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Family luxury Safari, Adventure safari, African Adventure Safari, Gorilla tracking safari

Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five

TRIP DURATION

11 Days

journey type

Land Journey

time of the year

Jan-Feb, Apr - Oct, Dec

where you'll visit

Arusha Serengeti National Park Masai Mara Game Reserve Kibale National Park Bwindi Forest National Park Lake Bunyonyi

Tour Overview

This trip takes you to Africa’s Great Migration which is the annual journey of over two million wildebeest from the plains the Serengeti in Tanzania to the grasslands of the Masai Mara, Kenya. Pure instinct and the smell of rain drives the herds from their birthing ground to the fertile Mara to feed. You will Track the Mountain Gorillas and Chimp Tracking while you Explore East Africa’s Most Prime Destinations. Extend your Safari with a Short 3 Days to Murchison Falls National park in Uganda

See what your Journey Includes

Your Safari/trip Includes

  • All relevant Government taxes
  • Park fees
  • Domestic flights as per the itinerary
  • Ground transportation
  • Gorilla permits
  • Water in the vehicle for all overland sectors
  • Services of a qualified English-Speaking Driver Guide
  • Meals as showed in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as showed in the itinerary
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers

EXPERIENCES OF A LIFETIME

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Our safaris are exhilarating adventures that take you into the heart of the continent's wild landscapes, allowing you to witness diverse wildlife, stunning scenery, and vibrant cultures.

Itinerary Details

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Day 1 : Kilimanjaro Airport | Arrive into Tanzania

You will be met and greeted by GoExplore Safaris guide with a placard with your names on it, he will transfer you to Arusha Hotel for the night and dinner and then prepare for your journey of the following day.

Lodge/Hotel: Malkia Trees Lodge by Zawadi House
Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 : Serengeti National Park | Transfer to The Great Plains

Transfer to Serengeti National Park with Picnic lunch. Arrive in time for your afternoon/evening game drive at Serengeti. The park is famous for the Great Migration, the annual journey of two million wildebeest and zebra from the plains of the Serengeti to the grasslands of the Masai Mara in Kenya

Lodge/Hotel: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meal plan: Full Board
Day 3 : Search for the Migration | Serengeti National Park

Instinct drives the herds from their birthing grounds to find fertile lands in the Mara to feed. The migration can be seen every month of the year, starting with the calving season in the southern Serengeti from January to March. After they’ve given birth, the herds move north through the Serengeti, eventually arriving at the banks of the Mara River, swollen by the floods of the rains and teeming with the crocodile. The herds must cross to find fresh grazing, and they plunge into the river by the thousands. Those that survive the crossing must stay alert enough to avoid the big cats lurking on the far side. At some point, the grasses will be exhausted and as birth time once again approaches, the herds will wander back south. If you would like to see the migration, you need to plan your safari to be in the right places at the right times.

Lodge/Hotel: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meal plan: Full Board
Day 4 : Masai Mara Game Reserve | Transfer From Serengeti

You transfer from Serengeti with another game drive while checking out and on arrival at Isebania Border for -/+ 2 hours go through the immigration process for -/+30 minutes then enter Masai Mara for -/+ 4 hrs. Arrive Masai Mara late in the evening have an evening en-route game drive.

Optional Flight from Serengeti to Masai Mara Game Reserve

Lodge/Hotel: Enkorok Mara Camp
Meal plan: Full Board
Day 5 : Game Viewing and Follow The Migration & Optional Hot Air Ballon | Masai Mara

Early morning balloon safari This is a unique experience that takes you over the diverse habitats of the Masai Mara Reserve, fly over the great Mara River, swamps, forests, wildlife & the African Savannah therefore followed by bush breakfast Continue with your full day of game viewing at Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Lodge/Hotel: Enkorok Mara Camp
Meal plan: Full Board
Day 6 : Entebbe | Flight from Nairobi to Entebbe

Wake up very early in the morning and transfer from Masai Mara to Nairobi for -/+5 hours passing through the great plains and upcountry of this amazing plains arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon time for lunch and your guide will drop you at the airport for your domestic flight to Entebbe and your guide in Uganda will pick you up then transfer you to your lodge for -/+15 minutes.

