Gorillas & Game Parks - Intrepid

Day 1  Nairobi, Kenya  
Arrive into Nairobi at any time and meet your fellow travellers this evening during a welcome meeting.    

Day 2  Nairobi to Lake Nakuru NP  
Located in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, today you’ll head to Lake Nakuru National Park, home to the Big 5. As you drive to your camp keep your eyes peeled for wildlife.  

Day 3  Lake Nakuru to Eldoret  
Rise early for a morning game drive, returning to camp for brunch. Next stop is Eldoret, one of Kenya’s fastest growing towns.  

Day 4  Eldoret to Kampala, Uganda  
Today you’ll leave Kenya and cross the border into landlocked Uganda, travelling to its capital city, Kampala. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the hotel.  

Day 5  Kampala to Kalinzu Forest  
Kalinzu Forest is home to chimpanzees, baboons, red-tailed monkey, and a whole host of other wildlife. Settle into camp and enjoy some free time to explore your surroundings.  

Day 6  Kalinzu Forest to Queen Elizabeth NP  
This morning there is the chance to visit the chimpanzees of Kalinzu Forest on an optional excursion. Later, head to Queen Elizabeth National Park where you can opt to take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.  

Day 7  Queen Elizabeth NP to Kisoro
Travel to the southwest tip of Uganda, enjoying a game drive en route to Kisoro, home for the next three nights. This corner of Uganda borders Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo and provides access to some incredible gorilla groups.  

Days 8-9  Gorilla Trek  
Joined by a local ranger and gorilla trackers, trek through the rugged terrain of Bwindi National Park for an incredible wildlife experience. The trekking can be challenging but it is well worth the effort when you encounter these amazing primates in their own habitat. On day 9, either enjoy a day at leisure and relax after the trek the day before or alternatively book an optional activity to explore the area around Kisoro further.  

Day 10  Kisoro to Mbarara  
Say goodbye to the lands of the gorilla and head to Mbarara for the night.  

Days 11-12  Mbarara to Jinja  
Travel to the Jinja region, a riverside retreat at the source of the Nile. On day 12 you have a free day, with a choice of optional activities including whitewater rafting or a relaxing Nile boat cruise.

Day 13  Jinja to Kericho, Kenya  
Leave Uganda and head back to Kenya, stopping overnight in Kericho. Located at the edge of South-Western Mau National Reserve and known for its tea estates, visit a tea plantation and sample a delicious brew.    

Days 14-15 Kericho to Masai Mara National Reserve  
En route to the Masai Mara National Park stop in Loita Hills, home of the traditional Maasai people. You will be welcomed by Maasai Warriors through traditional song and dance as you arrive at Tepesua Village and gain an insight into this ancient culture and community. Later, travel on to the Masai Mara where you’ll join an early evening 4WD game drive in search of the parks wildlife. On day 15, enjoy a full day 4WD game drive, admiring the beautiful landscape and multitude of wildlife.    

Day 16  Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi  
Return to Nairobi, where your tour comes to an end.