14 Uganda Days Primates & Masai Mara Kenya Safari
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DURATION
14 DAYS
TRIP TYPE
MODERATE
DESTINATION
UGANDA & KENYA
Overview
Day to day
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Overview
Embark on a 14 days combined safari from Uganda Primates and off to Masai Mara Kenya under One roof and Care of Gorilla Walking safaris Ltd. This journey starts from Uganda visiting and tracking Uganda Primates that include Chimpanzees & The ultimate Gorilla Experience. The same journey will see you fly with Uganda airlines to Nairobi to embark on a spectacular safari in the famous Masai Mara.
Uganda Primates Trip Overview
Safari Starts: Entebbe – Kibale National Park
Safari Ends: Masai Mara Kenya – Nairobi
Destinations: Entebbe| Kibale National Park |Queen Elizabeth N.P |Bwindi N.P | Lake Bunyonyi |Lake Mburo N.P | Nairobi | Masai Mara
What To Expect & Impressions: Chimpanzees | Kazinga Channel Safari | Tree Climbing Lions | Beautiful nature Walks | Batwa Cultural tour | Traditional Coffee Tour | Authentic Local meal_ Luwombo experience | Dugout Canoe |Bush Breakfasts & Sundowners | Mountain Gorillas | Scenic Flight to Nairobi | 2 Full Days Masai Mara expedition | Top-Notch Beautiful Lodges & Insightful Karamojong Driver Guides
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park & Evening Sundowner
Overnight: Kibale Forest camp/Chimpanzee forest Lodge or Turracco Tree Tops Lodge
Day 2: Bigodi Swamp Walk & Chimpanzee Trekking.
Overnight: Kibale Forest camp/Chimpanzee forest Lodge or Turracco Tree Tops Lodge/ Kyaninga Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Q.E.N.P. Afternoon Kazinga Boat Cruise.
Overnight: Bush Lodge or katara Lodge/Mazike Lodge/Elephant Plains
Day 4: Transfer to Ishasha. Sundowner Game drive for tree climbing Lions.
Overnight: Enjojo Lodge or Ishasha Jungle Lodge/ Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi N.P/Nkuringo with Bwindi Walking Safari.
Overnight: Gorilla Valley Lodge or Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Day 6: Gorilla trekking – The ultimate Wildlife Encounter.
Overnight: Gorilla Valley Lodge or Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Day 7: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, Dugout canoe with Batwa Community Tour
Overnight: Arcadia Cottages or Birdnest Lodge
Day 8: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park.
Overnight: Eagles Nest Lodge or Rwakobo Rock/ Mihingo Lodge
Day 9 : Drive back to Entebbe airport for Accommodation
Overnight: Papyrus Guest House or Hotel No.5
Day 10 : Flight Transfer to Kenya Nairobi With Uganda Airlines or Aero Link
Overnight: Nairobi Tented Camp/ Zebra Plains Mara/ Mara Ngeche / Asilia tented Camp
Day 11 : Road Transfer To Masai Mara Reserve
Overnight: Nairobi Tented Camp/ Zebra Plains Mara/ Mara Ngeche / Asilia tented Camp
Days 12 & 13: Full Day Gamedrive & Masai Mara
Overnight: Nairobi Tented Camp/ Zebra Plains Mara/ Mara Ngeche / Asilia tented Camp
Day 14 : Transfer Back to Nairobi For connecting Flight
Day to day
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park & Evening Sundowner
Our Journey will start with a relaxed breakfast and plan to leave the lodge for Kibale National park We shall be able to drive for about 5 hours reaching our lodge about 3pm. With a packed lunch along the way we will have a lunch break and proceed to the lodge. After check-in we will head for a sunset sundowner at the top of the world view point a beautiful place with great views on Campfire next to the lodge.
Overnight: Kibale Forest camp/Chimpanzee forest Lodge or Turracco Tree Tops Lodge/Kyaninga Lodge
Day 2: Bigodi Swamp Walk & Chimpanzee Trekking.
After a relaxed breakfast, We will embark on a 20 minutes drive to Bigodi swamp – an eco community site famous for the nice swamp walk. Expect to see different kinds of monkeys and many endemic bird species and plants. The walk takes about 2-3 hours depending on sightings and walking pace. After the walk, we will then have our lunch and prepare for the chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park. The chimpanzee trekking involves walking in search of chimpanzees with a ranger guide in the rainforest, an activity that takes between 3-4 hours. We will then return to the lodge for relaxation and in time for dinner.
Overnight: Kibale Forest camp/Chimpanzee forest Lodge or Turracco Tree Tops Lodge/ Kyaninga Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Q.E.N.P. Afternoon Kazinga Boat Cruise.
On this morning after a relaxed Breakfast, we will proceed to our next destination in Queen Elizabeth National park, a bio-diverse national park and most visited in Uganda which is about 3 hours drive from Kibale and crater safari Lodge. We plan on arriving by 12:30 so we can have lunch at Mweya and prepare for the Kazinga channel boat cruise. The Kazinga channel is a 40km connecting water body for lake George and lake Edward populated with vibrant wildlife encountered on a close range. Expect to see lots and lots of schools of hippos, elephants, buffalos, crocodiles, bird species, lions or more so leopards. This cruise takes about 2 hours and takes you to the mouth of lake Edward. On your return, we will then drive to the lodge for our overnight.
Overnight: Bush Lodge or katara Lodge//Katara Lodge/Elephant Plains/Kyambura Gorge
Day 4: Transfer to Ishasha. Sundowner Game drive for tree climbing Lions.
