Experience 2 of East Africa's greatest wildlife highlights; a gorilla trek in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and big game safari in the famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya, where with any luck you might just catch the great wildebeest migration. The chance to gorillas up-close in their natural environment is one for the bucket list.
You will undertake this once-in-a-lifetime experience in a group of 8 and trek anything from 1 - 8 hours to find the gorillas. You will then have an hour in their company. During your stay at Bwindi, you will stay at Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge with its dramatic views of the impenetrable forest. A 2-night stay in Nairobi is sandwiched between the two safaris and allows you the opportunity to enjoy the city's sights, from the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to the Giraffe Sanctuary and the Karen Blixen Museum.
It's then time for your stay at Kichwa Tembo Camp in the Maasai Mara. Here you will enjoy day and night game drives, bush walks, sundowner cocktails, bush meals and hot air balloon safaris. If you travel at the right time of year, you may be lucky enough to see the great wildebeest migration, but year-round the Mara has an abundance of game.
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Entebbe International
1 night - Hotel No.5, Entebbe & Kampala, Uganda
2 nights - Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Bwindi, Uganda
2 nights - House of Waine, Nairobi, Kenya
4 nights - Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, Maasai Mara, Kenya
Ends - Transfer to Nairobi International for your international flight home
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Kenya, Uganda
9 Nights
City
Safari
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Includes flights from Chicago O'Hare International
Highlights
Once-in-a-lifetime encounters with Ugandas endangered gorillas
Unrivalled seclusion and space in an ancient rainforest
Hot air balloon safaris and meals out in the savannah
The Maras wildebeest migration and phenomenal game concentration
Interact with baby elephants at the elephant orphanage
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Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
National Parks and conservation entry fees
One gorilla trekking permit per person
Batwa/Pygmy experience
Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Visas and visa fees where relevant
Beverages with the exception of all inclusive hotels
Additional activities not included as scheduled at hotels, lodges or camps
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ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
Big 5 Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Primate Trekking
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Cultural Experience
Kids Bushcraft
Food Experiences
City Sights
Wellness/Spa
Guided Walk
Sightseeing
Cultural Excursion
Cultural Experiences
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
Zebra
Wildebeest
Thompson's Gazelle
Lion
Leopard
Hippo
Gorilla
Elephant
Crocodile
Chimpanzee
Colobus Monkey
Cheetah
Bushbuck
Buffalo
Black Rhino
Maasai Giraffe
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Kenya, Uganda
9 Nights
City
Safari
Includes flights from Chicago O'Hare International
Big 5 Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Primate Trekking
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Cultural Experience
Kids Bushcraft
Food Experiences
City Sights
Wellness/Spa
Cultural Experiences
