The 14 Days Uganda Primates and Kenya Wildlife Safariis a well-curated safari package that is that combines 2 of the best tourist destinations in East Africa and in a single African holiday tour with a blend of Primates, wildlife and Big Five Combo, designed to allow you to experience the mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking in Africa’s best destination (Uganda) and a wildlife viewing in the best national parks in Kenya, and cultural experience of the most famous cultures in East Africa.
This 14 Days Uganda and Tanzania starts in Uganda – the Pearl of Africa, a nation that has all the 3 types of apes, where the 2 are the most sought in the world – Gorillas and Chimpanzees. Bwindi impenetrable national park is the best destination for gorilla trekking. The Batwa are one of the most interesting indigenous tribes in Africa, they lived in the impenetrable forest along with the gorillas. Their stories are intriguing and visiting them, will be one of you best moments of the safari. Kibale forest national park is the best destination to encounter the wild chimpanzees upclose.
Tourism is on the most growing sectors in East Africa and for this reason, Uganda and Kenya have merged to simplify movements in the major destinations. Outbound domestic flights are available from Bwindi impenetrable national park to Masai Mara national Reserve through Entebbe Airport and Kisumu airport for immigration clearances required. Fly from Entebbe airport directly to Masai Mara national reserve on a domestic flight – Aerolink/Air Kenya flight. This flight reduces time consumed if one is to fly from Jomo Kenyatta national park in Nairobi.
This 14 Days trip connects you to Kenya – Africa’s best – Masai mara national reserve in Kenya which borders Serengeti national park in Tanzania, Masai mara is home to the Big 5 game, the wild cats such as the cheetah, leopards and lions. Masai Mara is best visited in June, July and August for the wildebeest migration, however, other animals like the big 5 are available throughout the year.
Additionally, visit to Lake Nakuru national park – known for its large numbers of flamingo birds and home to the famous black and white rhino, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli national park. These will offer extra wildlife encounter that could have been missed in the other national parks. End your safari departing to Nairobi for a flight through Jomo Kenyatta international park.
Safari Highlights
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe airport – Hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park – Bigodi nature walk and community tour
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking experience
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Day 5: Gorilla trekking experience and Batwa experience
Day 6: Transfer back to Entebbe (8-9 hours’ drive)
Day 7: Fly to Masai Mara national park
Day 8: Full day game drive – Masai Mara plains
Day 9: Another game drive and Masai Community tour
Day 10: Transfer to Nakuru national park – Crescent Island visit in Naivasha
Day 11: Full day game viewing
Day 12: Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Day 13: Full Day Amboseli national park
Day 14: Transfer to Nairobi city
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe airport – Hotel
Following your arrival at Entebbe airport, our company representative/safari guide will meet to welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe where you will spend a night. Dinner and overnight stay at Protea Entebbe Hotel for luxury/ Best Western Garden Hotel for mid-range/Cycad Lodge Guesthouse for budget
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park – Bigodi nature walk and community tour
Depending on your location in Kampala/Entebbe, you will be met by our company representative/driver guide and start your 6 hours’ drive to Kibale forest national park in the western part of Uganda with stopovers to stretch and lunch depending on your location and time.
Connect to your lodge with en-route visit of the crater lakes near the park. Explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. The reserve is abundant with butterflies, plants, animals and, in particular, birds. Spectacular birds like Great Blue Turaco and rare Papyrus Gonolek will be of great interest to birders. The swamp is also home to more elusive animals such as Red Colobus monkeys and sitatunga antelope. There is also the opportunity to visit local community projects that have been financed by tourism. Dinner and overnight stay at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge for budget/Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge for mid-range/Chimpundu Lodge for luxury
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking experience
Wake up early and drive to Kibale Forest to the briefing point before you head in the forest in search of the exuberant chimpanzees groups in the Kibale forest. Tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitat as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor, is a thrilling experience. Though they can be difficult to spot, you will be in no doubt of their presence as the forest is alive with their noisy calls. Spend an hour in their presence. After trekking, return to the lodge and spend your afternoon relaxing at the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at lodge as above
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
After breakfast, check-in and embark on your journey to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park (home of Uganda Mountain Gorillas). It’s about 6-7 hours’ drive with en-route game drive in Queen Elizabeth national park Ishasha sector for chances of spotting the tree climbing lions and other animals. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Haven Lodge for mid-range/Buhoma Community Rest Camp for budget/Mahogany Springs Lodge for luxury
Day 5: Gorilla trekking experience and Batwa experience
Enjoy early morning breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters with your packed lunch for briefing by the ranger guides and later head into the forest for your trek. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi takes 2 to 8 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. These primates roam the park freely and there is no way of telling where they will be for a particular day. On finding them, you will be allowed 1 hour to view and take photos of these gentle primates, enjoy your lunch packs and meet your driver / guide and transfer back to your lodge.
The time after trekking will be spent on a Batwa community tour, learn about the life style of the pygmies of Uganda who lived in the park before the park was gazette as a national park, return to the lodge for relaxation as you savoir the memories of your gorilla trek in Bwindi. Dinner and overnight at Lodge as above
Day 6: Transfer back to Entebbe (8-9 hours’ drive)
You will enjoy breakfast and transfer back to Entebbe with a stopover in Mbarara town for lunch and spot at the Uganda Equator. Proceed to Entebbe and upon arrival, check-in at your booked hotel for dinner and overnight stay at Protea Entebbe Hotel for luxury/ Best Western Garden Hotel for mid-range/Cycad Lodge Guesthouse for budget
Note: To reduce on the driving distance, there is an option of taking a domestic flight from Bwindi to Entebbe.
