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Arrival
Day 1
Drive to Masai Mara – Visit a Maasai Village
Drive to Masai Mara – Visit a Maasai Village
You will be warmly welcomed at the airport or hotel by your private guide. After a short briefing, step into your private Land Cruiser and head through the Great Rift Valley as you make your way to the world-famous Masai Mara.
Before checking into your lodge or camp, visit a traditional Maasai village (Manyatta). This cultural experience offers a glimpse into the rich traditions, dress, and daily life of the Maasai people. Witness traditional dances, learn about their customs, and explore their hand-built homes. It’s a fascinating introduction to the land you’re about to explore.
Transfer time: 4 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kobe Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
After an early breakfast, set off on a full-day game drive inside the Masai Mara National Reserve. This park is one of Africa’s best safari destinations, known for its incredible density of wildlife and rolling savannah landscapes. Expect to encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and leopards.
You’ll also have a chance to see cheetahs hunting on the open plains and hippos wallowing in the Mara River. Depending on the season, you may even witness the Great Migration. Lunch will be served picnic-style in the bush, before continuing your wildlife adventure into the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kobe Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Second Day Masai Mara Safari Game Drive
Second Day Masai Mara Safari Game Drive
Your second day in the Masai Mara gives you another chance to explore new areas of the reserve and deepen your wildlife sightings. Head out at dawn for optimal viewing and follow fresh tracks with your guide, possibly catching dramatic predator-prey interactions in the golden morning light.
We will have lunch in the bush, picnic style, inside the park. After lunch, spend your afternoon in the reserve’s quieter corners. As the day cools, animals begin to stir again. Stay out late for a stunning sunset drive, watching the skies blaze over the Mara horizon — a magical finale to your time in the reserve.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kobe Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Return to Nairobi and fly to Kigali, Rwanda
Return to Nairobi and fly to Kigali, Rwanda
After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and begin your drive back to Nairobi, arriving in time for your short flight to Kigali, Rwanda.
Transfer time: 4-5 hours
Once you arrive in Rwanda, you will be greeted by a private driver who will take you to the lodge for relaxing before your Primate safari adventure begins.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Rwanda 2000 Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Visit Kigali and Drive to Gorilla Forest in Uganda
Visit Kigali and Drive to Gorilla Forest in Uganda
Your journey begins in Kigali, where you’ll meet your private driver for a scenic cross-border drive to southern Uganda. Depending on your preference, you may stop to explore a vibrant local market or visit a cultural site in Kigali before continuing through the rolling hills of Rwanda and into the lush landscapes of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at your accommodations in Uganda, perched high in the clouds with breathtaking views of Bwindi.
Transfer time: 3 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Forest
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Forest
Today you’ll trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. After a short briefing, set off with your guide into the forest to track one of the habituated gorilla families. Once located, you’ll spend one unforgettable hour observing them up close — playing, moving through the trees, and interacting with each other in their natural environment.
This is the highlight of any trip to Uganda and an experience that leaves a lasting impression.
After the trek, continue your adventure to Lake Bunyonyi, one of the most breathtaking and peaceful places in Uganda. Check in and rest at your lodge, surrounded by the lake’s calm waters and dotted islands that create an unforgettable view.
Transfer time: 1-2 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Itambira Island Resort
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Islands of Lake Bunyonyi and Drive to Rwanda
Islands of Lake Bunyonyi and Drive to Rwanda
Start your day at Lake Bunyonyi, one of the most beautiful and serene spots in Uganda. Surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with 29 small islands, this lake is Africa’s second deepest — and completely free of crocodiles and hippos, making it ideal for a peaceful experience. If interested you can go on an optional canoe/boat trek where you'll embark on a boat adventure to explore some of these islands, taking in the stunning scenery and getting a glimpse of local life along the lakeshore.
Afterward, continue your journey to Volcanoes National Park, a scenic drive through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside. Arrive at your lodge near the park, where you can relax and settle in, preparing for the next experience that awaits.
Transfer time: 3 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Kinigi Cottage
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Dian Fossey Hike or Golden Monkey Trekking
Dian Fossey Hike or Golden Monkey Trekking
Today’s adventure offers a choice between two experiences:
You can choose to track the vibrant and energetic Golden Monkeys, known for their striking orange-gold coats and playful nature, or opt for a hike to the Dian Fossey Tomb, a powerful and moving journey through the forest to the resting place of the legendary primatologist.
After the excursion, you will head to Kigali, arriving in the evening.
Transfer time: 3 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
