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GORILLA AND BIG 5 SAFARI
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Duration
8 Days
Tour Type
Wild and Cultural Safaris
Group Size
40 persons
Overview
This 8 day trip will take you to Uganda where you will move among the tropical rain forests in search for the Mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Explore Kenyas wildlife by visiting the great Masai Mara National Park where you will see Africa's Big 5 and other wildlife species that will leave you in great awe.
Included/Excluded
Accommodation
All meals
English Speaking Guide
Applicable park entry
Game Drives
Boat cruise
Gorilla Tracking Permit
Nature walks
Ground transportation
Airport and hotel pickup and drop off
• Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal travel insurance
• Flight Tickets
• Visa entry into the country
• All kinds of drinks except water
• Any activity stated as “OPTIONAL”
Itinerary
DAY 1
TRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARKTRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
DAY 1
TRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARKTRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
Today you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda. Bwindi is a pristine rain forest on the edge of the Albertine Rift Valley famously known as a home to the mountain gorillas. The terrain is a string of ridges and valleys covered by the very dense impenetrable forest. Having lunch enroute, you will arrive at the park in the evening. It is here that you will check into your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 2
GORILLA TREKKING
DAY 2
GORILLA TREKKING
After having an early morning breakfast, our driver guide will drive you to Ruhiga Park Headquarters where you will meet your ranger guide for briefing on the dos and don’ts while out in the forest. It is after this briefing that you will head into the forest for the trek. The trek can take between 30minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorilla family is situated. Once you have located a family, you will be allowed 1 hour with them observing their behavior and taking photographs. You will then return to your lodge for lunch and drive to Mbarara City where you will have dinner and an overnight stay
DAY 3
TRANSFER TO MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
DAY 3
TRANSFER TO MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
After an early morning breakfast, you will embark on a long but rewarding journey to Masai Mara Game Reserve. The reserve is one of the best known reserves in Africa and is globally recognized for its exceptional wildlife. Across the vast plains of the Masai Mara, you will be able to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 4
FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
DAY 4
FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
Today you will explore Masai Mara Game Reserve. The morning and afternoon game drives take you in search of Africa’s big five. I t is during the course of these game drives that you will be able to get in sight with leopards, lions, elephants, buffalos and other wildlife species. You will head back to your accommodation at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay
DAY 5
TRANSFER TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK – GAME DRIVE
DAY 5
TRANSFER TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK – GAME DRIVE
After an early morning breakfast you will drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Known all over the world for its flamingoes, it is also recognized as one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, with flamingoes still as the main attraction. You will arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive
DAY 6
VISIT THE BABOON CLIFF, LAKE NAKURU - TRANSFER TO NAIVASHA
DAY 6
VISIT THE BABOON CLIFF, LAKE NAKURU - TRANSFER TO NAIVASHA
Baboon Cliff is the most popular lookout in the national park because it offers incredible panoramas of Lake Nakuru while remaining accessible. Visitors have to share the experience with the resident population of baboons who also enjoy the surroundings. After visiting the baboon cliff, you will go explore Lake Nakuru. It is here that you will have a majestic sight of thousands of pink flamingo birds at the surface of the lake. You will then have lunch after which you will drive to Lake Naivasha
DAY 7
EXPLORE LAKE NAIVASHA
DAY 7
EXPLORE LAKE NAIVASHA
After having breakfast, you will drive to Naivasha. This is a freshwater lake in Kenya, outside the town of Naivasha in Nakuru County, which lays North West of Nairobi. It is part of the Great Rift Valley. The name derives from the local Maasai name Nai'posha, meaning "rough water" because of the sudden storms which can arise. The lake is also an overflow of beauty with tranquil surroundings decorated with the presence of a number of wildlife species and different birds. Explore the lake on a two hour boat cruise as you watch eagles catch fish from the lake, hippos and giraffes. Take off the rest of the afternoon to relax and enjoy the spectacular views of the Lake’s surroundings
DAY 8
DEPARTURE BACK HOME
DAY 8
DEPARTURE BACK HOME
Today marks the end of your safari. After having your breakfast, our driver guide will drive you to the airport where you will catch your flight back home
FAQs
What are the big five animals?
These include Lions, Rhinos, African buffaloes, and Elephants,
Why are they called the big five?
Originally, they were referred to as the big five because of the difficulty in hunting them. Bringing them home hunted was considered a feat by trophy.
What is gorilla trekking?
Gorilla Trekking is an on-foot movement in the tropical forests of Africa to see endangered Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat.
In which National Parks can i find the big five?
The big five are best spotted in Queen Elizabeth National park, Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara Murchison Falls in Kenya, Lake Mburo National Park, Semuliki National Park and Kidepo National Park.
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