9 Days of the Ultimate Kenya & Uganda

Experience the two ultimate wildlife encounters in Africa in one masterfully paced 9-day expedition. Begin your journey on the endless golden plains of the Masai Mara, tracking the "Big Five" alongside legendary prides of lions and massive herds of elephants.

Then, cross borders into the lush, emerald highlands of Uganda to descend into the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Here, you will spend a life-changing hour came face-to-face with the endangered Mountain Gorillas.

From the wide-open savannah to the misty cloud forests, this is the definitive East African crossing.

Safari Highlights

• Amboseli – 2 Nights: Kibo Safari Camp or Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or Tawi Lodge
• Lake Naivasha – 1 Night: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or Chui Lodge
• Maasai Mara – 3 Nights: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or Basecamp Maasai Mara or Ashnil Mara Camp or Sarova Mara Game Camp or Mara Bush Camp (Private Wing) or Entim Camp
• Bwindi – 2 Nights: Mahogany Springs or Buhoma Lodge or Sanctuary Forest Gorilla Camp

Activities

Game viewing, birding, photography, & Gorilla trek

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Amboseli, by road (Approx. 4 hours)

You will be picked from your Nairobi hotel at 7a.m and immediately depart for Amboseli to arrive by mid-morning. Check in at the lodge/camp and later enjoy lunch then relax before your afternoon game drive at 3/4 O’clock for 2 hours.

Overnight: Kibo/Ol Tukai or Serena/Tawi

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Amboseli – Full day

This day have a pre-breakfast and afternoon game drive. Afternoon game drive is at 3/4o’clock for 2 hours.

The rest of the time is spent in camp’s facilities

Overnight: Kibo/Ol Tukai or Serena/Tawi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Amboseli – Transfer to Lake Naivasha via Nairobi (Approx. 6 hrs)

Have breakfast then transfer to Lake Naivasha to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon will be spent with a boat ride to Crescent Island.

Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa/Chui Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Transfer to Maasai Mara (Approx. 4-5 hours)

Have breakfast then transfer to Maasai Mara to arrive in time for lunch. Later have a game drive at 3/4p.m.

Overnight: Basecamp or Zebra Plains/Ashnil or Sarova/Mara Bush Camp or Entim

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 & 6: Maasai Mara – Full day

These 2 days will be spent with either morning and afternoon game drive or full-day game drives with picnic lunches.

Optional Activities: Balloon ride and visit to Maasai Village

Overnight: Basecamp or Zebra Plains/Ashnil or Sarova/Mara Bush Camp or Entim

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Kisumu – Entebbe – Bwindi (All by flight)

Have breakfast then be transferred to the airstrip for a flight to Entebbe departing Mara at 8.45 a.m. to arrive in Kisumu at 9.50 a.m. The flight has a short stop in Kisumu for immigration purposes.  Depart Kisumu for Entebbe at 10.30a.m. to arrive in Entebbe at 11.30 a.m. You will connect with a flight to Bwindi departing at 12.45 p.m. Arrive in Kihihi Aistrip at 1.55 p.m. and be picked by lodge’s guide and transfer you to Bwindi, Buhoma section.

The day is spent on leisure or guided community walks.

Overnight: Mahogany Springs/Buhoma Lodge/Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi National Park

Another highlight of your safari: a meeting with the gentle giants of Bwindi! Hikers will love trekking in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. It is difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike; it may take 3 to 8 hours. Expect to walk a long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead before you encounter any gorilla. But it will be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat, play and rest. A unique and unforgettable experience!

On a gorilla trekking safari, a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as good hiking shoes, insect repellent, sun screen and hat.

You will carry packed lunch on this day.

Note: For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas is limited to one hour.

The ranger guide always briefs you on how to behave with these giant apes.

Overnight: Mahogany Springs/Buhoma Lodge/Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Bwindi – Transfer to Entebbe – Nairobi, by flight

After breakfast, transfer to Kihihi for your flight back to Entebbe.  Flight departs at 9.45a.m. to arrive at 11.25a.m. Connect with a flight back to Nairobi where you will connect with a home-bound flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Rates & Terms

Depends on the month of travel

Notes:

• Rates are in USD
• Accommodation is subject to availability
• Safari is on a private basis
• Safari will start and end in Nairobi

Inclusive of;

• All taxes/VAT
• Park fees
• 8-Night accommodation on a full board basis
• Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
• Transport and game drives in 4*4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roof to facilitate game viewing and photography
• Services of a professional tour driver/guide (s)
• Boat ride + Crescent Island walk in Lake Naivasha
• Internal flight; Mara – Entebbe – Kihihi – Entebbe - Nairobi
• All airport/airstrip transfers in Mara and Bwindi (Kihihi)
• 1 Gorilla permit per person

Exclusive of;

• International flights
• Tips & porterage
• Visa fees (if applicable)
• Travel insurance
• Other personal items
• Optional Activities - Balloon ride ($450 per person) and Maasai Village visit ($20 per person)