7 Days Bwindi & Masai Mara Safari | Gorillas & Big Five Safari

The 7-day Bwindi and Masai Mara safari is a week-long primate and wildlife adventure. This tour takes you through the thick rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to more than 459 endangered mountain gorillas.

Spend time observing these great apes in their natural habitat before crossing to Kenya for a wildlife experience in the Masai Mara Reserve, where you will see the Big Five and the great wildebeest migration.

Bwindi & Masai Mara Safari Highlights

Day 1: Pick up at the airport
Day 2: Entebbe – Bwindi National Park
Day 3: Gorilla trekking
Day 4: Fly to Entebbe and depart for Masai Mara
Day 5: Full-day game drive
Day 6: Full-day Masai Mara safari
Day 7: Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up at the airport

Receive a warm welcome from our company representative, who will brief you about Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. From Entebbe International Airport, drive to your booked hotel in Entebbe city. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and preparing for your trip to the southwestern part of the country the next day.

Day 2: Entebbe – Bwindi National Park

After breakfast, begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. The drive takes about 8 to 9 hours, but you will have interesting stops along the way. Visit the Equator at Kayabwe for photos and a short demonstration before continuing to Igongo Cultural Centre for lunch. Later, drive through scenic countryside to Bwindi National Park, where you will check in at your lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 3: Gorilla trekking

Enjoy an early breakfast and prepare for your gorilla trekking adventure. Carry essentials like waterproof hiking shoes, a rain jacket, gloves, a daypack, and insect repellent. Drive to the park headquarters for a briefing about the rules and safety tips for gorilla trekking. You will be assigned a gorilla family to track and start the hike at 8:00 a.m.

The trek may take between 2 and 6 hours, depending on where the gorillas are located. Once you find them, you will spend one hour watching and taking photos as they feed, play, and move around the forest. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later, visit the Batwa pygmy community to learn about their traditional lifestyle and enjoy their songs and dances.

Day 4: Fly to Entebbe and depart for Masai Mara Reserve

After breakfast, transfer to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. Upon arrival, connect to another flight to Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. On arrival, transfer to your camp or lodge for relaxation. You can choose to go for an optional evening game drive before dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Full-day game drive

Spend the whole day exploring Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s best wildlife destinations. You will have the chance to see a variety of animals, including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, rhinos, and antelopes. If you visit during the migration season, you may witness the incredible movement of thousands of wildebeest and zebras across the plains. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Day 6: Full-day Masai Mara safari

Start the day with a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara plains. Enjoy a bush breakfast after landing and continue with a morning game drive to spot more wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch and some rest. In the afternoon, visit a Maasai village to learn about their culture, traditions, and way of life. Enjoy the songs, dances, and storytelling before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, drive from Masai Mara to Nairobi. Enjoy a stop for lunch along the way, and if time allows, you can do some shopping in the city. Later, your driver will drop you off at the airport for your flight back home.

End of 7 Days Bwindi and Masai Mara Safari.