Volcanoes, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls & Masai Mara
MID-RANGE LODGE SAFARI
Experience the best of East Africa! Trek Mountain Gorillas in both Rwanda and Uganda, track Chimpanzees, see tree-climbing lions, the mighty Murchison Falls, and finish with the Big Five in Kenya’s Masai Mara.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival Kigali, Rwanda
Pickup from Kigali International Airport (KGL). Kigali City Tour – Genocide Memorial.
Overnight: Mid-Range – Hotel Chez Lando / Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge – BB
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking – Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Early transfer to Volcanoes NP. 1st Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda. Spend 1 hour with gorillas. Afternoon drive to Cyanika border to Kisoro.
Overnight: Mid-Range – Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Mountain View Lodge – Full Board
Day 3: 2nd Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
2nd Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi, Uganda – Different family. Afternoon Batwa Community Experience.
Overnight: Mid-Range – Buhoma Haven Lodge / Bakiga Lodge – Full Board
Day 4: Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha Sector
Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP via Ishasha – famous for Tree-Climbing Lions. Afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Mid-Range – Enganzi Game Lodge / Bush Lodge – Full Board
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat
Morning Big Five game drive in Kasenyi plains. Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel – highest hippo concentration in Africa.
Overnight: Mid-Range – Enganzi Game Lodge – Full Board
Day 6: To Kibale Forest – Chimpanzee Trekking
Drive to Kibale. Afternoon Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park.
Overnight: Mid-Range – Kibale Forest Camp / Isunga Lodge – Full Board
Day 7: Kibale to Murchison Falls National Park
Long scenic drive to Murchison Falls. Evening at the top of the falls.
Overnight: Mid-Range – Fort Murchison Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge – Full Board
Day 8: Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Boat to the Bottom of the Falls
Morning game drive in Murchison – see lions, elephants, giraffes. Afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the mighty Murchison Falls.
Overnight: Mid-Range – Fort Murchison Lodge – Full Board
Day 9: Murchison to Entebbe to Nairobi, Kenya – Fly
Drive to Entebbe and fly to Nairobi. Our Kenyan driver picks you up. Overnight in Nairobi.
Overnight: Mid-Range – PrideInn Azure Hotel / Eka Hotel – BB
Day 10: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Fly or drive to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Mid-Range – Mara Sopa Lodge / Zebra Plains Mara Camp – Full Board
Day 11: Full Day Masai Mara – Big Five & Great Migration
Full day game drive in Masai Mara – Home of Big Cats & Great Migration. See lions, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeest.
Overnight: Mid-Range – Mara Sopa Lodge – Full Board
Day 12: Masai Mara to Nairobi – Departure
Morning game drive then transfer to Nairobi for your international flight from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO).
MID-RANGE LODGES USED:
We use clean, comfortable Mid-Range lodges with private bathroom, hot water, good food and WiFi. Not budget, not luxury – best value.
TOTAL COST & PROFIT ANALYSIS – FOR YOUR OFFICE ONLY
1. REAL COST PRICE (What you pay to suppliers):
– Rwanda Gorilla Permit: $1,500
– Uganda Gorilla Permit: $800
– Chimp Permit: $250
– All Park Fees, Game Drives, Boat Cruises: ∼$650
– Accommodation 11 Nights Mid-Range Full Board: ∼$1,100
– Transport 4×4 Vehicle + Fuel + Driver Guides (Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya): ∼$650
– Domestic Flight Entebbe-Nairobi: ∼$350
TOTAL COST = Approx $5,300 per person when 2 people sharing
2. SELLING PRICE TO CLIENT – VERY ATTRACTIVE:
PROMO PRICE: $6,950 per person sharing (Based on 2 pax)
Price for 4-6 pax: $6,450 per person sharing
Solo traveler: $8,500
WHY THIS TOUR SELLS:
– Double Gorilla Trek – Most clients want 2 treks
– Includes Kenya’s Masai Mara – Many competitors stop in Uganda only
– Mid-Range lodges – Best value, good profit for you
– All permits included – No hidden cost
✓ 2x Gorilla Trekking Permits (Rwanda + Uganda) – $2,300 Value Included
✓ 1x Chimpanzee Trekking Permit – $250 Value Included
✓ All ground transport in 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
✓ Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
✓ 11 Nights in Mid-Range Lodges / Camps (Full Board on Safari, Bed & Breakfast in Kigali/Nairobi)
✓ All National Park Entrance Fees – Volcanoes, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Murchison Falls & Masai Mara
✓ Game drives and 2x Boat Cruises (Kazinga Channel & Murchison Falls)
✓ Bottled drinking water during safari
✓ Domestic flight from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO)
✗ International flights – Client books: Home to Kigali (KGL) and Nairobi (NBO) to Home
✗ Visas – Rwanda ($50), Uganda ($50) & Kenya ($50) – East Africa Tourist Visa ($100) available
✗ Travel Insurance – Mandatory
✗ Tips for driver-guides & rangers ($20–$25 per day recommended)
✗ Drinks at lodges, personal expenses & laundry
✗ Anything not mentioned above
