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 and Masai Mara Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Pickup at the airport
- Day 2: Entebbe to 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: Pickup at the Airport
Receive a warm welcome from our company representative, who will brief you on Uganda and the trip ahead. From Entebbe International Airport, drive to your hotel in Entebbe city. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and preparing for the drive to southwestern Uganda the next day.
Day 2: Entebbe to Bwindi National Park
After breakfast, begin the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. The drive takes about 8 to 9 hours, with a few stops along the way. Visit the equator at Kayabwe for photos and a short demonstration, then continue to Igongo Cultural Centre for lunch. Continue through scenic countryside to Bwindi, where you will check in at your lodge for dinner and rest.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking
Enjoy an early breakfast and prepare for the trek. Carry waterproof hiking shoes, a rain jacket, gloves, a daypack, and insect repellent. Drive to the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules and safety guidelines for gorilla trekking, then set off at 8:00am with your assigned gorilla family.
The trek can take between 2 and 6 hours, depending on where the gorillas are located. Once you find them, spend one hour watching and photographing them as they feed, play, and move through the forest. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and rest. Later, visit the Batwa pygmy community to learn about their traditional lifestyle, 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. On arrival, connect to a flight to Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. Transfer to your camp or lodge for rest, with the option of an evening game drive before dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive
Spend the day exploring Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s best wildlife destinations. Look for lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, rhinos, and antelope. During migration season, you may witness thousands of wildebeest and zebra crossing the plains. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and rest.
Day 6: Full-Day Masai Mara Safari
Start the day with a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara plains, followed by a bush breakfast after landing and a morning game drive. Return to the lodge for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, visit a Maasai village to learn about local culture and traditions, with songs, dances, and storytelling, before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, drive from Masai Mara to Nairobi, stopping for lunch along the way, with time for shopping in the city if your schedule allows. Your driver will drop you at the airport for your flight home.
End of the 7-day Bwindi and Masai Mara safari.
What to Bring
Pack hiking boots, a rain jacket, long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, gardening gloves, insect repellent, sunscreen, drinking water, and energy snacks for the trek. A camera and binoculars help you capture wildlife along the way.
What’s Included
This tour includes transport, professional driver-guides, accommodation, and park entry and permit fees. Flights between Uganda and Kenya, and personal expenses, are not included unless agreed at booking.
