7-Day Kenya & Uganda Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Depart Nairobi in the morning, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at Mara Maisha Camp in time for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, embark on a game drive, searching for the Big Five and enjoying the breathtaking landscapes of the Mara. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

• Accommodation: Mara Maisha Camp
• Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Spend a full day exploring Masai Mara, famous for its diverse wildlife and spectacular scenery. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, visiting prime locations such as the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles.

Optional activities:

• Hot Air Balloon Safari (extra cost)
• Maasai Village Cultural Experience

Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

• Accommodation: Mara Maisha Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, embark on a game drive, where you may spot white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, flamingos, and leopards. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

• Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before driving back to Nairobi. Take an afternoon flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Entebbe, Uganda.

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, transfer to Airport View Hotel for an overnight stay, preparing for the next day’s journey to Bwindi.

• Accommodation: Airport View Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast

After an early breakfast, take a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the rare mountain gorillas. The journey offers spectacular views of Uganda’s rolling hills and lush landscapes.

Arrive at Kiho Gorilla Lodge in the afternoon, where you can relax and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

• Accommodation: Kiho Gorilla Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. Venture into the dense rainforest with experienced guides, searching for a mountain gorilla family.

Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat before trekking back. The afternoon is free to relax at the lodge.

Optional activities:

• Community Visit to meet the Batwa Pygmies
• Nature Walk in Bwindi
• Accommodation: Kiho Gorilla Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, transfer back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an unforgettable safari experience.

• Meals: Breakfast