Day1
Kigali
Welcome at Kigali International Airport, a city tour of Rwanda’s vibrant capital, and a welcome dinner.
24 days, 23 nights · Rwanda · Uganda · Kenya · Zanzibar
East Africa Explorer: 24 Days
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15
The journey
Our grandest journey: twenty-four days across Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Zanzibar. Mountain gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale, the thundering Nile at Murchison Falls, the great plains of the Masai Mara, and the white sands and old stone streets of Zanzibar.
It is also a journey of mission. In each country we serve alongside a local church, bringing food and essentials to families and sharing the good news of Jesus, and we rest in His presence every morning and evening.
Explore
His creation
Be still
Alone with God
Gather
Around the fire
Serve
The poor
Proclaim
The gospel
Route
Road journeys and four flights. Starts in Kigali, ends in Zanzibar. Solid lines are road journeys, dashed lines are flights.
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- 1Kigali
- 2Bwindi Forest
- 3Kibale Forest
- 4Murchison Falls
- 5Kampala
- 6Entebbe
- 7Nairobi
- 8Masai Mara
- 9Zanzibar
Itinerary
Day2–5
Bwindi: mountain gorillas
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for gorilla trekking with experienced trackers, forest walks, and a day serving families with a local church.
Day6–9
Kibale: chimpanzees
Chimpanzee tracking in the primate capital of East Africa, bird walks, crater lakes and tea country.
Day10–13
Murchison Falls
Fly north to Murchison Falls for game drives across the savanna and a boat to the foot of the falls, and a serving day with a church near the park.
Day14
Kampala to Nairobi
Drive to Kampala and Entebbe, and fly to Nairobi for the night.
Day15–19
The Masai Mara
A short flight to the Mara and five days of sunrise game drives, sundowners in the bush, the Big Five and, in season, the great migration, with an afternoon in a Maasai community with a local church.
Day20–24
Zanzibar
Fly to Zanzibar for beach days and rest, Stone Town’s narrow streets and markets, a spice tour, snorkelling on the reefs, and a closing celebration of worship before you fly home.
Where you’ll stay
Example stays for this journey. We confirm the best available, or similar, when you book. Guide rates are the hotels’ published 2023 rates, for reference only.
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Luxury
Bwindi (Buhoma), Uganda
Bwindi Lodge
Bandas looking straight into the forest canopy.
Premium
Kibale Forest, Uganda
Chimpundu Safari Lodge
Timber cottages with forest views, close to the chimpanzee trailheads.
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Premium
Murchison Falls NP, Uganda
Paraa Safari Lodge
Overlooking the Nile on the northern bank, with a pool and river views.
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Luxury
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi Serena Hotel
A city hotel beside Central Park, convenient for flights.
Luxury
Masai Mara, Kenya
Little Governors’ Camp
Reached by boat across the Mara River; tents look onto a waterhole where elephants drink.
Guide rate Masai Mara stay packages from US$1,635 per adult sharing (April–May); US$2,580 in peak season (July–October).
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Luxury
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zuri Zanzibar or Baraza Resort
Beachfront resorts on the island’s east and north coasts.
Price
US$12,771
From, per person sharing. Prices change with season and availability; your quote is confirmed in writing.
Included
- Accommodation and meals
- Domestic and regional flights
- Airport transfers
- Park fees and game drives
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Guided tours
- Food parcels and essentials for the families we visit
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
Bring
- Your Bible
- Hiking boots and gloves
- Neutral safari clothing
- Swimwear and sun protection
When to go
June–October is ideal across all four countries.
What your journey gives
Every seat carries something to share.
Part of every fare buys food parcels, household essentials and Bibles, chosen with the host church for families it already cares for.
We go as guests: no photos without permission, nothing handed out for the camera, and the church keeps caring for every family, and every new believer, after we leave.
More journeys
All journeys →SafariBest of Uganda: Primates & Wildlife
Rhinos, the Nile at Murchison, chimpanzees in Kibale, tree-climbing lions and mountain gorillas, with a day serving alongside a church near Bwindi.
From US$6,849See the journey →
SafariKenya Break Away Safari
Nairobi’s city park, the Masai Mara by light aircraft, and the Indian Ocean at Mombasa, with a day serving alongside a coastal church.
From US$4,440See the journey →
SafariEast African Safari Extravaganza
Mountain gorillas in Bwindi, then the Masai Mara: two countries, two great wildernesses, and a day serving in each.
From US$7,500See the journey →