Women Physician Group Trips
Rwanda 2027
October 29-November 10, 2027
This trip will be taking place entirely in Rwanda, one of the most diverse locations for wildlife in Africa. Famous for it’s native gorilla and chimpanzee families, Rwanda is quickly taking its place with the rest of East Africa with amazing Big 5 safari options as well.
-The trip begins with 2 nights in Kigali, Rwanda with a stay at the 5 star Kigali Serena Hotel. During our time in Kigali, we will be visiting the genocide memorial, visiting local markets, and making a traditional Rwandan meal.
-We then fly to Nyungwe, where we will stay 3 nights at the 5 star One&Only Nyungwe House. This beautiful lodge is built on a working tea plantation. During our stay in Nyungwe we will be doing a chimpanzee trek, Angolan Colobus Monkey trek, and a tea plantation tour.
-We then fly back to Kigali to take a quick transport to Volcanoes National Park. We will be staying for 3 nights at the luxury Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge. We will be doing one gorilla trek and one golden monkey trek, but there is the option to add an additional gorilla trek for those interested. We will also be visiting the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Fund, and visiting local NGOs that focus on women’s empowerment.
-You will then have the option for an additional 3 nights at the luxury Big 5 safari lodge in Akagera National Park at Magashi Lodge. This will involve a longer drive between Volcanoes National Park and Akagera National Park(6-7 hours), but I promise the time will fly talking with our drivers and each other.
-You will be flying in and out of Kigali, Rwanda, and you will want to book departure flights after 7-8 pm.
*This is for women physicians, but if you have a non-physician female friend that would like to join please reach out to me to discuss
Kenya & Rwanda 2026
November 2-17, 2026
This is going to be an epic trip that focuses on visiting primates, once in a lifetime conservation experiences, and participating in a classic Masai Mara safari!
-The trip begins with 2 nights in Nairobi, Kenya at the 5 star Palacina Suites to get our bearings, and to visit the Giraffe Center and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust on a day tour
-We then fly to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy for 3 nights, which houses the last 2 northern white rhinos in the world. There is also the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary in the conservancy to spend time with rescued chimps that have found a safe and loving home because they have been unable to be rewilded. We will be staying at the 5 star Sanctuary Tambarare Camp, and it includes 2 game drives per day.
-We then fly to the Masai Mara for 3 nights, for a classic East African safari. We will be staying at the 5 star Sanctuary Olonana Camp.
-We will then fly to Kigali, Rwanda to spend one night at the 5 star Kigali Serena Hotel, and we will have the opportunity to do a city tour on our way out to Volcanoes National Park and visit the Genocide Memorial.
-We will then drive to the 5 star Volcanoes Virungas Lodge for 3 nights, where we will do 1 day of gorilla trekking included in the price, and you have the opportunity to do a second day if you wish. Otherwise there are other opportunities to see the golden monkeys the second full day at the lodge.
*This is for female physicians, but if you have a non-physician female friend that would like to join please reach out to me to discuss
Kenya & Tanzania 2025
November 8-18, 2025
This is a great trip to immerse yourself in East Africa, and experience the culture and the wildlife in the middle of the great migration
-The trip begins with 2 nights in Nairobi at the 5 star Palacina Suites to get our bearings, and to visit the Giraffe Center and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
-We then fly to the Maasai Mara for 4 nights at the 5 star Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
-We then fly to the Serengeti for 4 nights at the 5 star Under Canvas tent, which will be located in the middle of the 2 million wildebeest and zebras in the migration herd
*This is for female physicians, but if you have a non-physician female friend that would like to join please reach out to me to discuss
South Africa 2025
May 3-16, 2025
Booking is now open until all spots are filled!
The 2025 trip is going to be extremely hands-on and active, mixed with afternoons of relaxation and luxury.
-1 night in Johannesburg for the group to convene
-4 nights at the Thula Thula Game Reserve. We will be participating in either a beginner or intermediate/advanced photography course between game drives to meet the world-famous elephants of Thula Thula.
-4 nights at Rhino Sands Luxury Safari Camp to do conservation work with Wildlife ACT, a leading wildlife conservation non-profit organization in Africa. We will be participating in a rhino dehorning, and other awesome conservation activities intermixed with game drives in the Big 5 Manyoni Game Reserve.
-4 nights at the divine Phinda Mountain Lodge, participating in 2 photography focused safaris per day. Phinda is an uncomparable private Big 5 game reserve that is just bursting with amazing wildlife.
*There will be 6 slots for the beginner course and 6 slots for the intermediate/advanced course, since the vehicle size only allows for small groups.
