10-Day Bwindi and Kenya Wildlife Expedition Combo Safari

Begin your adventure with a warm welcome at Entebbe International Airport, followed by a relaxing stay at Boma Hotel; begin your adventure with a luxurious night. Depending on your time of arrival, you can opt for Entebbe city tour, as you set into your next-day adventure mood.

Entebbe City flaunts the cool atmospheric environment with the cool breeze from Lake Victoria. The city drives through Entebbe and offers vistas of the old architecture of the colonial buildings and the modern suave of different hotel facilities and beaches.

A scenic flight takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. landing at Kisoro Airstrip, the driver/ guide will pick you up and escort you to your lodge. You’ll settle into a cozy forest lodge on the edges of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, overlooking the verdant forested landscapes and the misty canopies. 

From the sumptuous lunch and relaxation, the afternoon is dedicated to nature walks and visiting the Batwa community for cultural immersion. The cultural immersion into the Batwa community offers an educational tourism experience where you get to learn about forest survival skills as you contribute to the conservation of the mountain gorillas.

You will return to Silverback Lodge for relaxation and a night’s rest for the next day’s gorilla trekking experience.

Venture into the heart of Bwindi for an intimate encounter with the gorillas, a highlight of your safari, followed by relaxation back at the lodge. Early in the morning, you will be escorted to the park headquarters where you will be briefed before trekking for the gorillas in the jungle. 

The gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes you through the thick forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks, with brooks and verdant greenery. When you meet the gorilla family, you are allowed to interact with gorillas for a maximum of 1hr; a very emotional and unforgettable experience.

After gorilla trekking, take time to appreciate nature back at your lodge. Enjoy the sounds of the forest birds in Bwindi impenetrable national park. The tranquil surroundings and the sounds of the wind in the trees give you the perfect time to relax by the balcony; the perfect time for meditation and a glimpse of wellness tourism as you disconnect and connect with mother nature.

In the morning, you will be picked up by the driver and transferred to the airstrip in Kisoro for a flight back to Entebbe. You will just connect to the flight to Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. Enjoy the aerial view of Uganda maybe take photographs if you come equipped with the right camera.

At Entebbe, connect to the flight to Nairobi, Kenya, where you’ll stay at Kahama Hotel and have the option to explore the city. Nairobi is a vibrant and free city where you can enjoy the evening drive and also explore the city, visit the giraffe center, and learn about the Rothschild giraffe conservation efforts and the museum in Nairobi city. 

Drive to Amboseli, famous for its elephant herds and Kilimanjaro views, and stay at Ol Tukai Lodge for an authentic safari experience. From Nairobi, you can visit the Karunguru coffee estate, which is located northwards of the city; this is part of educational tourism where you learn about how the coffee is organically grown. 

Before you reach Amboseli National Park, you will enroute to Gurdwara Makindu Sahib Temple. Learn about the Hindu religion and also appreciate the architecture of the temple and its authenticity. Continue to Amoseli National Park and check into your cozy safari lodge, Kilima Safari Camp; one of the best safari camps in Amoseli National Park.

A full day in Amboseli offers morning game drives and an afternoon visit to a Maasai village, deepening your connection to the land and its people. from the lodge, you will be taken on a game drive where you get to see a lot of elephant herds; the theme of Amboseli national park. Enjoy the vistas of the vast savannahs with the backdrop of the mountain Kilimanjaro.

You can enjoy the drive through the lake bed of Amboseli Lake; the perfect spot for wildlife viewing. Have sightings of several wildlife species like elephants, lions, baboons, warthogs, giraffes, and many more.

The game drive in Amboseli National Park takes about 5 hours, enjoy watching the big cats in action. The morning game drive offers a great chance to see the lions, cheetahs, and leopards in Amboseli National Park, the morning game drive is perfect for taking photographs of the wildlife and the stunning landscape with the backdrop of snow-capped mountain Kilimanjaro.

After the epic Amboseli national park wildlife encounter, return to the lodge and enjoy relaxation, while enjoying the tranquility of the surroundings. Take time to edit your photos, reply to emails, and also communicate in the restaurant lobby.

Travel to Lake Nakuru for a stay at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, with an afternoon game drive to see flamingos and other wildlife. From Amboseli National Park, the journey takes you northwards to Lake Nakuru National Park. It is a drive distance of about 7 to 8hrs but the scenic views and more wildlife, make the drive worthwhile.

You will have lunch enroute before reaching Lake Nakuru National Park. Another stopover can be at the Rift Valley viewpoint; enjoy the view over the vast Rift Valley floor.

Lake Nakuru National Park flaunts the pink shed of flamingoes by the water’s edge. You will check into your lodge and then go to the afternoon game drive. The afternoon game drive is a chance to see the wildebeests, zebras, leopards, giraffes, and other animal species.

After the game drive and the boat cruise on Lake Nakuru, enjoy relaxation back at your cozy lodge and a night stay.

Head to the Maasai Mara, staying at Mara Bush Camp, preparing for two days of extensive exploration of this legendary wildlife reserve. 

In the morning, wake up to a hearty breakfast from the restaurant of Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. After, you will check out and embark on the other game drive as you drive out of Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy the wild big cats in the morning, and a double taste of the flamingoes of Lake Nakuru National Park. 

Reaching masai mara, is about 3-4hrs drive from lake nakuru national park. You will have an enroute to Maiji Moto settlement camp. Enjoy the view of the hot springs, and also experience interactions with the masai people of the area.

In the afternoon after relaxing, you can choose to rest at the camp or embark on the afternoon game drive, there is no chance of seeing the wild action of the cats, as they hide near the water sources during the hot weather. You can find the leopards near Mara River taking sips of water during the hot afternoon.

You can enjoy horseback riding as an optional activity or just a sundowner back at the lodge. The afternoon can offer the perfect nature walk in the areas with fewer predators to the nearby masai communities.

Experience the Mara with game drives, a hot air balloon ride, and cultural visits, capturing the essence of the African savannah.

From a tranquil rest in the wilderness of masai mara, wake up to a delicious breakfast. After a morning game drive is the perfect deal for seeing the lions, cheaters, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and antelopes in the savannahs. The morning game drive in masai mara offers the ultimate safari in wild Kenya.

Optional, you can enjoy the hot air balloon and see the predator game from above. The hot air balloon also offers visitors of the sunrise over the vast savannahs.

This is the last day of your wildlife expedition in East Africa. In the morning after breakfast, you will go on a game drive leading to a masai community in masai mara national reserve. The encounter with the Maasai is one of the epic cultural expeditions in the world.

Famous for staying in harmony within the lion-infested Masai Mara savannahs, the masai people still live life normally and also rare cattle. The masai cultural encounter offers information about the survival life of the masai people over decades of years.

In the afternoon you will head back to the lodge and check out, then embark on the journey to Nairobi. You can opt to enjoy the Nairobi city one last time, or head straight to the airport for your flight back home; depending on your flight schedule.

This is the end of your 10-day Bwindi gorilla trekking and Kenya wildlife expedition combo safari.

Remember; 

• All the fees paid in the national parks and permits for gorilla trekking are directly contributed to the wildlife conservation effort in East Africa.
• Supporting the local communities and local businesses during cultural encounters is a direct effort towards sustainable tourism in Uganda and Kenya.
• This package is customizable to fit perfectly in your budget and interests of travel.