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Machris Safaris

Gorillas · Uganda and Kenya

10 Days Gorillas to the Mara

The best of both countries: mountain gorillas, then the Maasai Mara.

Duration
10 days, 9 nights
Start & end
Entebbe to Nairobi
Best time
Jul – Sep and Dec – Feb
Trip style
Private, with guide
Activity level
Moderate to challenging

Overview

Start in Uganda with a gorilla trek and a day at Lake Bunyonyi, fly to Nairobi, and finish with game drives in the Maasai Mara. Two countries, two very different safaris, one smooth journey.

  • One hour with mountain gorillas
  • Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
  • Game drives in the Maasai Mara
  • A flight between the two countries

Your route

  1. Entebbe
  2. Bwindi
  3. Queen Elizabeth
  4. Nairobi
  5. Maasai Mara

Includes one flight from Entebbe to Nairobi.

Day by day

Drive south west to Bwindi.

Meals: Lunch and DinnerOvernight: Forest Edge Lodge

What's included

Included

  • Gorilla permit and park entry fees
  • Private vehicle and driver guide in both countries
  • Flight Entebbe to Nairobi
  • Accommodation as chosen, 9 nights
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

Visas

You need a visa for each country, or the East Africa tourist visa.

Permits sell out

Request your gorilla dates as early as you can.

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