10-Day Essence of Kenya Safari & Uganda Gorillas

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

Nairobi Arrival- Overnight at Argyle Grand Hotel

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari representative. After completing immigration and customs formalities, you will be assisted with your luggage and escorted to your private vehicle. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to Argyle Grand Hotel, located conveniently in Nairobi.

Upon arrival, check in and settle into your elegant accommodation. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax and recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy the hotel’s facilities or simply unwind in preparation for the exciting safari adventures ahead.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

• Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly From Nairobi- Amboseli National Park

After breakfast at Argyle Grand Hotel, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Amboseli National Park.

Enjoy a scenic flight over the spectacular landscapes of southern Kenya, with breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley and Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival at the Amboseli airstrip, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to Tawi Lodge, with a game drive en route.

Arrive at the lodge for lunch and some time to relax and settle into your luxurious surroundings. In the afternoon, venture out on your first game drive through Amboseli National Park, renowned for its magnificent elephant herds, vast open plains, diverse wildlife, and iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Tawi Lodge

• Luxury lodge inside Tawi Conservancy (Amboseli NP, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park

Wake up to the spectacular sight of Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy an early breakfast at Tawi Lodge before setting out for a full day of wildlife exploration in Amboseli National Park. Embark on an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Explore the park’s vast open plains, seasonal wetlands, and acacia-dotted landscapes in search of its remarkable wildlife. Amboseli is particularly renowned for its impressive elephant herds, often seen against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Return to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax. In the afternoon, continue your safari with another game drive, offering further opportunities to encounter lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and an abundance of birdlife. As the sun begins to set over the Amboseli plains, return to Tawi Lodge for dinner and a peaceful evening surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Tawi Lodge

• Luxury lodge inside Tawi Conservancy (Amboseli NP, Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly From Amboseli -Masai mara National Reserve

After breakfast at Tawi Lodge, enjoy a final moment to take in the magnificent surroundings of Amboseli before being transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled safari flight to the Masai Mara. Sit back and enjoy the scenic flight across Kenya’s spectacular landscapes as you travel from the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro to the legendary savannahs of the Masai Mara. Upon arrival at the Masai Mara airstrip, you will be warmly welcomed by your private safari guide.

Begin your Mara experience with a game drive en route to Entim Mara Camp, offering your first opportunity to encounter the reserve’s remarkable wildlife. Arrive at Entim Mara Camp for check-in and lunch. After some time to relax and settle into your luxurious surroundings, head out for an afternoon game drive across the Mara.

End the day with dinner and a peaceful evening at Entim Mara Camp, immersed in the sounds and atmosphere of the African wilderness.

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:

Entim Mara Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the Masai Mara, when the golden light and cool temperatures create ideal conditions for wildlife viewing. Keep watch for predators returning from their nocturnal hunts and herds beginning their day across the open plains.

Return to camp for a leisurely breakfast before enjoying some time to relax and take in the beauty of the Mara. Later, continue with an afternoon game drive through different areas of the reserve, offering further opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife.

For a more immersive experience, you may also enjoy an optional visit to a Maasai community, where you can learn about traditional culture, customs, and daily life.

Return to Entim Mara Camp in the evening for dinner and a tranquil night beneath the African sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Entim Mara Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai mara- Nairobi- Entebbe

After breakfast at Entim Mara Camp, enjoy a final morning in the Masai Mara before being transferred to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, connect with your onward flight to Entebbe, Uganda, marking the transition from Kenya’s iconic savannahs to Uganda’s lush landscapes.

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and assisted with your transfer to your hotel.

Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, allowing you to relax and prepare for the upcoming gorilla trekking experience.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Entebbe Forest Lodge

• Luxury lodge in Entebbe (City, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Entebbe -Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe Airport for your scheduled flight to the Kihihi airstrip, the gateway to Uganda’s spectacular Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Upon arrival, meet your private guide and begin the scenic transfer through the lush Ugandan countryside towards Bwindi. The journey offers beautiful views of rolling hills, green plantations, and traditional villages as you approach the ancient rainforest.

Arrive at your lodge and check in, followed by lunch and time to relax after your journey. Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and preparing for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience ahead.

In the evening, enjoy dinner at the lodge and a restful night surrounded by the sounds of Bwindi’s pristine 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:

Gorilla Forest Lodge

• Luxury lodge inside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Gorilla Trekking

After an early breakfast, prepare for one of the most extraordinary experiences of your East African journey — gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

Meet your expert ranger guide at the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the ancient rainforest. The trek can take several hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family and the terrain. As you make your way through the dense forest, enjoy the rich biodiversity and listen for the sounds of the rainforest.

Once you locate your designated gorilla family, spend a magical and strictly regulated period observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Watching the gorillas interact, feed, and care for one another is an unforgettable wildlife encounter and a true privilege.

Enjoy dinner and another peaceful evening surrounded by the lush beauty of Bwindi.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Gorilla Forest Lodge

• Luxury lodge inside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bwindi-Entebbe- Nairobi

After breakfast at your lodge, enjoy a final morning surrounded by the tranquil beauty of Bwindi before transferring to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Entebbe.

Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, connect with your onward flight to Nairobi. Enjoy a comfortable journey back to Kenya as your unforgettable East African adventure continues.

On arrival at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Relax, unwind, and reflect on the remarkable experiences of Kenya and Uganda before your final safari day.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport

• Luxury hotel located at Nairobi Airport (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure - End of Safari

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your final morning in Nairobi at leisure. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some time to relax at the hotel or enjoy a final glimpse of the city.

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred by private vehicle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight home.

As your 11-Day Essence of Kenya & Uganda journey comes to an end, bid farewell to East Africa with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s magnificent wildlife, the breathtaking landscapes of the Masai Mara and Amboseli, and the extraordinary mountain gorillas of Uganda.

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.