Day 7: Fly to Masai Mara national park
After breakfast, check-out of the lodge and connect to Entebbe International Airport to check-in for your next flight to Masai Mara national reserve. Aerolink and Air Kenya provide domestic flights operate domestic flights from Entebbe directly to Masai Mara, departing at 11:45 am from Entebbe and arriving in Masai Mara at 14:30 Hours via Kisumu airport for entry clearance.
Upon arrival, meet your safari driver who will be waiting to receive you and transfer to you booked lodge with en-route game viewing. Upon arrival at the lodge, have late lunch and check-in your rooms to rest. Dinner and relaxation and overnight stay at Zebra Plains Lodge for mid-range/Neptune Mara Rianta Lodge for luxury/Mara Sentrim Lodge for budget
Note: Flight from Entebbe to Masai Mara takes a minimum of 4 people – Refund will be given if other guests share the flight with you since you are travelling 2 pax.
Day 8: Full day game drive – Masai Mara plains
Wake up early in the morning, have breakfast and grab your packed lunch and meet your safari driver to head to the plains of Maasai Mara for a full day adventure in this stunning savanna vegetation of Masai Mara as you watch many animals in large numbers such as lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeests, zebras and many more. You will enjoy your picnic lunch and proceed for a game drive until the sun goes down. In the evening you will head back to your lodge, have dinner and stay overnight at lodge as above
Day 9: Another game drive and Masai Community tour
After breakfast, you will head back the plains of the reserve for yet another thrilling game drive to find any of the missed animals and enjoy more of the park’s scenery.
Later afternoon, you will head to the Maasai village/Masai Loita Hills for a cultural experience. On this experience you will enjoy getting a deeper insight into the Maasai culture by interacting with the local Maasai people, be entertained by local dancers, drama and Maasai warriors; buy local Maasai items such as local Maasai Shukas, beautifully made accessories such as necklaces and earrings and taste local cuisines. After the experience, you will head back to your lodge, have dinner and stay overnight as above
Optional activity – Hot air balloon; A hot air balloon safari launches in the early morning, just in time for sunrise. For about an hour, you will be floating peacefully above the ground, with a bird’s eye view of the African bush below. The capacity for this activity is limited making this a very special and exclusive experience. Please note that this activity is weather dependent and may need to be rescheduled due to poor weather.
Day 10: Transfer to Nakuru national park – Crescent Island visit in Naivasha
After breakfast, transfer to Lake Nakuru national park. It’s about 5-6 hours’ drive with en-route stop at Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, visit Crescent Island Game Sanctuary – a peninsula or island on the eastern side of Lake Naivasha. A short boat trip from the mainland out into Lake Naivasha gives you access to the unique Crescent Island Wildlife sanctuary, which hosts giraffes, waterbucks, elands, wildebeests, zebras, and impalas. It is also a haven for more than 200 species of birds. The lake has a lot of hippos, which you can easily spot from the island. Among the resident birds are fish eagles, ospreys, lily-trotters, black crakes, and a variety of herons.
Thereafter, have en-route lunch then proceed to Lake Nakuru national park. Lake Nakuru park is known for its large numbers of flamingo birds. In addition, home to the famous black and white rhinos. Upon arrival, check-in at your booked lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Safari Lodge for mid-range/Pundas Milias Camp for budget/Lake Nakuru Lion Hill Lodge for luxury
Day 11: Full day game viewing
Wake up early, enjoy breakfast and connect for an early morning game drive to explore more of the park’s beauty. During the game drive, spot animals like the lions, leopards, hyenas and different antelope species. Later afternoon drive to Lake Nakuru and enjoy the views of huge numbers of flamingo birds on the lake shores and other bird species. In addition to the bird life of the park, explore the park’s wildlife spotting animals like the black and white rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, impalas and zebras. After the game drive, return to the lodge to relax. Dinner and overnight stay at lodge as above
Day 12: Transfer to Amboseli National Park
After early morning breakfast, embark on your journey to Amboseli national park. It’s a full day drive connecting to Nairobi- Mombasa highway. The drive takes you through the open African expansive savannah plains dotted with local homesteads and colorful Masai tribesmen and their cattle. Upon arrival, proceed to check-in your lodge for dinner and overnight stay at AA Amboseli lodge for budget/ Ol Tukai Amboseli Lodge for mid-range
Day 13: Full Day Amboseli national park
Have breakfast and explore Amboseli national park. This park is a home of the famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to the savannah elephants. Among other wildlife species include; the lions, cheetah, leopards, wildebeests, buffaloes, monkeys families and rare bird species. Spend your morning and afternoon on game drives also visiting the swamp below observation hill that hosts many elephants, hippos and a variety of water fowls like Pelican and Egyptian goose. Dinner and overnight stay at Lodge as above
Day 14: Transfer to Nairobi city
After morning breakfast, check-out of the lodge and transfer to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, the safari guide will drop you off at a location you advise in Nairobi, marking the end of your safari.
End of 14 Days Uganda Primates and Kenya Wildlife Safari
