10-Day Wildlife and Gorillas Safari

The 10-Day Wildlife and Gorillas Safari offers a rich and rewarding journey across East Africa. This safari blends Kenya’s vast savannahs with Uganda’s lush forests. As a result, you enjoy both classic wildlife viewing and rare primate encounters. Moreover, this journey creates a perfect balance between adventure and comfort.

At the start, you explore the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve. This reserve hosts large numbers of animals across open plains. You will witness lions, elephants, and many grazing species. In addition, the landscape allows clear and wide wildlife views.

Afterwards, the journey continues to Lake Nakuru National Park. This Park offers birdlife and rhino sightings. Then, you travel to Entebbe in Uganda. Here, the safari takes a new direction into forest ecosystems.

Furthermore, you explore Kibale National Park, known for chimpanzees. Later, you visit Queen Elizabeth National Park for classic game drives and boat safaris. The journey then leads to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This Park offers a rare chance to see mountain gorillas.

Throughout the 10-Day Wildlife and Gorillas Safari, each day brings new landscapes and wildlife. Therefore, the experience remains exciting and fresh. In conclusion, this safari suits travellers who want a complete African adventure.

 

Detailed 10-Day Wildlife and Gorillas Safari

Day 1: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel by our representative and will be transferred to the Masai Mara Game, driving for about 5 hours with a stopover at the Great Rift Valley for viewing. The Masai Mara is one of East Africa’s most famous reserves. It consists of undulating hills and great rolling grasslands that sustain some of the most varied wildlife in Africa. You will arrive in time for lunch at Afternoon game viewing, where lion, elephant, cheetah, giraffe, buffalo, wildebeest, gazelle and other plains game abound, not forgetting the hundreds of species of birds.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa lodge

 

Day 2: Full Day Game Drives in the Reserve

After breakfast, you will set out for game drives through the unique park, which really forms the northern part of the famous Serengeti National Park. The Masai Mara supports the biggest population of cats besides other predators. You will spot elephants, lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, zebras, and wildebeest. You will return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa lodge

 

Day 3: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, driving for about 3 hours. The park is famous for its millions of seasonal pink flamingos and other aquatic birds. You will enjoy the game drive and will spot rhinos, zebra, gazelle, buffalo, leopard and waterbucks.

On arrival, you will enjoy a game drive and have lunch. Enjoy other game drives after lunch. You will be taken to your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

 

Day 5: Transfer to Nairobi and Departure for Entebbe

After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive in the park and then be transferred to Nairobi for your departure flight to Entebbe. On arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be picked up by our guide and will be transferred to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Dinner and overnight stay at the 2 Friends Beach Hotel

 

Day 6: Transfer to Kibale National Park

You will be picked up from the hotel by our representative and will be transferred to Kibale Forest National Park, driving for about 7 hours. You will enjoy the scenic features of tea plantations in Fort Portal. On arrival, you will have lunch at the lodge. After lunch, you will be taken for a nature walk in the Bigodi swamp eco-tourism site, in which you will also encounter beautiful flora and fauna. This walk is excellent for viewing different bird species like the Great blue Turaco, Rwenzori Turaco, Narina Trogon, and little Bulbul. You will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight stay at chimpanzee forest lodge

 

Day 6: Chimpanzee trekking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing ahead of chimpanzee tracking. The park boasts the highest number of primate species in the world, including the chimpanzees, with approximately 5,000 chimpanzees living in the wild in Uganda. The park’s most famous of its 13 species of primates is the Chimpanzee. It is also a home of species like the rare I’Hoest’s monkey, the black and white Colobus, Blue monkey, Grey-cheeked mangabey, Red-tailed monkey, and the Olive baboon, among others.

You will then embark on chimpanzee trekking, which may last 1 to 4 hours depending on the location of the chimpanzees. You will return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP. Overnight stay at Engaanzi safari lodge

 

Day 7: Game drive and boat safari

After breakfast, you will be transferred for game drives in the Kasenyi sector of the park, where you may have an opportunity to see the lions, leopard, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephant, defassa waterbuck, Uganda kob, topi and bushbuck, among others.

swimming elephants. You will have lunch at the lodge and will be taken for a boat cruise in the afternoon along the Kazinga channel, where you will have an opportunity to see a variety of birds such as the kingfisher, herons, blue oraco, and many more. You will also see many hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and swimming elephants.  Dinner and overnight stay at Engaanzi safari lodge

 

Day 8: Game Drive in Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Ishasha sector of the park in search of tree-climbing lions and other animals. You will drive for about 2 to 3 hours to Bwindi National Park after passing through the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Kigezi terraced hills en route. Arrive in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at Gorilla Mist Camp

 

Day 9: Gorilla trekking

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the park’s headquarters, where you will be briefed about gorilla trekking. Bwindi National Park is renowned for its impressive mountain gorillas. Trekking may last 1 to 4 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas.

You will be given walking sticks by the park rangers. After locating the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend only one hour with them for the purpose of conservation. The ranger guide will brief you on how to conduct yourself while in the presence of the gorillas.  After that, you will be transferred to Lake Mburo NP.

Overnight stay at Leopard Rest Camp

 

Day 10: Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe Airport, arriving in the afternoon.

 

What to Pack for the 10-Day Wildlife and Gorillas Safari?

• Light clothing in neutral colors
• Warm sweater or jacket
• Waterproof rain jacket
• Comfortable hiking boots
• Hat and sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Garden gloves for trekking
• Camera and extra batteries
• Binoculars
• Backpack
• Reusable water bottle
• Personal toiletries
• Travel documents

 

Safari Inclusions

• Airport transfers
• Accommodation
• Meals as per itinerary
• Game drives
• Park entry fees
• Chimpanzee trekking permit
• Gorilla trekking permit
• Boat cruise
• Professional guide
• Transport in a safari vehicle
• Bottled drinking water

 

Safari Exclusions

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Alcoholic drinks
• Optional activities
• Laundry services

The 10-Day Wildlife and Gorillas Safari by Mega Wild Safaris delivers a complete East African experience. It blends wildlife, landscapes, and primates into one journey. Moreover, each destination adds a unique touch to the adventure.

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