This Ultimate Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari combines Kenya’s iconic wildlife with the unforgettable experience of tracking Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. Discover Nairobi, the Great Rift Valley, the Big Five of the Masai Mara and the ancient forests of Bwindi.
Designed for couples, families, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and adventure seekers, this safari combines game viewing, Maasai culture and one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife encounters.
GORILLA TREKKING PERMIT INFORMATION
Gorilla Trekking Permit: USD 700.00 per person. The permit allows visitors aged 15 years and above to visit a habituated Gorilla Family and spend up to one hour with them in their natural habitat. Trekking can take approximately 30 minutes to 7 hours, depending on the gorillas’ location.
Gorilla Trekking takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in southwestern Uganda. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable, so availability should be confirmed before booking.
Day 1
Nairobi Arrival & City Tour – Arrive in Nairobi and explore the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum and Kazuri Beads, followed by dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant.
Overnight: Ibis Styles Nairobi / Sarova Panafric / Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi
Day 2
Nairobi → Lake Naivasha – Travel to Lake Naivasha and explore Hell’s Gate National Park, with optional cycling, walking and a visit to the Ol Karia geothermal area.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Simba / Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp / Enashipai Resort & Spa
Day 3
Lake Naivasha → Masai Mara – Continue to the Masai Mara and enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five across its wildlife-rich plains.
Overnight: Sentrim Mara Lodge / Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 4
Full Day Masai Mara – Spend the day tracking the Big Five and, seasonally, the Great Migration, with optional Maasai cultural experiences and bush dining.
Overnight: Sentrim Mara Lodge / Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 5
Masai Mara → Entebbe, Uganda – Fly from the Mara to Entebbe, the gateway to Uganda’s Gorilla Trekking experience, and relax ahead of your forest adventure.
Overnight: Entebbe Airport Guest House
Day 6
Entebbe → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Fly onward to southwestern Uganda and settle into Bwindi, home to more than half of the world’s remaining Mountain Gorillas.
Gorilla Trekking – Trek through Bwindi’s ancient forest in search of a habituated Gorilla Family, with opportunities to encounter other primates, birds and forest wildlife along the trail.
AMREF Flying Doctors — IncludedAll Silverbird clients receive complimentary AMREF Flying Doctors emergency medical evacuation cover for the duration of this package.
