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Day 1: Arrival In Entebbe

Meals: Dinner

On your arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be met by our drive and guide who will welcome you and transfer you to you to Kampala.

Depending on the time of arrival, a scheduled city tour will be conducted. A religious trail, Uganda Martyrs Trails, Uganda Cultural Dances

Night stay with dinner and Overnight stay

Day 2: Kampala – Sipi Falls

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Early in the morning after breakfast our tour guide will transfer you to Eastern Uganda – Sipi Area with packed lunch.

On arrival at Sipi Falls, you will first have your lunch and immediately start your tour with a visit to the famous Sipi Falls where you will be showered by the water falls in enjoyment as the magical white waters flow down the rock to form impressive waterfalls. The site offers impressive scenic views and encounter with nature.

Day 3: Sipi Falls to Murchison National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, you will check out and depart for Murchison Falls National Park.

 In this trip, you will view different animals like the lions, buffaloes and elephants. Return and not forgetting the amazing Murchison Falls.

Later, you will have Lunch at the to the lodge for lunch before going for an Afternoon Game Drive.

Return in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Full Day in Murchison Falls – Lake Albert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, our driver will take for a game drives to see more of Murchison National Park. You will be taken up to the shores of Lake Albert. Enjoy our game drive and experience the abundance of antelope and buffalo with the possibility of sighting a leopard

During Lunchtime, you will get back to the lodge.

In the afternoon, the wonderful nature will give you the thrilling experience of seeing the nocturnal animal/bird species around the hotel which is by the lake side.

You will also some horse riding experience as you discover the vicinity.

Accommodation will be on Full Board at Lake Albert Lodge. You will have a bush dinner and later, overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 5: Full Day in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After an Early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to chimpanzee tracking in the forest of kibale. Spend the morning hour with these elegant apes before returning to the lodge for lunch.

After lunch and relaxation, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth national park.

Day 6: Uganda to Kenya

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

You will have a bush breakfast set in a scenic place.

Check out and head back to the Airport to Nairobi, Kenya depending on the flight time

Arrival in Nairobi, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel where you will check in.

We will organize a night out for drinks and Dancing or even a movie ticket if time allows.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7: Nairobi – Maasai Mara

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You will pass through the amazing Great Rift Valley that runs from Egypt to South Africa and here it is home to 5 lakes and a diverse wildlife population. It also has several mountains and other features.

From here, you will leisurely transfer to for Maasai Mara via Narok.

The game drives will start right after getting in the Reserve before even getting to the lodge. Here, you will see the diversified ecosystem for Maasai Mara.

At around 1 pm, you will arrive at the hotel, check in, have your Lunch and freshen up.

You will have an afternoon Game Drive. Our professional driver will ensure you visit see the best of Maasai Mara.

Before you can settle back to the hotel for overnight stay, an arranged Sundowner will be set in the middle of nowhere surrounded the amazing African tranquility. You will enjoy and cocktail and snacks as you watch the sun set in to the horizon.

Day 8: Full Day In Maasai Mara

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

On this day, you have an early morning wake up call. You will be collected from your Lodge/Camp around 5AM to drive you to the launch site. You will arrive at the launch site by 6AM, You will then meet your pilot, who will give you a safety briefing as well as explain what you can expect during your flight. You will then be loaded into your balloon basket for take-off just before sunrise, at about 6:30AM. The flight will last approximately one hour, depending on wind conditions, and the balloon will land between 7:30 and 7:45AM. You can learn more about what you will see here.

Breakfast will be set up on the picturesque savannah plains of the Mara, typically under the shade of a single acacia tree. You will sit down to a full bush breakfast in the Kenyan style, and, of course, champagne. You will have an opportunity to witness some live actions and possibly add it on your photographic journey while in Kenya.

After this, you will head back to the Camp/Lodge and later depart for a game drive. Here, you will be able to experience Maasai Mara during the day.  After experiencing Big 5, You will get back to the hotel for lunch. You may choose to relax at the hotel while enjoying the amazing facilities.

You may opt to have a closing of the day game drive.

Later, you will get back to the hotel and enjoy the diner

Day 9: Maasai Mara – Nairobi

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After a refreshing stay, you will check out of the hotel after breakfast and depart for Nairobi.

Before you could leave the Maasai Land, you will pass via a maasai Village where you will be taught about their customs.

After this, you will depart for Nairobi at around midday; you can have a stopover at Narok for Lunch Munchies as you depart for Nairobi.

Our driver will take back to the airport

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 migratory birds. Transfer to the lodge, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, set off on an exciting safari excursion for your chance to see lions, leopards, antelopes, black and white rhinos, hippos and buffalo. Stop at the edge of the lake to capture some fantastic photographs of this emblematic pink-coloured body of water. Return to the lodge, dinner and overnight stay in Lake Nakuru.

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 migration, considered the eighth wonder of the natural world. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge and, in the afternoon, head out for your first game viewing drive in the famous Maasai Mara Reserve. Dinner and overnight stay in the Maasai Mara.

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 lions dominate the environment, as well as hyenas and cheetahs crouched in the long grass. In the forested areas, you can watch hundreds of varieties of birds and monkeys, whilst the rivers are full of hippos and crocodiles, as well as elephants and buffalo. Picnic lunch included. Return to the camp for dinner. Overnight stay in the Maasai Mara.

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 local culture. Relax at your own pace, ready for the adventure that awaits you tomorrow. Overnight stay in Entebbe. * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast.

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 species. These include lions, hippos, hyenas, leopards, elephants and a diverse range of monkeys and baboons! Arrive at the camp and spend a little while getting settled before heading out on an afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, for your first insight into the rich wildlife of Uganda! Watch the local hippos cooling themselves in the water as buffalos linger in the shallows. Spot unique birdlife such as pelicans, cormorants and the African jacana as you cruise along the scenic waterway. Return to the camp and enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

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 National Park, headed for Kisoro, passing by the beautiful scenery of verdant hills and valleys of Kabala along the way. Arrive at the lodge, on the shores of Lake Mulehe, close to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and take in the spectacular views of the Virunga Volcanoes. Overnight stay at the lodge. * Optional Chimpanzee Tracking Excursion: Head to the Kalinzu Forest in search of chimpanzees! Home to around 300 chimpanzees, wander through this rich ecosystem and, with luck, see playful chimpanzees in their natural habitat!

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 experiences on earth! Just 650 mountain gorillas are left in the world, so tracking can take between 2 and 6 hours, but it is well worth the effort. Professional park guides will guide you through the forest, explaining the lifestyles of the gorilla families and pointing out interesting flora and fauna. Once you've tracked down your group of gorillas, watch in awe as these majestic animals go about their daily lives, grooming, feeding and interacting with each other. It is an unforgettable experience to see gorillas in the wild! Trek back to base and return to the lodge, filled with unforgettable memories of today's wildlife encounters! In the afternoon you have the chance to enjoy a range of optional activities at the lodge, such as a village walk or boat trip on Lake Mulehe, which can be arranged and paid for at the time. Overnight stay at the lodge.

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 the shores of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, Kampala is home to a number of brilliant museums and historic landmarks. If time allows, spend the evening at your leisure, exploring the city. Overnight stay in Kampala.

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.