Safari overview
The 7 days Kenya & Bwindi safari is one of the best East Africa safari packages introducing you to Kenya and Uganda. The 7 days Kenya & Bwindi covers 6 nights and takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda to enjoy gorilla trekking, game viewing/wildebeest migration experience in the Masai Mara National Reserve, Southwestern Kenya. Your 7 days Kenya & Bwindi starts from Kampala/Entebbe and will end in Nairobi.
Brief itinerary for the 7 days Kenya & Bwindi
Day 1 of 7 days Kenya & Bwindi, depart Kampala/Entebbe for Bwindi
Day 2 of 7 days: Gorilla trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest-Uganda
Day 3: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi, boat ride
Day 4: Kihihi airstrip to Entebbe airport, then fly to Masai Mara
Day 5: Game viewing, wildebeest migration-full day in Masai Mara-Kenya
Day 6: Full day game drive-Masai Mara of Kenya
Day 7: Depart
Detailed itinerary of the 7 Days Kenya & Bwindi
Day 1 of 7 days Kenya & Bwindi, depart Kampala/Entebbe for Bwindi
Day one of the 7 days Kenya & Bwindi begins from Kampala/Entebbe After breakfast and briefing from your driver-guide in Uganda. Spend 8-9 hours driving on Mbarara-Kabale route, which includes Equator crossing stopover and lunch break at Igongo Cultural Centre. Proceed up to Bwindi and upon arrival, you will check into a budget, midrange, or luxury accommodation for an overnight stay.
Accommodation
Chameleon Hill Lodge/Mahogany Springs Lodge/Buhoma Lodge-upmarket/luxury
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Engagi Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp-midrange/moderate
Buhoma Community Rest Camp/Bwindi Backpackers Lodge/Wagtail Eco Safari Camp-basic/budget
Day 2 of 7 days: Gorilla trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest-Uganda
Enjoy a heavy breakfast early and after, day 2 of the 7 Days Kenya & Bwindi takes you on a thrilling and memorable gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi sits in Southwestern Uganda and only 1 of the 20 habituated gorilla families will be trekked by you today starting at 8:00 am. The trek begins after briefing about rules for gorilla trekking from the park official at Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo sector of Bwindi and expect to take 2-6 hours that also include one hour of face to face encounter.
Once you have had an incredible one hour with a family of mountain gorillas, begin trekking back to get a certificate and then get back to relax at the lodge. You will have an addition of Batwa experience later in the evening enjoy the Batwa pygmies’ dances, music performances, learn more about their traditions, cultures, etc.
Accommodation
Chameleon Hill Lodge/Mahogany Springs Lodge/Buhoma Lodge-upmarket/luxury
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Engagi Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp-midrange/moderate
Buhoma Community Rest Camp/Bwindi Backpackers Lodge/Wagtail Eco Safari Camp-basic/budget
Day 3: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi, boat ride
Have breakfast and after, you will embark on a short drive to Lake Bunyonyi one of Africa’s deepest lakes found right in Kabale. It is an amazing place to relax after your remarkable gorilla trek and today, you will have an exciting boat ride to one of the islands-the lake is endowed with 29 islands.
Accommodation
Arcadia Cottages/Birdnest @ Lake Bunyonyi-luxury
Bunyonyi Safaris Lodge/Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort/Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort-midrange
Bushara Island Camp/Heritage Lodge Habuharo-basic/budget
Day 4: Kihihi airstrip to Entebbe airport, then fly to Masai Mara
Early morning after breakfast, meet your driver-guide for transfer to Kihihi airstrip where you will fly to Entebbe Airport. From Entebbe, take another flight up to Masai Mara National Reserve in Narok County of Kenya.
Accommodation
Mara Serena Lodge/andBeyond Bateleur Camp-luxury
Sanctuary Olonana/Governors II Moran Camp/Mara Treetops Luxury Camp-midrange
Talek Bush Camp/Camping for budget
Day 5: Game viewing, wildebeest migration-full day in Masai Mara-Kenya
After an enjoyable breakfast, leave your accommodation for a full-day expedition in the pristine savannas of Masai Mara in Kenya. Enjoy the long day game drive, watching wildebeest migration. Other than the renowned big game elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, today’s wildlife encounter worth your trip includes the lifetime wildebeest migration experience.
Accommodation
Mara Serena Lodge/andBeyond Bateleur Camp-luxury
Sanctuary Olonana/Governors II Moran Camp/Mara Treetops Luxury Camp-midrange
Talek Bush Camp/Camping for budget
Day 6: Full day game drive-Masai Mara of Kenya
Breakfast be served at the lodge, after, expect another full day game viewing experience in Masai Mara. You may combine your game drive today with a hot air balloon experience, visit Masai Village etc.
Accommodation
Mara Serena Lodge/andBeyond Bateleur Camp-luxury
Sanctuary Olonana/Governors II Moran Camp/Mara Treetops Luxury Camp-midrange
Talek Bush Camp/Camping for budget
Day 7: Depart
Wake up early, have breakfast and check out on day 7. Meet your driver-guide prepared for transfer to Nairobi 5-6 hours’ drive in the 4WD vehicle and catch up with your flight back home-marking the end of the 7 days Kenya & Bwindi safari.
End of Kenya & Bwindi safari for 7 days
The cost of safari includes
Game drives
Park entry fees-Uganda, Kenya
All trip activities on 7 days Kenya, Bwindi
Flight services (arranged by the company)
All meals and accommodation during 7 days Kenya, Bwindi
4WD vehicle for a road trip with a professional driver in Kenya, Uganda
Bottled water
Cost of safari excludes
Tips
Souvenirs
Porter fees
Laundry
Airfares
Insurance
Shopping
Cigars
