Masai Mara & Gorillas in Uganda

Day 1: Masai Mara National Reserve

The adventure begins at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 07:00 in the morning where you will be met and transferred to Wilson Airport for your scenic flight into the Masai Mara departing at around 10:15. A 45 minute flight will see us landing in the heart of the Mara Triangle Conservancy where, upon arrival we will head out in search of the wildlife that roam the plains, returning to camp for lunch unless we should find or hear of any potential river crossings.

Included

  • 6 Nights Accommodation at Wild Eye Mara Camp on a Fully Inclusive basis 
  • Return internal flights from Wilson Airport, Nairobi to Mara Serena airstrip 
  • Private Wild Eye Guide 
  • All park fees 

Excluded

  • International flights 
  • 1 Night pre-accommodation in Nairobi 
  • Gratuities
  • Visa & Health requirements 
  • Travel Insurance 
  •  Items of personal nature 

Days 2 - 5: Masai Mara National Reserve

Our prime location makes it possible for us to explore the banks of the Mara River at first light and puts us in the perfect position to photograph the massive herds of wildebeest as they build up and ultimately start crossing the Mara River. Usually we enjoy a packed breakfast whilst out on the drive, maximizing our time out in the field, before returning to camp for lunch. Each days'schedule will be discussed with you by your facilitator over dinner or whilst processing images in the dedicated Media Centre.

Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve

Our prime location makes it possible for us to explore the banks of the Mara River at first light and puts us in the perfect position to photograph the massive herds of wildebeest as they build up and ultimately start crossing the Mara River.Usually we enjoy a packed breakfast whilst out on the drive, maximizing our time out in the field, before returning to camp for lunch. Each days' schedule will be discussed with you by your facilitator over dinner or whilst processing images in the dedicated Media Centre.

Day 7: Nairobi

Departure from the Masai Mara with your charter flight to Nairobi where you will overnight at The Weston Hotel. 

Day 8: Entebbe

In the morning after breakfast at The Weston you will depart on your commercial flight to Entebbe. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Boma Hotel, Entebbe for 1 night accommodation at Buhoma Lodge 

Day 9: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

In the morning you will board your charter flight from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip and transfer to Buhoma Lodge. 

Day 10: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After breakfast you will make your way to the ranger’s station where you will meet your guide for a full briefing before heading out to the starting point of your gorilla trek.  

Mountain gorillas are wild animals and, as such, sightings cannot be guaranteed but viewing success rates are over 90%. Once sighted, you will have an hour with the gorillas before making your way back to the lodge.  Trek times can vary from 2 to 7 hours and the day’s activities will be arranged accordingly but normally there will be ample time in the afternoon to relax.

 Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge.

Buhoma Lodge - Aerial View Buhoma Lodge - Curio Shop

Day 11: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After breakfast you will make your way to the ranger’s station where you will meet your guide for a full briefing before heading out to the starting point of your gorilla trek.  

Mountain gorillas are wild animals and, as such, sightings cannot be guaranteed but viewing success rates are over 90%. Once sighted, you will have an hour with the gorillas before making your way back to the lodge.  Trek times can vary from 2 to 7 hours and the day’s activities will be arranged accordingly but normally there will be ample time in the afternoon to relax.

 Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge.

Buhoma Lodge - Twin Room Buhoma Lodge - Room Veranda Buhoma Lodge - Bathroom

Day 12: End of Itinerary

After a breakfast at the lodge you will transfer to Kihihi airstrip for a scheduled flight to Entebbe International Airport from where your trip will come to an end*.

*Further extension options available 

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