7-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Maasai Mara Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Let's Go Gorilla Uganda and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Depending on your arrival time, you may relax or explore Entebbe at your leisure. Optional excursions include a visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Entebbe Botanical Gardens, or a relaxing walk along the shores of Lake Victoria.
Your guide will brief you on your upcoming safari before you enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City, Uganda)

Accommodation:

ViaVia Entebbe Guesthouse

• Budget hostel in Entebbe (City, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, depart Entebbe for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Your journey takes you through central Uganda, with a stop at the Equator for photographs before continuing through Mbarara for lunch. As you approach southwestern Uganda, enjoy spectacular views of rolling hills, terraced farms, tea plantations, and traditional villages.
Arrive at Bwindi in the evening and check into your lodge located close to the gorilla trekking sector.
Spend the evening relaxing while listening to the sounds of the rainforest.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Wagtail Forest Lodge

• Budget lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters for registration and a briefing from experienced park rangers.
Your gorilla trekking adventure begins as you hike through the dense rainforest in search of one of Bwindi's habituated mountain gorilla families. Depending on the gorillas' location, the trek may take between two and eight hours.
Once you find the gorillas, you'll spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they feed, groom, play, and interact in their natural environment.
After this extraordinary experience, return to the lodge for lunch and spend the remainder of the day relaxing or exploring the nearby community.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Wagtail Forest Lodge

• Budget lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bwindi – Entebbe & transfer to Nairobi

After an early breakfast, begin the return journey to Entebbe, enjoying scenic views of southwestern Uganda along the way.
Lunch will be served en route before arriving at Entebbe International Airport in time for your scheduled transfer to Nairobi.
Please note: The Entebbe–Nairobi transfer is not included in this package and should be booked separately by the client.
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be welcomed by your Kenyan safari guide and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

After 40 Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart Nairobi for the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Travel through the spectacular Great Rift Valley, stopping at one of its scenic viewpoints before continuing to the reserve.
Arrive at your camp in time for lunch before setting out on your first afternoon game drive.
Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, cheetahs, hyenas, and many other wildlife species as you explore one of Africa's finest safari destinations.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive in Maasai Mara

Following an early breakfast, depart with packed lunch for a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara.
Spend the day exploring different areas of the reserve in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros—along with countless other animals including wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, impalas, topis, hippos, crocodiles, and over 450 bird species.
Between July and October, you may also witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world's greatest natural wonders.
After a rewarding day of wildlife viewing, return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure

Enjoy an early breakfast before checking out and departing for Nairobi.
Arrive in the city in the afternoon and transfer directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward international transfer, marking the end of your unforgettable East African safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.