Mountain gorillas and the Big 5
Uganda and Kenya Roundtrip | Duration: 15 nights
IN SEARCH OF GORILLAS AND THE BIG 5
Itinerary
Welcome to Uganda
Landing at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed to Uganda by a representative. You will be driven to your accommodation, where you can rest from your flight, and the excitement of your upcoming adventure in Uganda can grow even more.
Gorillas in Bwindi National Park
In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, gorilla tracking can be done at four locations - Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo. Spread over these regions live a total of 18 gorilla families, which are accustomed to humans and can be visited. After a short briefing, you will march up through the dense rainforest in search of the gentle giants. The ascent can take between one and five hours, depending on where your assigned gorilla family is located. The trail can be steep, muddy and very strenuous, but once you reach your destination and catch sight of the first gorilla, all the hardships and efforts will be forgotten. Watch these gigantic animals feeding and playing before you have to start your way back after an hour. In your luggage, you will have unique memories, and you will never forget this magical experience of being so close to the gentle giants.
Onward journey to the Masai Mara
Today you will fly on to Kenya, directly to the Masai Mara, where an exciting safari adventure awaits you.
Kenya's most famous game reserve, with its grass savannahs, scrubland and acacia forests, provides the ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife and has a particularly high density of predatory cats. Enjoy a cool welcome drink and settle into your luxurious tents before embarking on your first game drive in the afternoon in search of the Big Five.
Safari in the Masai Mara
Go on classic game drives or on foot safaris and discover the wildlife from a completely different perspective. Every day you have the choice of what you want to do and in which way you want to get to know the impressive landscape and its wildlife. No matter which way you will choose, you will almost certainly encounter some lions, elephants and buffalos and, with a little luck, even leopards, cheetahs and rhinos.
Should you travel to the Masai Mara during the months of July to October, you will have the chance to witness one of the world's greatest wildlife wonders - the Great Migration. Millions of wildebeest migrate from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara in search of fresh grass - a true spectacle.
The Laikipia Plateau
Ecologically, the Laikipia Plateau is the transition to the central highlands and northern deserts and provides a habitat for rare wildlife such as the Grevy's zebra, black rhino and African wild dog. The plateau consists of numerous private protected areas, each owned by a local community. Go on classic game drives or enjoy time away from the vehicle. Go on nature walks, safaris on horseback or learn about the local community and something about their customs and way of life.
Zanzibar dream beaches
You already have some exciting and exhausting days behind you. You have come face to face with a silverback in Uganda and were on the lookout for the Big 5 in the world-famous Masai Mara. Now it's time to reflect on the past days and relax a bit. Finally, you will fly to the beautiful island of Zanzibar. Let your soul dangle and pamper yourself with wellness treatments.
Journey home
After more than two weeks of adventure and many special experiences, today it is unfortunately time to say goodbye to Africa and its animal inhabitants.
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