On this Morning after a relaxed breakfast and pool overlooking the savannah plains, We will today start a lazy drive to Ishasha, The southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This area is known for its vibrant wildlife and the famous tree climbing lions. We shall arrive in time for lunch and later head for a sundowner game drive in the ishasha plains. We expect to see elephants, buffalos, antelopes, hogs, hippos,lions, leopards and much more. Later relax for a sundwner before we retire to our lodge.
Overnight: Enjojo Lodge or Ishasha Jungle Lodge/Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi N.P/Nkuringo with Bwindi Walking Safari.
On this morning after a relaxed breakfast, we will Depart for Bwindi impenetrable National park and in Nkuringo to be specific. The drive takes about 5 traversing through the forest and a section of a possibility to walk through the forest for those that would like to walk through the forest to Nkuringo while others can drive with the jeeps to reverse. Driving presents very good scenic drives with spectacular rolling hills and calm forest sounds. Its quit bumpy but very rewarding. Our Lodge is nkuringo Lodge set on the backdrop of Nteko Ridge overlooking the Forest.
Overnight: 4 Gorillas Lodge or Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Day 6: Gorilla trekking – The ultimate Wildlife Encounter.
The Day for the mountain Gorilla trekking is here: After having an early breakfast, we will proceed to the briefing point of the Gorillas. And later embark on the ultimate wildlife encounter – Uganda’s pride. The gorillas are gentle, they are sweet, they are helpful to each other with the young ones. A moment with them defines no distinction that exists between human and man and yes a one on one with the great apes is a rewarding experience and a lifetime adventure. The Whole experience lies on the effort put in to find the great giants. You shall have a one hour with them and then embark on a journey back to the starting point.
Overnight: 4 Gorillas Lodge or Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Day 7: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, Dugout canoe with Batwa Community Tour
After a relaxed Breakfast, we will transfer to Lake bunyonyi _ The second deepest lake in Africa estimated at 900m deep and snakes around 29 islands. We will take on a 2.5hours drive and arrive in time for lunch. We can later embark on a canoe/boat cruise on the lake bunyonyi and arrive back to the lodge in time for a barbeque Dinner on campfire overlooking the beautiful lake.
Overnight: Arcadia Cottages or Birdnest Lodge
Day 8: Transfer to Lake Mburo & African meal Enroute + Sundowner gave.
Today we will plan a relaxed breakfast and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Ascending & descending down the rolling hills of Uganda past jaw-dropping landscapes and villages. We should be able to Arrive in time at lake Mburo for relax and prepare for a sundowner gamedrive that leads us to the shores of lake Mburo where magical views present themselves . Before we arrive at lake Mburo, we plan an authentic local & typical Ugandan meal experience. Having a local Ugandan meal (Luwombo) prepared by a typical ugandan woman, in a typical Ugandan home and in a typical African setting while learning more on our Uganda traditional culture. We shall later proceed to Lake Mburo, one of the smallest national parks in Uganda but with the highest density of animals per square kilometer. Lion, leopards, giraffes, home to zebras, hippos, buffalos, elands, topis and so much more.
Overnight: Eagles Nest Lodge or Rwakobo Rock/Mihingo Lodge
Day 9: Drive back to Entebbe.
Today morning after a relaxed breakfast… we will embark on activities in the morning as we plan to drive back to Entebbe. As some of the members embark on the sportive bike ride safari, some will embark on the Walking safari in Lake Mburo with a ranger guide. Later, We will all checkout of the lodge and head to Entebbe with a stop at the equator for photo moments and souvenirs as we head to Entebbe
Overnight at : Papyrus Guest House/Hotel No.5
Day 10 : Flight Transfer to Kenya Nairobi With Uganda Airlines
Today Morning after a relaxed breakfast, you will transfer to Entebbe airport for a connecting flight to Nairobi Kenya. After Two hours of an impressive flight to Nairobi, you shall transfer to Nairobi for your accommodation or you can opt to do a Nairobi city tour (Optional Activity)
Overnight: Nairobi Tented Camp
Day 11 : Road Transfer To Masai Mara Reserve
Today morning after a relaxed Breakfast, you shall transfer by road to Masai mara wildlife reserve for about -/+ 4 ½ hrs drive. Through the rift valley escarpment, you shall arrive at Masai Mara. You shall check-in for lunch and proceed for the afternoon/evening gamedrive
Overnight: Nairobi Tented Camp/ Zebra Plains Mara/ Mara Ngeche / Asilia tented Camp
Days 12 & 13: Full Days Gamedrive in Masai Mara
Today morning after breakfast and with a packed lunch, you will embark on a full day gamedrive. Masai mara is the 8th world wonder with spectacular wildlife to see. Between June till September, you could stand chances of watching the Wildbeast migration cross the Crocodile infested river.
Overnight: Nairobi Tented Camp/ Zebra Plains Mara/ Mara Ngeche / Asilia tented Camp
Day 14 : Transfer Back to Nairobi For connecting Flight
Today, After a relaxed breakfast, you shall transfer by road back to Nairobi for your accommodation or connecting flight back home.
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Included in The package/Price:
- Transfers in a 4×4 Customized Safari landcruiser
- Flight to Nairobi on Uganda Airlines
- Full Board Accommodations 13 Nights
- All Park Entrance Fees
- All Activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- 1 Gorilla permit Per person
- 1 Chimpanzee Permit per person
- Bottled water on safari
- Planned Bush Breakfasts & Sundowners
Excluded in the Package
- Personal International flight
- Visa (USD $50 or $100 for east African tourist visa
- 1st Night if required & Depends on Flight details
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry service
- Tips
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