Main Info
Main Info
An incredible safari to two of Africa’s most iconic parks and animals: the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the lions of the Masai Mara. Travel and stay in luxury on this bucket list trip where you’ll also come across the Big 5 safari animals and see the amazing diversity of East Africa and its people in one week!
Itinerary
We will meet you at Entebbe airport and transfer you to your guesthouse with views of Entebbe & Lake Victoria. Depending on your arrival time you will have the opportunity to visit the botanical gardens, shop for some forgotten items or simply relax around the small pool at this homely guesthouse.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Karibu Entebbe
- Mid-range guest house located in or near Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
- Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast you will transfer to Entebbe Airport and your scheduled flight to Kihihi Airstrip. The flight will take around one and a half hours and you'll be met at Kihihi by your hosts from your lodge. From here you will transfer by 4x4 vehicle to your lodge, around two hours drive away. After lunch there will be time to explore along the riverside walk exploring the fora and fauna or just sit back in comfort and enjoy the stunning views of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest canopy.
Accommodation: Engagi Lodge
- Luxury lodge
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Today’s the day! Your guide will already have booked you in so after a briefing from your ranger you head off to find your gorilla group. The walk can be anything from 30 mins to 5+ hours, but is usually in the 1-2 hour range. The going can be tough, the terrain steep, vegetation lush and the weather wet but when you finally come across the magnificent beasts it will all be worthwhile! You will spend one hour with them, observing their day to day activities at close quarters, following them through the forest. The time will fly but the memories will stay with you forever.
Please note:
If you are sick you will not be able to visit. The safety of the gorillas is paramount. Unfortunately your permit is only partially refundable, at the discretion of the park warden.
A reasonable level of fitness is required for this trek.
Good walking shoes, waterproof jacket and long trousers all in neutral colours are essential.
- Accommodation:
- Engagi Lodge
- Luxury lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
After breakfast you will retrace your steps back down the mountainside to Kihihi where your scheduled flight will return you to Entebbe. You will then transfer within Entebbe airport for your flight to the Masai Mara, touching down in Kisumu en route for immigration formalities. It's a short transfer to your secluded riverside lodge, set among acacia woodland. After a the chance to freshen up you will head out on an evening game drive before dinner in the mess tent and the chance to wind down in the comfortable lounge.
Accommodation: Mara Bush Camp
- Luxury tented camp
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
Two days of exploring the Masai Mara in search of lions, leopards, giraffe, elephants, rhinos, wildebeest, cheetah and so much more. In addition to the traditional vehicle based game drives you can take a guided walk in the bush, looking for the smaller things and learning how to recognise the footprints and droppings of the bigger things. You will also have sundowners in the bush and pay a visit to a nearby Masai village and the opportunity to learn a little about their way of life. There are also optional activities such as balloon safaris.
- Accommodation: Mara Bush Camp
- Luxury tented camp
- Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
One final breakfast in the bush before you are transferred to the nearby airstrip for your short flight to Nairobi and then onto your international flight back home.
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
