Experience two of the best safari destinations in East Africa on this 6-Day Uganda & Masai Mara Safari. Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda and Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. These two parks are famous for wildlife and natural beauty, offering great opportunities for game viewing and gorilla trekking.
Bwindi is home to mountain gorillas, while Masai Mara is known for the Big Five and the Great Migration. The lodges are comfortable and built in a traditional safari style. Main activities on this safari include gorilla trekking, bird watching, game drives, city tours, and cultural visits. The safari starts in Kampala, Uganda, and ends in Nairobi, Kenya.
6-Day Uganda & Masai Mara Safari Highlights
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Sunset boat trip on Lake Bunyonyi
- Bird watching and cultural visits
- Scenic road drives and local community experiences
Brief 6-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Masai Mara Safari Itinerary
- Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
- Day 3: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and Sunset Boat Trip
- Day 4: Flight to Masai Mara, Kenya
- Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 6: Departure
Detailed 6-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Masai Mara Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast at your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe, begin the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to Uganda’s mountain gorillas. The road trip takes you through local towns and farmlands before reaching your lodge near the park for dinner and rest.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
After breakfast, go to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your gorilla trekking adventure. You will walk with guides to find a gorilla family and spend one hour watching them. This experience offers a close view of gorillas in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi & Sunset Boat Trip
After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, also called the “Place of Many Little Birds.” The lake is surrounded by green hills and small islands. In the evening, enjoy a calm sunset boat cruise before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Flight to Masai Mara, Kenya
After breakfast, fly from Bwindi to Entebbe and connect to a flight to Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. On arrival, your guide will meet and welcome you.
If you land in Nairobi, you will drive for about 4 to 6 hours to reach Masai Mara. Stop for photos at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and have lunch on the way. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon for dinner and rest.
Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
Spend the day exploring Masai Mara National Reserve on a full-day game drive. Look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, buffaloes, and wildebeests. You may also see birds such as ostriches and flamingos.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the Masai River, where you might see hippos and crocodiles. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Departure
After an early breakfast, check out and start your journey back to Nairobi. On the way, enjoy a short morning game drive and stop for photos or souvenirs. Continue to Nairobi, marking the end of your 6-Day Uganda & Masai Mara Safari.
Why Choose This 6-Day Uganda & Masai Mara Safari
This safari is perfect for travelers who want to see both mountain gorillas and Big Five animals in one trip. You will enjoy gorilla trekking in Uganda and classic game drives in Kenya’s Masai Mara, with scenic views, cultural visits, and comfortable lodges throughout the journey.
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