Peak Season Africa Safaris

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$8,622 to $8,732 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi-Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi-Masai Mara National Reserve

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by our office representative and your guide and after a custom of process and briefings proceed to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve via Narok Town, stopping at the Rift Valley Escarpment viewing point for nice pictures. Arrive and commence on a game drive. Check in and lunch at lodge. Afternoon game drive and drive back to the lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Masai Mara Great Exploration( Wildlife Migration, The Big 5 Encounter)

Masai Mara Great Exploration( Wildlife Migration, The Big 5 Encounter)

You will wake up very early, take a cup of coffee, then set out for a morning game drive inside Masai Mara. The morning game drive offers you a good chance of catching some great wildlife action because the animals are usually more active when the temperatures are cooler.

Return to the lodge for breakfast, then spend the rest of the morning relaxing and enjoying the facilities at the safari lodge.

After lunch, you will have adequate time for a siesta, followed later by an evening game drive in the national reserve.

Alternatively, instead of a morning and afternoon game drive, you can opt for a full day game drive. This is especially recommended during the wildebeest migration season between the months of July-October. In this case, you will take an early breakfast, then leave the lodge carrying parked lunch in picnic boxes. You will spend full day exploring the vast plains inhabited by a great variety of big game and plains animals.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru National Park

Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru National Park

You will have an early morning game drive at Masai Mara National Reserve before departing for Lake Nakuru National park with a packed lunch.

Upon arrival, you will then embark on your first afternoon game drive, searching for the animals that reside in the park, and returning at sunset.

Lake Nakuru National Park is a highlight of any safari in Kenya. During your visit, you will almost certainly spot rhinos (both black and white), lions (including rare tree-climbing lions), and endangered Rothschild's giraffes, which have very pale markings below their knees.

In the evening, you will go back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
WildebeestVery Rare
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru-Amboseli National Park

Lake Nakuru-Amboseli National Park

Depart for Amboseli with a morning game drive en route after your delicious breakfast. You will arrive in time, check in at Amboseli sopa lodge, have your delicious lunch.

After lunch, you can embark on your first afternoon game drive to explore the acacia woodland, freshwater swamps, scrub brush, and open plains in search of wildlife, returning at sunset.

Amboseli National Park spans 392 sq km and is well-known for its breathtaking panoramic view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain on earth and the tallest in Africa (5,895m). It is also an elephant's paradise where massive African savannah elephants roam from swamp to swamp, grazing all day. Due to the abundance of water and pasture, bull elephants here can weigh up to 6 tons. Other animals to be spotted here include cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests (gnus), gazelles, and hippos.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HippoCommon
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Amboseli Real Encounter with the big 5

Amboseli Real Encounter with the big 5

This is another special day at Amboseli National Park, you can sought to have an early morning hot air ballon safari, an optional activity charged at an extra cost-allows you to stay away from other safari-goers given that safari vehicles tend to be congested in certain areas of the park where the most action is. For avid safari explorers who have been on safaris enough times, a hot air balloon safari will add something new to their safari experience. Then later embark on a full day game drive.

The Park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants among other wildlife species. The ecosystem is mainly savannah grassland, spread across the Kenya-Tanzania border. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Masai and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Driven From Amboseli -Nairobi for your Evening Flight to Kampala-Uganda

Driven From Amboseli -Nairobi for your Evening Flight to Kampala-Uganda

You will have an early morning game drive at Amboseli National Park before departing to Nairobi with a packed lunch.
You will be driven to JKIA for your flight to Kampala -Uganda, flight departing in the afternoon then you will arrive within 1 hour 15 minutes.

You will be received at the airport and transferred to Kampala Serena hotel-a 5 star hotel, you will have enough time to rest, relax, swim and enjoy the evening facilities within the hotel awaiting a serious exploration within Bwindi National Park.

Have dinner in the evening and retire to bed.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Kampala Serena Hotel
  • Luxury hotelin Kampala (City, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Kampala-Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Kampala-Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today, you will embark on a scenic drive to Bwindi Forest National Park. Departing from Kampala, you will journey through Uganda's picturesque landscapes, passing through lush green countryside and the captivating Kigezi highlands region.

Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to witness the beauty of the savannah grasslands, adorned with banana plantations and the iconic long-horned Ankole cows native to this area.

The drive will be interspersed with stops, including a lunch break in Mbarara, where you can indulge in local cuisine and take in the surrounding scenery. As you continue your journey, soak in the sights and sounds of the Ugandan countryside, anticipating the adventure that awaits in Bwindi Forest National Park.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Mahogany Springs Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Bwindi NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Gorilla Trekking Full Experience

Gorilla Trekking Full Experience

Today marks the highlight of your safari adventure as you embark on the unforgettable experience of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a hearty breakfast, you will make your way to the park headquarters, ensuring arrival no later than 7:30 am. Here, you will join fellow visitors for a briefing conducted by knowledgeable park staff.

Following the briefing, you will meet with your lead guide who will accompany you into the dense forest in search of the gorilla family allocated to your group. The duration of the trek can vary widely, ranging from 2 to 7 hours round trip, depending on the location of the gorilla family and their movement patterns.

Once you've had the incredible opportunity to observe and photograph the gorillas in their natural habitat, you will return to the park headquarters. From there, you will journey back to Lake Bunyonyi Kabale, where you can unwind and reflect on the day's extraordinary experiences.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Mahogany Springs Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Bwindi NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer to Kampala Airport for your Flight back to Nairobi-Kenya

Transfer to Kampala Airport for your Flight back to Nairobi-Kenya

After a fulfilling breakfast at Lake Bunyonyi, it's time to bid farewell to this picturesque destination and embark on your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.

En route, you'll make a stop in Mbarara for a delicious lunch, allowing you to refuel and relax before continuing your journey. Another highlight of the day awaits as you pause at the equator for a memorable photo opportunity. Capture the moment as you straddle the imaginary line separating the northern and southern hemispheres.

Take advantage of this stop to browse through local souvenir shops, where you can find unique mementos to commemorate your safari adventure in Uganda. With souvenirs in hand and cherished memories in your heart, you'll resume your journey towards your final destination( have a flight to Nairobi for your flight at JKIA back home/be driven back to Kampala for your flight back home).
It is private safari and we are flexible in making changes as per your wish.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Peak Season Africa Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.