8 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari
The 8 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari is an extraordinary Safari Tour that takes you to Kenya and Uganda. This 8 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari pairs gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking with wildlife viewing on single African Safari tour. This well crafted safari Package takes you to Uganda’s tropical rainforests to search for the endangered mountain gorillas & chimps before indulging in the iconic savannahs of Kenya to for opportunities to see the Big Five African Animals (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant). On this classic 8 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari, you’ll visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to more than half of the remaining mountain gorilla population.
After your experiences in Uganda, you’ll fly to Kenya for wildlife viewing in Masai Mara National Reserve. Discover the vast savannahs of Africa that teem with wildlife all year round. Enjoy remarkable wildlife game drives in the reserve to discover the beauty and wildlife on this 8 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari. Book this classic multi-border 8 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari with us today.
Safari Highlights 8 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Day 5: Transfer back to Entebbe
Day 6: Fly to Kenya and transfer to Masai Mara
Day 7: Full-day adventure in Masai Mara
Day 8: Transfer back to Nairobi & Fly Back Home
Detailed 8 Days Uganda Primates and Kenya Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Kibale National Park
From Kampala or Entebbe, your driver guide will pick you up and drive you to Kibale National Park where your 8 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari starts. The journey to Kibale National Park takes about 5 hours driving through the scenic countryside, passing through some popular towns like Mityana, and Kyejonjo. Arrive at the park and proceed to your booked safari lodge.
Check-in at your lodge. Lunch will be served at your lodge. After lunch, there is an optional tour to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Meals Include: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking at Kibale National Park
Embarking on the first primate adventure on this classic 8 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari. Following breakfast, head to the park headquarters where you will join groups of other trekkers for a chimpanzee trek briefing session. You’ll be guided on how to successfully conduct your trek, safety precautions, and the dos and don’ts during the trek.
After briefing, follow your ranger guide into the forest to search for the chimpanzees. After a long trek in the forest, you will finally encounter these primates in the jungle and have the opportunity to observe them for about 1 hour. Although less popular than mountain gorillas, an encounter with the chimpanzees is really life-changing. Enjoy your time with the primates and take pictures for memories.
After the trek, you will return back to the starting point/park headquarter where you will meet your guide who then transfers you back to your lodge for a refreshing meal and relaxation.
Dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Following an early morning breakfast at your lodge, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – home to more than half of the endangered mountain gorilla. You will arrive at Bwindi in the afternoon and proceed to your booked safari lodge for a sumptuous meal and a relaxing evening stay.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Bwindi.
Meal Plans: Meals & Drinks:
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Following an early morning breakfast at your lodge, depart for the park headquarters. Join other visitors for a gorilla trekking briefing, you’ll be given all the necessary information about gorilla trekking; the dos and don’ts regarding your gorilla trekking. After briefing session, you’ll be allocated a gorilla family to trek.
Its time to delve into the jungle to search for the endangered gorillas in their natural habitat. Although the trek is really challenging, you are guaranteed of finally locating the gorillas in their natural habitat and this will simply make you forget the hustle you went through to get to them. After locating the gorillas, you will spend about one full hour thrilled and observing the gorillas, there are plenty of opportunities to take photos and film for memories.
Later after trekking, return to the park headquarters from where you proceed to your lodge for relaxation and if you wish you can go for a community visit or cultural tour to find out how the locals live and to enjoy cultural performances.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Transfer back to Entebbe
Wake up at leisure and enjoy breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe. This journey takes about 8 to 9 hours, arrive at Entebbe in the late evening and proceed direct to your booked hotel within Entebbe.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Entebbe.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Fly to Kenya and transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport to catch your flight to Kenya. Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where our Kenyan representatives will welcome you into Kenya. You’ll then embark on a transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive from Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve is about 4 hours through the scenic countryside. You’ll pass through the stunning and scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stopover to admire the breathtaking views and optional shopping at the curio shops.
Continue with your drive, making another brief stop at Narok Town for refreshments and to use the restrooms before proceeding to Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon and check-in.
Spend the rest of your day at leisure, enjoying the facilities the lodge has to offer before heading out for a thrilling introductory game drive in the Magnificent Masai Mara National Reserve. After this introductory game drive, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7: Full day adventure in Masai Mara National Reserve
After a morning breakfast, depart the lodge with your packed lunch boxes for a full-day game-viewing safari in Masai Mara National Reserve. You’ll explore the Mara plains for opportunities to witness wildlife and birdlife. Expect to encounter the African Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephants) giraffes, hyenas, cheetahs, and wildebeests among others.
Visit various wildlife hotspots in the park. As it near lunch time, take a break for a picnic lunch at a scenic and safe spot. After lunch, continue with your safari in the park. Later return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 8: Transfer back to Nairobi and fly back home
After breakfast, you will be driven to Nairobi town for shopping, have lunch in town, and then drive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your scheduled flight back home.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
End of 8 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari