10 Days Kenya Game and Uganda Primates

A seamless East Africa combo: start in Nairobi for classic Big Five game viewing in the Masai Mara before flying to Uganda for chimpanzees in Kibale, tree‑climbing lions in Ishasha, the Kazinga Channel boat cruise and the ultimate mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi.

Safari Highlights

Masai Mara Big Five game viewing with sunrise/sunset drives
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
Kazinga Channel boat cruise among hippos, elephants and birds
Tree‑climbing lions in Ishasha sector
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi Arrival

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Safari briefing and time to relax.

Accommodation: Nairobi Hotel | Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Nairobi to Masai Mara, Afternoon Game Drive

Drive across the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara. Check in and enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, giraffes and more.

Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Masai Mara | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Full-Day Masai Mara

Full-day game drive with picnic lunch exploring the Mara’s rich habitats and predator territories.

Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Masai Mara | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Sunrise Drive, Fly to Entebbe (Uganda)

Sunrise game drive. Transfer to airstrip and fly to Entebbe (via Nairobi) for your Uganda segment. Meet and transfer to hotel.

Accommodation: Entebbe/Kampala Hotel | Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

Scenic transfer west to Kibale. Optional Bigodi Wetland walk for primates and birds.

Accommodation: Lodge in Kibale Forest | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale

Morning chimpanzee tracking with expert rangers. Afternoon at leisure or optional crater lakes visit.

Accommodation: Lodge in Kibale Forest | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Queen Elizabeth NP – Kasenyi & Kazinga Channel

Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP. Morning game drive on Kasenyi plains; afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.

Accommodation: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth NP | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Ishasha Tree‑Climbing Lions, Continue to Bwindi

Game drive in Ishasha sector searching for the famous tree‑climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable NP.

Accommodation: Lodge in Bwindi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Early briefing and trek into Bwindi’s rainforest to encounter a habituated gorilla family. Afternoon at leisure or optional cultural walk.

Accommodation: Lodge in Bwindi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Return to Entebbe & Departure

Drive back to Entebbe with a lunch stop and craft shopping (time‑permitting). Connect to your outbound flight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Photo Gallery

Masai Mara Predator Country

Elephants on the March

Giraffe Silhouette

Bwindi Mountain Gorilla

Primates & Game Diversity

Lake Bunyonyi Calm

Gallery reflects typical scenes across Kenya and Uganda on this itinerary—Big Five game viewing, chimp and gorilla encounters, and serene crater lake landscapes.

📸 Images selected from our `images/` folder to match this combined safari.

About 10 Days Kenya Game and Uganda Primates

Balanced, High-Impact Itinerary

This route balances Kenya’s predator-rich savannas with Uganda’s rainforest primates, minimizing transit with a regional flight and focusing days around peak wildlife activities.

Best Time to Visit

Dry seasons (Jun–Oct & Dec–Feb) give best viewing and easier trekking; green seasons offer lush scenes, dramatic skies and fewer vehicles. Operates year‑round.