During this 14 Days Masai Mara and Gorilla Tour, you will experience the best East Africa has to offer while visiting Kenya and Uganda. The safari starts in Nairobi and on the way towards Uganda you’ll experience the Masai Mara among other fascinating destinations. In Uganda, the highlight is trekking of chimpanzees and gorillas.
Your adventure begins as you land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. A friendly guide will be waiting to welcome you and drive you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for relaxing after your journey. Take a dip in the pool, enjoy the city view, or simply rest to prepare for the safari ahead. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Nairobi.
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)
After breakfast, we set off on a scenic drive to the famous Masai Mara. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking landscapes, Maasai homesteads, and wildlife sightings. Arrive at your lodge or camp just in time for lunch. In the afternoon, we take our first game drive in this legendary reserve, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and an abundance of plains game. Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Wake up early for an action-packed day in Masai Mara. Morning game drives offer great chances of seeing big cats in hunting mode. Explore different areas of the reserve and witness the endless movement of wildlife. Optional visit to a Maasai village to experience their rich culture, music, and dance. Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meal Plan: FB
Another full day in this magnificent park. Enjoy a sunrise game drive when wildlife is most active, followed by breakfast at a scenic spot. Continue with game viewing until late afternoon. Capture moments of the Big Five and thousands of other species before heading back for dinner and relaxation.
Meal Plan: FB
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive in this bird paradise. The park is home to thousands of flamingos, rhinos, giraffes, and elusive leopards. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge near the park.
Meal Plan: FB
Start the day with an early morning game drive around the lake. Spot rhinos, zebras, and various bird species before heading out. Drive through Eldoret to cross the border into Uganda. Dinner and overnight in Tororo town.
Meal Plan: FB
After breakfast, drive to Jinja, where the mighty Nile begins its long journey to the Mediterranean. Enjoy a boat ride to see the exact source of the river. Explore craft markets and relax by the riverbanks before heading to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: FB
A scenic drive through rolling hills and lush tea plantations brings us to Kibale Forest. Stop in Fort Portal for lunch before proceeding to the park. Check-in at the lodge, relax, and listen to the magical sounds of the rainforest.
Meal Plan: FB
After breakfast, head into the forest with expert guides to track chimpanzees. Watch them interact, groom, and play in their natural habitat. Other primates and forest birds will add to the experience. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge.
Meal Plan: FB
Explore the stunning Crater Lakes region before driving to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by a scenic drive through the park. Enjoy sunset views over the Kazinga Channel before dinner at the lodge.
Meal Plan: FB
Early morning game drive to spot elephants, lions, buffalos, and leopards. In the afternoon, take a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Meal Plan: FB
Drive to the Ishasha sector, where lions are often seen resting in fig trees. After the game drive, continue to Bwindi, home to the rare mountain gorillas. Arrive in the evening, relax, and prepare for the trek of a lifetime the next day.
Meal Plan: FB
Wake up early for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. Spend an hour watching these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After the trek, drive to Lake Mburo National Park for a night game drive to spot nocturnal wildlife.
Meal Plan: FB
Enjoy a morning game drive before heading back to Entebbe. Stop at the Equator for photos and a quick lunch. Arrive in Entebbe in the afternoon and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meal Plan: Half Board (HB)
GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA & RWANDA
extraordinary experience that allows you to come face-to-face with Africa’s endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
Uganda is home to over half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population