11-Day Uganda & Kenya Safari: Gorilla Trekking & Big Five Adventure

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport (EBB), you will be warmly greeted by your Ugandan driver-guide. Transfer to your boutique hotel nestled on the shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you prepare for your upcoming Gorilla Trekking & Big Five Adventure.

Accommodation: 2 Friends Beach Hotel.

Meal Plan: Half Board

Skip the grueling 9-hour drive with a scenic 1-hour domestic flight from Entebbe to the Kisoro airstrip. Your private 4×4 safari vehicle will then transport you up into the misty mountains of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the heart of Uganda’s Gorilla Trekking experience. Settle into your luxury lodge surrounded by ancient rainforest.

Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Today is the centerpiece of your 11-Day Uganda & Kenya Safari. After an early breakfast and a briefing from expert Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, you will enter the dense rainforest to track a habituated gorilla family. The trek is physically demanding but profoundly rewarding. Once located, you will spend an awe-inspiring hour observing these gentle giants from just meters away—an unforgettable highlight of your Gorilla Trekking & Big Five Adventure.

Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Transfer back to the local airstrip for your domestic flight to Entebbe. Spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps enjoying a boat cruise on Lake Victoria to spot vibrant birdlife or simply relaxing at your resort. Reflect on your incredible Gorilla Trekking experience as you prepare for the Kenyan leg of your safari.

Accommodation:2 Friends Beach Hotel.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Board a morning international flight (1 hour 15 minutes) from Entebbe to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Upon arrival, your Kenyan safari guide will greet you and transfer you to your city hotel. Your Big Five Adventure is about to begin.

Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Drive through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. This park is a sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos, offering excellent opportunities to spot two of the Big Five. Embark on an afternoon game drive along the lake’s edge, searching for leopards, Rothschild giraffes, and vibrant flamingos. This is a vital part of your Big Five Adventure in Kenya.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Travel south across the Rift Valley into the world-renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive in time for a thrilling late-afternoon predator game drive. As the sun sets over the golden plains, keep your eyes peeled for lions, cheetahs, and leopards key highlights of any Big Five Adventure.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Enjoy two complete days of unrestricted game driving across the savannah. This is the heart of your 11-Day Uganda & Kenya Safari. Track massive elephant herds, witness lion prides in action, and marvel at the sheer scale of wildlife. On Day 9, enjoy a picnic lunch near the Serengeti border, soaking in the endless horizon. These days deliver the quintessential Big Five Adventure experience that Kenya is famous for.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of the Maasai people. Visit an authentic Maasai homestead (Manyatta) to learn about their customs, dance, and relationship with the land. After this cultural experience, begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi, marking the final safari leg of your Gorilla Trekking & Big Five Adventure.

Accommodation: Ole Sereni Hotel.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Enjoy a final morning of souvenir shopping at Nairobi’s local markets. Pick up handcrafted Maasai artifacts, Kenyan coffee, and vibrant textiles as mementos of your journey. You will then be transferred to JKIA for your international flight home, concluding your extraordinary 11-Day Uganda & Kenya Safari: Gorilla Trekking & Big Five Adventure.

Meal Plan: Half Board