$6,050 to $6,380 pp (USD)
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Arrival
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:
- Maasai Village (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Sunset Camp Masai Mara
- 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
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- 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.
- Main Destination:
- Mara River (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Sunset Camp Masai Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Return to Nairobi for Departure for Uganda
Return to Nairobi for Departure for Uganda
After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and begin your drive back to Nairobi, arriving in time for your short flight to Uganda.
You will be picked up at the airport and taken to your accommodation in Entebbe, where you can relax before tomorrow's activities.
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Equator
Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Equator
Your journey begins with a warm welcome at your hotel or Entebbe Airport, then you’ll begin your drive toward western Uganda. Along the way, stop at the Equator for photos and a quick look through local craft stalls.
This scenic route takes you through lush hills, tea plantations, banana farms, and traditional villages — offering a true glimpse of rural Uganda.
Arrive at your lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening and settle in for a well-deserved rest before the adventure begins.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Aardvark Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Start your morning with a drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s top wildlife destinations. The park is known for its rich variety of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes and leopards.
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:
- Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Aardvark Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Chimpanzee Trekking and Bwindi Gorilla Land
Chimpanzee Trekking and Bwindi Gorilla Land
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 up to one hour observing their behavior in the wild. It's a raw, unfiltered wildlife experience that gives real insight into how these primates live.
After you journey south, the scenery shifts from flat plains to rolling, cultivated hills, and finally into the dense, mountainous jungle of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon and enjoy a quiet evening in the heart of gorilla territory.
- Main Destination:
- Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
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 Mutanda.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mutanda Lake Resort
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Exploring Lake Mutanda by Boat and Transfer to Rwanda
Exploring Lake Mutanda by Boat and Transfer to Rwanda
Lake Mutanda, a tranquil gem beneath the Virunga volcanoes, offers some of Africa’s most breathtaking views. This morning, enjoy a canoe or boat ride across its sparkling waters, passing islands and watching locals glide by in dugout canoes.
Afterward, continue toward Rwanda, spotting wildlife and the iconic Ankole cattle along the way, before arriving at your lodge to relax for tomorrow’s adventures.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mutanda (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Kinigi Cottage
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
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:
