Big Five & Gorillas Adventure (Kenya, Rwanda)

Overview

Lions on the Mara plains and gorillas in Rwanda’s misty forests. This dual journey brings together Africa’s iconic wildlife with stories of resilience, memory, and community.

Accommodation Tiers
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Low Season from $14,100 per person
High Season from $21,300 per person

Highlights

Itinerary Details

Day-by-day

Day 1

Nairobi, heritage welcome

3 nights

Mpala Jena

All Inclusive | Standard Guest Suite
Zimbabwe

Day 2

Maasai Mara safari

3 nights

Selinda Explorers Camp

All Inclusive | Safari Tent
Botswana

Day 3

Full-day drive, warrior-run project visit

3 nights

Duba Explorers Camp

All Inclusive | Safari Tent
Botswana

Day 4

Fly to Kigali, memorial reflection.

3 nights

Duba Explorers Camp

All Inclusive | Safari Tent
Botswana

Day 5

Volcanoes NP, dance and drum circle

3 nights

Duba Explorers Camp

All Inclusive | Safari Tent
Botswana

Day 6

Gorilla trek, artisan weaving

3 nights

Duba Explorers Camp

All Inclusive | Safari Tent
Botswana

Day 7

Golden monkey trek or cooking class

3 nights

Duba Explorers Camp

All Inclusive | Safari Tent
Botswana

Day 8

Lake Kivu, coffee cupping

3 nights

Duba Explorers Camp

All Inclusive | Safari Tent
Botswana

Day 9

Kigali departure

3 nights

Duba Explorers Camp

All Inclusive | Safari Tent
Botswana

Rwanda

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ACTIVITIES

This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.

Enriching encounters

ICONIC WILDLIFE

Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.

Sample itineraries

TRIPS TO INSPIRE

From exhilarating wildlife encounters to out-of-this-world natural wonders, echoes of ancient empires, and rose-gold beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is designed to immerse you in the extraordinary. Whether it’s a bucket list trip, marking a milestone, or a soul-stirring retreat, let this handpicked selection inspire your next escape.

6 Nights

Kenya

Luxury Maasai Mara Safari
7 Nights

Botswana

Wonders of the Okavango Delta
10 Nights

South Africa, Zimbabwe

Cape Town, Kruger and Victoria Falls
10 Nights

Malawi

Scenic Tour of Malawi