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MOUNTAIN GORILLA AND BIG 5 SAFARI IN UGANDA & KENYA.

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Duration:
8 Days
Group Size:
40 persons
Tour Type:
Wild and Cultural Safaris

Overview

This 8 day trip will take you to Uganda where you will move among the tropical rain forests in search for the Mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Explore Kenyas wildlife by visiting the great Masai Mara National Park where you will see Africa's Big 5 and other wildlife species that will leave you in great awe. And you will visit Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha.

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Accommodation
All meals
English Speaking Guide
Applicable park entry
Game Drives
Boat cruise
Gorilla Tracking Permit
Nature walks
Ground transportation
Airport and hotel pickup and drop off
• Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal travel insurance
• Flight Tickets
• Visa entry into the country
• All kinds of drinks except water
• Any activity stated as “OPTIONAL”
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Travel Styles
  • Cultural
  • Nature & Adventure

Itinerary

1
DAY 1
TRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARKTRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
TRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARKTRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
Today you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda. Bwindi is a pristine rain forest on the edge of the Albertine Rift Valley famously known as a home to the mountain gorillas. The terrain is a string of ridges and valleys covered by the very dense impenetrable forest. Having lunch en-route, you will arrive at the park in the evening. It is here that you will check into Ruhijja Community Rest Camp for dinner and overnight stay. Main Destination: Bwindi .I. National Park. Accommodation: Ruhijja Community Rest Camp. Meals: Lunch & Dinner. Drinks: Water.
2
DAY 2
GORILLA TREKKING
GORILLA TREKKING
After having an early morning breakfast, our driver guide will drive you to Ruhiga Park Headquarters where you will meet your ranger guide for briefing on the dos and don’ts while out in the forest. It is after this briefing that you will head into the forest for the trek. The trek can take between 30minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorilla family is situated. Once you have located a family, you will be allowed 1 hour with them observing their behavior and taking photographs. You will then return to your lodge for lunch, you will check out the accommodation and drive to Mbarara City check in at Nyore Hillside Retreat where you will have dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Mbarara city. Accommodation: Nyore Hillside Retreat Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Drinks: Water.
3
DAY 3
TRANSFER TO MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
TRANSFER TO MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
After an early morning breakfast, you will embark on a long but rewarding journey to Masai Mara Game Reserve. And you will have an en route lunch. The reserve is one of the best known reserves in Africa and is globally recognized for its exceptional wildlife. Across the vast plains of the Masai Mara, you will be able to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes. Upon arrival, you will check into Olimba Safari Camp for an overnight stay. Main Destination: Masai Mara Game Reserve. Accommodation: Olimba Safari Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Drinks: Water.
4
DAY 4
FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
After an early morning breakfast, you will explore Masai Mara Game Reserve with a morning game drive where you will view vast of wildlife species. The morning and afternoon game drives take you in search of Africa’s big five. It is during the course of these game drives that you will be able to get in sight with leopards, lions, elephants, buffaloes and other wildlife species. You will head back to Camp at sunset for refreshments, dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Masai Mara Game Reserve. Accommodation: Olimba Safari Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Drinks: Water.
5
DAY 5
TRANSFER TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK – GAME DRIVE
TRANSFER TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK – GAME DRIVE
After an early morning breakfast you will drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Known all over the world for its flamingos, it is also recognized as one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, with flamingos still as the main attraction. You will arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive in the evening check into Lake Nakuru Lodge for dinner and relaxation. Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park. Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Drinks: Water.
6
DAY 6
VISIT THE BABOON CLIFF, LAKE NAKURU - TRANSFER TO NAIVASHA NATIONAL PARK.
VISIT THE BABOON CLIFF, LAKE NAKURU - TRANSFER TO NAIVASHA NATIONAL PARK.
Baboon Cliff is the most popular lookout in the national park because it offers incredible panoramas of Lake Nakuru while remaining accessible. Visitors have to share the experience with the resident population of baboons who also enjoy the surroundings. After visiting the baboon cliff, you will go explore Lake Nakuru. It is here that you will have a majestic sight of thousands of pink flamingo birds at the surface of the lake. You will then have lunch after which you will drive to Lake Naivasha and check into Naivasha Kongoni Lodge for dinner and relaxation. Main Destination: Lake Naivasha Accommodation: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Drinks: Water.
7
DAY 7
EXPLORE LAKE NAIVASHA
EXPLORE LAKE NAIVASHA
After having breakfast, you will drive to Naivasha. This is a freshwater lake in Kenya, outside the town of Naivasha in Nakuru County, which lays North West of Nairobi. It is part of the Great Rift Valley. The name derives from the local Masai name Nai'posha, meaning "rough water" because of the sudden storms which can arise. The lake is also an overflow of beauty with tranquil surroundings decorated with the presence of a number of wildlife species and different birds. Explore the lake on a two hour boat cruise as you watch eagles catch fish from the lake, hippos and giraffes. Take off the rest of the afternoon to relax and enjoy the spectacular views of the Lake’s surroundings return to Naivasha Kongoni Lodge for dinner, overnight stay and relaxation. Main Destination: Lake Naivasha Accommodation: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Drinks: Water.
8
DAY 8
DEPARTURE BACK HOME
DEPARTURE BACK HOME
Today marks the end of your safari. After having your breakfast, our driver guide will drive you to the airport where you will catch your flight back home.

FAQs about
MOUNTAIN GORILLA AND BIG 5 SAFARI IN UGANDA & KENYA.

What are the big five animals?

These include Lions, Rhinos, African buffaloes, and Elephants,

Why are they called the big five?

Originally, they were referred to as the big five because of the difficulty in hunting them. Bringing them home hunted was considered a feat by trophy.

What is gorilla trekking?

Gorilla Trekking is an on-foot movement in the tropical forests of Africa to see endangered Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat.

In which National Parks can i find the big five?

The big five are best spotted in Queen Elizabeth National park, Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara Murchison Falls in Kenya, Lake Mburo National Park, Semuliki National Park and Kidepo National Park.

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