Luxury Kenya Safaris

7 Days Kenya & Uganda Mountain Gorillas (7 Days Kenya Wildlife &Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari)

You can never go wrong with a combined 7 Days Kenya & Uganda Mountain Gorillas Safari. This safari package is crafted to allow you explore Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. This 7 Days Kenya & Uganda Mountain Gorillas Safari allows you to trek Mountain gorillas in Uganda and enjoy unrivaled wildlife watching safaris in Kenya. Combining both Mountain Gorilla trekking and wildlife viewing in Masai Mara ( Witnessing African Big Five & Wildebeest Migration) on this 7 Days Kenya & Uganda Mountain Gorillas Safari unleashes your Safari imagination of Africa.

Mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi is one of the most thrilling adventures that you can possibly do in Africa. Mountain gorillas are endangered and a few numbers live in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

During this 7 Days Kenya & Mountain Gorillas Safari, you will explore Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve, search for  African Big Five Animals ( lion. Leopard, rhino, elephant, and Buffalo), spot several other wildlife including wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles among others. You will also have an opportunity to immerse yourself in Kenya’s Unique Culture.

TThis 7 Days Gorilla trekking and Masai Mara Safari starts with arrival  at Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport. From Entebbe, you will transfer to Bwindi for Gorilla trekking and later return to Entebbe for a scheduled flight to Kenya.

Destinations to Visit on this 7 Days Kenya & Uganda Mountain Gorillas

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in south southwestern part of the country. This Safari Park is one of the most biodiverse safari parks in Africa and home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Bwindi is the only gorilla Park that is not located within the Virunga region and has the highest number of mountain gorillas in Africa.

Bwindi is popular for mountain gorilla trekking safaris where travelers indulge deep in the tropical rainforests to look for these elusive giants. Besides gorillas, Bwindi is also home to several wildlife species including baboons, forest elephants, among others. This National Park is also a great birding safari destination in Uganda.

Masai Mara National Park

Kenya’s Masai Mara National Park is popular for wildlife viewing safari. The iconic Masai Mara National Reserve in located in southern Kenya near the border with Tanzania. This National Reserve is contagious with Tazania’s Serengeti National Park all together creating a vast ecosystem that allows animals to roam freely.

Masai Mari is known for its impressive population of wildlife including the African Big Five (ion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and Buffalo). This National Reserve also hosts the secen largest terrestrial mammal migration to occur on earth, Great wildebeest Migratio. Over 2 milliom wildebeest and their entourage migrate to and from Masai Mara every year.

Tour Summary for 7 Days Kenya & Uganda Mountain Gorillas

Day 01: Arrive Entebbe.

Day_02: Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Day 03: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 04: Bwindi National Park – Kampala

Day_05: Scheduled flight from Entebbe-Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 06:  Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 07: Nairobi-Departure

Activities and Experiences on this Safari 

  • Road Transfer from Entebbe to Bwindi
  • Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
  • Visiting the local Batwa communities for a cultural experience
  • Fly to Masai Mara National Reserve from Entebbe International Airport
  • Game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Witnessing the Wildebeest Migration

Detailed day by day 7 Days Kenya & Uganda Mountain Gorillas Safari Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Entebbe & Transfer to the hotel

Day 01: Arrive Entebbe & Transfer to the hotel 

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda where you will be met by our representative. He or she will welcome you to the pearl of Africa and then drive you to your hotel for a rest from the long flight. Spend the day resting gearing up for your next adventure or go for an optional City excursion to the top historical and cultural sites of Kampala City, art galleries, and museums.

Accommodation Options: Luxury (Hotel No.5 or Entebbe Forest Lodge ), Mid Range ( Karibu oR K Hotel ), and Budget (Papyrus )

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Following breakfast, embark on a transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is about 8 – 9 hours however you will have several stopovers on the way. Enjoy th beautiful sceneries and landscapes on the way. You will stop over for lunch.

This journey is rewarding with jaw-dropping countryside views, incredible street art and craft, sights of Ankole long-horned cattle, and traditional villages. Arrive in Bwindi and drive to your lodge where you will have dinner and spend the rest of the night.

Accommodation Options: Luxury ( Gorilla Forest Camp, Mahogany Springs, or Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge), Midrange ( Four Gorillas Lodge, Buhoma Haven, or Gorilla Leisure), and Budget (Gorilla Valley Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Camp)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

On this third day of your 7 Days Kenya & Uganda Mountain Gorillas, you will embark on a life-changing gorilla trekking adventure. Wake up early in the morning and have breakfast at your lodge. Your driver guide will be ready to transfer you to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking experience. You will join a group of other trekkers or visitors for a briefing on dos and don’t during gorilla trekking.

