Day-by-day plans – all fully customizable to your dates and preferences
Meet & greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or Nairobi hotel. Scenic drive (or optional flight) to Masai Mara National Reserve. Afternoon game drive. Overnight in a safari lodge or tented camp.
Early morning and late afternoon game drives searching for the Big Five, cheetahs, leopards, and the Great Migration herds (seasonal). Optional Maasai village cultural visit. Picnic lunches in the bush.
Focus on the Mara River for dramatic wildebeest crossings (July–October). Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by champagne breakfast.
Continue exploring different sectors of the reserve. Relax at camp or enjoy a guided nature walk.
Early morning game drive, then transfer back to Nairobi for departure or onward travel.
Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. Briefing and overnight.
Drive through beautiful countryside to Kibale – the primate capital of the world. Afternoon Bigodi Wetland walk (optional). Overnight near the park.
Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Afternoon transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Evening game drive.
Morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains looking for lions, elephants, and buffalo. Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel – excellent for hippos, elephants, and birds.
Scenic drive via the Ishasha sector (tree-climbing lions) to Bwindi. Overnight near the park.
The highlight of the trip – trek to spend one unforgettable hour with a family of mountain gorillas. Afternoon cultural visit or rest.
Optional relaxation at the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi or begin the return journey toward Kampala/Entebbe.
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
Morning departure from Kampala or Entebbe. Scenic drive through Mbale to Sipi on the slopes of Mount Elgon. Afternoon short hike to the main falls and viewpoints. Overnight at a lodge overlooking the falls.
Guided hike visiting all three main Sipi waterfalls. Optional abseiling down one of the falls or coffee plantation tour. Enjoy local meals and stunning views.
Morning zipline adventure across the Sipi gorge with spectacular views of the falls. Afternoon community walk, traditional cooking experience, or visit to a local school/project.
After breakfast and a final viewpoint stop, drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Arrival in Nairobi, transfer to Masai Mara. Four full days of game drives focusing on the Big Five, cheetahs, and the Great Migration (seasonal). Optional balloon safari and Maasai cultural visit.
Flight or road transfer into Uganda. Overnight in Kampala or Entebbe.
Game drives and Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest.
Transfer to Bwindi. Full day mountain gorilla trekking – the ultimate primate experience.
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your international flight.
Early departure from Nairobi. Arrive Masai Mara in time for an afternoon game drive. Overnight in camp/lodge.
Morning and afternoon game drives covering different areas of the reserve. Excellent chance to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and if in season, migration herds.
Final early morning game drive, then drive back to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.
Pickup from Entebbe or Kampala and transfer to Sipi Falls. Afternoon orientation walk.
Guided hike to the three main falls. Visit a local coffee plantation and learn the process from bean to cup.
Morning zipline across the gorge. Afternoon visit to a local community, traditional dance, or school project.
Optional longer hike toward Mount Elgon or a free day to relax and enjoy the views.
Drive back with possible stopovers. Drop-off at hotel or airport.
