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Gorilla Trekking & Big 5 Safari

12 Days: Entebbe – Bwindi – Nairobi – Solio – Samburu 

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Meet the mountain gorillas in a spectacular and adventurous setting – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda – before embarking on a big 5 adventure in northern Kenya.
Begin your journey in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which provides a more authentic and, at times, more difficult trekking experience than its Rwandan counterpart. You’ll spend two full days on gorilla treks, spending a total of two hours with these humbling creatures.
Then, for one night, fly to Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, and visit the orphan elephants and rhinos at The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Then it’s on to the green hills of Solio Reserve, a private sanctuary known for its white and black rhinos. Spend your days in the shadow of Mount Kenya spotting big cats and pachyderms on safari, exploring on horseback rides and treks, and fishing for trout at the ranch’s only lodge.
It’s only a short drive from here to Samburu and the opulent Sasaab Lodge. On walking safaris and camel rides, try to spot the ‘Samburu Special Five’ – the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx – as well as get a glimpse into Samburu life, culture, and tradition, or spend a night fly camping in the bush under the stars.

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Itinerary highlights:

1. Witness mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, a true honor

2. Visit the elephant orphanage in Nairobi

3. Exciting game drives in search of Africa's Big Five

4. Fly camping in the bush under the stars

What's included:

All flights and transfers as mentioned

Full support from your travel designer

All park and conservation fees

Camel riding and walking at Sasaab

  • Itinerary

    Days 1-2: Entebbe:

    Begin your journey with a night in Entebbe, this tropical lakeside city is a more relaxed stopover destination than Kampala, and because it is home to Uganda’s main international airport, it is an excellent base for exploring the rest of the country. 

    Accommodation:

    • Protea Entebbe (1 night)

    Days 2-5:  Bwindi:

    Take a small charter flight from Entebbe to the Bwindi to begin your Gorilla Trekking adventure in Uganda. Bwindi is ‘the’ place to see Uganda’s famous population of around 350 mountain gorillas, but it is also a hidden home for other primate species such as black-and-white colobus, L’Hoest’s, red-tailed, blue, and vervet monkeys. There are also 79 mammal species to keep you company, including duiker, elephant, bushbuck, bush pig, giant forest hog, and several small cat species. It is a very diverse region of Uganda, and with a guide, you will have time to explore the flora and fauna, as well as various species of birds, butterflies, and other larger mammals, and possibly visit local communities on the park’s outskirts.

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    Days 5-6:  Nairobi:

    Take a flight from Bwindi to Nairobi via Entebbe. On arrival transfer to your hotel in Nairobi where youre booked on a bed and breakfast basis for your overnight stay.

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    Days 6-9:  Nairobi – Solio:

    After breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive to The Daphine Sheldrick Rhino and Elephant Orphanage, which is open to visitors between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., when the orphans arrive for their midday mud bath and feeding. Thereafter, transfer to Nairobi Wilson airport for your flight to Nanyuki. On arrival transfer from Nanyuki airport to Solio Reserve where you will spend the next three nights.

    Solio Private Reserve is located in the lush foothills of the Aberdares, close to Mount Kenya, and is the best place in Kenya to see Black Rhino and other types of game. Your travel designer will be able to provide you with information on the activities available in this area of Kenya.

    Accommodation:

    • Solio Lodge (3 nights)

    Days 9-12:  Samburu:

    Fly to Samburu to begin your safari’s third leg. In the Samburu region, you can enjoy breathtaking wildlife and fascinating cultural encounters with the local Samburu tribes. Take bush walks in between your daily safari game drives (some at night), visits to local Samburu villages, camel-back riding, evenings of sundowners, gourmet food, and campfire stories, all while staying in the tranquil and sumptuous luxury of your lodge.

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    Days 12:  Departure:

    Transfer from your lodge to Samburu airstrip and board your light aircraft flight from Samburu to Nairobi. Transfer from Wilson Airport to Nairobi International Airport for your flight home.

Sasaab Lodge is a fantastic place to stay if you want an exclusive and luxurious escape combined with a Samburu bush experience. 

The Hemingways Nairobi is a boutique hotel located between the Ngong Hills and Jamhuri Park, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. In this all-inclusive establishment, you can expect excellent service and delicious food.

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is appropriately named, as it sits high on a ridge top with views across Uganda and to the forested Virunga Mountains in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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