10 Days Kenya Uganda Wildlife Safari – Gorilla and Chimpanzees Trekking

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10 days
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This safari takes you to the top destinations in African for Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable national park, chimpanzees in Kibale forest national park and epic wildlife series and African Big Fives in Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara national parks. This is a cross border tour between Kenya and Uganda with a domestic flight from Entebbe to Nairobi.

The ultimate costing includes a $700 gorilla permit per person and a $200 chimpanzee permit per person. You can track gorillas and chimpanzees in two national parks in Uganda while on this safari. One of the largest rain forests in Africa is found in Kibale National Park, which is situated in western Uganda. 3,300 meters above sea level is its elevation. The chimpanzees and numerous other primate species in this national park are well-known. There are more than 100 chimpanzees living in each colony, and each one has a complex social structure. Each group has an older man who is in charge of dominating the others and protecting the group from outside male intruders. The small chimpanzees always move in small groups. By locating the chimpanzees and then locating the place where they are calling from, one can locate them by hearing their pant hooting noises. You typically have an hour to spend with these primates, during which you may watch them feed, play, take care of their young, and swing from one tree to another.

The 331 sq. meter Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which includes lowland and montane forests, first welcomed visitors in 1993. The Mubare, Habinyanja, Rusengura, and Nkuringo gorilla groups are among the four habituated gorilla groups in the park. Additionally, the safari park features 15 gorilla families that are accessible to visitors every day. The park is home to numerous animal and plant species, including 1000 flowering plants, 104 fern species, 163 different tree species, 348 bird species, 120 mammal species, 220 butterfly species, and 27 different kinds of chameleons, frogs, and geckos. Turacos and horn bills are two examples of the bird species. In addition to gorillas, the park is home to numerous other primates, such as chimpanzees and colobus monkeys.

The 10 days Kenya and Uganda Safari will take you to one of Kenya's most well-known tourist destinations is the Maasai Mara National Reserve, which is situated in the country's southwest along the Great Rift Valley in Norok County and is bordered by Tanzania's Serengeti National Park on all sides. The Reserve has the name Mara, which refers to the area's spotted circles of trees, savanna, brush, and cloud shadows, as described by the area's original inhabitants, the Maasai. In addition to the large Nile crocodiles, predators like lions, leopards, and others, the reserve is most well-known for the yearly great migration, during which millions of wildebeest cross the Mara River under the principle of survival of the fittest. In Masai Mara, you may view all five of the big fives those are Elephants, Leopards, Lions, Buffalos and Rhinos with the highest number of black rhinos in Africa.

On this tour in Uganda and Kenya you will also visit Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha for more wildlife encounters and birding experience since both of these parks possess big numbers of bird species. This tour is available through the year and can be tailor made based on your travel dates, budget and preferences.

Price Includes:
  • All day game drives as per sample itinerary
  • Hotel/lodge accommodation for the duration of the safari
  • 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Regional flight tickets( Entebbe to Nairobi
  • Professional safari and tour guide / driver
  • All national park fees
  • All meals on the safari
  • All game viewing activities specified
  • Gorilla permits and boat cruise fees
  • Price quoted per person sharing
Price Excludes:
  • Laundry
  • Items of personal nature
  • International and local airfares
  • Entry visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Anything else not included in the itinerary
Highlights
  • Kibale National Park
  • Chimpanzee trekking
  • Bigodi wetland swamp
  • Bwindi Impenetrable national park
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Masai Mara Reserve
  • Lake Naivasha
  • Lake Nakuru
  • Nairobi

Tour Plan

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Transfer To Kibale National Park

After breakfast, depart for Kibale National Park. you will pass through various small town in the
countryside, you will have lunch at the back drop of Rwenzori Mountain in fortpotal town, you'll continue driving to the park. Additionally, you will go past traditional villages where you may take in the lush, year-round foliage. Enjoy yourself while taking some pictures, travel to Fort Portal, take in the Rwenzori Mountains' foothills, and then continue to Kibale National Park.

There are 13 primate species in this forest, including chimpanzees, red colobus monkeys, and the endangered L'Hoest's monkeys. It is located between 1100 and 1600 meters above sea level. To safeguard the then-increasing number of animals and plants, the park was gazetted in 1932 and created in 1993. There are also 250 tree species, 325 bird species, 13 primate species, 60 mammal species, and 14 wild fields among the various animal species discovered in the park.

Upon entering the park, you will have the opportunity to explore the picturesque crater lakes area and terraced tea states. Return to the lodge afterwards to unwind for the evening and to have dinner.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation: Isunga Lodge

Chimpanzee Trekking And Bigodi Wetland Swamp

You will visit the park headquarters early in the morning after breakfast to receive a briefing on chimpanzee trekking. You'll start looking for the chimpanzees in the park at 8:00 a.m. These primates are the closest living cousins to humans, and 98% of their DNA is identical to human DNA. The L'Hoest monkeys, golden monkeys, Black and white colobus monkeys, grey checked Mangabey, red-tailed monkeys, bush babies, and many bird species, such as the green breasted pitta, rumped tinker bird, yellow spotted nicator, and the green breasted pitta, will also be seen alongside the chimpanzees in this park.

