Kenya wildlife and Uganda gorilla Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Included Activity: Evening Game Drive

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by our safari guide and depart for the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley during your drive. A stop for lunch is included en route. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive in time for your first thrilling game drive across the savannah plains.

Highlight: First wildlife encounters and sunset game viewing in Masai Mara.

Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner

Included Activity: Full-Day Game Drive

Spend a full day exploring Masai Mara, renowned for its exceptional wildlife. Drive through vast savannahs and rolling hills, spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and if lucky, leopards. Break for a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, keeping an eye out for hippos and crocodiles.

Highlight: Exceptional wildlife photography opportunities and possible Big Five sightings.

Day 3: Masai Mara – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Included Activity: Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru, located in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch and check in at the lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the park, known for its flamingos, white and black rhinos, and beautiful lake views.

Highlight: Birdwatching and close-up rhino sightings.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Uganda (Tororo)

Accommodation: Prime Hotel Tororo or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Included Activity: Evening Hiking Tour

After breakfast, begin your journey across the border into Uganda, also known as the “Pearl of Africa.” Pass through scenic landscapes including the Menengai Crater region. Upon arrival in Tororo, enjoy an evening hike to stretch your legs after the journey.

Highlight: Scenic drive and cross-border cultural experience.

Day 5: Tororo – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Transfer to Jinja

Accommodation: Jinja Nile Resort or similar

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Included Activity: Rhino Trekking and Canoeing

Depart early for the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda’s only home to wild rhinos. Enjoy a guided walk to view these majestic creatures up close. After lunch, continue to Jinja, located at the source of the River Nile. Spend the evening relaxing by the Nile.

Highlight: Tracking white rhinos on foot and discovering the source of the Nile.

Day 6: Jinja – Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation: Rweteera Safari Park or similar

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Included Activity: Evening Crater Lake Walk

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive towards Kibale Forest National Park, passing tea plantations, crater lakes, and the stunning Rwenzori Mountain ranges. In the evening, take a guided crater lake walk to the "Top of the World" viewpoint.

Highlight: Views of multiple crater lakes and scenic highland landscapes.

Day 7: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

Accommodation: Kibale Guest Cottages or similar

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Included Activity: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

Start the day with a briefing before heading into the rainforest for an exhilarating chimpanzee trek. After lunch, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary on foot, home to diverse birdlife and primates such as colobus monkeys and vervets.

Highlight: Close encounters with chimps and unique wetland birding.

Day 8: Kibale – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: Parkview Safari Lodge or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular game park. Enjoy scenic views and wildlife sightings en route. Settle in at your lodge and relax as you prepare for an exciting day ahead.

Highlight: Scenic transfer and chance sightings of game en route.

Day 9: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Accommodation: Parkview Safari Lodge or similar

Meals: All meals included

Included Activity: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

Start with an early morning game drive to search for lions, elephants, leopards, hyenas, and more. After brunch, enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, famous for having one of the world’s largest concentrations of hippos.

Highlight: Big game safari and one-of-a-kind boat experience among hippos and crocs.

Day 10: Queen Elizabeth – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, journey south through the Ishasha sector, known for its unique tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

Highlight: Tree-climbing lions and forest views as you enter gorilla territory.

Day 11: Gorilla Trekking Experience – Bwindi

Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Included Activity: Gorilla Trekking

Wake up early for a life-changing gorilla trekking adventure. After a briefing, set off into the dense forest to track and spend a magical hour with a gorilla family. This is one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Highlight: Face-to-face encounter with endangered mountain gorillas.

Day 12: Bwindi – Transfer to Kigali (Departure)

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic transfer to Kigali, Rwanda for your departure flight. If time allows, you may opt for a short city tour or visit a genocide memorial before heading to the airport.

Highlight: Scenic drive through Rwanda’s countryside and farewell to East Africa.