A Superb Safari: Uganda and Kenya
Duration: 11 days
Highlights: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Nairobi, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Masai Mara National Reserve
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and overnight in Entebbe.
Located on the northern shore of Africa’s largest lake – Lake Victoria – the city of Entebbe oozes an infectiously happy and laid-back vibe. The cool temperature, lush vegetation and relatively small size has meant that some consider Entebbe to be one of the most naturally pretty towns in Uganda. But Entebbe has much more to offer than a charming atmosphere, as its unique setting means for some incredible activities; visit one of Lake Victoria’s many beaches (but avoid swimming as there is a possibility of catching bilharzia), hop on a boat to go feed chimps at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and end the day with a sunset cruise across the waters. Entebbe is also a growing hub of hotels, restaurants, events and nightlife. Within the city, visitors can enjoy the beautiful Botanical Gardens (where some scenes from an early Tarzan movie were shot), heaving local markets, and the Wildlife Education Centre; one of Africa’s best wildlife education centres.
Overnight: Bronze: Best Western Entebbe | Silver: Protea Entebbe | Gold: Hotel No. 5
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Day 2: Fly to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Fly to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon explore the village on a community walk.
The gloriously named Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is aptly named: 'bwindi' means darkness and this densely tangled green wilderness is deeply shaded, steeply rising - the elevation soars from just over 1 000 meters to almost 3 000 - and so rugged and tightly packed, that it's only accessible on foot. Located in south-western Uganda, it is one of the richest, oldest and most diverse rainforests in the region, 25 000 years old boasting over 400 plant species. Within its 330 square kilometers live 120 species of mammals, 348 species of birds, 220 species of butterflies and 27 species of frogs, chameleons and geckos. The park is also home to over 300 mountain gorillas - half the world's population - some habituated so visitors can observe them: standing quietly aside, you can watch these enormous animals getting on with the business of living: feeding, playing, watching you back. They aren't the only primates, they share the forest with almost a dozen other species including chimpanzees.
Overnight: Bronze: Mahogany Springs | Silver: Buhoma Lodge | Gold: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 3: Gorilla Tracking
After an early breakfast drive to the Gorilla Tracking HQ and meet the guide, porter and the other people tracking the same family. Treks can take anywhere from 45 minutes to six or more hours. Once the allocated gorilla family is reached everyone has 60 minutes to enjoy the experience.
Overnight: Bronze: Mahogany Springs | Silver: Buhoma Lodge | Gold: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 4: Entebbe - Nairobi
After breakfast fly back to Entebbe and connect onto Nairobi for the night.
Overnight: Bronze: Tamarind Tree Hotel | Silver: Nairobi Serena | Gold: Tribe Hotel
Meal Plan: B
Day 5: Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Drive north to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia. Arrive at the camp in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive; the conservancy is famous for its rhino conservation program and guests will undoubtedly spot several.
Overnight: Bronze: Sweetwaters Serena | Silver: Mutara Camp | Gold: Kicheche Laikipia/Sanctuary Tambarare
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 6 & 7: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Ol Pejeta has a wide range of exciting activities included in the stay such as visiting the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary, meeting Barak the Blind Rhino and exploring their Conservation Centre. There are a huge number of activities available at an extra cost including lion tracking with the rangers, a behind the scenes tour of the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary to help with the feeding, visiting the K9 anti-poaching unit to learn how they protect their precious wildlife, a morning horse ride to see the last two remaining Northern white rhinos in the world or visiting the cattle ranch to learn about the interaction between livestock and wildlife.
Overnight: Bronze: Sweetwaters Serena | Silver: Mutara Camp | Gold: Kicheche Laikipia/Sanctuary Tambarare
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 8: Fly to Masai Mara National Reserve
Fly from Nanyuki to the Masai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
The jewel in Africa's crown, Masai Mara is host to the most spectacular array of wildlife. Her 1 510 square kilometres of open savannah, woodlands and tree-lined rivers create an eco-system which supports huge numbers of bird and mammal species. Lion are found in abundance throughout the park as are elephant, giraffe, a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, if lucky, you may also find rhino.
Overnight: Bronze: Kandili Camp | Silver: Mara Bush Camp | Gold: Kicheche Bush Camp
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 9 & 10: Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend the next two days exploring the Masai Mara on game drives. Whilst you are here you can also visit a Masai Village to experience their unique way of life or take an early morning balloon ride over the plains culminating in a bush breakfast with a glass of bubbly (at an additional cost),
Overnight: Bronze: Kandili Camp | Silver: Mara Bush Camp | Gold: Kicheche Bush Camp
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 11: Nairobi - Depart
This morning fly back to Nairobi, in the afternoon there is some time for shopping before departing on the evening flight home.