This park, one of Africa's great rain forests, is home to the continent's largest chimpanzee population, with each community having between one and one hundred members and a complex social structure. The adult males in the group rule the group and defend the territory from other males from neighboring territories. Simply keep an ear out for the chimpanzees' pant hooting cries, and then move toward the area where they responded. Here, you may see them as they eat, play, and interact with one another.

You will visit Bigodi Swamp later in the day, which is also a fantastic place to see primates and birds. The majority of the locals that preserve it do so to support themselves. The great blue turuco is just one of the many bird species you might see here. Other primate species you can see include baboons, mongooses, otters, bush pigs, and bush bucks.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation: Isunga Lodge

Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Drive immediately to Bwindi via the Ishasha sector in the early morning after breakfast, where you will see numerous tree climbing lions. The only location in Africa where you may see lions climbing trees is here. Numerous wildlife, such as antelopes, monkeys, birds, and kobs, will also be visible. Visit the park in the late afternoon and take a nature walk to see a variety of creatures, such as monkeys, elephants, birds, and more.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation: Bakiga Lodge

Gorilla Trekking

Breakfast in the morning, then head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the dos and don'ts of Bwindi gorilla trekking. When you first begin looking for the gentle giants in the rain forest, the rangers will go with you. This walk occasionally requires a lot of strength, therefore it might be difficult. Because the weather is so variable, trekkers are usually encouraged to bring their rain coats and boots. There are also some potters who, for a nominal fee, are always willing to assist visitors with lugging their bags. The rangers will instruct you on how to handle the gorillas once you see them, notably by keeping a 6 meter distance from them as you watch them play.

How long gorilla tracking will take is never easy to forecast, and it also relies on where some families are since some of them are located far from the park headquarters. The rangers will always be there to help you, but it always takes 2 to 8 hours to get in touch with them. Prior to monitoring, it is also advised that trackers maintain a healthy physical condition . After your hike, head back to the resort for lunch. You may then decide to visit the Batwa community in the late afternoon to take in some cultural performances before retiring to your lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation: Bakiga Lodge

Departure Back To Kampala

Have breakfast at the hotel, then begin your transfer to Kampala. After lunch in Mbarara, make another stop above the equator so you may take more photos and do some experiments. Continue on to Kampala where you will arrive in the late afternoon. You will be transferred to Entebbe Airport for the flight to Nairobi Kenya. Upon arrival in Nairobi you will be picked by your safari guide and head to the hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation: Double Tree By Hilton Nairobi

Transfer To Masai Mara Reserve

The safari begins at 8 a.m. when your driver-guide reports to your accommodation. From there, you'll take a breathtaking journey along the Great Rift Valley to Kenya's renowned Masai Mara game reserve. (The trip takes 5.5 hours.) You'll ride in a personal safari car. In order to take in the breathtaking views of the world's largest valley, which is supposed to be visible from space, you will take a small break along the way at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Get to your Masai Mara tent in time for a relaxing lunch. Starting at 3.30 pm, your afternoon game drive allows you to see some of the incredible wildlife in the reserve, including Rhinos, Elephants, and Wildebeest in addition to Big Cats like Lion, Leopard, and Cheetah. Our driver's guide will make every effort show you not just the ''Big Five'' animals but the ''Big Nine'' as well.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp

Start The Day With An Early Morning Game Drive In Masai Mara

You will be taken on two game drives today, one from 6.15am to 9am before breakfast and the other from 3.30pm to 6.30pm in the late afternoon following lunch. The ideal times to see animals at their most active are generally early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Your game drive timings are flexible because your safari is private, which is convenient if you're traveling with kids or on your honeymoon and might wish to sleep in later on some days. For no additional charge, you can also decide to go on a full-day game drive that includes a picnic lunch, return to the camp to spend the night.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp

Masai Mara To Lake Naivasha

Your time in the Mara should come to an end with a brief early-morning wildlife drive and breakfast. Your safari now takes you to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake that is well-liked by both locals and tourists in Kenya. Be there in time for lunch. Rest of the day at leisure. The lodge we reserve at the lake offers lovely natural spaces where you may view various creatures, such as waterbuck and warthogs, as well as countless bird species amid the trees. You can also pay extra to reserve a one-hour Lake Boat Safari, during which you can observe some of the lake's species, like hippos, and take in the magnificent views of the lake and the highland Landscapes surrounding it.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation: Lake Naivasha Country Club

Lake Naivasha To Lake Nakuru

You can enjoy a leisurely breakfast today because you just need to leave for Lake Nakuru National Park at 9 a.m. In addition to being a Unesco World Heritage site, Lake Nakuru is also a bird and rhino sanctuary where you can witness lions and leopards. Arrive before noon, then head to your reserved lodging for a leisurely lunch. At 3:30 pm, go out on a thorough game drive in this picturesque park that includes stops at views that make for excellent photo ops. By 6.30 p.m., return to the lodge or camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp

Return To Nairobi

A 6.30am wildlife drive will wrap up your safari excursion, so get up early. You now go back to Nairobi after breakfast and checking out, making brief stops along the way at the Rift Valley Escarpment . arrive in Nairobi after three hours. Transfer to the JKIA international airport for your onward flight home or to your overnight lodging for drop-off.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

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