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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda, The Maasai Mara
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Your adventure to two African gems – Uganda and Kenya – starts today. Head to the airport, whizz through security and board your nine-hour overnight flight to Entebbe in Uganda. You’ll want to (try to) grab some shut-eye so you’re ready to hit the ground running the following morning.
After landing in Entebbe this morning, you'll be met by your driver and transferred to your central hotel. Perched on the shores of the shimmering Lake Victoria – Africa's largest lake – this city is a wildlife haven, and is yours to explore today.
Our top tip? Visit the nearby Botanic Gardens. Established in 1898, it’s the ideal spot for a gentle afternoon walk beneath a lush canopy of green, accompanied by birds and monkeys. Once you’ve stretched your legs, hit the hay early to prepare for your busy day tomorrow.
Rise and shine – today, you’ll swap city sights for jungle journeys. After a private transfer from your hotel back to the airport, board a scenic one-hour flight to Kihihi Airstrip. Upon arrival, enjoy a 90-minute drive to your luxury lodge, where you'll stay for the next three nights. Bordering Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, it’s the perfect base for your gorilla tracking expedition (and there’s plenty of other activities on offer too).
Come evening, settle into your hillside bungalow for a delicious dinner, before unwinding on your terrace and taking in views of the verdant forest landscape. Cosy up for an early night – tomorrow's gorilla tracking awaits.
Wake up bright and (very) early for a real highlight of your trip – tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage site, part of the ancient Bwindi Forest, is one of the only places in the world where you can see these majestic creatures. After a detailed briefing, set off with your guide into the thick jungle to find them. Treks can last from a couple of hours to a full day, depending on the gorilla’s location, and involve navigating steep terrain.
Along the way, look out for over 120 species of mammals and more than 340 bird species. Once you locate the gorillas, you’ll spend some time observing them up close. Afterwards, trek back to your lodge, peel off your hiking boots and tuck into a well-deserved dinner.
Today, make the most of your last full day in wildlife-rich Bwindi with a guided nature hike. Learn about the local flora (there are over 1,000 flowering plant species and 160 tree species) and fauna – you’ll hopefully catch sight of the rare golden monkeys.
After your morning of exploring, return to the lodge for lunch and some well-deserved downtime. Rest weary legs with a rejuvenating massage, or simply unwind with a good book and reflect on the memorable moments from the last few days.
Next stop: Kenya. This morning, we’ve arranged a private transfer from your lodge back to Kihihi airport for a flight to Entebbe, before continuing to Nairobi and then the Mara. Upon arrival, you'll be met and transferred to your exclusive camp in the Maasai Mara, which will be your home for the next four nights. En route, keep an eye out for any resident wildlife that might make an appearance.
At the lodge, settle in and admire your scenic surroundings. All that’s left to do is enjoy a peaceful evening ahead of tomorrow morning’s first game drive. .
Over the next three days, dive into the best of the Maasai Mara, one of the world’s most iconic safari destinations. Despite being best known for the wildebeest migration, the Mara boasts an incredible array of wildlife. Armed with binoculars and cameras, each day you'll head out in a 4x4 with an expert guide to spot the buffaloes, elephants, giraffes and hyenas who call the park home. Your guide will also teach you how to recognise tracks, so put your new skills to the test by tracking lions, cheetahs, leopards and more.
During your visit, switch up the pace with a walking safari. Exploring on foot offers a fresh perspective on the larger animals (gulp) and an intimate view of the smaller ones (insects included). Want a better understanding of the ecosystem? Your guide can even show you the various plant species that thrive here. End the days with delightful al fresco dinners under the stars.
Unfortunately, your African adventure has come to an end. Enjoy an early bush breakfast before taking a private transfer back to the airstrip for a short hour-long flight to Nairobi. Relax in the airport lounge and scroll through your fully stocked camera roll before catching your nine-and-a-half-hour flight back to the UK, which lands the following afternoon.
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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