14 Days Uganda & Kenya Safari
Be part of this customized 14 days Uganda and Kenya safari to explore some of the top travel destinations and experiences in each country. Visit Kibale Foerst Natonalpark, the Primate capital of Africa, Bwindi Forest home to the highest population of mountain gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi Africa’s second deepest lake. In Kenya, visit Masai Mara and Amboseli National parks for game viewing and other optional experiences there. You will also visit Mgahinga Gorilla Ntional apr for golden monkey trekking and Mabamba wetland for the rare shoebill stork. The trip starts in Entebbe Uganda ending in Nairobi Kenya
Trip summary
Day 1. Arrival & transfer to the hotel- Mabamba Wetland Tour
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking &– Bigodi wetland walk
Day 4: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 5: Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Day 6: Golden Monkey Trekking
Day 7: Transfer to Entebbe
Day 8: Fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport –Overnight in Nairobi
Day 9: Transfer to Masai Mara National park
Day 10: Full Day in Masai Mara National Park
Day 11: Another full day in Masai Mara
Day 12: Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Day 13: Full Day in Amboseli
Day 14: Transfer to Nairobi for Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival & transfer to the hotel- Mabamba Wetland Tour
You will be picked up by our experienced driver guide upon arrival at the airport, have a short briefing about the trip, and then proceed to the hotel for refreshments. In the afternoon, for a tour of Mabamba wetland home to the rare shoebill stork and many other bird species. Enjoy a canoe ride in the swamp as you search for the famous birds. Dinner and overnight at Victoria Rock Resort
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park
After morning breakfast, check out, and hit the road headed to Kibale Forest National Park the “Primates Capital of Africa” located in western Uganda. The 6-7 hours drive takes you through different towns, local communities, tea farms, banana plantations, and many more which offer you the best of the journey. You will have lunch en route in Fort Portal Uganda’s most beautiful city and later on proceed to Kibale Forest Park. Dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking &– Bigodi wetland walk
Rise up early, have breakfast, and with a packed lunch transfer to Kanyanhchu Visitor Information Center for registration and briefing on the guidelines of the chimpanzee trekking experience. At 8:00 start the hike uphill in search for the allocated chimpanzee community. The trek through the rain forest offers you a chance to see the primates such as Red-tailed monkeys, Lhoest Monkeys, Blue Monkeys and Vervet monkeys among others plus birds that live there. On meeting the chimpanzees, you will be allowed to spend an hour in their company. Stay calm, keep your distance, and enjoy this lifetime experience. In the evening go for a nature walk in Bigodi wetland which shelters several birds, primates and other ground animals. Dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Day 4: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Today you can have an optional morning forest walk to enjoy the sweet melodies of birds singing as they wake up. Have a relaxed breakfast, check out, and embark on a drive headed to Lake Bunyonyi. Have lunch en route as you drive through local communities and trading centers and opportunity to meet and interact with local people. Arrive in the afternoon, check-in and refresh. Dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Day 5: Mountain Gorilla Trekking
The memorable day for trekking the endangered mountain gorillas is finally here! Rise up very early have a heavy breakfast and get ready for a transfer to Ruhija in Eastern Bwindi for gorilla trekking. With a packed lunch, drive straight to the park headquarters where you will be registered and briefed on the dos and don’ts of mountain gorilla trekking. The actual trek to see these endangered primates starts at 8:00 am and can last for between 30 minutes to over 7 hours. The actual time to spend in the jungle is unpredictable. It depends on the location of the allocated gorilla family and the hiking speed of the slowest person in your group. After meeting the gorillas, the allowed time to spend with them is strictly an hour. Observe the trekking rules as briefed by rangers and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Later on, transfer to Kisoro for dinner and overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel
Day 6: Golden Monkey Trekking
Wake up early, have a well-spiced cup of coffee, and with your packed lunch transfer to Ntebeko Visitor Information Center in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. There you be registered and briefed on the dos, don’ts, and general expectations of golden monkey trekking. The trek begins at 8:00 am lasting from between 30 minutes to over 5 hours. You are however sure of meeting the lively primates. Enjoy an encounter with these playful creatures in their natural habits learn about their social life and enjoy this magical encounter. After on, drive to Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Day 7: Transfer to Entebbe
Enjoy a sunrise breakfast on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, check out, and embark on a drive to Kampala. Relax and spend an overnight at Victoria Rock Resort Entebbe
Day 8: Fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport –Overnight in Nairobi
Have an early morning breakfast and transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your connecting flight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi Kenya. Dinner and overnight at Carnivore Restaurant
Day 9: Transfer to Masai Mara National park
Following morning breakfast, transfer to Masai Mara National park in south western kenya, one of the top and popular travel destinations in Kenya. You will have a stop at the Great Rift Valley View Point for scenic views of the world’s largest rift valley. Proceed to the park arriving in the afternoon. Check in, refresh and later go for an evening game drive to catchup with wild animals feeding before retiring for the night. Dinner and overnight at Mara Simba Lodge
Day 10: Full Day in Masai Mara National Park
Spend this whole day exploring the beauty of Masai Mara National Park. The savannah park is famous for the Annual wildebeest migration in southwestern Kenya on the borders with Tanzania. Guided game drives in the grassy plains of Masaia Mara offer you great views of wild animals such as Cheetahs, Wildebeests, Giraffes, Topis, Lions, Elephants, Zebras, Hippos, Leopards, Hyenas, and rhinos among others. Other interesting activities done in Masai Mara National park include cultural tours to the Masai pastoralists, Bird watching, nature walks, hot air balloon safaris, and scenic viewing among others. Dinner and overnight at Mara Simba Lodge
Day 11: Another full day in Masai Mara
Spend this second day also exploring what Masai Mara National Park offers. A bush breakfast and picnic lunch offers you a more intimate and enjoyable wildlife encounter. Take part in different optional activities different from the ones you did on the previous day. Game viewing to a different part of the park is a not miss. The other optional activities include nature walking, hot airballon, bird watching and community tour as you wish. Dinner and overnight at Mara Simba Lodge
Day 12: Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Have an early morning breakfast and embark on the road for a drive to Amboseli National Park located in southern Keya famous for sheltering large herds of elephants and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. You can have an optional evening game drive if you like. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa lodge
Day 13: Full Day in Amboseli
Today is for exploring Amboseli National Park and taking part in different optional activities in the park. Full-day game drive in the park offers you scenic views of wild animals such as Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Giraffes Wildebeests, Topis, Gazelles, Rhinos and Zebras among others. The park is also best for nature walking, bird watching, community visits and photography. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa lodge
Day 14: Transfer to Nairobi for Departure
Have a relaxed breakfast and transfer to Nairobi for your departure flight. En route visit some gift shops and shopping malls in case you want to buy some take home things
End of the safari
Included
- All meals and accommodation during the trip
- Ground transport
- Chimpanzee permits
- Mountain gorilla permits
- Golden monkey trekking permit
- Park entrance fees
- Drinking water
- Guiding fees
- All mentioned activities
- Government taxes
Excluded
- Visas
- Tips
- Flights
- Beverages
- Souvenirs
