Gnus & Gorillas

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Day 1: Masai Mara National Reserve

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by a Cheli & Peacock Safaris representative and assisted through immigration and luggage claim before being introduced to your Cheli & Peacock Safaris driver-guide and transferred to Wilson Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip.

On arrival at Kichwa Tembo Airstrip, you will be met by your Sanctuary Olonana Camp safari guide and transferred to Sanctuary Olonana Camp with a game drive en route.

Enjoy lunch in camp before departing on an afternoon game drive.

Transfer times

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wilson Airport approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic

Kichwa Tembo Airstrip to Sanctuary Olonana Camp approximately 15 minutes

Flight times

Wilson Airport to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip approximately 1 hour

Excluded

  • Hot air balloon safari
  • Spa treatments
  • Exclusive use of vehicle

Days 2 - 3: Masai Mara National Reserve

Your safari guide will brief you on the itinerary for game drives and activities for your full two days in the world famous Masai Mara.

Sanctuary Olonana sundowners Sanctuary Olonana room Sanctuary Olonana pool

Excluded

  • Hot air balloon safari
  • Spa treatments
  • Exclusive use of vehicle

Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Rise early for breakfast overlooking the Masai Mara River before your transfer to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Entebbe Airport. 

Enroute to Entebbe Airport, your flight will touch down at Kisumu International Airport where you will be assisted through immigration before boarding your plane to continue your flight to Entebbe Airport. On arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will clear Ugandan customs and immigration before being met by a Cheli & Peacock Safaris representative and assisted with check in for scheduled flight to Kihihi Airstrip.

On arrival at Kihihi Airstrip, you will be met by a Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp representative and transferred to Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.

Transfer times

Sanctuary Olonana Camp to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip approximately 15 minutes

Kihihi Airstrip to Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp approximately 75 minutes

Flight times

Kichwa Tembo Airstrip to Entebbe International Airport approximately 2 hours 45 minutes

Entebbe International Airport to Kihihi Airstrip (via Pakuba) approximately 90 minutes

Excluded

  • Forest walks
  • Spa treatments
  • Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Batwa pygmy tribal dance experience in camp
  • Additional gorilla tracking experiences

Day 5: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accompanied by your experienced guide, today you will track one of northern Bwindi's 'habituated' family groups of mountain gorilla in the beautiful Bwindi Impenetrable Forest learning about these fascinating animals and the habituation process while you follow their path. 

Spend one hour in close proximity to the family, watching these incredible creatures in their natural habitat before returning to camp. 

 

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp Lounge Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp Gorilla Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp Activities

Excluded

  • Forest walks
  • Spa treatments
  • Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Batwa pygmy tribal dance experience in camp
  • Additional gorilla tracking experiences

Day 6: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Enjoy a morning at leisure in camp enjoying the sweeping views and tranquility, indulge in a spa treatment or explore Queen Elizabeth National Park. 

This afternoon, discover the incredible culture of the Batwa Pygmy's on a cultural visit of a nearby village.

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Excluded

  • Forest walks
  • Spa treatments
  • Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Batwa pygmy tribal dance experience in camp
  • Additional gorilla tracking experiences

Day 7: End of Itinerary

Enjoy breakfast in camp before your transfer to Kihihi Airstrip in time for your scheduled flight to Entebbe Airport, arriving in time to check in for your departure flight home.

Transfer times

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp to Kihihi Airstrip approximately 75 minutes

Flight times

Kihihi Airstrip to Entebbe International Airport (via West) approximately 110 minutes

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