9-Day Gorilla Trekking & Kenya Safari Combo: Uganda + Masai Mara

TOUR OVERVIEW

A 9-day, 8-night bucket-list combination pairing a permitted gorilla trek in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with classic Masai Mara game drives — two of Africa's most sought-after wildlife experiences in one seamlessly guided trip.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Few experiences rival looking a mountain gorilla in the eye from a few meters away — and few operators package that moment together with a proper Masai Mara safari, guided end-to-end by the same trusted team. This itinerary does exactly that: beginning with permitted gorilla trekking in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, one of the last strongholds of the mountain gorilla, before flying to Kenya for four days of classic Masai Mara game drives. With daily trekking permits strictly limited, this is a genuinely scarce, high-value experience — booked well in advance and handled entirely by Afric Mzizi's cross-border logistics team.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival Entebbe, Uganda  Airport pickup and transfer to Entebbe/Kampala. Overnight hotel.

Day 2: Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest  Road or flight transfer to Bwindi. Afternoon briefing on gorilla trekking protocols. Overnight lodge near Bwindi.

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Day  Full-day guided gorilla trek with a permitted ranger group, spending up to one hour with a habituated gorilla family. Overnight lodge near Bwindi.

Day 4: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi (optional relaxation stopover)  Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxing afternoon by the water. Overnight lakeside lodge.

Day 5: Uganda – Nairobi – Masai Mara  Transfer to Entebbe, flight to Nairobi, then onward transfer to the Masai Mara. Overnight tented camp.  **Days 6–8: Masai Mara** Three full days of game drives across the Masai Mara, tracking the Big Five and (seasonally) the Great Migration. Overnight tented camp each night.

Day 9: Masai Mara – Nairobi – Departure  Final morning game drive, breakfast, then transfer to Nairobi for onward/international departure.

PRICING

•     Luxury: $3,800 – $5,200 per person (includes one gorilla trekking permit)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

•     Gorilla trekking permit (one per person) and ranger-guided trek

•     All road/flight transport as per itinerary

•     Masai Mara National Reserve entry fees

•     8 nights' accommodation (Uganda lodges + Mara tented camp)

•     All meals as specified

•     Professional driver-guide throughout

•     Bottled drinking water

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

•     International flights and Kenya/Uganda visa fees

•     Travel insurance

•     Tips and gratuities

•     Alcoholic beverages

•     Personal expenses

•     Optional second gorilla trekking permit (habituation experience), golden monkey trekking add-on

WHY TRAVEL WITH AFRIC MZIZI SAFARIS

Gorilla permits sell out, and cross-border logistics between Uganda and Kenya are unforgiving if mishandled. Afric Mzizi secures permits well in advance and manages every flight and transfer personally, so this bucket-list combination runs without a hitch.