After Kenya’s Maasai Mara Big 5 safari, fly direct to Uganda on this action-packed 3-day adventure – an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. Witness the Maasai Mara’s Big 5 wildlife then fly off to an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This compact yet adventure-packed itinerary is designed for travelers seeking an intimate encounter with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. It combines the best of Africa’s wildlife with the trekking the misty highlands of Uganda.
(one per person – value $800)
(unless listed as upgrade)
(in custom safari vehicle)
Flight from Maasai Mara to Entebbe (one way). Return Flight Entebbe to Kihihi (near Bwindi) (domestic flight).
Activities as Listed in Itinerary (Unless labeled as optional)
(apply online)
(from/to home)
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, medical etc.)
Before and at the end of safari (can be arranged for on request)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees.
Your journey begins with a hearty breakfast at your lodge in the Maasai Mara. Afterward, you’ll transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Entebbe, Uganda, via Kisumu in Western Kenya (for customs check) a quick and scenic journey of about 1.5 hours.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll connect to a domestic flight to Kihihi Airstrip, a short 1.5-hour flight that brings you closer to the enchanting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Our guide will meet you at Kihihi for a picturesque one-hour drive to your lodge, located in either Buhoma or Rushaga, depending on the location of your gorilla trekking permit.
Settle into your eco-lodge, surrounded by lush rainforest, and take in the breathtaking views. Later in the evening, attend a pre-trek briefing where you’ll learn essential gorilla trekking guidelines to prepare for the adventure ahead. You have the option to visit the Gorilla Health and Community Conservation Centre (Gorilla Clinic) in Buhoma, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The facility focuses on gorilla health and community conservation.
Rise early and enjoy a nourishing breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for an orientation. Here, you’ll receive a briefing from expert guides and be assigned to a specific gorilla family for the day. Accompanied by rangers, you’ll embark on a trek through Bwindi’s dense rainforest, an adventure that may take 2 to 6 hours depending on the gorillas’ location.
Once you locate the gorilla family, you’ll have the extraordinary privilege of spending up to one hour observing them in their natural habitat. Watch as they interact, feed, and care for each other in a setting that feels untouched by time. It’s a magical experience, one that offers unmatched opportunities for photography and connection with nature.
After the trek, return to your lodge for a well-deserved lunch and some relaxation. For those with energy to spare, optional activities include a guided nature walk, a visit to the villages to learn about the community and its culture, or a rejuvenating spa treatment. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner as you reflect on your incredible encounter with the gorillas.
After breakfast, you’ll transfer back to Kihihi Airstrip for your domestic flight to Entebbe. Depending on the timing of your onward journey, you may wish to enjoy an optional Cheese and Wine Sunset Cruise on Lake Victoria.
From Entebbe, you’ll connect to your international flight or continue on to your next destination, leaving Uganda with unforgettable memories of your gorilla trekking adventure.