Safari Overview

The 7 Days Masai Mara and Bwindi Safari Takes you through the stunning Masai Mara National Reserve in Magical Kenya popular for the great wildebeest migration and the impenetrable lush forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. The 7 Days Masai Mara and Bwindi Safari is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers offering a unique mix of the great migration and encounter with mountain gorillas. The 7 Days Masai Mara and Bwindi Safari starts in Uganda with tracking the magnificent mountain gorillas and later transfers to Masai Mara National Reserve for the great wildebeest Migration where your safari shall end. Get ready to immerse in the African safari experience that will create memories of a lifetime. Below is a summary of the 7 Days Masai Mara and Bwindi Safari;

Highlights of the 7 Days Masai Mara and Bwindi Safari

• Day 1: Pick Up and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience
• Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala
• Day 4: Drive to Entebbe and connect with your Flight to Nairobi
• Day 5: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve and Evening Game drive
• Day 6: Full Day Game drive in Masai Mara
• Day 7: Departure and end of Safari

Details of the 7 Days Masai Mara and Bwindi Safari

Day 1: Pick Up and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

On this day, you shall be picked up by our representative who will be your safari guide and driver for the next 7 Days Masai Mara and Bwindi Safari. Your guide will take you through a briefing about the 7 Days Masai Mara and Bwindi Safari including the visit destinations and tour activities to do on this trip.

After the briefing, embark on a 6-to-7-hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda with a stopover at the Uganda Equator for a photo moment and refreshments. Proceed to the park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Uganda’s premium gorilla trekking destinations with almost half of the world’s mountain gorillas offering extraordinary gorilla trekking experiences that give you a chance to get up close with the magnificent mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. Arrive at the lodge in the evening and check in for your dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience

Enjoy a restful breakfast at the lodge and pack all your gorilla trekking requirements including your gorilla trekking permit and passports or National Identity cards. Later you shall gather at the Visitor’s Information Center for a briefing about gorilla trekking including the rules and guidelines to follow while observing the gorillas in their natural environments. After the briefing, you will be assigned a gorilla family and 2 park rangers for a safe gorilla trekking experience. You shall begin the actual search of mountain gorillas in the deep forests taking you for about 5 to 6 hours including 1 hour of encounter with the mountain gorillas as you observe their way of life and lifestyle. Later you shall head back to the camp for your gorilla trekking certificates and afternoon relaxation.

In the evening, you shall head for the Batwa cultural Experience with an armed ranger and local community guide giving you a deeper insight into the traditional dances and drama of the Batwa, hunting skills, and traditional ways of life. Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation at the Lodge.

Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala

Rise early in the morning with a mouth-watering breakfast, check out, and prepare to drive back to Kampala. Begin your journey with breathtaking and plain landscapes of western Uganda with a stopover at Igongo Cultural Center for lunch and later proceed to Kampala. Upon arrival, check in your accommodation and relax.

Day 4: Drive to Entebbe and connect with your Flight to Nairobi

After your breakfast at the hotel, you shall drive to Entebbe International Airport and connect with your flight to Nairobi International Airport for your next safari experience in Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, you may opt to do a city tour depending on the time you arrive and later transfer to the Hotel for your overnight.

Day 5: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve and Evening Game drive

Rise early in the morning with a restful breakfast and transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve. Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Kenya’s magical safari destinations and offers a spectacular wildebeest migration that usually happens from June to September. Masai Mara National Reserve is home to over 2 million wildebeests, thousands of gazelles and zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and other animal species as well as different kinds of birds.

The park is popular for the great wildebeest Migration and attracts thousands of tourists from the rest of the world to come and witness the great wildebeest Migration. Arrive at the park and proceed for an evening game drive to catch a glimpse of the sunset over the wildlife in the pack including gazelles and zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and other animal species. Arrive at the lodge and check-in for a relaxed dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Full Day Game drive in Masai Mara

Rise very early in the morning and head out for the sunrise and wildlife viewing when the animals are still active. During this time, you may be likely to see predators finishing a meal of their kill from the previous night. The game drive will provide a variety of viewing opportunities including lions, elephants, wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, cheetahs, crocodiles and endless Masai Mara plains. Later, you shall have breakfast in the bush with wildlife viewing opportunities and sweeping cool fresh air. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation as you prepare for the evening game drive. Later after an evening game drive, you shall drive back to the lodge and enjoy a sunset with dinner and a restful overnight.

Day 7: Departure and end of Safari

After your breakfast, you shall drive to Nairobi International Airport to catch your flight to the next destination as you conclude your 7-day Masai Mara and Bwindi Safari.