The Pathfinder: An Expedition Through East Africa

The Pathfinder Timeline

Day 1-3 : The Mara's Call
?? Kenya — Masai Mara

• Day 1: Group arrival in Nairobi. Briefing and departure in a custom-built overland truck.

• Accommodation: Mara Explorers Camp – Comfortable permanent tents with en-suite facilities, located near the Mara reserve.

• Experiences: Full day game drive in the Masai Mara. Visit a local Maasai village for an authentic cultural exchange. Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost).

• Adventure Highlight: Sundowner drinks overlooking the Mara plains.

Day 4-6 : The Serengeti Grind
?? Tanzania — Serengeti & Ngorongoro

• Day 4: Scenic drive across the border into Tanzania, heading for the Serengeti.

• Accommodation: Kati Kati Tented Camp – A mobile-style camp that captures the essence of classic safari.

• Experiences: Multiple game drives in the endless Serengeti plains. A day trip to the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive in the caldera.

• Adventure Highlight: Listening to the lions roar at night from your tent.

Day 7-9 : The Gorilla Quest
?? Uganda — Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

• Day 7: A long but breathtakingly beautiful drive across Uganda to Bwindi.

• Accommodation: Gorilla Forest Camp – A classic tented camp offering proximity to the trek starting point.

• Experiences: Gorilla Trekking – A challenging and rewarding hike to find the majestic mountain gorillas. Guided nature walk in the forest community.

• Adventure Highlight: The moment you find the gorillas—a truly earned reward.

Day 10-12 : Rwanda's Highlands
?? Rwanda — Volcanoes National Park

• Day 10: Drive to Rwanda and the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes.

• Accommodation: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge – A comfortable and charming lodge with community ownership.

• Experiences: Golden Monkey Trekking in the bamboo forest. Visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village for dancing, storytelling, and insights into local life.

• Adventure Highlight: Hiking through the dramatic volcanic landscape.

Day 13-15 : Amboseli's Giants
?? Kenya — Amboseli National Park

• Day 13: Drive back into Kenya, towards Amboseli.

• Accommodation: Kimana Camp – A no-frills, friendly tented camp with fantastic views of Kilimanjaro.

• Experiences: Game drives in Amboseli, famous for its massive elephant herds with Mt. Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. Final group celebration dinner.

• Day 15: Morning game drive, then return to Nairobi for departure.