11-Day Uganda Gorillas and Maasai Mara | Camping
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Highlights
Over 11 days, you'll trek through Uganda's forests for chimpanzees and mountain gorillas, track rhinos on foot and chase safari moments across savannah landscapes before crossing into Kenya's Maasai Mara — one of Africa's most famous wildlife regions and the stage for the Great Migration. Add Maasai culture, big cats and proper East African road trip views, and this route is stacked from start to finish. Best part? You can camp under the stars without lifting a finger (thanks to your very own Camp Manager), or kick back in a chalet-style stay instead.
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Itinerary
Hello and welcome to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa! We’ll kick things off in Entebbe, where you’ll meet your Trip Manager and new crew before we hit the road southwest. It’ll be a big drive day, but the views will do the heavy lifting — towns, roadside markets, rolling green hills, tea plantations and rural villages. We’ll stop for lunch en route, with a few short stops along the way. By evening, we’ll arrive near Bwindi, home to one of the last remaining wild mountain gorilla populations on Earth. Tonight, we’ll settle into our camps (that our lovely Camp Manager would've already set up for us), gather for an included dinner and get ready for tomorrow’s gorilla trek.
Entebbe, Uganda
Entebbe is a lakeside city in Uganda, known for its international airport and beautiful views of Lake Victoria.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uganda, famous for its mountain gorilla habitat and a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts.
Ready to come face to face with a gorilla? We’ll start early with brekkie before heading into Bwindi with Local Guides and trackers. The trek can be short or challenging (depending on where the gorillas are wandering that day). When we find them, we’ll spend one hour observing a wild mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat. You'll watch them feed, interact and move through the forest. Plus, we've got a packed lunch along the way, then we'll return to camp for dinner and a good night's sleep.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uganda, famous for its mountain gorilla habitat and a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts.
Bye-bye, Bwindi. After breakfast, we’ll head north, watching the scenery shift from dense forest to crater lakes and open savannah. By midday, we’ll arrive at Kalinzu Forest — one of Uganda’s top primate trekking spots, home to chimps, monkeys and hundreds of bird species. With Local Guides leading the way, we’ll follow forest trails, listening for calls in the trees for a chance to spot wild chimps moving through the canopy. After the trek, we’ll roll through Queen Elizabeth National Park on a transit game drive en route to our stay. Keep watch for elephants, buffalo and antelope (and maybe even big cats) before arriving for dinner.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uganda, famous for its mountain gorilla habitat and a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts.
Kalinzu Forest, Uganda
Kalinzu Forest is a tropical rainforest in southwestern Uganda, famous for chimpanzee tracking and diverse birdlife.
Today's first stop? The Equator. We'll snap a few pictures at the Line and then continue on the road to Uganda's oldest and largest national park. By afternoon, we’ll enter Murchison Falls National Park and take a transit game drive to our accommodation. Be on the look out for monkeys, warthogs, elephants and more as we get our first taste of the wilderness then settle in at our stay.
Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
The largest national park in Uganda, famous for the spectacular Murchison Falls and abundant wildlife, an excellent place to see African big game.
Lions, elephants, giraffes, antelope and maybe even leopard - that's what we'll be on the search for on our sunrise safari this morning, while the park is at its most active. Later, we’ll cruise the Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls, watching for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife along the banks. After lunch and downtime at our stay, we’ll go to the top of the falls before heading back out after dark for a night game drive.
Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
The largest national park in Uganda, famous for the spectacular Murchison Falls and abundant wildlife, an excellent place to see African big game.
Murchison, you were amazing. But we've got places to be. Today we'll journey east towards Jinja, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary along the way. Safari on foot? Yep. We'll head out with experienced rangers to track Uganda’s only wild rhinos. It’s a rare chance to see these incredible animals up close while learning about the conservation work helping bring rhinos back to Uganda. After lunch at Ziwa, we’ll continue to Jinja, a relaxed riverside town known as the source of the Nile and East Africa’s adventure hub. Settle into your stays, enjoy dinner with your crew and get ready for the adventure that awaits us tomorrow.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda
Uganda's only wild rhino sanctuary, offering rhino tracking and birdwatching, a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts.
Jinja, Uganda
Jinja is a city in eastern Uganda, situated at the source of the Nile River, known for white-water rafting and adventure sports.
