The Bwindi & Maasai Mara Safari gives you the chance to experience both gorilla trekking in Uganda and wildlife viewing in Kenya. This safari takes you across two of Africa’s top destinations — Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas, and Maasai Mara National Reserve, famous for its Big Five and wildebeest migration.
You will also visit the Uganda Equator at Kayabwe and enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya. From the peaceful forests of Bwindi to the open plains of Maasai Mara, this safari promises unforgettable memories.
Trip Highlights
- Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking
- Cross the Uganda Equator at Kayabwe
- Fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve for wildlife viewing
- Spot the Big Five — lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino
- Experience the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal)
- Visit Masai villages for a cultural encounter
- Stop at the Rift Valley viewing point in Kenya
Bwindi & Maasai Mara Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe Airport and drive to the hotel
- Day 2: Long drive to Bwindi National Park, stopover at the Equator
- Day 3: Gorilla trekking
- Day 4: Transfer back to Entebbe and fly to Maasai Mara
- Day 5: Full day in Maasai Mara Reserve
- Day 6: Transfer to Nairobi and departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe Airport and Drive to the Hotel
Meet your safari guide on arrival at Entebbe International Airport. You will receive a short briefing about your safari before being transferred to your hotel in Kampala for relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 2: Long Drive to Bwindi National Park, Stopover at the Equator
After an early breakfast, begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive takes about 8 hours, but you will enjoy scenic landscapes and a stop at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe for photos and an experiment.
Continue to Bwindi and check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking
After breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. The park ranger will explain the rules, including keeping a safe distance, avoiding noise, and not feeding the gorillas.
Start your trek through the forest in search of a gorilla family. The trek can take between 3 to 8 hours depending on the gorillas’ location. Once found, spend one full hour observing their behavior and taking photos.
You may also spot other wildlife such as monkeys, birds, and forest plants along the way. Return to your lodge in the afternoon for lunch and a relaxed evening.
Day 4: Transfer Back to Entebbe and Fly to Maasai Mara
Leave Bwindi early in the morning and fly back to Entebbe International Airport. After lunch and a short rest, board your connecting flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
Upon arrival, meet your Kenyan safari guide for a briefing about the next part of your journey. In the afternoon, head out for a short game drive across the plains of Maasai Mara before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Full Day in Maasai Mara Reserve
Spend the entire day exploring the Maasai Mara. The game drives offer chances to see lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and herds of wildebeests. During the migration season, you may witness thousands of animals crossing the Mara River.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park while admiring the scenery. Later, visit a Masai village to learn about their traditions, dances, and lifestyle before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Transfer to Nairobi and Departure
After breakfast, start your drive back to Nairobi. Stop at the Rift Valley viewing point for photos and enjoy the panoramic landscape. Continue to Nairobi, where you will be dropped off at the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your Bwindi & Maasai Mara Safari.
