How many days is the 24 Days Primates of East Africa?

The 24 Days Primates of East Africa is 24 days and 23 nights, operating year-round from Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania.

How much does the 24 Days Primates of East Africa cost?

The 24 Days Primates of East Africa is priced on request depending on your group size, dates, and accommodation preferences. Contact Orika Africa Tours for a free tailor-made quote: hi@orikaafrica.com or +256 707 916 185.

What is included in the 24 Days Primates of East Africa?

The 24 Days Primates of East Africa in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania includes all accommodation, meals, park fees, private safari vehicle with an experienced guide-driver, and 24/7 support from Orika Africa Tours. Uganda's UTB-licensed Tour Operator & DMC. We welcome solo travellers, couples, families, and larger groups.

Is the 24 Days Primates of East Africa suitable for first-time safari visitors?

Yes. Orika Africa Tours designs every itinerary from scratch around your group's fitness, interests, and budget. The 24 Days Primates of East Africa is available as a private safari, no shared vehicles, no fixed groups, ever.

What is the best time to go on the 24 Days Primates of East Africa in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania?

The 24 Days Primates of East Africa in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania runs year-round. The dry seasons (June to August and December to February) offer the best conditions for game drives and trekking. Contact Orika Africa Tours for month-by-month advice.

24 Days Primates of East Africa

Embark on the definitive East African adventure, an extraordinary twenty-four-day expedition crafted for travellers seeking the rarest wildlife encounters, exceptional luxury, and seamless travel across four remarkable countries. Follow the footsteps of mountain gorillas through ancient rainforests, trek with wild chimpanzees in three iconic habitats, meet playful golden monkeys, and witness Africa's legendary Big Five on world-renowned savannahs.

From the vibrant streets of Kigali and the mist-covered volcanoes of Rwanda to Uganda's pristine jungles, Kenya's celebrated conservancies, the endless plains of the Serengeti, and the remote shores of Lake Tanganyika in Mahale Mountains, every moment has been carefully curated to combine luxury, conservation, culture, and adventure. Read more in the Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania destination guides.

Trip Highlights

Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe, Kibale and Mahale Mountains
Golden monkey tracking in the Virunga volcanoes
Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the Masai Mara
Serengeti hot air balloon safari
Wild chimpanzees on the shores of Lake Tanganyika

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrive at Kigali International Airport, where you are warmly welcomed and assisted through arrival formalities before a private transfer to your luxury hotel. Enjoy dinner and a relaxing overnight stay as your East African adventure begins.

Explore one of Africa's cleanest and most vibrant capitals with a privately guided city tour. Visit the inspiring Nyamirambo Women's Centre for an authentic cultural experience before exploring the Kigali Genocide Memorial, offering profound insight into Rwanda's remarkable journey of reconciliation. Enjoy lunch at one of Kigali's premier restaurants before returning to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure.

After breakfast, travel through Rwanda's picturesque countryside with a visit to the historic King's Palace Museum in Nyanza. Continue to the ancient rainforest of Nyungwe National Park and settle into your luxury forest lodge, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Rise early for an exhilarating chimpanzee trekking experience through Nyungwe's ancient rainforest. Later, enjoy the famous canopy walkway suspended high above the forest floor, offering spectacular views of one of Africa's oldest montane forests.

After breakfast, journey north to Volcanoes National Park, home to Rwanda's legendary mountain gorillas. Arrive at your luxury lodge and spend the remainder of the day relaxing while enjoying panoramic views of the Virunga Volcanoes.

Today marks one of Africa's most unforgettable wildlife experiences. Following an early morning briefing, venture into the rainforest to spend a magical hour observing a family of endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Later, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about the pioneering conservation efforts protecting these magnificent primates.

After breakfast, return to Volcanoes National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience. Watch these energetic and endangered primates leap through the bamboo forests before returning to your lodge for an afternoon of relaxation.

Cross into Uganda via the Cyanika border and journey to the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Upon arrival at your luxury lodge, enjoy a memorable sundowner overlooking the spectacular forest canopy from the Top of the World viewpoint.

Unlike a traditional gorilla trek, today's exclusive Gorilla Habituation Experience allows up to four hours with a semi-habituated gorilla family alongside researchers and trackers, an exceptionally rare privilege available only in Uganda.

Following breakfast, transfer to the nearby airstrip for your scheduled bush flight to Kasese. Upon arrival, your private guide escorts you to your luxury lodge nestled beside Kibale National Park.

Experience another remarkable chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest, often regarded as the primate capital of the world. Later, enjoy an authentic local culinary experience, sharing a traditional African lunch prepared by the surrounding community.

Fly to Entebbe and transfer to your luxury hotel overlooking Lake Victoria. As the sun sets, enjoy an exclusive private sunset cruise across Africa's largest lake, complete with spectacular scenery and refreshing sundowners.

Following breakfast, fly to Nairobi, Kenya. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxury hotel, enjoy a leisurely lunch, and spend the remainder of the day relaxing before continuing your safari.

Take a scenic flight to Nanyuki before transferring to the award-winning Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across one of Africa's leading conservation areas.

Spend the day exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and experience an exciting rhino tracking adventure led by expert guides.

Board a scenic flight to the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, settle into your luxury safari camp before embarking on an afternoon game drive across one of Africa's richest wildlife ecosystems.

Spend the day exploring the legendary Masai Mara on expertly guided game drives in search of lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, and countless other wildlife species across the rolling savannah.

After breakfast, enjoy a scheduled flight into Tanzania's world-famous Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxury safari lodge before setting out on an afternoon game drive across the endless plains.

Discover one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations with morning and afternoon game drives. One morning, rise before dawn for an unforgettable hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne bush breakfast overlooking the vast Serengeti.

Fly west to the remote Mahale Mountains National Park on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Following a scenic boat transfer, arrive at your exclusive lakeside lodge where pristine wilderness and exceptional comfort combine in one of Africa's most secluded destinations.

Spend two extraordinary days discovering the untouched beauty of Mahale. Trek wild chimpanzees through lush forests, enjoy guided nature walks, kayak or swim in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika, try sport fishing, or simply unwind at your luxury lakeside retreat.

After a leisurely breakfast overlooking Lake Tanganyika, transfer by boat to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your extraordinary East African primate and safari expedition comes to a memorable conclusion.