Kenya was below par. on 2 occasions my tent had a rip in it. The first lodge in Uganda was a trek to my room . it is not good when you are feeling ill .
09/16/2023
I personally loved travelling with G Adventures but this tour was less than acceptable for some. I knew it was camping (which means sleeping on the ground and having to trot off to find the toilettes and such) but for some it was a shamefully despicable. I would recommend that in future that those signed up be seriously questioned as to their suitability to take this style of travel. Because of their unhappiness (although they loved the animals), they made everyone else miserable including the CEO. (He tried as well as some others of the group to appease, to fruition).
09/09/2023
G is good value for money. They also include support of locals.
08/26/2023
The trips are well constructed and fit for purpose.
08/19/2023
The tours are well organized and affordable
08/19/2023
Everything was well planned and executed. CEIs, drivers and cook were friendly and good at their jobs.
08/19/2023
Some really great memories and experiences!
08/12/2023
I've been with G Adventures before. Great service so far.
08/12/2023
Very organized. Love the local tour guides and small groups.
08/12/2023
The first part was excellent in Kenya. Our guides and drivers could not be more helpful. Our chef was also amazing. The second part in Uganda was great but our guides were not as good as our first guides.
08/12/2023
Good trip but on the second half of the trip the optional activities should be included especially the boat safari, as these are not really optional activities.
08/05/2023
There was a few minor issues with the vans on the second half of the tour.
09/05/2023
There was a few things that occurred during the trip that I thought were very negative and spoilt the trip
07/29/2023
The trip was incredible. The cost per person to do this alone would have been double. Rose in Kenya made our trip the best!
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