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Day 1
Drive to Masai Mara – Visit a Maasai Village
Drive to Masai Mara – Visit a Maasai Village
Your journey begins with a pickup from your hotel or the airport by your private guide.
Drive 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.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Sunset Camp Masai Mara
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:
- Sunset Camp Masai Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Second Full Day Inside Masai Mara
Second Full Day Inside Masai Mara
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.
After lunch back at the lodge or as a picnic, 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:
- Mara River (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Sunset Camp Masai Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru – Evening Game Drive
Lake Nakuru – Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and enjoy a scenic drive north toward Lake Nakuru National Park. You’ll pass through small towns and beautiful highland landscapes as you make your way into the Great Rift Valley once again.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru in the late afternoon and head straight into the park for an evening game drive. Known for its flamingos, endangered white rhinos, and tree-climbing lions, Nakuru offers a very different safari environment. Watch the sun set over the lake before checking into your lodge or camp for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Merica Hotel
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning at Nakuru and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Morning at Nakuru and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Start the day early with a second game drive in Lake Nakuru, offering another chance to spot its unique wildlife — from leopards hiding in the yellow-barked acacias to buffalo grazing along the lake shore. Early morning is also the best time to catch the birds and animals at their most active.
After your morning safari, drive to nearby Lake Naivasha, where you'll take a boat ride across the freshwater lake. Glide past pods of hippos and watch fish eagles hunt overhead — a peaceful contrast to the savannah adventures. From here, begin your final drive back to Nairobi, arriving in time for your short flight to Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- ViaVia Uganda Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Drive to Kibale Forest National Park
Drive to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart for western Uganda, enjoying a scenic drive through lush countryside, rolling tea plantations, and lively local villages. The changing landscapes give you a deeper sense of Uganda’s beauty and rhythm of life.
Arrive near Kibale Forest National Park in the afternoon and check in to your lodge, set amidst beautiful forested surroundings. You can choose to relax and enjoy the peaceful environment, or opt for an optional crater lake walk — a guided nature walk offering panoramic views of ancient volcanic lakes and rural homesteads. The evening is yours to unwind in nature’s quiet.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Kibale Adventure
Kibale Adventure
Start your day by choosing one of several enriching experiences around Kibale:
Visit a local vanilla plantation – learn how vanilla is grown, harvested, and cured in one of Uganda’s key agricultural regions.
Guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary – this community-run project offers more than just nature. Discover traditional coffee-making, medicinal plants, local crafts, and how banana beer and gin are brewed.
Hike to the nearby crater lakes – enjoy a scenic walk through lush terrain leading to serene volcanic lakes, with panoramic views that are worth every step.
After your chosen activity, continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where the landscape opens up into wide savannahs and rich wetlands teeming with wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Chimpanzee Trekking and Boat Safari
Chimpanzee Trekking and Boat Safari
This morning you’ll start with chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest, a scenic reserve known for its wild chimpanzee population. With the help of experienced local guides, you’ll track a chimp group and, once found, spend around one hour observing their behavior in the wild. It's a raw, unfiltered wildlife experience that gives real insight into how these primates live.
In the afternoon, set off on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, home to one of the world’s largest hippo populations. You’ll glide past massive pods of hippos, crocodiles basking on the banks, and large herds of elephants and buffaloes coming to drink. Few places in Africa offer such consistent and close-up encounters with wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Tree Climbing Lions at Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeeth National Park)
Tree Climbing Lions at Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeeth National Park)
Today you’ll travel through the remote Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, best known as the place to see tree-climbing lions. This is one of the few areas in Africa where lions regularly rest in the branches of large fig trees — a rare and fascinating sight.
We’ll explore the open savannah of Ishasha, looking out for tree-climbing lions, topis, and elephants before continuing the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
As you drive south, the scenery shifts from flat plains to rolling, cultivated hills, and finally into the dense, mountainous jungle of ancient forest.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
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.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Itambira Island
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Exploring Islands of Lake Bunyonyi
Exploring Islands of Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi, often called the “Switzerland of Africa,” is surrounded by misty hills and dotted with 29 small islands, each with its own story. This morning, 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.
After the boat trip, begin your journey toward Rwandaburo. As you travel, keep an eye out for some of the park’s wildlife, which occasionally wanders beyond its boundaries, as well as flocks of Uganda’s famous Ankole cows with their impressive horns. You'll arrive at your lodge in time to relax and prepare for tomorrow's exploration.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Rond Point Gorilla Boutique & Apartments
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Golden Monkey Trekking or Dian Fossey Hike
Golden Monkey Trekking or Dian Fossey Hike
Today’s adventure offers two unforgettable experiences in Volcanoes National Park. You can choose to track the vibrant and energetic Golden Monkeys, known for their striking orange-gold coats and playful nature. Found only in a few places in the world, these rare primates leap through the lush greenery of the Virunga Mountains in large, lively troops—making for an incredible sight and a dream for photographers and wildlife lovers alike.
Alternatively, you may 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. Along the way, you'll learn about her tireless work to protect mountain gorillas and the legacy she left behind in these misty mountains. Afterwards, begin your drive to Kigali, where your guide will drop you off at the airport or at your selected hotel, wrapping up your unforgettable adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
