Africa

GOMBE STREAM CHIMPANZEES 5 Days ex Dar es Salam from $ 5,500 Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania is renowned for Jane Goodall’s pioneering research on chimpanzees, starting in 1960. Her groundbreaking studies revolutionized our understanding of primate behaviour and communication. Visitors to Gombe can explore the park’s lush landscapes, home to diverse wildlife, including chimpanzees, baboons, and monkeys. The park offers a unique opportunity for chimpanzee tracking and observing their natural behaviours in one of the most significant primate research sites in the world. DAY 1: DAR ES SALAM TO GOMBE Early morning flight from Dar to Kigoma on Lake Tanganyika then a 2 hour Dhow Boat ride to the National Park. Check in for 3 nights at Mbali Mbali Gombe Stream Lodge. DAY 2/3/4: GOMBE STREAM NATIONAL PARK – CHIMPANZEES TREKS Mbali Mbali Gombe lodge offers an unforgettable experience for wildlife enthusiasts, especially those interested in chimpanzees. Famous for Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking research, the park allows visitors to embark on chimpanzee treks through lush forests, observing these incredible primates in their natural habitat. In addition to chimpanzees, the park is home to other wildlife, including baboons and monkeys. The stunning landscapes of Gombe, with its hills and lakeshore views, create a truly immersive and educational safari experience. * 3 Chimp Treks included during your stay DAY 5: DEPART Depart Via Boat and flight back to Dar. HIGHLIGHTS OF RWANDA 7 days ex Kigali from $10,650 plus PERMIT (US1,500) Combine thrilling mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park with a stay at Akagera National Park, a hidden gem offering stunning views, rolling grasslands, and beautiful lakes. Trek golden monkeys in Volcanoes, then head to Akagera for game viewing by vehicle and boat. Experience the luxury of Magashi Tented Camp, located on the lake shore, offering comfort and stunning vistas. This safari combines incredible wildlife encounters with peaceful surroundings. DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN KIGALI Arrive in Kigali and Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Hotel in Kigali (B) DAY 2: KIGALI CITY TOUR & MUSANZE Enjoy a city tour of Kigali, visiting the Genocide Museum. Enjoy lunch in Kigali before driving to Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park. Five Volcanoes Lodge (B) DAY 3: GORILLA TREKKING After breakfast, head into the park for a memorable gorilla trekking experience. Five Volcanoes Lodge (B) DAY 4: OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & TRANSFER TO AKAGERA Choose a second day of gorilla trekking or activities like a Golden Monkey trek or Dian Fossey’s grave visit. In the afternoon, drive to Akagera. Serena Akagera (BLD) DAY 5/6: GAME VIEWING & BOAT CRUISE IN AKAGERA Enjoy game drives and boat cruises, exploring Akagera’s stunning wildlife and landscapes. Serena Akagera (BLD) DAY 7: RETURN TO KIGALI & DEPARTURE Drive back to Kigali GABON GORILLA DISCOVERY 5 days ex Libreville from $6,670 Loango National Park in Equatorial Africa offers a unique safari experience with its incredible biodiversity and pristine ecosystems. Famous for beachcomber forest elephants and surfing hippos, the park also features mangrove forests, tidal lagoons, and vast savannah. Wildlife includes forest elephants, buffalo, chimpanzees and many bird species. A gorilla trek introduces you to habituated western lowland gorillas. The park also hosts migrating dolphins, whales, and nesting sea turtles. With stunning sunsets and serene landscapes, Loango is a refuge of untouched beauty and thrilling wildlife encounters DAY 1: ARRIVE LIBREVILLE Arrive in Libreville and Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay with breakfast. DAYS 2/3/4: LOANGA NATIONAL PARK - GORILLA TREK INCLUDED Transfer to the airport for your flight to Port-Gentil. Then take a road and boat transfer to the lodge. Loango National Park in Gabon is a stunning blend of beaches, forests, mangroves, and savannahs. Home to beachcomber forest elephants, surfing hippos, chimpanzees, and western lowland gorillas, it offers exceptional wildlife viewing. Enjoy birdwatching, spot crocodiles, and experience migrating dolphins, whales, and nesting sea turtles. The park’s diverse ecosystems provide unique safaris, boat cruises, and gorilla treks. * 1 Gorilla Trek included during your stay DAY 5: DEPART Depart via Boat/Road and flight back to Libreville 74

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