This is the top of our tiered Collection series — double gorilla treks across Uganda and Rwanda, followed by a genuinely unhurried Maasai Mara stay, with the extra days our Discovery and Signature tiers don’t include.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Entebbe, then a road transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Arrive Entebbe, Transfer to Bwindi
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeEngagi Lodge
LuxuryBuhoma Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day tracking a habituated mountain gorilla family through Bwindi’s forest.
Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A drive to the Cyanika border, continuing to Kinigi at the base of the Virunga volcanoes.
Cross Border to Kinigi, Rwanda
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeMountain Gorilla View Lodge
LuxuryVirunga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A second gorilla trek on the Rwandan side of the Virungas.
Gorilla Trekking, Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A morning trek through the bamboo zone tracking a troop of golden monkeys, with the afternoon at leisure.
Golden Monkey Trekking
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A transfer to Kigali, flying via Nairobi to a Maasai Mara airstrip.
Fly Kigali to Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSarova Mara Game Camp
LuxuryAngama Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A full day across the Mara’s plains for lion, leopard and, in season, migrating wildebeest herds.
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A day based at the Mara River’s crossing points, watching for herds gathering to cross.
Mara River Crossing Points
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
An optional pre-dawn hot air balloon flight over the Mara, followed by a champagne bush breakfast.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
A further game drive day, exploring different sectors of the reserve and neighbouring conservancies.
Second Full Day Maasai Mara
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
An additional game drive day, with the flexibility to chase specific sightings your guide has tracked.
Third Full Day Maasai Mara
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12
A final morning game drive, then a flight to Nairobi for your onward international connection.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Uganda gorilla permit | $800 per person |
| Rwanda gorilla permit | $1,500 per person |
| Golden monkey permit | $100 per person |
| Maasai Mara conservancy/reserve fees | ~$100 per person per day |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who want our most complete package without adding a fourth country, giving both the primate and Mara legs genuine depth.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicles
- Regional flight segments
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Both gorilla permits, golden monkey permit & Mara reserve fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Hot air balloon safari (if selected)
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance