Kenya & Uganda in 11 days - Maasai Mara & Mountain Gorillas - Charm

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An unforgettable journey through the wilds of Kenya and Uganda! Discover the legendary Maasai Mara Natural Reserve, the scene of the annual Great Migration. At Lake Nakuru, contemplate the amazing landscapes and spot diverse birdlife. Discover the rich biodiversity of Queen Elizabeth National Park and explore the depths of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Bwindi National Park
    • Entebbe
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • Lake Nakuru National Park
    • Maasai Mara National Reserve
    • Nairobi

What's this trip about?

    An unforgettable journey through the wilds of Kenya and Uganda! Discover the legendary Maasai Mara Natural Reserve, the scene of the annual Great Migration. At Lake Nakuru, contemplate the amazing landscapes and spot diverse birdlife. Discover the rich biodiversity of Queen Elizabeth National Park and explore the depths of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as you track majestic mountain gorillas.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Kenya
  • Uganda

Attractions

  • Entebbe
  • Kampala
  • Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Maasai Mara
  • Nairobi

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Departure from the main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Nairobi, Entebbe - US.
    • International flight: Nairobi - Entebbe. *
    • 10 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels, camps and lodges.
    • 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners.
    • Transfers in air conditioned vehicles.
    • Visits and entrances fees as indicated in the itinerary.
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • Gorilla Tracking Excursion in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
    • English-speaking guides.
    • Safari in the Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru National Park.

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Itinerary

Day 1: US - Night on board

Arrive at your US departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to Nairobi. Night on board.* * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2: Nairobi

Arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day off in the dynamic capital of Kenya, known as "the Green City in the Sun". We recommend visiting the National Museum or one of the many markets for a taste of the local culture. Overnight stay in Nairobi.

Day 3: Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off by road to Lake Nakuru National Park, a journey of approximately five and a half hours. Arrive at Lake Nakuru, an ornithological paradise worldwide known for its alkaline waters and a large population of flamingos, pelicans and other mi...

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park - Maasai Mara National Reserve

Breakfast at the hotel. After an informative safari introduction, set off by road to the famous Maasai Mara Natural Reserve, named after the unique Maasai tribe that inhabits the area and the Mara River that crosses it. Every year, it plays witness to the great migrat...

Day 5: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Breakfast at the camp. Today, embark on a full-day photographic safari in the Maasai Mara Natural Reserve to observe the largest concentration of wildlife in the world. In the plains, you can find herds of zebras, giraffes and gazelles and in the savannah, mighty lion...

Day 6: Maasai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

Breakfast at the hotel and return to Nairobi. Enjoy the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Nairobi.

Day 7: Nairobi - Entebbe

Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport ready to check-in for a flight to Entebbe. Touch down in Uganda and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, relaxing or exploring the city for a chance to experience the ...

Day 8: Entebbe - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, set off towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the most biodiverse habitats on earth! Encompassing landscapes of open savannah, rainforests, crater lakes and papyrus swamps this national park is home to almost 100 mammal sp...

Day 9: Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Breakfast at the camp. This morning we recommend an exciting chimp-tracking excursion in the Kalinzu Forest* or simply spend some time at your leisure to contemplate the stunning biodiversity and wildlife of this region! In the afternoon, depart Queen Elizabeth Nation...

Day 10: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early breakfast at the lodge. Awake early to set off on an unforgettable Gorilla tracking excursion in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Take all the necessary gear with you as you head into the mythical forests of Bwindi for one of the most exciting wildlife experie...

Day 11: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Breakfast at the lodge. Depart the magnificent landscapes of Lake Mulehe, headed for Kampala. Along the way, stop at the equator line where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere! Arrive in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, and transfer to the hotel. Nestled on th...

Day 12: Kampala - Entebbe - US

Breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, proceed to Entebbe as it's time to bid farewell to the majestic landscapes and amazing wildlife of Africa. Transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Night on board.

Day 13: US

Arrive in the US and end your trip.

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Price per day$518
Last Updated: 4/26/2024

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Accommodation

10 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels, camps and lodges.,

Transportation & Flights

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Transportation & flights

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Meals Included
10 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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