best of Kenya Uganda safari

13 Days Masai Mara lake Nakuru Uganda gorilla chimpanzee trekking safari

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Safari summary

Explore the best of east Africa on this amazing month-long safari that visits Kenya and Uganda for the most memorable adventure of your life. Explore the vast plains of the Africa Savannah in search of the big five, massive herds of migrating wildebeest and an array of others creatures, big and small. Trek into the rain forest for the opportunity to sit amongst magnificent mountain gorillas in their misty home and venture into tribal villages to catch a glimpse into the lives of some of the most fascinating cultures on earth. A safari that provides excitement, adventure and memories that you will carry with you for life.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Mgahinga Queen Elizabeth

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide
Primate trekking

What’s included?

Airport transfers
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival

Masai Mara

You will be picked up at the airport on your arrival and be taken to the hotel for a tour briefing. You will later be dropped at you hotel where you will spend the night before your tour begins on the following day. Overnight at 67 airport Hotel. Main destination: Nairobi Accommodation: 67 airport Hotel Mid-range hotel located in or near Nairobi Meals & drinks: Bed and Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

https://67airporthotel.co.ke/

Nairobi -Masai Mara national park

Masai Mara

Early morning breakfast then drive along the Great Rift Valley, passing by the extinct volcano of Mount Long’onot en route to Masai Mara Game Reserve to the camp for check in as well for lunch. Afternoon game viewing in this fascinating wildlife paradise with a chance to view; giraffes, elephants, monkeys, leopards, lions, gazelles and different bird's species.

www.mountainrockkenya.com/marasprings/

Masai Mara full day

Masai Mara

Spend the whole day viewing wildlife in Masai Mara Game reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. Have a chance to see the "BIG FIVE": Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. Wildebeests, Zebras, Cheetahs and Gazelles, other kinds of African wildlife can also be easily spotted.

www.mountainrockkenya.com/marasprings/

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru park

Lake Nakuru

Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park after breakfast, arriving in time for lunch at the camp as well as check in. Afternoon game drive takes you to the lake to view Flamingos and pelicans. Also, spot White/Black Rhinos, Rothschild Giraffe, Waterbucks and other kinds of African wildlife. The Lake Forest attracts a wide variety of birds. Overnight at WCK Nakuru guest house https://www.wildlifeclubsofkenya.org/nakuru-hostel.html

WCK nakuru guest house

Nakuru-Bogoria-Bungoma

Today you will wake up in the morning for your early breakfast and afterwards drive to lake Bogoria. You will see the lake Bogoria which is famous for its springs like hot, warm, cold geysers from the underground form due to volcanic activities. You will have your picnic lunch with you and you will accompany yourself with eggs to do real practical at the hot geysers on how hot are they. Overnight at Bungoma Elegant Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner).

Bungoma Elegant Hotel

Bungoma to Jinja

After breakfast, we will transfer to the Malaba border, then drive to the source of River Nile one of the longest River in the world and spend some time at the source, looking at craft markets, and getting to know the locals. Other optional activities here includes White water rafting and Kayaking.

http://hotelparadiseonthenile.com/

Jinja to Bunyonyi

After breakfast you will drive to Lake Bunyonyi , 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 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.

www.bunyonyioverland.com/gallery.html

pygmy visit

Mgahinga

Today you will eat breakfast and then take an optional guided walk to visit locals in the community. You will have the option to visit with the local Batwa people or go canoeing on the lake. Return to camp in time for lunch, after which you will be free to visit the children’s orphanage in the local village or spend the evening at leisure.

www.bunyonyioverland.com/gallery.html

Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Park

Mgahinga

Today we embark on the experience of a lifetime. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is home to more than half of the world’s population of the endangered mountain gorilla and the golden Monkeys. Photography is permitted (although not the use of flash, and there are restrictions to the use of video cameras) this is one of the most breathtaking and emotional experiences Africa can offer, and certainly one that will remain with you long after your journey.

www.bunyonyioverland.com/gallery.html

drive to Kalinzu Forest - Mbarara

Queen Elizabeth

continue with your guide to Kalinzu Forest to trek chimpanzees.The forest has 6 primate species like the blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, black and white colubus monkeys, L’hoest, olive baboon and chimpanzees. The forests has a population about 220 chimpanzee individuals and of which 70 individuals are habituated. There are also some animals like elephants, duiker, buffaloes, waterbucks, wild pigs which visit the forest reserve, they come from Queen Elizabeth national park.

Agip Motel Mbarara

Mbara- Jinja

Right after breakfast you will drive to Jinja, stopping for lunch in Kampala. Once in Jinja, you will 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.

http://hotelparadiseonthenile.com/

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 opt to go on an afternoon boat ride. Later you will return to your camp to dine and spend the night at fishermans camp- Kasuku cottage

https://fishermanscamp.co

Green Crater Lake Walk -Nairobi

Breakfast will be at 7.00 am and you will be picked up by your driver at 8.00am. The green crater lake was formed by volcanic activity. The group will walk in a reserve where its possible to get up close to Giraffe and many varieties of antelope.it's a great opportunity for photos.The guides will answer questions about the animals, birdlife etc and point out the rocks formed due to the volcanic activity. After hot lunch you will drive to Nairobi

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