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12 Days Kenya Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari

12 Days Kenya Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari

Wildlife Big Five Adventure & Uganda Gorilla Trekking Experience

The 12 Days Kenya Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari is an unforgettable journey that blends some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations with the rare privilege of trekking endangered mountain gorillas. This expertly crafted safari combines Kenya’s legendary national parks, including Nairobi National Park, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with Uganda’s pristine tropical jungles in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

This adventure begins in Nairobi, where vast savannahs sit just outside the city skyline. You will travel through the dramatic Rift Valley landscapes, encounter vast herds of elephants grazing beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, marvel at the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru, and experience wildlife drama in the Maasai Mara, famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife events.

From Kenya’s wildlife-rich plains, you’ll connect to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, for a completely different encounter with nature. Bwindi’s dense rainforest offers a magical atmosphere for mountain gorilla trekking, a once-in-a-lifetime emotional experience. You’ll then unwind along the serene waters of Lake Bunyonyi, before concluding your safari with a wildlife viewing experience in Lake Mburo National Park, a haven for zebras, impalas, elands, and hippos.

This 12-day safari provides the perfect balance of adventure, cultural experiences, wildlife encounters, and scenic landscapes, making it an excellent choice for travelers who want the best of both worlds: Kenya’s big game and Uganda’s primate treasures.

Safari Highlights

Detailed 12 Days Kenya Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Nairobi International Airport & Nairobi National Park Tour

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative who will warmly welcome you to Kenya. After a short briefing, you will transfer to your hotel in Nairobi for check-in. Later in the day, embark on a wildlife experience in Nairobi National Park, the only national park located so close to a capital city.

Enjoy sightings of lions, giraffes, rhinos, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife set against Nairobi’s skyline. After the game drive, return to your hotel for relaxation and overnight.

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Nairobi – Transfer to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and enjoy scenic drives through the Athi and Kapiti plains, passing the vibrant border town of Namanga on the Kenya–Tanzania frontier. Arrive in Amboseli National Park in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, set out for a game drive in one of Africa’s most picturesque parks. Amboseli is world-famous for its huge elephant herds and iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. Watch elephants wade through swampy areas, predators patrol the plains, and plains game graze freely across the savannah.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Full-Day Adventure in Amboseli National Park

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli on morning and afternoon game drives, offering plenty of opportunities to capture stunning wildlife moments. The park’s open landscape makes wildlife viewing exceptionally rewarding. Expect sightings of elephants, lions, gazelles, zebras, hyenas, and a variety of bird species.

The breathtaking view of Kilimanjaro at sunrise or sunset provides a perfect backdrop for photography.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Amboseli – Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive through Nairobi, stopping for lunch before continuing to Lake Nakuru National Park. This compact but wildlife-rich park is famed for its spectacular flamingo populations, large rhino sanctuary, tree-climbing lions, giraffes, and leopards.

Enjoy a late-afternoon game drive before retiring to your lodge.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy breakfast and depart for the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, passing through the dramatic Great Rift Valley and the Maasai town of Narok.

Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge before setting off for an exciting afternoon game drive. The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s most celebrated safari destination, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary concentrations of wildlife.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Maasai Mara

Today is dedicated to exploring the Maasai Mara on morning and evening game drives. The reserve is home to the Big Five lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant along with cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, and vast herds of herbivores.

Between July and October, the Wildebeest Migration fills the plains with millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles in one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Nairobi for Flight to Uganda

After an early morning game drive, depart the Mara and travel back to Nairobi, arriving by mid-afternoon. Enjoy lunch en route before heading to the airport for your flight to Entebbe International Airport.

Upon arrival, transfer to Kampala for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 8: Kampala – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, begin a scenic road trip southwest toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Stop at the Equator for photos and continue through the Ankole countryside, known for its long-horned cattle and beautiful landscapes.

Enjoy lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre, then proceed to Bwindi, arriving in time for dinner.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 9: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Wake up early for a briefing from park rangers before entering the thick rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Trekking through Bwindi is an emotional and unforgettable experience, and the moment you come face-to-face with the gentle giants is truly awe-inspiring.

You will spend one full hour observing mountain gorillas, taking photographs, and appreciating the beauty of this rare species.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – Birdwatching & Relaxation

After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, famously known as the “Switzerland of Africa” due to its rolling hills and terraced landscapes. Enjoy a relaxing lunch before taking a boat ride to explore the lake’s many islands.

Bird lovers will enjoy spotting kingfishers, herons, weavers, and other species. You may also interact with the local Bakiga communities.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 11: Lake Bunyonyi – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Mburo National Park, one of Uganda’s smallest but most scenic parks. Enjoy a game drive upon arrival, with chances to see impalas, zebras, elands, buffaloes, bushbucks, and giraffes.

Overnight at a midrange lodge inside or near the park.

Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 12: Departure

After breakfast, continue to Kampala or Entebbe for your departure flight. Reflect on the incredible wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and scenic wonders experienced over the last 12 days.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Safari Inclusions

  • Park entrance fees
  • Gorilla Trekking Permit
  • 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser or Safari Van
  • Professional English-speaking driver guide
  • Game drives
  • Boat ride
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Airport transfers

Safari Exclusions

  • Visas
  • Air tickets
  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Optional activities
  • Shopping & personal expenses
  • Cigarettes and telephone bills

 

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