Kenya Uganda Safari
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During this Kenya Uganda safari, you will have the opportunity to see Mountain Gorillas and have a fantastic wildlife experience. After this incredible encounter, you will continue your tour to Kenya to explore the beautiful Masai Mara National Park. On this tour, visitors can observe predators while also getting up close to gorillas and other primates.
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Activities In This Adventure Traveling African Safari
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Day 1
Welcome to Uganda!
Upon picking you up your guide will drive you to Viva Entebbe, where you will spend the night.
Journey Time: 15 minutes
Accomodation: Viva Entebbe
Day 2
To Lake Mutanda in Uganda!
Following breakfast, we will drive you to Kisoro, which is located in southern Uganda near the borders of Rwanda and Congo. You pass through a beautiful part of the country known as “the Switzerland of Africa.” You will see beautiful countryside, a bamboo forest, and spectacular views of the Virunga Mountains. You will stop for lunch at a local restaurant along the way (Lunch is not inclusive). Please be aware that you will require two Kenya visas and one Uganda visa, or one East African single tourist visa costing USD 100, allowing you to travel within Kenya freely, Rwanda, and Uganda.
Mutanda Lake Resort has one of Uganda’s best views! This lodge offers comfortable accommodation in a unique corner of the country, perched on a peninsula in Lake Mutanda and isolated in the shadow of the Virunga Mountain Range. The Resort is located between Kisoro town, Mgahinga and Bwindi National Parks, making it an ideal base for gorilla trekking, volcano hikers, bird-lovers, and those looking for a secluded magical place in nature. Don’t forget to take advantage of the lake’s Bilharzia-free status, making it safe to swim, paddleboard, or canoe alongside the locals going about their daily business on the lake! The sunsets are breathtaking, so make sure to be on one of the verandas (with a sundowner drink in hand) at that time.
Luxury Cottage is an optional upgrade.
The spacious Luxury Cottages at Mutanda Lake Resort, combined with the tranquil setting and breathtaking views, will make your stay unforgettable. This setting is a beautiful hideaway, with small islands dotting the surrounding lake and a backdrop of misty volcanoes. On a clear night, be mesmerized by the starry sky from your private veranda and enjoy total relaxation.
Optional on days 2 and 3 for an extra $40 per person per night.
Journey Time: 4 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Accomodation: Mutanda Lake Resort
Day 3
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Gorilla Trekking
Today, after breakfast, you will meet one of Bwindi’s gentle giants: the endangered Mountain Gorilla. This is the absolute highlight of most people’s Uganda tour. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a must-see for many visitors because it is the home of the gentle giants. On the outskirts of the Rift Valley, the park is situated in southwestern Uganda. The mist-covered hillsides are home to Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests. This magnificent forest has been around for over 25,000 years, and it even survived the last Ice Age (most forests disappeared). Bwindi Forest is one of only two forests in Africa that is classified as a gorilla and chimpanzee habitat. It has an incredible diversity of flora and fauna. Half of the world’s gorilla population lives here, divided into nine habituated family groups. Bwindi is also home to 5 other primate species, 120 mammal species, 220 butterflies, and 360 bird species. This is the place to get up close and personal with critically endangered mountain gorillas for your very own ‘Gorillas in the Mist’ experience.
The gorillas you will see belong to one of nine family groups that can tolerate humans for a short period each day. Your journey will be an exciting (and for some, challenging) journey through forested (and sometimes slippery) slopes, entwined vines, bushes, and bamboo before arriving at the gentle giants. Your guide will point out signs of previous gorilla activity along the way. Consider dung, nests, and bamboo shoots that have been chewed. The time it takes to complete the gorilla trek can range from 2 to 7 hours! Once the gorilla family has been located, you will have a maximum of one hour to observe them. Meeting the mountain gorillas is a truly humbling and emotional experience. This is an excellent part of your tour that you will remember for the rest of your life.
Journey Time: 1 – 1.5 hour(s) each way
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation: Mutanda Lake Resort
Day 4
Going to Nairobi
After a leisurely breakfast at Mutanda Lake Resort, our driver will transport you to Entebbe International Airport in time for your flight to Nairobi.
Specifics about the flight Kenya Airways: 07:20 p.m. departure, 08:30 p.m. arrival
When you arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our driver/guide will be waiting to meet you. Located just outside Nairobi’s bustling center, Wildebeest Eco Camp is the place to spend your first night. There are a number of attractions nearby, including the Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre, the Elephant Orphanage, the Karen Blixen Museum, and the Kenyan Bomas.
Journey Time: 7 hour
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Accomodation: Wildebeest Eco Camp
Day 5
Domestic flight to the Masai Mara game reserve
Our driver will pick you up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and take you to Wilson Airport, where domestic flights depart. You will take a flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. This scenic flight will last 45 to 1 hour. Flight time: 10:00 a.m., arrival time: 11:00 a.m.
A 4wd vehicle from Mara Eden safari camp will meet you and take you on a long game drive searching for the big five in the world-famous Masai Mara game reserve on the Tanzanian border. It has a high animal concentration all year and is known for its typical short savanna plains. As the Great Migration takes place in Tanzania’s Serengeti from July through October, two million Wildebeests migrate north from Tanzania’s Serengeti. In the Mara River, you can see lions, buffaloes, antelopes, hippopotamuses, and crocodiles.
Journey Time: 1 hour
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation: Mara Eden safari camp
Day 6 & 7
Full day game drives in the Masai Mara
Following an early morning breakfast, you will have a parked lunch before embarking a full-day safari trip in which you may see all five big cats in the wild. Then return to the camp for refreshments before enjoying a cold drink while watching the Mara River.
Journey Time: Depending on game drive
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation: Mara Eden safari camp
Day 7
Departure
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Services Included In This Safari
Return Domestic flights with Governors Aviation, from Nairobi to Masai Mara;
all airport transfers;
Transfer from lodge to gorilla tracking and back;
Accommodations according to itinerary;
Meals according to the programme;
Private game drives in safari jeeps at Mada Eden camp with extra guide for spotting
Experienced English speaking driver/guides;
Entrance fees for Masai Mara game reserve.
Park entrance fees for Bwindi
Gorilla permit Uganda (US$ 600)
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Services Excluded from This Safari
International flights;
East African visa or entry visas to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda;
A porter for during the gorilla tracking (someone who carries your daypack);
Personal (medical/travel) insurance;
Government tax or park fees increase;
Tips and gratuities to rangers, porter, hotel staff, etc;
All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.).
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Please take a look at our sample African Safari below for inspiration. Every Safari you take can be tailored to meet your individual needs. You can choose any number of days. You can choose any departure date. Feel free to choose any experience.
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Tanzania Health Information
You are required to produce a certificate proving you have been vaccinated against yellow fever. Further, all necessary vaccinations must be documented by your health practitioner on an official vaccination record. This document must be carried throughout the tour. A malaria prophylactic drug should be taken by every visitor. Additionally, you should bring mosquito repellent. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for information on current requirements, inoculations, and personal recommendations!
Normally, you need the following vaccinations (but you should always consult your doctor):
-Yellow Fever (you must have this can even be checked on arrival, especially when flying within East Africa)
-DTP
-Hepatitis
-For Malaria you need to take tablets, Malarone or Lariam. Malarone is mostly used (please always consult a doctor).
-Because hygiene is not as high as in your home country, we recommend bringing disinfectant cream with you. Instead of drinking tap water, always drink bottled water.
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When traveling on a medium to low budget, bathroom facilities and accommodations may be more basic. It is important to note that the water reserves in eco lodges are limited and most rooms do not have power sockets; however, you can always charge your devices at the reception.
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