8 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Kenya Safari
Duration
8 Days
Destination
Uganda
Style
Primates & Plains
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
Women-Led · Custom-Made Luxury Safaris · Exclusive African Wilderness Escapes
Overview
Two of Africa's most thrilling wildlife encounters combined in one seamless eight-day journey. Trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an intimate hour with mountain gorilla families, then fly to Kenya for two full days on the legendary Maasai Mara plains, where the Big Five roam alongside the world's greatest wildebeest migration.
Trip Highlights
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Hour-long encounter with a habituated gorilla family
Two full days on the legendary Maasai Mara
Expert primate guides and Kenyan safari drivers
Charter flight linking Bwindi to Nairobi: no long road transfer
Optional Maasai village visit in the Mara
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Entebbe – Transfer to Kampala
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Our driver meets you at arrivals and transfers you to your Kampala hotel (approximately 45 minutes). Welcome dinner in Uganda's vibrant capital.
Day 2Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (approx. 8 hrs or charter flight ~1 hr)
Depart early for the long but scenic drive southwest to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park: through tea estates, rolling hills and the Kigezi highlands. Alternatively, take a 50-minute charter flight from Entebbe or Kampala to Kihihi airstrip. Arrive at your forest lodge and attend your gorilla trek orientation briefing.
Day 3Gorilla Trekking: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Early breakfast before setting off with your ranger and tracker team. Treks range from 2–8 hours depending on gorilla family location. Once found, you spend one magical hour with a habituated family of mountain gorillas: watching them feed, play, groom and interact just metres away. One of Africa's truly transformative wildlife experiences. Return to the lodge for a celebratory lunch and afternoon at leisure.
Day 4Bwindi – Fly to Nairobi – Transfer to Mara
Morning at leisure in Bwindi: optional nature walk to spot forest birds, colobus monkeys or golden monkeys. Charter flight from Kihihi to Entebbe/Kampala, then a scheduled or charter connection to Nairobi Wilson Airport. Drive or fly to the Maasai Mara and check in for a sundowner.
Day 5Maasai Mara – Full Day
Full day on the Maasai Mara. Dawn game drive at first light: lion prides are most active at dawn. Breakfast in the field then a long mid-morning drive tracking cheetah and leopard. Afternoon crossing of the Mara Triangle, known for exceptional predator density and (July–October) the Mara River wildebeest crossings.
Day 6Maasai Mara – Full Day
Another full day on the Mara. Explore different areas with your guide: the Musiara Marsh for hippo and bird life, open plains for cheetah, and riverine forest for leopard. Optional Maasai village visit in the late afternoon, or hot air balloon safari at dawn (payable locally).
Day 7Maasai Mara – Nairobi (approx. 5 hrs)
Final morning game drive before departing the Mara. Drive north through the Rift Valley to Nairobi. Afternoon at leisure: visit the Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum. Farewell dinner in Nairobi.
Day 8Nairobi – Departure
Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight home. End of Saringi services: we hope this journey combining the forests of Uganda and the plains of Kenya will stay with you forever.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert English-speaking guide and driver
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Uganda visa or entry-permission fees, where required for your passport
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional balloon flight in the Maasai Mara, booked and priced separately; other activities not listed as included
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
Good to Know
Your route covers Bwindi Impenetrable Forest & Maasai Mara. The arrival arrangements on Day 1 and the final-day transfer form part of this itinerary; share your flight times with us before booking so we can check the connections.
Entry documents: check the passport, visa and entry-permission requirements for Uganda and Kenya before travel. Requirements depend on your passport and can change. We confirm the planned crossings and arrival points with your itinerary.
The proposed route includes flight transfers on Day 2 and Day 4. Ask us to confirm the exact flight legs, fares and baggage allowance in your quote; an itinerary reference alone is not confirmation that an airfare is included.
Allow time for the road journeys shown in the daily plan. Driving times are estimates, with stops, road conditions affecting the day. Tell us about mobility needs or a preference for shorter travel days while we plan the route.
Trekking is planned on Day 3. Confirm the required permits before fixing your travel dates. Forest conditions and walking times vary; bring broken-in boots and rain protection, and tell us about any fitness or mobility concerns.
Your written quote will confirm the gorilla permits for this route, availability for your dates and whether their costs are included. Confirm these arrangements before booking flights.
Ask us to confirm the scope and validity of any operator-arranged emergency evacuation cover for this route. Keep your own comprehensive medical and travel insurance suitable for the countries and activities in your itinerary.
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What Our Clients Say
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An excellent trip to parts of Kenya that are not on the main tourist routes, northern Kenya. Everything went smoothly Victor and Abdi, took care of everything. The choice of accommodation provided a great range of experiences. I would recommend Saringi to anyone.
read moreGot to see lots of animals and the experience was out of this world .
read moreI had an absolutely wonderful time in Kenya, all thanks to Millcent / Saringi Travel. From the incredibly friendly and reliable communication, to the flexible and thoughtful travel planning, all the way to the outstanding care on the ground, everything was simply perfect. I always felt well taken care of and in the best hands. What impressed me most was not only their professionalism, but also the sheer beauty of the entire experience. I'm still completely in awe! Thank you Millcent and thank you Letaloi!!!
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