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All LGBT Kenya and Rwanda Safari (Source Journeys)

LGBT Kenya and Rwanda
Duration: 21 May 2026 - 01 Jun 2026
Price: From $17,249 a Person

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Luxury Safaris in Kenya & Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

MAY 21 – June 1, 2026

11 Nights/12 Days

from $17,249 per person – Limited Availability

An extraordinary journey to Kenya, Masai Mara & Rwanda

Source invites you to experience the Africa of your dreams. From the views of Mount Kenya to the wide grasslands of the Masai Mara, there is no place like Kenya for the classic safari. Explore the Mara, considered by many as the loveliest game reserve on the continent. You’ll witness extraordinary wildlife sightings: prides of lion, solitary leopards, the shy black rhino, and abundant herds of elephant and buffalo are all to be found here. The richness of the Maasai people adds a layer of culture and diversity. Toast the sun as it drops behind the Rhift Valley while the Maasai warrior performs their customary dances in the traditional brush-packed half-moon boma. For an experience never to be forgotten, you can enjoy one of the iconic experiences of Africa, floating gently over the Masai Mara in a hot air balloon.

A gorilla trek is electrifying. Hiking through lushly sloping hills and spotting a mountain gorilla peeking out from the bush or happening upon a mother watching over her babies is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that changes you forever. Rwanda is the best place on earth to track gorillas, and Source has exclusive use of the award-winning Bisate Lodge in Volcanoes National Park. This 62-square-mile game park is home to the last surviving mountain gorillas as well as the endangered golden monkey.

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS:

 

  • Discover Africa’s great game on exciting safaris, tracking the “Big Five”
  • 2 nights of safaris in Kenya in Laikipia Plains overlooking Mount Kenya
  • 4 nights of safaris at the award-winning Angama Mara, located high above the Masai Mara.
  • Experience Hemingway-style adventure in camps that boldly reimagine the classic safari
  • Visit the Rwandan Genocide Memorial
  • Learn about the nomadic traditions of the Indigenous Maasai people
  • Exclusive use of Luxurious Bisate Lodge in the Volcanoes National Park
  • Go on a bucket-list Gorilla Trek in Volcanoes National Park
  • Visit the Karen Blixen House (Out of Africa) in Nairobi
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Itinerary

MAY 21

Nairobi

You’ll be greeted upon arrival and have a private transfer to Hemingway House, a luxury boutique hotel situated in the quiet, leafy residential suburb of Karen, with views of the Ngong Hills. It’s the perfect and indulgent stopover before going on safaris. Arrival Airport Nairobi (NBO)

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MAY 22

Nairobi

After lunch, discover two of Nairobi’s most loved attractions on this delightful tour. Visit the Karen Blixen Museum for a glimpse into the fascinating world of this pioneer coffee farmer, who achieved world fame through her highly acclaimed memoir, “Out of Africa”. She left Africa after a series of personal tragedies and her lovely colonial house has been preserved as a museum.

Your next stop will take you to the renowned Giraffe Centre, where you will be given a rare opportunity to get up close to these gentle giants in this natural sanctuary, which was founded by Jock Leslie-Melville, the Kenyan grandson of a Scottish earl, to protect the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Here you can climb to the top of a platform and stand eye to eye with the giraffes, feed them small pellets or go for a gentle meander on a serene forest trail.

This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at Hemingways Hotel

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MAY 23

Laikipia Plains

After breakfast, take a charter flight to Laikipia and transfer to Loisaba Lodo Springs Tented Camp, a luxury camp offering abundant wildlife and sweeping views. Go on an afternoon game drive and enjoy sundowners with views of Mount Kenya. There are only 8 tented guest rooms

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MAY 24

Laikipia Plains

You can swap a safari game drive for other activities such as horseback riding, camel trekking, guided bush walks, and even mountain biking. Every moment at Losoiba is unforgettable.

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MAY 25

Masai Mara

After breakfast, fly to the Masai Mara and transfer to Angama Mara. Welcome to Angama, inspired by the Swahili word for ‘suspended in mid-air. Located high above the floor of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Angama Mara’s elegant, tented suites have been designed to make the most of the extraordinary views of the Masai Mara from every corner.  Here you’ll find a lodge where everything is as it ought to be with tailor-made safari days and a famously warm Kenyan welcome. Dream of Africa and chances are that you dream of the Masai Mara. After lunch, go on an afternoon safari game drive.

