This 10 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Masai Mara Migration Adventure offers an unforgettable wildlife journey across East Africa. The experience begins with gorilla trekking in the thick forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, one of the most remarkable places in the world to observe mountain gorillas. In fact, Bwindi protects nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population.
In addition, the safari introduces you to local culture and beautiful countryside landscapes as you travel through Rwanda and Uganda. During the journey, you can visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre and later explore the peaceful waters of Lake Bunyonyi during a canoe experience.
After your gorilla adventure, you will fly to Kenya to continue your wildlife safari. Here, you will search for the Big Five in Lake Nakuru National Park before continuing to the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. The Mara offers excellent opportunities to see big cats, large herds of wildlife, and abundant bird species. Most importantly, this safari allows you to witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the greatest wildlife events on Earth.
Day 1: Transfer from the airport to the hotel
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will pass through immigration before meeting our professional safari driver. He will welcome you, briefly introduce the safari, and then transfer you to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. This marks the beginning of your 10 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Masai Mara Migration Adventure.
Accommodation: Chez Lando Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Bwindi (Travel time: approx. 4 hours)
After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and begin your Kigali city visit. First, you will visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a moving site that honors the memory of more than one million people who lost their lives during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
During your visit, you will watch powerful testimonies and learn about Rwanda’s history and remarkable recovery. Afterwards, you will continue your journey toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda.
Upon arrival at your lodge, you will enjoy a late lunch. Later in the afternoon, you can relax and prepare for the following day’s unforgettable gorilla trekking experience.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Experience and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Your day begins early with breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a detailed briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority officials. Afterwards, you will enter the forest with experienced trackers in search of a mountain gorilla family.
Once you locate the gorillas, you will spend an unforgettable hour observing them as they feed, play, and interact in their natural habitat. Watching these gentle giants at close range is truly one of Africa’s most powerful wildlife experiences.
Because gorillas move freely through the forest, trekking time may vary from a few hours to most of the day. After the trek, you will return to the lodge for lunch. Later, you will drive back to Rwanda and continue to Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation: Kinigi Cottages
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Kigali
After an early breakfast, your driver guide will transfer you to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing. Soon after, you will begin your golden monkey trekking adventure in the bamboo forests.
Golden monkeys are energetic and playful primates, which makes the trekking experience lively and rewarding. Compared to gorilla trekking, this activity is usually less demanding.
After the trek, you will return to the lodge for lunch. Later, you will begin the drive back to Kigali. If time allows, you may stop at the lively Kimironko local market to explore authentic crafts and local produce. Finally, you will arrive at your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Chez Lando Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Transfer to the Airport and Flight to Kenya
After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to Kigali International Airport for your scheduled flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your Kenyan safari guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Nairobi for check-in and overnight.
Accommodation: La Maison Royale Westlands
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Transfer from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you will meet your safari guide for a short briefing before beginning the drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Along the way, you will travel through scenic farmlands and the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. You will also stop briefly at a viewpoint to admire the stunning scenery.
Upon arrival at the park, you will check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will head out for an exciting game drive. Lake Nakuru is famous for its white rhinos, large buffalo herds, and numerous bird species. In certain seasons, the lake also hosts spectacular flocks of flamingos.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Transfer from Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, you will depart Lake Nakuru and continue your journey toward the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
The scenic drive takes you through the sweeping plains of Kenya and the Great Rift Valley landscapes. Once you arrive at the reserve, you will check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch.
Later in the afternoon, you will set out on your first thrilling game drive in the Maasai Mara from around 3:30 PM until sunset. Afterwards, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Base Camp Maasai Mara
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 and Day 9: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Over the next two days, you will explore the vast landscapes of the Maasai Mara through morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve offers excellent opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, and numerous antelope species.
Furthermore, the Maasai Mara is one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems and supports an incredible variety of predators and birdlife.
Most importantly, the reserve hosts the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration. Between July and October, more than 1.2 million wildebeest and zebras move from the Serengeti into the Maasai Mara in search of greener pastures. During this dramatic movement, predators follow the herds, creating remarkable wildlife viewing opportunities.
Each evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
Accommodation: Base Camp Maasai Mara
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Maasai Mara – Nairobi – Departure
Finally, enjoy breakfast at the camp before checking out. Afterwards, you will begin the drive back to Nairobi. Depending on your schedule, you may enjoy a final en-route game drive as you exit the reserve.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you may optionally enjoy lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant if time permits. Later, your driver will transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure flight. This concludes your 10 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Maasai Mara Migration Adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
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