tour overview
Experience the thrill of trekking the elusive mountain gorillas before setting off into the endless plains of the vast Serengeti to witness the epic phenomenon of million-strong herds migrating across the plains. This safari unveils Africa like no other as the expedition takes you through Kigali city and the diverse landscapes, all in 12 days.
Day to day itinerary details
After breakfast, your guide will transfer you from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda. Enjoy the journey through the rolling hills of southwestern Uganda as you make your way to Bwindi. Enjoy scenic views of this part of the country before the final leg of the journey to Bwindi.
After breakfast, we’ll head to the park office for a briefing before heading to the depth of the jungle for what is a most unique wilderness experience. Thereafter, the rangers will walk you down the narrow forest paths through thick undergrowth. Once found, the rangers will brief us through the dos and don’ts before making any contact with the mountain gorillas. We’ll spend up to 1 hour watching the gorillas in their natural habitat. We’ll get in proximity with the gorillas as you quietly observe them play, eat, forage, groom, sleep and sometimes watch them mate. After trekking, we’ll break for lunch in the forest before embarking on the hike back to the starting point. After a long day’s trek, return to the lodge.
Have an early breakfast and then start your journey back to Kigali. Your driver will drop you off at Kigali Airport for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, another driver/guide will pick you to transfer you to your hotel.
After breakfast, we’ll embark on a 5-6 hour drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and then embark on an evening game drive in the plains of the Mara as we search for big game such as prides of lions, elephants, buffalos, wildebeest, zebras, Masai giraffes, among others. At the end of the drive, we will head to our lodge for the night’s stay.
After a hearty breakfast, we will start the day’s activities with a drive to the northern sector as we make our way to the Mara River. We will search for the resident wildebeest, zebra, elephants, giraffes, and the big cats that dwell in this grassland. With a little luck, we will also get to see the remnant migrating herds as they make their way southwards in their eternal search for greener pastures. This action-packed day will be punctuated by a picnic lunch under an idyllic acacia tree in the vast grasslands.
After a leisurely breakfast, your guide will take you to your aircraft for your flight transfer to the Masai Mara border airstrip, where we shall cross to the Serengeti side. After the crossing paperwork, we’ll drive into the land of endless plains as we enjoy game sightings on our way to the lodge. Settle in for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We'll spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti plains. We'll follow the wildebeest herds as they continue their eternal search for fresh grass from the Central to the South. Expect to see the intense action of the predators making the most of the bountiful arrival of the migration. Watch out for the lions, leopards, and cheetahs hunting. Also watch out for the scavengers like the hyenas and vultures, which make the plains an even more dramatic scene. With a little luck, we will catch the herds crossing the Grumeti or Mara River in a deadly phenomenon that is arguably one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles. On these game drives, we'll enjoy picnic lunches in the scenic savannah grasslands.
Soar above the Serengeti plains on this magical experience from a lofty vantage point. Experience the majesty of the Serengeti as you enjoy a perspective untethered by the narrow confines of vehicles and roads. Watch the great migration here as it lingers for the calving season. We’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast and thereafter transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater for the night’s stay.
After breakfast, we’ll drive for 3 hours to Arusha, where we’ll have lunch. Proceed to the Serval Wildlife Centre, driving for another 2 hours. Arrive at the lodge in time to unwind and enjoy the sunset over the stunning Mt. Kilimanjaro view.
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