12 Days – Gorilla Trekking – Maasai Mara – Serengeti and Crater Safari

12 Days – Gorilla Trekking – Maasai Mara – Serengeti and Crater Safari

Day 01: Arrival Entebbe Airport-Overnight

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide who will then take you your hotel for overnight stay:

Meals: Breakfast

Day 02:  Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi Np

After breakfast, your driver guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala for you will transfer to Bwindi near the Gorilla Sanctuary. Lunch will be en-route in Mbarara at Igongo cultural center. You may have a few en-route stopover like at the Uganda Equator.

In case you are flying, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airports to catch up with a scheduled flight to Bwindi. You will enjoy the Ariel view of the beautiful changing Landscape. The flight is only for 1 hour 15 minutes. On your arrival to at the Airstrip, you will be transferred with our 4x4 vehicle to your Lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 03: Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi

After an early breakfast, depart to the park headquarters and proceed for briefing from park ranger guides at 7.30 before starting your Gorilla trek at 8.00am through steeply forested and beautiful landscape along several animal trails. Some of the terrain is steep and strenuous, but the reward of watching gorillas undisturbed in their natural habitat is unmatched.

Waterproof ankle shoes are recommended or good athletic shoes. Wear thick long pants (not light weight khakis) to protect your legs from the underbrush. Bring heavy, long socks that can be pulled up over the pants to prevent any problems with stinging nettles and ants. Bring a pair of sturdy gardening gloves and protect your camera with a rain cover (a plastic bag or shower cap can work!).

No more than eight people may visit any gorilla family on any given day so you can be assured of an intimate experience with these with these impressive animals. Once you reach the gorillas you have an unforgettable hour to spend with them.

After the trek, you will return to the lodge for lunch. This afternoon, you will be taken on a village walk to Buhoma Village subject to time and interest. This is a great opportunity to meet the people surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It also is a unique way to support the local community. Or Enjoy the evening to relax at the camp and trade stories with fellow adventurers. Dinner and overnight stay at:

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 04: Drive/Fly from Bwindi to Entebbe to Nairobi

After an early breakfast, transfer by road to Entebbe with Lunch En-route. Proceed to Entebbe to check in for your departure flight onwards to Nairobi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Transit Time: 8-9hour

If flying, you will have our guide transfer you to the Airstrip to catch up your return flight from Bwindi/Kisoro to Entebbe for your onward flight to Nairobi.

Arrivals at Nairobi meet and assist at the Airport and transfer to the hotel for your vernight at your Hotel

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 05:  Nairobi to Maasai Mara

0730 Hrs. Pick up from hotel and drive through the Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara National reserve.Arrive in time for lunch at your Lodge. 1230 Hrs. Lunch will be provided and afternoon at Leisure 1600 Hrs. Afternoon game drive in the reserve till late in the evening. Dinner and Overnight at

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 06: Full Day Maasai Mara

0600 Hrs. (Optional Balloon ride at an Extra cost), Followed by Balloon Bush breakfast. 0630 Hrs Early morning game drive in the reserve 0830 Hrs. Return to lodge for breakfast and relax at Leisure, 1300 Hrs. Lunch will be served at your Lodge. 1600 Hrs. Afternoon game drives in the reserve to return in the evening. Dinner and overnight at

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 07: Maasai Mara to Isebania border to Serengeti

We will initiate the day with an early morning game drive in Maasai Mara while driving out of the National reserve heding to Isebania border. After border formalities, drive to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It will be a long day of driving but the game drives in and out of the parks can be surprisingly incredible. Dinner and overnight at:

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 08: Full Day Serengeti

After breakfast leave with your packed lunch for game drive on the Serengeti Park acacia Savannah in the central to the east region. Around 12.30pm and 13.00pm break for your picnic lunch; thereafter proceed with tour afternoon game drive. Evening dinner and Overnight at

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 09: Full Day Serengeti

After breakfast leave with your packed lunch for game drive on the Serengeti Park acacia Savannah in the central to the east region. Around 12.30pm and 13.00pm break for your picnic lunch; thereafter proceed with tour afternoon game drive. Evening dinner and Overnight at

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 10: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Wake up at 0600hrs for early morning game drives in Serengeti at 0845hrs back to the lodge/Camp. Then check out and drive with lunch and game viewing en-route to Ngorongoro Crater Rim. It is your option whether you will pass via Olduvai Gorge the archaeological site. Dinner and Overnight at

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha – overnight

Descend in to the Crater for 6 hours Crater tour. This 100-square mile natural amphitheatre is host to an astonishing array of wildlife and you may be lucky enough to see rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo as well as large herd’s zebras and wildebeest. A picnic lunch will be taken in to the Crater. Later in the afternoon drive back to Arusha for your overnight at

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch

Day 12: Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport to catch flight home

After breakfast, depending on your flight at leisure in the lodge or Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A

End of Safari

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  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as indicated in the Itinerary based on Twin/Double Rooms.
  • All airport transfers
  • 1 Gorilla permit per person in Bwindi
  • Services of a professional English-Speaking Guide
  • All Transfers between Bwindi-Kisoro Airstrip and to the tracking group in a safari vehicle (4x4) plus fuel- FOR Flying option
  • Return flights for Entebbe Kisoro Entebbe-if selected as an option
  • 4X4 Safari Land cruiser
  • Mentioned Park/entrance fees
  • Drinking water daily while on safari
  • All government taxes and levies

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