This cross-border East Africa safari combines Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve with Uganda’s world-renowned gorilla trekking experience. From the open savannahs of the Maasai Mara to the dense rainforest of Bwindi, this journey offers classic Big Five game viewing alongside an intimate encounter with endangered mountain gorillas. Designed for travelers who want diversity in landscapes, wildlife, and culture within one seamless safari.
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6-Day Maasai Mara & Uganda Gorilla Safari
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Everything you need to know
Day 1: Nairobi → Maasai Mara
- • Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- • Meet your professional safari guide
- • Scenic drive to Maasai Mara with Rift Valley viewpoints
- • Afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, and other wildlife
- • Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 2: Full Day in Maasai Mara
- • Early morning game drive
- • Breakfast at lodge
- • Optional Maasai village visit
- • Afternoon game drive across the Mara plains
- • Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 3: Maasai Mara → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- • Breakfast and checkout
- • Transfer toward the Kenya–Uganda border for immigration formalities
- • Continue scenic drive to Bwindi
- • Evening relaxation and trekking briefing
- • Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
- • Early breakfast
- • Transfer to park headquarters for briefing
- • Guided gorilla trekking experience
- • Up to one hour observing a habituated gorilla family
- • Return to lodge for relaxation
- • Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge
Day 5: Optional Primate or Safari Experience
- • Option for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge
- • Optional visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park for scenic drives
- • Birdwatching or cultural experience
- • Afternoon relaxation
- • Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge
Day 6: Bwindi → Entebbe / Kampala Departure
- • Breakfast and checkout
- • Drive or scheduled flight to Entebbe
- • Departure
- Accommodation in selected lodges
- Gorilla trekking permit (Uganda)
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle throughout
- Meals as indicated
- Bottled water during transfers and game drives
- Airport transfers at start and end
- International flights
- Visa fees for Kenya and Uganda
- Travel and medical insurance
- Park fees
- Optional activities not mentioned
- Personal expenses and gratuities
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