Spend the morning on the Nile, with the choice to raft its famous white-water rapids or take a more relaxed boat cruise to the Source of the Nile. After lunch at the lodge, we’ll freshen up and hit the road for the border crossing into Kenya. We’ll cross into Kenya this evening and continue to Busia for our overnight stop. Tonight's agenda: check into your hotel, and grab dinner at a local restaurant.
Jinja, Uganda
Jinja is a city in eastern Uganda, situated at the source of the Nile River, known for white-water rafting and adventure sports.
Busia, Uganda
Busia is a border town in eastern Uganda, near Kenya, known for its bustling markets and diverse culture.
Say goodbye to Busia after breakfast as we continue south through Kenya, settling into one last big East African road trip day. We’ll stop near Lake Victoria for lunch and time to stretch our legs by Africa’s largest lake. It’s a relaxed final scenic stop before we continue towards the city. Aaand, we're in Nairobi! Settle down into your hotel and get ready for all the adventure that awaits us tomorrow.
Busia, Uganda
Busia is a border town in eastern Uganda, near Kenya, known for its bustling markets and diverse culture.
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, blends modern city life with natural attractions, featuring national parks, museums, and vibrant markets.
Well, of course we're kicking off with a game drive. Grab your camera, and let’s hit the road. Hop on! Today, you'll have the option to cruise through Nairobi National Park on overland trucks. Keep your eyes peeled for waterholes, cityscapes and wildlife. If you like, you'll also have time to visit the Sheldrick Elephant rehabilitation nursery, where you can watch baby elephants play and bathe in the water, and hear the fascinating story of their road to recovery too. Plus, we'll visit the neighbourhood of Kibera and check out the incredible work of the people at Mirror of Hope. Passing through the Great Rift Valley, we’ll get to our Maasai Mara stay. You're free to spend the evening chatting & bonding with your crew.
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, blends modern city life with natural attractions, featuring national parks, museums, and vibrant markets.
Nairobi National Park, Kenya
Nairobi National Park, located on the edge of the city, offers a unique safari experience with lions, rhinos, and other wildlife against a city backdrop.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
This amazing nature reserve in southeastern Kenya is the northern end of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Each year, countless zebra, gazelle and wildebeest march north to the reserve during what is kown as the Great Migration.
It's game drive time. After trucking around in search of Africa's elusive big cats, we'll settle down by a scenic spot for lunch. And then head back on the road for some more wildlife spotting. Oh, and if you're here at the right time of year, you’ll even have the chance to witness the Great Migration. In the evening, you'll have the chance to visit a Maasai village, meet members of the tribe and even learn their traditions.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
This amazing nature reserve in southeastern Kenya is the northern end of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Each year, countless zebra, gazelle and wildebeest march north to the reserve during what is kown as the Great Migration.
After breakfast, you've got the option to head out on one final morning game drive for any last wildlife sightings. On the way back to Nairobi, we’ll stop for lunch at Artcaffé in Narok before continuing to the city. Our safari adventure has officially come to an end.
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, blends modern city life with natural attractions, featuring national parks, museums, and vibrant markets.
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Additional Notes
- FLIGHT RESTRICTION: For the departure flight, book international flights from Nairobi from18:00 onwards.
- PRE RECOMMENDED: It is not recommended to book flights arriving on the first day of the trip. Pre night is recommended in Entebbe.
- START/END TIMES: Trip starts in Entebbe at 5:00 and ends in Nariobi at 15:00.
- UGANDA: USA passport holders require a visa for Uganda. Visa must be obtained prior to departure. We recommend applying approx. 60 days prior to departure.
- KENYA: USA passport holders require a visa for Kenya. Visa must be obtained prior to departure. We recommend applying 60 days prior to departure.
- IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.
- VACCINATION: A YELLOW FEVER Vaccination is required on this trip to cross the border from Uganda to Kenya.
- PLEASE NOTE: There are some locations on this trip where, regardless if you have booked the camping or chalet option, you may be accommodated in either a hotel or tent due to the availability at these locations. In Busia and Nairobi, the group will be accommodated in hotel rooms and in the Serengeti, the group will camp. Whether you are camping or staying in chalets, there is an option to upgrade from a twin-share to a single and similarly from camping to a chalet at certain locations while on trip and subject to availability. Bedding and towels are provided for both camping and chalet accommodation options.
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Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
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