Africa · 8 Days
Your Safari & Gorilla Era
There aren't very many places in the world where you can go trekking with gorillas, sip sommelier-selected bubbles in the middle of a rainforest, and stay in a luxury safari camp to watch hippos passing by from a sunbed. Join us on our 8-day luxury exploration of Kenya & Uganda and experience the country's culture and natural beauty inside a fancy documentary. You can't call yourself an adventurer until you have experienced this journey in Eastern Africa for yourself.
Dates
Private Trip
Duration
8 Days
Where
Nairobi & Bwindi National Forest
Travel with
Your own crew, privately
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Where we go
2 stops · 8 days
NairobiBwindi National ForestAccommodations
Perched on the banks of the Mara River in the heart of the Masai Mara, Sanctuary Olonana offers an intimate safari experience like no other. Each luxury suite features floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the river, where hippos and elephants roam freely. With only 14 suites, personalized service and exclusive game drives ensure an unforgettable African safari experience.
Located within Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, this exclusive camp offers the ultimate gorilla tracking experience. The luxury tented suites are nestled in the heart of the rainforest, providing an immersive encounter with nature while maintaining five-star comfort and service.
A Sample Journey
This is a private trip, planned around your dates and your people, so every day below is a starting point rather than a schedule. Book a call and we will make it yours.
Welcome to East Africa! On arrival, you'll be met at the airport for your VIP Meet-and-Greet transfer to your luxury hotel. Enjoy the scenic ride as it soaks in that you are home. Tonight we'll connect with each other and break bread at our Welcome Dinner. Rest up tonight because tomorrow our adventure begins!
Enjoy a deluxe leisurely breakfast before we're whisked to the airstrip for our connection to the safari region. On arrival, you'll have time to relax and freshen up in your luxury safari suite before lunch is served. This unique safari camp could be one of the best hotels you've experienced. Each room is spacious with a sunken living room and floor-to-ceiling glass windows that look out to a riverbed with hippopotamus and the occasional elephant. After lunch, we'll enjoy our first drive, followed by afternoon tea and night star gazing.
This morning after breakfast at the camp, we'll venture out with our expert guides to explore the savannah—a fabulous place for seeing lions, cheetahs, leopards, and all of the big five. The plains offer a rich variety of wildlife while elephants roam amongst the large herds of wildebeest. After our drive, we'll head back for mid-afternoon high tea and lunch. In the evening, we'll enjoy another delectable multi-course dinner followed by a campfire.
For early risers, you can take advantage of a sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride (additional cost) that floats gently over the plains and the plethora of game. In the afternoon, we'll get an insight into the vibrant and still traditional way of life of the local tribes. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you are invited to visit a village built along traditional lines. Meet the elders, their wives, and families and learn about the social structure of the homestead.
Today is a leisure day at the safari camp. Rest up and enjoy the spectacular views over the river and the soothing sound of the water and hippos in the background. In the afternoon, you'll have a unique opportunity to visit a local school and take a Nature Walk with our naturalist to learn about plants, trees, and insects. There is an opportunity to plant a tree, leaving a positive mark in Africa.
This morning after an incredible breakfast, we'll head to the rainforest. Your luxury gorilla forest camp is located within a UNESCO World Heritage site—the perfect base for tracking as it offers luxury in the heart of the rainforest. Lunch is served at the camp. In the afternoon you can relax and take in the fresh air or take a forest walk to warm up before the Gorilla tracking. There are also rare forest elephants, giant forest hogs, and eleven kinds of primates to spot.
Enjoy an early breakfast this morning before a briefing from your guide. Tracking commences every morning from park headquarters. The gorillas we track belong to one of the 'habituated' family groups. For several years, each group has undergone an extremely delicate process making them used to humans. Experienced guides will accompany the tracking. Once the gorillas are located, we are allowed a maximum of one hour with them. We'll return to camp late afternoon to share pictures and stories around the campfire before our farewell dinner.
On Day 8 we head to the airport for your return flight home. You'll have options to extend at the Gorilla Forest Camp or in the city. You came seeking adventure; you leave with stories that will last a lifetime and a deeper connection to the motherland.
The Details
Pricing
Private trip · quoted for your group
Join the waitlist and we will be in touch to plan it around your dates and your group.
Make it yours
Love what you see but the dates don't work? Want to bring your own crew and make it a private affair? Say less. We'll recreate this entire experience tailored to YOUR timeline, YOUR people, YOUR vibe. Same incredible moments, completely customized for you.
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"I have been on trips before with other groups. This was the most professional and best put together of all of them. I learned a lot about wine, travel, life abroad, and myself on this trip. All those things combined made it so worth every penny."
Heather Hunter
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"I've traveled to many destinations before - some of which I have revisited. But, I always experience something new & exciting, and see things through a different lens. It's exactly the kind of luxury and FABULOUSNESS that every discriminating traveler deserves - delivered SEAMLESSLY - EVERY TIME!"
Lana Fountain
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"I am a happy member of this tribe and always eager to support Claire and her team! I love them all! The mere fact that clearly they are committed to ensuring that every detail of our travel experience is on point is always evident."
Deborah Renee Smith
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