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The 6-Day Safari Tour to Masai Mara and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is a popular Kenyan safari for visitors to Nairobi who want to experience the Big 5 safari tour in Kenya and Trek the Gorillas in Uganda.
This Safari starts from Nairobi and includes 4×4 Ground transportation, Game drives, Masai Culture and accommodation in Masai Mara, Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and internal flights.
Day 1 of the tour will start with a drive from Nairobi to Masai Mara, which usually takes about 4 hours. On arrival in Masai Mara, the visitors have lunch at one of the beautiful lodges in the park, then proceed for game drive experiences, remember Masai Mara is home to the African BIG 5 mammals like the Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and more.
The Second day of the safari in the Masai Mara, includes game drive, observing the great wildebeest migration, Masai cultural tour and overnight in the park, before flying to Uganda on a short 45-minute flight to start your Gorilla Trekking Safari.
In a nutshell, the 6-day Masai Mara and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari tour from Nairobi offers visitors a chance to experience the magnificent wildebeest migration, catch the BIG Five, and also see the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda.
Early in the morning, after your breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel by your Safari guide and 4×4 Safari Car and enjoy a scenic drive drive to Masai Mara.
On your arrival in the Mara, proceed to your lodge for check in, settle down for a sumptuous lunch and there after start off with your afternoon and evening game drives and birding experiences. Dinner and overnight stay in Masai Mara.
After a full breakfast at your lodge embark on an action packed day of game viewing experience with a picnic lunch en route.
Brace yourself for the most memorable wildlife encounter you’ll ever get, a whole day to spend with the Big five – lion, buffalo, leopard, Rhino and Elephant.
Besides the big five, other popular wildlife cats like the cheetah, will also be in view. The wild entails the hunter and the hunted and therefore expect to see the Antelopes, bushbucks, elands, gazelles, hartebeests, wildebeests, hyenas and lots more.
During Season, You will also have the once in a lifetime opportunity to view the Great Wildebeest Migration. After an awesome fun-filled day , head back to your lodge for dinner.
After breakfast, climax your Mara experience with another game drive as you exit the Masai Mara. As you drive to Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi, we will have a picnic lunch mid-way, and arrive at the Airport.
Check and Fly to Uganda on a short 45-minute flight. Dinner and Overnight in Entebbe.
Awake to a very early Breakfast, and transfer to the Entebbe Airport for your domestic flight to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest .
Flight takes approximately an hour to Kihihi Airstrip , on arrival meet up with your guide for an onward road transfer to Buhoma in Bwindi Forest. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon hike to the falls. Dinner and Overnight at your lodge.
After your early Breakfast, you’ll be driven to the Gorilla Trek briefing point in time for the 8am Briefing and Group allocation.
There begins your ultimate adventure of a life time, the forest trek and entire experience takes approximately 4-6 hours. On encounter with the mountain gorillas, you allowed to spend an hour with them.
Enjoy your picnic lunch and thereafter return to your lodge. Enjoy an afternoon swim to relax the muscles and in the evening visit the Ride for a Women Community project. Dinner and Overnight at your Lodge.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the dense Jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Meet up with your driver thereafter and depart for Kihihi Airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe. Proceed to International Departures for your flight back home.
End of 6 Days Masai Mara safari and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda Tour.
THE MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE:
Masai Mara is the most diverse, and most popular game reserve in Africa for the game viewing and Home of the the 8th wonder of the world, the great wildebeest migration.
The Masai Mara game drive is home to over 95 animal species including the BIG 5 , that is the Lions, leopards, Elephants, Buffalo, and other wild cats like the cheetas, spotted hyenas among others.
The best time to visit Masai Mara and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is during the dry season from the months of July to October when the weather is sunny and warm suitable for game viewing, this is also the peak season for the great wildebeest migration. But also it’s the best time to Trek the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Forest in Uganda
During your visit to Masai Mara Kenya, It is recommended to dress in comfortable light clothing, like light safari pants, t-shirts, and consider comfortable walking shows during safaris.
Whereas for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, you’ll be required to Dress in Warm Safari clothing, Long Trousers, Hiking Boots, Long sleeved shirts and a Rain coat is recommended.
You need at least 6 or 7 days to enjoy your visit to both Masai Mara in Kenya and Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda.
Yes, photography is allowed at both Masai Mara game reserve and Bwindi Forest in Uganda as you enjoy all the scenic views of the wildebeest migration, game drives and variety of birds, Gorilla Trekking in Uganda but visitors intending to do filming will require a special permit from both Kenyan and Ugandan Authorities.
A Variety of accommodation types are provided on an overnight Masai Mara tour and Gorilla trek in Uganda depending on the choice of the visitors like a Budget, Midrange or Luxury lodges are available at both destinations.
It takes about 45 Minutes to fly from Nairobi to Entebbe in Uganda and another one-hour flight from Entebbe to Bwindi Forest for Gorilla Trekking.
Yes, the Safari to Masai Mara and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda includes meals, like breakfast, Lunch and dinner, but it is important to confirm with your tour operator as you book the tour.
Yes, Safari Yetu Travels offer customized Masai Mara and Uganda Gorilla trekking tours that can be tailored to meet the client’s specific preferences and needs.
The cost of the Safari to Masai Mara and Uganda Gorilla Trekking tour will vary depending on the package and the level of accommodation
Yes, you can use credit cards in both Masai Mara Kenya and during your Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Forest in Uganda, but it is advisable to carry some cash with you, especially when visiting local markets and street vendors who may not accept card payments.
Please note, no ATM Machines are available at both locations.
You will require at least between 5-7 days for a successful Safari to Masai Mara in Kenya and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
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