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MAY 26

Masai Mara

A gentle early morning wake up to a cappuccino and freshly baked Masai honey biscuits placed discreetly by your butler in the lobby of your tent. Descend down Angama Mara’s private road in the heart of the action. As the sun breaks the horizon, you will be surrounded by more animals than you can imagine. The Masai Mara never fails to deliver extraordinary wildlife sightings; pride of lion, solitary elephants, the shy black rhino, and abundant herds of elephant and buffalo are all to be found here in and amongst bountiful plains game. In addition to morning and afternoon safaris, there are options to choose from.

 

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MAY 27

Masai Mara

Enjoy a picnic somewhere in the middle of nowhere in the vast grasslands of the Mara Triangle, perhaps under a lone desert date tree with only elephants as a company. In the afternoon, wander through the Shamba (kitchen garden) picking and tasting the leaves and fruits along the way. Relax with some chilled rose wine under the giant moth trees. You can also burn energy in the Fitness Room; swim lengths in the pool; indulge in a full body massage on the deck or just embark on a red-rocking chair safari.

 

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MAY 28

Masai Mara

At Angama Mara, you have many choices of how to spend your day. Sunrise hot-air balloon safaris, photographing Africa’s abundant wildlife, and walking on the edge of the Great Rift Valley are just some of the options available.  As a nod to the romantic tale that was filmed on the very same site as the lodge is located, intimate picnics are offered on the crest of the Out of Africa kopje that is featured on the movie’s poster. At sunset, follow the sound of the rhythmic chanting of the Massai warriors to the sundowner boma, where a cocktail, delicious bitings, and a sunset performance awaits

 

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MAY 29

Nairobi to Kigali, Rwanda

After breakfast, fly on a private charter flight to Nairobi to connect with your international flight to Kigali. Vibrant and colorful, Kigali is the bustling capital city of Rwanda. It spreads out over four scenic ridges and the valleys in between, with the city center located on one hill, and the government and administrative quarter on another.   Transfer to Kigali Marriot Hotel and overnight.

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Genocide museum

MAY 30

Volcanoes National Park

Kigali continues to work towards overcoming its turbulent past. Many churches have been converted to places paying respect to those who died in the 1994 genocide. Visit the extensive, world-renowned Kigali Genocide Memorial. Transfer to Bisate Lodge adjacent to the Volcanoes National Park. Bisate combines the bucket-list gorilla trek with a pioneering vision of reforestation and community partnership. This is an award-winning eco-chic rainforest lodge nested in a mesmerizing volcanic landscape

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MAY 31

Volcanoes National Park

A trek to visit the magnificent mountain gorillas is an extraordinary, life-changing experience. Savor every second as you watch them foraging, playing, teasing each other, eating, or slumbering in an uncanny resemblance to ourselves. The gorillas reside where there is an abundance of food plants near the ground and think nothing of climbing lofty hills to get to them. Explore this scenic land cape where Dian Fossey carried out her ground-breaking gorilla research. With Source Journeys you’ll take the time to visit the local community and engage in the culture in the area, visiting a coffee plantation.

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Volcanoes National Park to Kigali for International Flights

When not trekking for gorillas, spend a morning searching the lush vegetation at the foot of Mount Sabyinyo for one of the two habituated groups of golden monkeys (optional excursion), one of them a troop of more than 80. After trekking with the monkeys, you will return to Bisate Lodge for a delicious lunch. Then, you will be road-transferred back to Kigali Airport for your outbound flight. Please schedule a late-night flight departure or overnight in Kigali. Departure Airport: Kigali (KGL)

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Accommodations

Hemingways Nairobi

This 45-suite luxury boutique hotel offers a luxury experience from the moment you touchdown in Kenya. Beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light, this plantation-style property is airy and spacious.  Each of the spacious suites has a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills.

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Elewana Lodo Springs Tented Camp

Lobo Springs Camp, a part of the Elewana Collection, is located within the private Loisaba Conservancy. The conservancy sits on a vital Elephant Corridor connecting the famous Laikipia Plateau and plays a key role in supporting one of Kenya’s largest and most stable lion populations. It is also home to several critically endangered large mammals, including Grevy’s zebra, wild dog, leopard, and cheetah.

The camp offers an ultra-private experience with 8 individual, spacious tented rooms with impressive views that reach across the magical landscape of northern Kenya stretching out to Mount Kenya. Service is paramount, with each room assigned a Guest Ambassador to serve and cater to your every need.

