Uganda & Kenya with Luxury & Style (8 Days): Sample Itinerary Outline
ID #: DT-UK-8-6-11-10-RAIJ
DAY
1: Arrive Nairobi & the Masai Mara, KENYA
You are met on arrival at Nairobi airport and then taken the
regional airport for your flight out to the to the Masai Mara. On
arrival, you are met and taken directly to Olonana Safari Camp,
located on the banks of the Mara River. Relax in your deluxe tent or
perhaps take a game drive this afternoon.
►Suggested property:
Sanctuary Olonana
►Also suggested: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
DAYS 2 & 3: Maasai Mara, KENYA
Enjoy 4WD or walking safaris of these plains that are rich with
flora and fauna, including all of the Big Five. Spot the big cats,
including lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena, as well herds of
wildebeest, gazelle, buffalo, elephant and more than 300 bird
species. Take time to visit the local Maasai village to learn about
the local culture and traditional ways. The camp is also a wonderful
place to relax, with its pool and mini spa. One night enjoy an
elegant dinner out in the bush. Early one morning experience the
Masai Mara as you float over the incredible landscape in a balloon.
►For Masai Mara property suggestions, see above.
DAY 4: Masai Mara, KENYA to Entebbe, UGANDA
Spend the morning on safari and relaxing before your afternoon
flights (via Nairobi) to Entebbe. You will be met on arrival and
taken directly to your hotel camp.
►Suggested property: Emin Pasha Hotel, Entebbe
DAY 5: Entebbe to Bwindi, UGANDA
This morning take a charter flight to the Kayonza airstrip on the
edge of the western rift valley in southwestern Uganda. You will be
met on arrival, and driven to the Gorilla Forest Camp, in Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park. Relax this afternoon or take a forest
walk to explore the local area. This is a UNESCO World Heritage
site, and home to 11 types of primates, including red tailed and
blue monkey, black and white colobus, baboons and chimpanzee. There
are also forest elephant, antelope, more than 350 species of birds
and 200 species of butterflies.
►Suggested property: Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi
DAY 6: Bwindi, UGANDA
Today enjoy an incredible full day trekking adventure in Bwindi,
home to half the world’s mountain gorilla population. You will visit
one of the three available gorilla groups, each with approximately
17-23 gorillas and at least one silverback. Human contact is very
strictly regulated, and once you make contact, you will be allowed
only one hour with the gorilla group. Experienced guides will
accompany you throughout, many of whom have been intimately involved
in getting the gorillas used to the presence of humans. Your guide
will describe and elaborate on the wildlife and environment, as well
as the gorillas. Return to camp for dinner.
►Suggested property: Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi
DAY 7: Bwindi National Forest, UGANDA
Today relax at the camp, and take advantage of the other activities.
Take a bird walk to see the more than 300 bird species, including 24
that are endemic to these highlands. Walk to visit the local village
to meet the inhabitants, including the traditional medicine man and
the blacksmith. See their honey production site and school and
attend a Batwa (Pygmy dance performance).
►Suggested property: Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi
DAY 8: Bwindi National Forest, UGANDA to Entebbe, UGANDA
This morning you are taken to the airstrip for your charter flight
back to Entebbe, where you are then transferred to the international
airport for your flight home or on to your next destination.