This package is built around contrast — Uganda’s dense, dripping rainforest and its chimpanzees and gorillas, followed by Kenya’s wide-open Maasai Mara savanna and its lions — two completely different kinds of African wilderness in a single week.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive Entebbe, Transfer to Kibale Forest
Arrival at Entebbe, then a drive west to Kibale Forest National Park.
Chimpanzee Trekking, Kibale Forest
A morning trek following one of Kibale’s habituated chimpanzee communities through dense rainforest.
As above
Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha
A drive south to Bwindi via Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Ishasha sector.
Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi
A full day tracking a habituated mountain gorilla family through Bwindi’s ancient forest, some of it over 25,000 years old.
As above
Fly to Nairobi, Transfer to Maasai Mara
A flight via Entebbe and Nairobi to a Maasai Mara airstrip, a striking shift from forest to open savanna in a single day.
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
A full day across the Mara’s open plains for lion, leopard and, in season, migrating wildebeest herds.
As above
Second Maasai Mara Game Drive Day
A further day exploring different sectors of the reserve.
As above
Departure
Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
Permits & Costs
| Kibale chimpanzee permit | $200 per person |
| Uganda gorilla permit | $800 per person |
| Maasai Mara conservancy/reserve fees | ~$100 per person per day |
| Regional flights | Quoted separately |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who want to feel the contrast between Africa’s forest and savanna ecosystems, not just tick off a list of species.
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 permits & reserve fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the change from forest to savanna as dramatic as it sounds?
Yes — guests consistently comment on how different Kibale’s dripping green canopy feels compared to the Mara’s open horizon, even though they’re only a day’s travel apart.
Could we add a second Uganda park for more forest time?
Yes, Queen Elizabeth National Park’s savanna sector or an extra Kibale day can both be added; tell us your preference.
Ready to Plan This Trip?
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