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9 Days Grand Kenyan Safari and Uganda Gorilla Safari - from Mumbai
(Tour Id: 254 KEN 002)
In this tour we will cover the 4 most popular destinations in Kenya - One day brief Nairobi City Tour, Masai Mara National Reserve (3 nights), Lake Nakuru National Park (1 night), Lake Naivasha (1 night) & Amboseli National Park (2 nights). Tour starts and ends at Nairobi. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
Day 1
Guests will be received at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport by Serene Explora Tour Officer.
Flight to Nairobi.
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Guests will be Picked up and Transferred to Safari Lodge.
Enroute they will have a breakfast at Indian Restaurant.
At the lodge Safari Team leader and guide will brief the activities and programs.
Guest will have a few hours rest and Lunch.
Proceed game drive at Nakuru national park. Lake Nakuru is best known for its large masses of flamingo birds and home to the famous black and white rhinos.
Overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Safari Lodge.
Day 2
After breakfast, connect for an early morning game drive to explore more of the park’s beauty.
During the game drive, spot animals like the lions, leopards, hyenas and different antelope species.
Afternoon drive to Lake Nakuru and enjoy the views of huge numbers of flamingo birds on the lakeshores and other bird species.
In addition to the bird life of the park, explore the park’s wildlife spotting animals like the black and white rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, impalas and zebras.
Before nightfall, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay at lodge.
Day 3
After breakfast, meet your safari driver and transfer to Masai mara national reserve across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara Game Reserve the unspoiled Savannah.
It’s about 3-4 hours’ drive, Masai Mara is actually the northern portion of the Great Plains ecosystem in neighboring Tanzania bordering Serengeti national park.
It is home to the big five games such as the lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard, and elephant as well cheetah, zebra, giraffe, and vast herds of plain antelope and numerous and other wildlife.
Upon arrival, have lunch then connect for an afternoon game drive in search of the big five.
As the sun starts to edge dip into the horizon, it will be the perfect time to photograph the beautiful Mara rolling plains. Don’t forget this is the right time to spot the shy leopard.
Dinner and overnight stay at Zebra Plains Lodge for mid-range/Mara Sentrim Lodge for budget.
Day 4
After breakfast, full day in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents.
The Masai Mara plains are full of wildebeest during migration season early July to end September, zebra, impala, topi, giraffe, Thomson's gazelle are regularly seen, leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetah, jackal and bat-eared foxes. Black rhinos are a little shy and hard to spot but are often seen at a distance if you are lucky.
Hippos are abundant in the Mara River as are very large Nile crocodiles, which lay in wait for a meal as the wildebeest cross on their annual quest to find new pastures.
Later Meals and overnight at lodge.
Day 5
Wake early and be picked up by the air balloon team for your hot air balloon safari which starts in the early morning, just in time for sunrise.
For about one hour, you will be floating peacefully above the ground, with a bird’s eye view of the African bush below. Breakfast will be provided.
The capacity for this activity is limited making this a very special and exclusive experience.
Breakfast will be provided.
Drive out of the park and connect for a Masai cultural experience. On this cultural experience, you will enjoy getting a deeper insight into the Maasai culture by interacting with the local Maasai people, be entertained by local dancers, drama and Maasai warriors; buy local Maasai items such as local Maasai Shukas, beautifully made accessories such as necklaces and earrings and taste local cuisines.
Proceed back to Nairobi.
The driver will drop you off at Jomoe Kenyatta airport for your own booked flight to Uganda.
Upon arrival at Entebbe airport, guest will transfer to the hotel.
Check into the hotel & and overnight stay at Best Western Garden Hotel for mid-range/ Horizon Hotel.
Day 6
After breakfast early in the morning, transfer to Bwindi national park via Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park for a game drive that will offer you chances of spotting the tree-climbing lions and other animals, spotting the tree-climbing lions is not guaranteed.
Proceed to check-in at your booked lodge for relaxation.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Buhoma Community Rest Camp for budget/Buhoma Haven lodge for mid-range.
Day 7
Have breakfast and transfer you to park offices for briefing about Mountain Gorilla trekking by a local guide.
Meeting the gorillas unexpectedly is one of the most captivating lifetime experiences. You will have a chance to observe and take pictures at very close range. You will observe adults feeding and groaning among themselves.
After an hour with the long- awaited gorillas, guide will lead you back to the starting point where your driver will readily be waiting to transfer you back to the lodge for a restful evening or go for a Batwa community tour.
Dinner and trasfer to three star hotel in Ntungamo, Uganda
Overnight stay at hotel in Ntungamo.
Day 8
After breakfast, visit Kasubi Tombs, the major spiritual centre for the Baganda where traditional and cultural practices have been preserved. The Kasubi Tombs are the most active religious place in the kingdom, where rituals are frequently performed.
Visit Jinja, known as the adventure capital of East Africa. Jinja offers an exhilarating mix of adventure, culture and natural beauty that promises an unforgettable experience. Nestled along the shores of Lake Victoria and renowned as the source of the mighty Nile River.
A day trip Along the River in Jinja offers a gateway to some of the most exhilarating activities you can imagine.
One of the most popular options is white-water rafting. You can also try activities like kayaking, jet boating and river surfing.
As you navigate the rapids and partake in these adventurous activities, you will be surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the river Nile.
Check into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kampala.
Day 9
After breakfast, checkout of the hotel and and embark on your drive back to Kampala/Entebbe.
The driver will either drop you at a place you advise in Kampala/Entebbe or drop you off at Entebbe international airport for your onward flight back home.