10 Day Kenya Wildlife Safari & Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour
10 Days – 9 Nights
10 Day Kenya Wildlife Safari & Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour
Overview
This 10 Day Kenya Wildlife Safari & Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour is perfect for travelers looking to combine thrilling African wildlife safaris with unforgettable primate encounters. You’ll explore some of East Africa’s most iconic destinations—from the dramatic landscapes of Aberdare and the unique wildlife of Samburu, to the world-renowned Masai Mara. After your classic Kenya safari, you’ll fly into Uganda for an extraordinary primate adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you’ll track endangered mountain gorillas.
Expect epic game drives, immersive cultural encounters, birdwatching, and some of the most breathtaking scenery Africa has to offer.
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10 Days/ 9 Nights
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Uganda/ Kenya
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Guided, Private Safari
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Airport TransfersCar hireServices of an English-speaking guideRefreshments like waterAll accommodation & MealsAll activitiesAll Taxes /VATA professional driver /guideFuelGorilla permitDrinking water
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Tips and gratuitiesAll items of personal natureInternational flightsAlcoholic drinks
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Aberdare National Park – Evening Game Drive
Your adventure begins with a scenic drive to Aberdare National Park—a lush, mountainous region known for its cool climate and thick forest cover. After a lunch stop at the elegant Aberdare Country Club, you’ll proceed into the park for your first game drive.
Aberdare is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, buffalos, and the elusive bongo antelope. Keep your eyes peeled for rare species like the Giant Forest hog, African golden cat, and blue duiker. You’ll spend the night at the famous Ark Lodge, set in the heart of the forest overlooking a floodlit waterhole that attracts animals throughout the night.
Accommodation: Ark Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Samburu National Reserve
Start your morning with another game drive in Aberdare before heading north to the arid and rugged Samburu National Reserve. This reserve offers a stark contrast to Aberdare’s forests and is known for its unique “Samburu Special Five”: the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and the graceful gerenuk.
After lunch en route, you’ll enjoy a late afternoon game drive before checking in to your lodge.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Full Day Game Drives in Samburu – Wildlife & Culture
Spend the day exploring Samburu’s dusty savannas on morning and afternoon game drives. Besides the Samburu Special Five, the reserve is home to elephants, lions, cheetahs, and over 350 species of birds.
Later in the day, take a cultural visit to a traditional Samburu village. Learn about their semi-nomadic lifestyle, unique attire, and customs—a memorable addition to your safari.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park via Nyahururu Falls
After breakfast, journey through the highlands, passing the spectacular Nyahururu (Thomson’s) Falls on your way to Lake Nakuru National Park. This small but biodiverse park is one of Kenya’s best spots for birdwatching and rhino sightings. Enjoy an afternoon game drive around the lake, famous for its flocks of flamingos, pelicans, and endangered black and white rhinos.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Transfer to Masai Mara – Afternoon Game Drive
Leave Lake Nakuru behind and travel through the Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. En route, admire views of Lake Elementaita, Lake Naivasha, and Mount Longonot. After lunch in Narok town, continue to your lodge and dive into an exciting afternoon game drive across the Mara plains.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6: Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara – Big Five & Great Migration
Spend the day immersed in the breathtaking beauty of Masai Mara. Renowned for its dense wildlife population, the reserve offers one of the best chances to see Africa’s “Big Five”—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
Between July and October, witness the Great Migration, as millions of wildebeest and zebras cross from Tanzania’s Serengeti into Kenya in search of greener pastures. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with picnic lunch in the bush.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7: Fly to Entebbe, Uganda – Overnight Stay
Today, you’ll depart Masai Mara and take a domestic flight to Entebbe via Kisumu on the shores of Lake Victoria. Upon arrival in Entebbe, transfer to your hotel and relax after your Kenya safari adventure.
Accommodation: Boma Hotel / 2Friends Beach Hotel
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 8: Fly to Kisoro – Transfer to Bwindi & Community Walk
After breakfast, catch a scheduled domestic flight to Kisoro in southwestern Uganda. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
In the afternoon, enjoy a cultural walk through the local communities surrounding Bwindi. Visit a Batwa pygmy village, interact with local families, and learn about traditional life, music, dance, and medicinal practices in this lush, mountainous region.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 9 : Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is the highlight of your Uganda safari—tracking endangered mountain gorillas in the ancient rainforest of Bwindi. After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing with your ranger guides from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. You’ll then set off into the forest to locate one of the habituated gorilla families.
The trek can take anywhere from a couple of hours to most of the day depending on the gorillas’ movements, but the experience of sharing a magical hour with them is unforgettable.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 10: Transfer to Kigali, Rwanda – Departure
After a relaxed breakfast, begin your scenic drive to Kigali, Rwanda, passing through rolling hills and beautiful countryside. Depending on your flight schedule, you may opt for a brief Kigali city tour before being dropped off at the airport for your evening departure or overnight stay in the city.
Meals: Breakfast
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