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Angama Mara

Welcome to Angama, inspired by the Swahili word for ‘suspended in mid-air. Located high above the floor of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Angama Mara is a remarkable owner-run lodge overlooking one of the world’s natural wonders. Perched right on the edge of the escarpment, each of Angama Mara’s luxurious 100-square meter Tented Suites has floor-to-ceiling glass spanning all along the front to make the most of the dramatic views.

The interiors are uncluttered, classic and above all, comfortable with splashes of Massai Red, French Khaki, copper, and brass. Home to all of Africa’s great mammals year-round and more than 450 bird species, the Massai Mara is Africa’s most iconic reserve. Days are as action-packed or as gentle as you prefer. In addition to game drives, you can experience hot air ballooning, walking safaris, and cultural visits to neighboring Maasai villages.

Angama Mara has won numerous awards each year, being recognized as the #1 Safari Resort in Africa in 2019 by Readers of Conde Nast Traveler, Fodor’s Finest Hotels in the World in 2020, and Travel & Leisure Hot List in 2021.

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Bisate Lodge

Wilderness Safaris Bisate Lodge is Rwanda’s first genuinely luxurious and eco-sensitive safari lodge, winning numerous prestigious travel awards including World’s Top Ten Safari Lodge in 2020 from Travel + Leisure. Built adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, Bisate combines the bucket-list gorilla trek with a pioneering vision of reforestation and community partnership. Bisate is located in the natural amphitheater of an eroded volcanic cone, with dramatic views.  Six opulent en-suite Fores Villas, provide spectacular views. Bisate is within easy driving distance of the Park Headquarters, from which gorilla treks depart. Walks on Bisate’s property offer birding and participation in the reforestation program.
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Pricing

Category Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Limited Availability
Deluxe Accommodations $17,249 / person $29,829 / person
Internal Flights $1,699 / person
Gorilla Permit $1,500 / person
Included in this Journey
  • Welcome Dinner in Nairobi
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Tours in Nairobi
  • All land transfers throughout the journey
  • All Luxury Accommodations throughout
  • All Safari Games drives and Wildlife activities
  • All meals at Safari Game Lodges and Bisate Lodge
  • Spirits, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks at the Safari Game Lodges & Bisate
  • Tour of Kigali and Genocide Museum
  • All Wildlife Preservation Fees in Kenya & Rwanda
  • Laundry service at all safari game lodges in Kenya and Bisate in Rwanda

Not Included in this Journey

  • International flights to Africa
  • Domestic Private Charter Flights within Africa ($1,699)
  • Covid Testing (If required)
  • Gorilla Permit in Rwanda ($1,500)
  • Golden Monkey Trek – Permits are $100 per person per trek.
  • Travel insurance – comprehensive travel insurance is recommended.  Medical insurance and emergency evacuation insurance are required.
  • Prepaid Gratuities ($450 per person)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Visa Expenses
  • Optional activities such as a hot air balloon over Masai Mara
Passports: Your valid passport should have at least two consecutive blank pages and should be valid for at least six months after your planned departure from the country you are visiting. Visas will be required for all passport holders. Arrival Airport: Nairobi (NBO). Departure Airport: Kigali (KGL). We can asssist with International flights.
Please review Source Journeys Terms and Conditions before contacting us to book this all LGBT Kenya and Rwanda trip.
Pricing, availability and itinerary for this all LGBT Kenya and Rwanda trip are subject to change. Neither Purple Light Vacations nor Source Journeys will be responsible for any inaccuracies.

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Jonathan booked our trip to Thailand and made the experience absolutely amazing and easy. The hotels were perfect and it was so nice knowing exactly what to expect when we landed. His recommendations for things to do once we got there were extremely helpful and he gave us a "city overview" for each city we stayed in. We will absolutely book any future vacations through Purple Light and cannot wait for our next adventure!
Jessica P. San Francisco, CA
Jonathan and Purple Light are great! Had them manage our reservations for a couple of Atlantis cruises and always been incredibly responsive and on top of things
Ryan M. San Diego, CA
I used Purple Light's Copenhagen overview to plan for restaurants and get a sense of must-see sights in the city. The suggestions were perfect and I don't want to take another trip without consulting Purple Light before I travel. Recommended for a first-class vacation that leaves you free to spend your time enjoying the city rather than struggling to navigate it!
John B. New York City, NY
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