After you are grouped into 8 members, you will then be allocated to a gorilla group and a team of ranger guides will lead you with other members into the jungle to search for these massive giants.

You are allowed one full hour to observe, and take photographs and videos of gorillas in their natural habitat. After the on hour, you will return back to the starting point. Your driver guide will then transfer you to your lodge for lunch.

After lunch in the afternoon, visit the Batwa Village/community for a cultural experience. You will enjoy listening to legends of the past, and witness the great impact of the traditional dance performance, survival skills, and much more. Later return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Options: Luxury ( Gorilla Forest Camp, Mahogany Springs, or Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge), Midrange ( Four Gorillas Lodge, Buhoma Haven, or Gorilla Leisure), and Budget (Gorilla Valley Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Camp)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 4: Transfer back to Kampala

Day 4: Transfer back to Kampala

Today after breakfast, embark on a transfer back to Kampala. You will pass by Lake Mburo National Park for a short game drive to spot the Burchell’s zebras, Cape buffaloes, common warthogs, giant elands, Oribis, bushbucks, Olive baboons, Vervet monkeys, Topis and Rothschild giraffes among others. Arrive in the Late evening and check in your booked hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

Sheraton Hotel Kampala (Luxury)

Protea Hotel Kampala (Midrange)

Yellow Haven Lodge (Budget)

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Scheduled flight from Entebbe-Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 5: Scheduled flight from Entebbe-Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled flight to Kenya. You will embark on a direct flight to Nairobi from where you will be transferred to your lodge for check-in and Lunch.

In the afternoon, you will go for an evening game drive in Masai Mara to look out for wildlife species and birdlife.  After the game drive, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Sarova Mara Game Camp (Luxury)

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Intrepids Camp (Midrange)

Mara Duma Bush Camp or Semadep Mara Camp (Budget)

Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 6: Exploring Masai Mara National Reserve – Searching for Big Five

Day 6:  Exploring Masai Mara National Reserve – Searching for Big Five

Today you will spend your day exploring Masai Mara National Reserve. Masai Mara is know for its unrivaled wildlife watching safaris. Masai Mara National Reserve is home to a remarkable wildlife population especially the African Big Five and mammal grazers.

Expect to spot several wildlife species including, Eastern black Rhinoceros, Masai giraffes, Klipspringers, African lions, bushbucks, common warthogs, Cape elands, leopards, Oribis, yellow baboons, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, vervet monkeys, Cape buffaloes, African bush elephants, wildebeests, Topis, impalas, Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelles, giant forest hogs, Kirk’s Dik-dik, Mongoose, and African wild dogs among others.

After your adventure, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Sarova Mara Game Camp (Luxury)

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or Mara Intrepids Camp (Midrange)

Mara Duma Bush Camp or Semadep Mara Camp (Budget)

Meal Plans: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 7: Transfer to Nairobi & Fly back home

Day 7: Transfer to Nairobi & Fly back home

Early in the morning, have breakfast at your hotel before you are transferred to Nairobi for your flight back home. Lunch will be served en route. Your driver guide will drive you to your preferred drop-off point either, at a hotel in Nairobi or at the Airport.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

End of 7 Days Kenya & Uganda Mountain Gorillas Safaris

Safari Inclusions and Exclusions 

 Safari quote includes;

  • 6 nights accommodation.
  • Gorilla trekking permit.
  • Transfers and game drives in a comfortable 4WD Vehicle.
  • National Reserve entrance fees for Masai Mara.
  • Drinking water.
  • Applicable Government taxes.
  • Wildlife viewing.
  • All Meals mentioned in the itinerary.

Safari Quote Excludes

  • International airfares.
  • Additional meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses on Souvenir shopping.
  • Tipping for tour managers/driver guides, Ranger guides, waiters/waitresses and many others.
  • Travel and medical insurance

Tour Quotation

Based on Mid-Range Safari and Sharing Basis

2 People 4 People 6 People
US$16,890 US$14,659 US$13,549

Single Room Supplement: US$2,930

About Acacia Uganda Safaris

4X4 Luxury Safari Land Cruiser

We have luxury latest Land cruisers each driven by professionally trained driver guides and fuel. Our Vehicles have pop-up roofs for proper game viewing and photography. The safari cars come with a small fridge for cooling your drinking water while on safari (which is always included while In the Vehicle). They have inverters for charging small gadgets such as smartphones and cameras. They can seat five to a maximum of seven people and each client is guaranteed a window seat.

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