9-Day Masai Mara, L . Nakuru and Gorilla, Chimpanzee Safari
ID: GYG821179-1305957
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
9 days
Description
From the Great Migration in Masai Mara to gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest. Explore East Africa's diverse ecosystems, including the Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru, and Kibale Forest,
Day 1: Masai Mara National Reserve
Your guide will pick you up from Jomo Kenyatta Airport or your Nairobi hotel. After a safari briefing, you’ll depart for Masai Mara, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Masai Mara, known for the Great Migration. Accommodation: Mara Ndovu Lodge.
Day 2: Game Drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, spend a full day on a game drive in Masai Mara. You’ll have a picnic lunch along the Mara River, with the option to visit a Maasai village later. Accommodation: Walabi Mara Hotel.
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park after breakfast. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting rhinos, lions, and flamingos. Accommodation: Lala Inn Kikopey.
Day 4: Transfer to Nairobi and Flight to Entebbe, Uganda
After breakfast, drive to Nairobi, stopping again at the Rift Valley viewpoint before your flight to Entebbe, Uganda. Accommodation: 2 Friends Beach Hotel.
Day 5: Transfer from Entebbe to Kibale National Park
Begin with a 5-6 hour drive to Kibale National Park, famous for its chimpanzees. Relax in the evening. Accommodation: Kibale Forest Lodge.
Day 6:Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Embark on a 3-4 hour chimpanzee tracking in Kibale. Afterward, transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP for an evening game drive. Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge.
Day 7: Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
Start with a game drive, then a boat safari along Kazinga Channel to see aquatic wildlife. Later, transfer to Bwindi Forest. Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge.
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Enjoy a full day of gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Afterward, drive to Lake Bunyonyi for the evening. Accommodation: Antique Cottages.
Day 9: Boat Safari and Return to Entebbe or Kigali Airport for Departure
After breakfast, take a 1-hour boat safari on Lake Bunyonyi. Later, transfer to Entebbe or Kigali for your departure, ending the tour.
Highlights
- Embark on game drives in Masai Mara and Queen Elizabeth National park
- Get on a once in a life time Gorilla Experience
- Visit the primates capital 'Kibale Forest' for chimpanzee Tracking
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.