13 Days Uganda Primates & Kenya Safari

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our Mandela Safari Holidays representative will greet you. Your guide for the Ugandan leg of the tour will transfer you to your chosen hotel, providing a comprehensive briefing about the entire adventure.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Via Via Guesthouse/Secrets Guesthouse
• Midrange: Malakai Eco Lodge/KHotels Entebbe Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner

After a hearty breakfast, journey southwest to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the abode of mountain gorillas. En route, take breaks at Kayabwe/Equator village for a memorable photo session at the equator. Lunch will be served on the way, and you’ll reach Bwindi in the evening.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Broadbill Forest Camp/Ruhija Rest Camp
• Midrange: Bakiga Lodge/Mutanda Lake Resort Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and supper

Fuel up with breakfast and head to the gorilla tracking starting point. After a brief orientation, venture into the Impenetrable Forest with a packed lunch to seek out the endangered mountain gorillas. The encounter, lasting 45 minutes to 5 hours, allows a full hour of interaction with these remarkable creatures.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Broadbill Forest Camp/Ruhija Rest Camp
• Midrange: Bakiga Lodge/Mutanda Lake Resort Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and supper

Begin the day with a substantial breakfast and embark on a game drive in the Kasenyi sector. After lunch, indulge in a boat trip on the Kazinga channel, observing animals congregating for an afternoon drink. Conclude the day with an evening game drive around the Kabatoro sector.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Tembo Safari Lodge/The Bush Lodge
• Midrange: Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and supper

Enjoy an early breakfast before embarking on a chimpanzee trek in either the Kyambura Gorge or Kalinzu forest. The trek, lasting 1 to 6 hours, provides a close encounter with these close relatives. Return to Kampala or Entebbe, preparing for your flight to Kenya the next day.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Via Via Guesthouse/Secrets Guesthouse
• Midrange: Malakai Eco Lodge/KHotels Entebbe Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner

Your Uganda Safari guide will drive you to Entebbe International Airport for your flight to Masai Mara. Upon arrival, your Kenyan Safari Guide from Mandela Safari Holidays will welcome you, transferring you to your lodge and briefing you about the upcoming adventure.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Talek Bush Camp/Mar Explorers Camp
• Midrange: Siana Springs Camp/AA Lodges Mara Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 8 and 9 Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

After a hearty breakfast, immerse yourself in a full day of game viewing on the expansive plains of Masai Mara. Witness the majesty of lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, zebras, and warthogs. Masai Mara is renowned for its abundant wildlife, with the months of July to September marking the spectacular migration of millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles from Tanzania’s Serengeti to Kenya’s Mara National Reserve—a spectacle often considered the 8th wonder of the world. This awe-inspiring event, the largest animal migration on earth, involves the crossing of 2.5 million animals over the Mara River, pursued by big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Our game drives will focus on key areas: Ngama Hills for black rhinos, Sand River for large herds of elephants, Hammer Kop Plains and Kissenger for lions, Keekorok for hippo viewing, and river crossings for the wildebeest.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Talek Bush Camp/Mar Explorers Camp
• Midrange: Siana Springs Camp/AA Lodges Mara

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before journeying to Lake Naivasha for relaxation. Your accommodation awaits on the shores of this Rift Valley lake. In the afternoon, choose from various optional activities, including a boat trip to observe hippos, monkeys, and local fishermen, a bike tour in Hell’s Gate National Park, or a visit to the Elsamere Conservation Center. Delve into the small museum preserving the works of George and Joy Adamson. The vibrant Naivasha nightlife offers an attractive and fun experience. Alternatively, unwind with a swim at the Olkaria Geothermal Spa.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Fisherman’s Camp
• Midrange: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge

Awaken to a delightful breakfast and proceed to Amboseli National Park, renowned as the home of giants due to its large herds of elephants. Nestled adjacent to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, Amboseli provides breathtaking views of the majestic peak.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and supper

Accommodation: Amboseli Sentrim Lodge/AA Lodges Amboseli

Following breakfast, embark on a morning game drive to seek out elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, kobs, zebras, and more. Return to your camp for lunch before embarking on an evening game drive, offering another opportunity to encounter the diverse wildlife of Amboseli National Park. A trip to Amboseli is a remarkable highlight of your Kenya Safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and supper

Accommodation: Amboseli Sentrim Lodge/AA Lodges Amboseli

After a leisurely breakfast, immerse yourself in the rich traditions of a Maasai community. Participate in activities such as starting a fire without a lighter, visiting a typical Maasai homestead, exploring a Maasai market, and enjoying a lively presentation from the community. Take on the challenge of jumping higher than a Maasai warrior! Later, travel to Nairobi, where you will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or a destination of your choice in Nairobi.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch

Accommodation: Not included