8 Days Gorilla Trekking and Masai Mara Special safari. Welcome to the amazing Uganda gorilla trekking and Kenya wildebeest migration safari. This trip will take you to some of Africa's major safari destinations that is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Masai Mara Game Reserve. These are two unique safari destinations each with something special to offer to its visitors. The major highlights of this safari trip are; Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda) and Wildebeest Migration Experience in the Mara Game Reserve (Kenya). On the other hand, you will take part in some of the adventurous activities in Jinja - the source of River Nile (The longest river in the world). The 8 days Gorilla trekking and Masai Mara special tour starts from Entebbe International Airport and Ends at Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya. This safari package is best for travelers who love long-hour drives and can be tailored to fit all your travel needs. Talk to an expert for more travel advice.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Batwa Community tour
Day 3: Transfer to Jinja
Day 4: Full Day Jinja tour
Day 5: Transfer to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 6: Full day Game Drives in Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 7: Masai Cultural Tours
Day 8: Transfer to Nairobi - Departure
Now that you have the highlights for the 8 days Gorilla trekking and Masai Mara special tour, it is high time we took a look at the detailed itinerary.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport or breakfast at your lodge in Kampala, you will meet our professional driver-guide. He or she will brief you about your 8 days Gorilla trekking and Masai Mara special safari. Later on, you will embark on the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will make your first stopover at the Uganda Equator - a few kilometers from the Kampala city center. It is here that you may buy souvenir to remind your of this amazing Uganda Kenya holiday trip. The second stopover will be in Mbarara at the Igongo Cultural Centre where you will learn about the Ankole kingdom's history. It is here that you will have a lip-smirking lunch. Continue driving the rolling hills and the vast savannah plains of western Uganda until you reach the magical Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Upon arrival, check in to your earlier-booked lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight. You may grab a bottle of beer at a bar to cheer you up for the days ahead.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
After an early morning breakfast at your lodge, your guide will lead you to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking. This is one of the long awaited days on your 8 days Gorilla trekking and Masai Mara special tour. You will be briefed about the dos and don'ts of the gorilla trekking activity in Bwindi and then grouped. The trekking starts there and then. Dive into the thick forests of the park - they are indeed "Impenetrable." With the help of experienced guides and rangers, you will encounter the gorilla family assigned to you. You are allowed to spend a full hour in the presence of the gorillas upon encountering with them. Take as many pictures as you wish but ensure to follow the gorilla trekking rules and regulations.
Note that Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to other primate species and hundreds of bird species, this is killing two birds with one stone. After your adventurous gorilla trekking activity, return to your lodge for lunch and some bit of relaxation. In the afternoon, you will visit the neighboring Batwa communities. This is an opportunity for you to give back to the community as a sign of responsible tourism. Take part in their traditional activities such as cooking, dancing, fire-making, to mention but a few. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After a delicious morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and embark on the drive to Jinja city - the Source of the world's longest River. You will make a lunch stopover in Mbarara or Masaka. The journey itself is a rewarding experience and a land mark on your 8 days Gorilla trekking and Masai Mara special tour. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This day belongs to Jinja city! It starts with a delicious morning breakfast at your lodge. You will take part in quite a number of activities depending on your choice. These include; Jinja city tour, white water rafting, quad biking, tea and sugarcane plantations and visiting the source of the Nile. Lunch will be in the due course of the day and later in the evening, you will return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After a morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and embark on the drive to Kenya - Masai Mara Game Reserve via Busia. The journey will involve stopovers for lunch and stretching a bit. Arrive late and check in to your booked lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This is yet another major day on your 8 Days Gorilla Trekking and Masai Mara Special safari. You are in the home to the world's greatest animal migration. After a delicious morning breakfast, you will go for full day game drives in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. You will see several animal species such as wildebeests, leopards, buffaloes, lions, elephants, zebras, gazelles, warthogs, to mention but a few. Have a picnic bush lunch at a water source for greater animal views.
In the evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at leisure followed by a visit to the Masai Villages along with a professional tour guide. This is a chance for you to explore one of Africa's indigenous cultures - the Masai. You will appreciate their ways of life and their coexistence with wildlife for many years. Spend a full day doing what you might have missed the previous day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Even good things come to an end, your amazing 8 Days Gorilla Trekking and Masai Mara Special safari is not an exception. The day starts with a morning breakfast, check out and drive to Nairobi. The driver-guide will drop you off at either a hotel of your choice in Nairobi or Jommo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight. This marks the climax of your 8 Days Gorilla Trekking and Masai Mara Special trip.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
All activities or services as per itinerary
4WD Vehicle – with a pop–up roof for scenic viewing
A professional English speaking driver-guide
Site entrance fees
Free Wi-Fi internet in the vehicle
All ground transportation and fuel
Meals as per the itinerary
Drinking water in the vehicle
Visas
International air fares
Activities or services not included in the itinerary
Alcoholic drinks or wines
Laundry and any service of personal nature
Travel insurance cover