Detailed itinerary for the 7 Days Kenya and Uganda Safari

Day 1: From Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

From Jomo Kenyatta Airport, meet your Kenyan safari guide for briefing about your trip. Later, drive for 5-6 hours to the Southwest, Narok county in Kenya to visit Masai Mara National Reserve.

Have an incredible en-route view of a lush and breathtaking landscape with green vegetation. Arrive early to check in at lodge for relaxation and overnight stay at Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Accommodations in Maasai Mara

• Luxury: &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp/Little Governors Camp
• Midrange: Mara Sopa Lodge
• Budget: Mara Bush Camp

Main Activity: Briefing, Travelling and Relaxation

Day 2-3: Exclusive game drive & wildebeest migration experience

On all the two days of game drive and wildebeest migration experience in Masai Mara, your day starts with Breakfast.

Expect to keep an eye on a range of wildlife from wildebeest, elands, giraffes, big five all living in the same habitat, birds, antelopes, zebras, etc. Overnight stay will be in the pre-booked accommodation at Maasai Mara Reserve.

Accommodation Options in Maasai Mara

• Luxury: &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp/Little Governors Camp
• Midrange: Mara Sopa Lodge
• Budget: Mara Bush Camp

Main Activities: Game drives, bird watching

Day 4: Travel to airstrip, fly to Entebbe Airport

Rise up early, enjoy leisurely breakfast, after, continue to the airstrip to catch up with connecting flight to Entebbe airport in Uganda.

Meet Uganda driver guide for pick up and transfer to the hotel or have brief city tour -visit UWEC or botanical gardens.

Accommodations Options in Entebbe

• Luxury: Serena Hotel Kampala
• Midrange: Cassia Lodge
• Budget: Buziga Country Resort

Main Activities: Flying, Entebbe city tour

Day 5: Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park located in Southwestern Uganda and today, you will use a 4×4 tourist vehicle.

En-route, don’t miss the Equator crossing your key area for a stopover, stand on the Northern & Southern hemispheres to take pictures then proceed to have lunch in Igongo.

Drive to your destination – Bwindi found in Kabale, Southwestern Uganda.

Accommodation Options in Bwindi

• Luxury: Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma Lodge
• Midrange: Mahogany Springs/Engagi Lodge/Silverback Lodge
• Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp

Main Activities: Traveling, photography

Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi & Batwa Tour

Enjoy an early morning breakfast, after, drive or walk to the briefing area to get insight into guidelines for gorilla trekking. There are 4 areas for gorilla trekking in Bwindi -Buhoma, Rushaga, Nkuringo and Ruhija.

After brief, set off for actual search for gorillas at 8:00am, and expect to take 2-6 hours in the forest but it includes one hour of magical encounter with family of Mountain Gorillas

When you return, get a gorilla trekking certificate and in the evening, relax at the lodge or go for a guided cultural tour in the Batwa community.

Accommodations in Bwindi

• Luxury: Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma Lodge
• Midrange: Mahogany Springs/Engagi Lodge/Silverback Lodge
• Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp

Main Activities: Gorilla Trekking, Batwa community visit

Day 7: Transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe – Departure

After breakfast, check out of the accommodation and with packed lunch, transfer to Kampala or Entebbe. This marks the end of 7 days Kenya and Uganda safari.

End of Safari.