Overview
This 10-day adventure combines the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya with a thrilling gorilla trekking experience in Uganda. It offers a perfect blend of game drives on the African plains and an intimate encounter with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Highlights
- Game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve, including the chance to see the Big Five.
- Visit to a Masai village for cultural immersion.
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Game drives and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Scenic landscapes and community experiences.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the vibrant city or relax at your hotel.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Nairobi
- Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve, driving through the Great Rift Valley with scenic views en route. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp, followed by an afternoon game drive. Spot iconic wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeests in this famous reserve.
- Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Masai Mara
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend two full days exploring the vast Masai Mara on game drives. Witness the Big Five and, depending on the season, the Great Wildebeest Migration as herds cross the Mara River. Between game drives, visit a local Masai village to learn about their culture and traditions.
- Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Masai Mara
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a morning game drive before heading back to Nairobi for your flight to Entebbe, Uganda. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and relax as you prepare for the Uganda segment of your safari.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Entebbe
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart Entebbe early in the morning for a scenic drive or domestic flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to more than half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Pass through Uganda’s lush countryside, stopping for photo opportunities and a chance to interact with local communities.
- Accommodation: Lodge in Bwindi
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is the highlight of your safari! After a briefing by park rangers, embark on a guided gorilla trekking adventure through the dense forest. Once you locate a gorilla family, spend an unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge for relaxation and optional community visits.
- Accommodation: Lodge in Bwindi
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through the Ishasha sector, known for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a short game drive en route to your lodge, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start the day with a morning game drive in the park, where you can spot elephants, buffaloes, lions, and antelopes. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which offers excellent views of hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds.
- Accommodation: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe, passing through picturesque landscapes. Arrive in time for your onward flight or an optional overnight stay in Entebbe.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle.
- Domestic flight (Nairobi-Entebbe) where applicable.
- Professional English-speaking safari guides.
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary.
- Gorilla trekking permit.
- Park entry fees and game drives.
- Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
The Cost Excludes
- International flights.
- Travel insurance.
- Visas for Kenya and Uganda.
- Optional activities such as Masai village visits.
- Tips, souvenirs, and personal expenses.
