$7,500 to $8,063 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Your private Compass Odyssey guide, Nicholas greets you today at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and says Jambo! (“Welcome!” in the local Swahili language). Nicholas can assist with any arrival requirements, such as acquiring the local currency, before he transfers you to your welcoming boutique hotel in the leafy upmarket suburb of Karen. Along the way, he will discuss your preferred sightseeing itinerary for tomorrow.
Regarded as the major economic and transport hub of East Africa, Kenya’s sprawling capital of Nairobi is an unavoidable stopover on many travellers’ itineraries. While most wouldn’t choose to spend longer in the city than necessary, its temperate climate makes it a wise location to acclimatise and recuperate when first arriving in East Africa, which can take a day or two due to the long journey most travellers endure to get here. Your sightseeing can be totally customised to your wishes and discussed with Nicholas upon your arrival.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- House of Waine
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi has some creditable sightseeing destinations and most of these are located in the leafy suburbs of Karen and Lang’ata, in the south-west of the city where there are several very pleasant and comfortable country-house style hotels and guesthouses that hark back to the colonial-era and the area’s ‘Happy Valley’ residents. Here you will find the captivating elephant orphanage run by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Giraffe Centre run by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, the Karen Blixen Museum celebrating the life of the colonial-era, Danish writer who lived here, and a number of interesting crafts shops and workshops. Located between these attractions and JKIA is Nairobi National Park, which is home to more than 80 species of large mammals - including the so-called Big Five with the exception of elephants - and offers a surprisingly authentic if slightly surreal safari experience almost within earshot of downtown Nairobi’s traffic. All entrance fees are included.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- House of Waine
Wildlife in Nairobi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3-5
Masai Mara, Kenya
Masai Mara, Kenya
Nicholas now transfers you to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport for the short flight to Kenya’s premier wildlife destination, the Masai Mara. You stay here for three nights and your safari experiences include walking safaris and day and evening game drives – on one of your days you may wish to embark on a full day’s drive with a picnic lunch provided. Cultural visits to the nearby Masai school and village can also be arranged, as can a sunrise balloon safari (at additional cost).
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Sentinel Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Your camp guide returns you to the airstrip for your day’s journey to the equatorial forests of East Africa – home to the mountain gorilla. You first fly to the Kenyan hub of Kisumu on the shores of Lake Victoria, to complete departure immigration procedures. The flight then continues to Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport, where you complete arrival immigration procedures before flying onwards to Kihihi. You are met at the airstrip by your driver who provides a 4x4 transfer to Buhoma, the village overlooking the “gorilla forest”.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7-8
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
One of your days here will include a gorilla trek while the other can include a guided nature/birding walk, focusing on the forest’s incredible plant and animal diversity. We have also included an afternoon of cultural immersion, visiting a number of community projects in the village. There is also be time to simply enjoy the ambience of being in the unique environment of Equatorial East Africa. For your final evening, we have arranged a private dinner-for-two down by the Munyanga River, which runs through the grounds of your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Farewell
Farewell
You are now returned to Kihihi airstrip for your afternoon flight back to Entebbe and onward travels. For flights departing late evening or early the next morning, we can arrange a day's stopover in a lovely guesthouse overlooking Lake Victoria, including a sunset cruise + dinner.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
