9 Days East Africa Big 5 Grand Safari

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Your Itinerary

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Arrive Entebbe — Uganda

Airport pickup & overnight.

Arrive in Uganda. Transfer to your hotel in Entebbe. Evening briefing for your grand East Africa adventure.

Hotel in Entebbe

Entebbe — Kibale Forest

Drive to chimpanzee territory.

Drive to Fort Portal near Kibale Forest. Afternoon optional crater lakes hike with views of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Lodge near Kibale

Kibale — Chimpanzee Tracking

Morning chimp trek.

Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Spend up to 4 hours with habituated chimps. Afternoon Bigodi Wetland walk. Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP.

Lodge in Queen Elizabeth NP

Queen Elizabeth — Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Kasenyi game drive, Kazinga cruise.

Morning game drive for Big Five on the Kasenyi Plains. Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise — hippos, elephants, crocodiles and over 600 bird species.

Lodge in Queen Elizabeth NP

Queen Elizabeth — Bwindi Forest

Drive through Ishasha to Bwindi.

Drive through the Ishasha sector (tree-climbing lions) to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Afternoon community walk.

Lodge near Bwindi

Bwindi — Gorilla Trekking

Mountain gorilla experience.

The highlight — trek into Bwindi's ancient forest for one hour with a mountain gorilla family. Life-changing encounter with silverbacks and babies. Afternoon celebrate with local banana beer.

Lodge near Bwindi

Bwindi — Fly to Nairobi, Kenya

Fly to Nairobi, transfer to Lake Nakuru.

Morning flight from Kihihi/Kisoro to Entebbe, connect to Nairobi. Drive to Lake Nakuru for afternoon game drive — rhinos, flamingos, Rothschild's giraffes.

Lodge at Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru — Masai Mara

Drive to the Mara, afternoon game drive.

Drive to the legendary Masai Mara. Afternoon game drive across the savannah — Big Five, cheetahs, hippos and if visiting Jul-Oct, the Great Migration river crossings.

Camp/Lodge in Masai Mara

Masai Mara — Nairobi Departure

Morning game drive, return to Nairobi.

Early morning game drive for final sightings. Drive or fly back to Nairobi. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your departure flight. End of the ultimate East Africa Grand Safari!

Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need for your safari

Included

All park entrance fees
Professional English-speaking guides
4x4 Safari vehicles
Domestic flights (Uganda-Kenya)
All accommodation (8 nights)
Full-board meals
Airport transfers
Game drives as per itinerary
Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Gorilla trekking permit
Chimpanzee tracking permit
Drinking water
Flying Doctor emergency cover

Not Included

International flights
Travel insurance
Uganda visa ($50) + Kenya visa ($51)
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages
Optional hot air balloon safari

Why Us

Why Choose Nature Nest

Licensed & Certified

Licensed by Uganda Tourism Board, member of AUTO & UTA

Expert Guides

Professional guides with 15+ years of safari experience

Personalised Service

Custom itineraries tailored to your interests and budget

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock assistance throughout your safari