Welcome to our Gorilla Trek Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari! This safari package offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness some of the world's most iconic wildlife events, including the incredible wildebeest migration in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve and gorilla trekking in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
We'll start our adventure in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve, where you'll have the chance to witness the famous wildebeest migration, which is one of the world's most spectacular wildlife events. The migration sees over a million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara River in search of better grazing grounds, providing a dramatic spectacle that is truly unforgettable.
After experiencing the wildebeest migration, we'll head to Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking. Here, you'll have the chance to come face-to-face with these incredible creatures in their natural habitat, as you hike through the dense forest accompanied by experienced guides. This is a truly unique and unforgettable experience that should be on every wildlife lover's bucket list.
Day 1: Nairobi
Today you will be picked up at the airport and taken to our office for a pre-departure meeting. Later you will be dropped off at your hotel, where you can relax and prepare to start your safari with a fresh, rested mind. Your overnight will be at the Limpopo hotel and suites BB.
- Main Destination: Nairobi City
- Accommodation: Limpopo Hotel Suites
- Meals & Drinks: Bed and Breakfast
- http://www.limpopohotelsuites.com/
Day 2: Nairobi - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Check out of your hotel and drive via Narok town to Maasai Mara National Reserve, home of the Maasai tribe. The proud, young Maasai warrior-nomads with their plaited hair, red cloaks and spears will inspire you. Maasai Mara is a 700 square mile game reserve and is the Africa you know from your dreams, complete with wild animals grazing amid the superb rolling landscape of gentle hills and acacia woodlands. Check in to your lodge and enjoy lunch. There will be time to settle in before your first game drive. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve and return to camp before dark. Your dinner and overnight will be at the Overnight at Giraffe hills Mara camp, Included: Bed ,Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.
- Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Giraffe Hills Mara camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://giraffehillsmaracamp.com/
Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Today you may opt to have a full day of uninterrupted game driving or take a hot air balloon ride (not included in the safari price).
If you choose the balloon ride, you will take to the skies for the ultimate Maasai Mara wildlife adventure. Soar over herds of game to the inner reaches of the Mara. You’ll ascend in the early morning when the winds are calmest. Watch as the professional crew fills the balloon with hot air. Slowly the big, colorful bag begins to bulge and take shape. After your incredible flight, it’s time to come back down to earth for breakfast. You might wonder what all the ordinary people are doing on this perfect African morning! Before leaving, the pilot will present you with your balloon flight certificate, after which you’ll enjoy a game drive en route back to the camp. No flight of the imagination can match this airborne experience!
- Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Giraffe Hills Mara camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://giraffehillsmaracamp.com/
Day 4: Maasai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park
After an early breakfast you will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park in the west. You will ascend the eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley, where lush coffee and tea plantations dot the landscape. Your driver-guides will give you a brief overview about coffee and tea farming in Kenya along the way, and you will have a short stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photographs. You will arrive in Lake Nakuru in time for lunch, after which you will set off for a game drive in the park in search of the big five: lions, rhinos, leopards, buffaloes and elephants. Lake Nakuru is also famous for the millions of flamingoes and migrant birds that dot its shores. In fact, Nakuru has over 425 different bird species. You will return to the hotel before dark for dinner and overnight at your hotel. Overnight
- Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- www.burahazenoni.com/
Day 5: Lake Nakuru - Jinja
After breakfast you will depart Nakuru for Jinja, driving across the Malaba border in the process. You will tour the source of the world’s longest river: the Nile. It begins its journey here before crossing through ten African countries and plunging into the Mediterranean Sea. Jinja town is regarded as the adventures capital of East Africa. It is brimming with adventure sports and activities, including white water rafting, bungee jumping, and kayaking. Included: Bed ,Breakfast Lunch and Dinner Main Destination: Jinja
- Main Destination: Jinja
- Accommodation: Hotel Paradise on the Nile
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- https://www.hotelparadiseonthenile.com/
Day 6: Jinja - Kabale - Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast you will drive to Kabale, Uganda’s highest town (2000m), witnessing beautiful, lush scenery along the way. We will camp at Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s deepest crater lake (900m). Bunyonyi means “place of the little birds”, so you can expect to view interesting and unique bird life while staying here. Enjoy a beautiful drive over the mountains as we transfer to our base in Kisoro, which sits on the southwestern tip of Uganda. You will have a relaxing evening as we prepare for the trek ahead. This is an excellent place to rest before your gorilla trek.
- Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation: Travellers Hotel
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://www.gorillatours.com/accommodations/travellers-rest/
Day 7: Mgahinga National Park
Today we embark on the experience of a lifetime. Trek through the early morning mist in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which is home to roughly half of the world's 700 remaining mountain gorillas. The trekking can be demanding and the day long - a water bottle and good walking shoes or boots are highly recommended.
- Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Gorillas)
- Accommodation: Travellers Hotel
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://www.gorillatours.com/accommodations/travellers-rest/
Day 8: Kabale - Lake Bunyonyi - Jinja
Right after breakfast you will drive to Jinja, stopping for lunch in Kampala. Once in Jinja, you will again explore the source of the Nile, which was discovered by the legendary John Hanning Speak. The Nile is Africa’s longest river, and it flows northwards up the continent through Egypt and into the Mediterranean Sea. You will have a good chance to do water rafting today.
- Main Destination: Jinja
- Accommodation: Hotel Paradise on the Nile
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- https://www.hotelparadiseonthenile.com/
Day 9: Jinja - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast you will drive to Lake Naivasha, stopping for lunch en route. Upon arrival, you will have ample time to relax in your room or you can option activities. Later you will return to your camp to dine and spend the night at
- Main Destination: Lake Lake Naivasha
- Accommodation: Naivasha West Beach Camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- https://naivashawestbeachcamp.com
Day 10: Crescent Island
Located along Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley, Crescent Island Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha's “best kept secret”. It is private, secure and patrolled by guides who can accompany anyone who wishes for a guided walk.
Surrounded by water, Crescent Island is actually a peninsula and is accessible by boat from the east or west. One can also access it in under two hours from Nairobi on tarmac road. The sanctuary’s shores host abundant birdlife, including huge numbers of pelicans, cormorants and fish-eagles with their haunting cry. There are more animals per acre than any other Kenyan Park. This brings many film companies here.
- Main Destination: Lake Naivasha
- Accommodation: Naivasha West Beach Camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- https://naivashawestbeachcamp.com
Day 11: Hell's Gate National Park Adventure
You'll be picked up from your camp to Hell's Gate National Park. Located between beautiful Lake Naivasha and the twin Longonot and Suswa Volcanoes, Hell's Gate is one of Africa's most visually stunning parks.
While Hell's Gate is known primarily for its landscape, there is still game to be spotted within the park. Buffalo and antelopes are especially common sights, and the park is also home to a variety of birds. There are no predators or dangerous large game in the park. Overnight at Naivasha West beach camp Included: Bed ,Breakfast Lunch and Dinner .
- Main Destination: Lake Naivasha
- Accommodation: Naivasha West Beach Camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- https://naivashawestbeachcamp.com
Day 12: Lake Naivasha - Nairobi
You will go for your morning breakfast then check out at your camp, you will arrive in Nairobi at late lunch time and go for your lunch. After that you will be driven to the airport for your next destination or to your hotel.
HAVE A WONDERFUL TOUR - SEE YOU ON THE ROAD .......
TOTAL COST PER PERSON FOR 12 DAYS IS USD$ 3042
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
- AMREF (Travel insurance) Flying doctors services in East Africa. (In case of emergency)
- All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
- Transportation in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography
- Gorilla Permit USD$$700
- Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
- Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture safaris.
- A minivan outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications equipment.
- Each 4x4 Toyota Hiace Minivan carries safari accessories including window sills, a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
- Bottled mineral water during game drives.
- Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
- All government taxes, levies and fees
- Pick up and drop off transfers
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- A minimum of US$ 5 per tourist per day Compulsory Tipping for driver/guide
- International airfares and departures taxes.
- Covid 19 vaccine certificate should be valid
- Yellow fever vaccine should be valid
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Bottled mineral water is provided in the minivan while on game drives.)
- Laundry services.
- Between meal snacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary
- Tips
- Rain jackets, hand cloves
- Balloon safari in Masai Mara (USD$ 475) per ride
- Personal needs
- Masai/cultural village visit (US$ 15 - 20)