7 Days Kenya & Uganda safari: Big 5, Gorilla Trekking, Tour Package
Overview – 7 days Kenya & Uganda safari
7 days Kenya & Uganda safari offers combination of the Big 5 game, wildebeest migration experience in the Masai Mara National Reserve and gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
This is one of our best luxury African safari packages, expertly designed for you to experience African wilderness in a unique style.
Visit Masai Mara National Reserve located in Narok- Southwestern Kenya. Expanding up to 1510sq.kms, Maasai Mara National Reserve is takes you through the unforgettable wildebeest migration and big five game viewing expedition.
Combine your Magical Kenya safaris with Uganda safaris to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking. This luxury African safari holiday begins from Nairobi Kenya, then cross to Uganda where it will end in Entebbe/Kampala.
Key Highlights
- Visit Maasai Mara National Reserve to watch over 1.5 million wildebeest migrate, big five game and more.
- Visit the Maasai people on Kenya safaris
- Up close and personal with the rare mountain gorillas on gorilla safaris in Bwindi
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Maasai Mara National Reserve – Kenya safaris
Day 2 & 3: Remarkable big 5 game, wildebeest migration experience – Masai Mara
Day 4: Fly in safaris from Masai Mara to Entebbe Airport, city tour
Day 5: Kampala/Entebbe up to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Uganda safaris
Day 6: Gorilla trekking experience & cultural tour at the Batwa community
Day 7: From Bwindi to Kampala/Entebbe – end of safari
7 Days Kenya & Uganda Safari in details
Day 1: Maasai Mara National Reserve – 7 Days Kenya & Uganda Safari
Masai Mara National Reserve: A warm welcome to the Magical Kenya, meet your driver guide for briefing about the entire luxury 7 days Kenya & Uganda safari.
Today, transfer to Masai Mara, 5 to 6 hours to the South-western Kenya and have the best of Kenya countryside. At Maasai Mara Reserve, you will check in at the pre-booked luxurious accommodation for ultimate relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Little Governors Camp/&Beyond Bateleur/&Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
- Midrange: Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner
Driving time: 5-6 hours in a 4×4 drive vehicle with bottled water en-route
Day 2 & 3: Remarkable Big 5 game, wildebeest migration experience – Masai Mara
Explore and experience the Maasai Mara for 2 days. If your visit falls around June to September, you will have the most of the wildebeest migration experience, watch the Big five game and other wildlife.
In addition, get to interact with the Maasai people for authentic African cultures, dances, music performance and more. The 2 days include picnic lunch, and for the migration experience, the Mara River will be the key area of interest.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Little Governors Camp/&Beyond Bateleur/&Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
- Midrange: Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Serena Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Fly in safaris from Masai Mara to Entebbe Airport, city tour
Leave your luxurious accommodation after breakfast, and meet the driver guide. You will be transferred to the airstrip at Masai Mara and fly to Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
Arrive early at Entebbe and get a warm welcome to the Pearl of Africa, then have brief visit to botanical gardens. After, drive to Kampala to check in at your Uganda safari lodge or hotel.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Serena Hotel Kampala/Sheraton Hotel Kampala
- Midrange: Cassia Lodge/Imperial Royale Hotel Kampala
Day 5: Kampala/Entebbe up to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Uganda safaris
From Kampala, meet your driver guide for transfer to Bwindi located in Kabale, Southwestern Uganda. Driving on Masaka-Mbarara-Kabale route to Bwindi National Park takes from 8-9 hours, with en-route stopover expected to be made at Equator crossing. Lunch at Igongo cultural center and after, you will have a brief visit at the museum and later, continue with the journey to Southwestern Uganda.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Buhoma Lodge
- Midrange: Mahogany Springs, Silverback Lodge, Engagi Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Driving time: 8-9 hours with en-route stopover at Equator
Day 6: Gorilla trekking experience & cultural tour at the Batwa community
Bwindi gorilla trekking experience: Your gorilla trekking adventure after you have had a leisurely breakfast and briefing about the guidelines. At 8:00am, start your adventure to see a family of the rare mountain gorillas from Buhoma sector, the Northern sector of Bwindi.
The sector has 4 fully habituated gorilla groups and you will only be assigned to one and trekking takes 2-6 hours. This includes one hour with a family of these massive creatures, photography.
Relaxation back at the gorilla safari lodge, then in the evening, you will be accompanied to the Batwa community. Experience the Batwa cultures, the distinct traditions and more. Overnight stay back at the luxurious gorilla safaris lodge in Buhoma sector, Bwindi.
Overnight stay
- Luxury: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Buhoma Lodge
- Midrange: Mahogany Springs, Silverback Lodge, Engagi Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: From Bwindi to Kampala/Entebbe – end of 7 Days Kenya & Uganda Safari
Enjoy an early morning breakfast, after, check out and you will be driven back to Kampala or Entebbe.
Packed lunch will be provided and en-route, you may make a stopover at Equator crossing once again or at Mpambire Drum makers.
End of safari – 7 Days Kenya & Uganda Safari
7 Days Kenya & Uganda Safari Inclusions
- Valid Uganda gorilla permit
- Big game experience
- Wildebeest migration
- Cultural encounter
- Park entry fees while on Uganda safaris & Kenya tour
- Transport in Uganda & Kenya
- Accommodation 6 nights, 7 days with meals as per the package
- An English-speaking driver or guide services
Safari Exclusions
- Tips
- Laundry services
- Insurance
- Souvenirs
- Telephone bills