About this trip
Twelve days across Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, built around two very different wildlife encounters: big cats in the Masai Mara and gorillas in the forests further west.
In the Mara you'll head out on safari drives looking for cheetahs, leopards and lions, with a chance to visit a Masai village and hear about their nomadic way of life. The Rwanda leg brings a different pace, including stops at community projects that give you a more grounded sense of the region beyond the wildlife.
It's a group trip that covers a lot of ground and a lot of contrast, from open savannah to community centres in Kigali.
What you'll do
- Safari drives through the Masai Mara tracking cheetahs, leopards and lions
- Visit a Masai village to learn about local nomadic culture
- Trek to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
- Visit the Nyamirambo Women's Centre in Kigali
- Stop at the Ubuntu Café, a G Adventures for Good project
- Covers three countries in 12 days, so expect a fair amount of moving around
- Group trip mixing wildlife safari with community-focused visits
Worth it if you're after genuine wildlife encounters and cultural immersion with strong guides. Think twice if your paperwork isn't watertight before departure.
- Game drives in Maasai Mara delivered movie-like wildlife density; hot air balloon sunrise over savannah genuinely unforgettable.
- CEOs (Jamil, Joseph, Ronnie, Elton, Luke) were consistently attentive, knowledgeable about conservation and local community benefit, personally caring.
- G Adventures assured visa-free entry to Uganda but traveller had to arrange own visa, missed group by a day, rent taxi to catch up.
- No company rep at Nairobi airport check-in despite international flight; verify visa requirements and airport support independently in advance.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £4,200, about 48% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Nairobi · 31 Aug – 1 Sept
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