This 8-day safari combines Kenya’s iconic savannah wildlife with Uganda’s primate trekking experiences. Explore the Big Five in the Maasai Mara, track chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, and encounter mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a short, high-impact East African adventure blending classic wildlife safaris with unforgettable primate experiences.
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Nairobi. Depending on arrival time, relax and enjoy a briefing about the upcoming safari.
After breakfast, drive through the Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, elephants, cheetahs, and giraffes. Check into your lodge or safari camp.
Spend the day exploring the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives, tracking predators and observing abundant wildlife. Optional activities include cultural visits to Maasai villages or sunrise balloon safaris.
After breakfast, take a flight or drive to Entebbe, Uganda. Upon arrival, our guide will transfer you to your hotel near Lake Victoria for relaxation and a safari briefing.
After breakfast, we drive to Kibale National Park, known for its chimpanzee population. Scenic countryside and tea plantations line the route. Check into your lodge and prepare for chimpanzee tracking.
Enjoy an early chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest. After observing the chimps, we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Check into your lodge and relax.
After breakfast, embark on your mountain gorilla trekking adventure. Spend one hour observing a gorilla family in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge to relax and reflect on the incredible experience.
After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your 8-day Kenya & Uganda safari.