Lodge/Hotel: Boma Guest House
Meal plan: Full Board
Day 7 : Kibale National Park | Transfer to Kibale Forest

This morning you will embark on your Journey to the world primate capital for -/+4 hours where you will arrive in time for lunch and indulge in the short crater lakes tour of the countryside with a special experience in Kibale forest which is home to the most primates of the world.

Lodge/Hotel: Turacotree Tops
Meal plan: Full Board
Day 8 : Kibale Forest National park | Chimp Trekking Experience

Early morning your guide will transfer you for a chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale forest which will be -/+4hours and then return back to the lodge, the afternoon have lunch and then evening at leisure while exploring the crater lakes around this whole area.

Lodge/Hotel: Turacotree Tops
Meal plan: Full Board
Day 9 : Bwindi Forest National park | Transfer to Home of the Gorillas

Early morning transfers to Bwindi forest, which is a home to the gorilla mountain of which this is home for half of the only remaining gorillas in the world your will arrive in the later afternoon with evening at leisure and dinner served in the stars.

Lodge/Hotel: Four Gorillas Lodge
Meal plan: Full Board
Day 10 : Bwindi Forest National park | Gorilla Trekking Encounter

­This is everyone’s dream day, after breakfast your guide will transfer you to the briefing point where you will go through the instructions while to do gorilla tracking then be allocated with a gorilla family and a guide ranger depending and later after your tracking have lunch in the evening have an evening walk to the Batwa Community culture.

Lodge/Hotel: Birds Nest - Lake Bunyonyi
Meal plan: Full Board
Day 11 : Departure | Entebbe

Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi with a stop at the Equator Entebbe arriving in the late afternoon, have a day’s room at Boma Hotel and later your guide will transfer you from your hotel in Entebbe to the airport for your flight back home.

Lodge/Hotel: Boma Guest House - Day Room Use
Meal plan: Half Board

About booking this tour

What to To Think About On This Journey ?

Gorilla & Chimpanzee tracking is subject to the availability of permits, which are limited to 8 per gorilla group per day and 6 per chimpanzee track per ½ day.

Gorilla & Chimp Permits in Uganda & Rwanda

Any Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits required need to be paid for upfront when booking. As soon as funds clear in our account, we will go ahead and purchase.  

Deposits & Final Payments

Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits are always 100% non-transferable and non-refundable

Availability

The RATES are subject to change and are based on Availabilty with effect from July upon release of the new tariffs from Uganda Wildlife Authority

Safari Flight information & Luggage Restrictions

On flights and land-based tours within East Africa, each passenger is limited to a maximum baggage weight of 33 pounds (15 kilograms). This includes the weight of purses and camera equipment in addition to regular luggage. Luggage restrictions are adhered to very strictly and passengers should pack their bags accordingly. Soft-sided luggage or duffels are preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles and also on aircraft used throughout East Africa. Dimensions should not exceed 23 inches (58 centimetres) long x 13 inches (33 centimetres) high x 10 inches (25 centimetres) wide.

Travel terms & Conditions

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Health, Safety & safari travel

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Your Safari/trip Includes

  • Airport Pick Up and Drop off
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
  • Water in the vehicle for overland sectors
  • Activities as indicated in the Program 
  • All ground transportation in 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser Jeeps inclusive of fuel
  • Domestic Flights where applicable
  • Activities as indicated in the itinerary 
  • Services of an experienced English-speaking safari guide
  • Park, conservation, and community bed night fees 
  • All applicable taxes, administration, and banking fees
  • AMREF flying doctors’ emergency evacuation program