The 7 Days Magical Mara & Mystical Bwindi opens at Naboisho Camp in the Masai Mara ecosystem, delivering lion, leopard, and cheetah encounters on day and night game drives, then flies to Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a face-to-face hour with a mountain gorilla family: one of the rarest and most humbling wildlife encounters on the planet.
Between the headline moments, days include an optional hot air balloon safari over the Mara at sunrise, guided forest walks through Bwindi's ancient ecosystem, and a relaxed final morning absorbing the sounds and mist of the forest from Bwindi Lodge. It is an itinerary built for those who want maximum impact in minimum time.
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Trip Highlights
- Exclusive stays at Naboisho Camp and Bwindi Lodge
- Game drives and walking safaris in the Masai Mara
- Optional hot-air balloon safari over the Mara plains
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Guided nature walks through Uganda's mystical forest
- Cultural experiences with local communities
- Luxury accommodations and full-board meals
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and fly via Wilson Airport to Naboisho Camp in the Masai Mara ecosystem. Sundowners and a warm dinner welcome you to the African bush.
Meals: Full board Overnight: Naboisho Camp
Full-day game drives across the Greater Masai Mara in search of lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Alternatively, rest at camp beside the pool, absorbing the sounds and sights of the surrounding bush.
Meals: Full board Overnight: Naboisho Camp
Game drives and walking safaris in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, or an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari with a bush breakfast landing. Community project visits and conservation talks fill the afternoon.
Meals: Full board Overnight: Naboisho Camp
Fly from the Mara to Entebbe and on to Kihihi Airstrip, then transfer to Bwindi Lodge overlooking the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Forest views and the sound of nearby streams ease the transition from plains to jungle.
Meals: Full board Overnight: Bwindi Lodge
Trek through Bwindi's dense ancient forest with expert trackers for a one-hour encounter with a wild mountain gorilla family. One of the rarest and most humbling wildlife experiences on earth.
Meals: Full board Overnight: Bwindi Lodge
A guided nature walk through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reveals the rich ecosystem beyond the gorillas. A cocktail or massage at the lodge closes the day.
Meals: Full board Overnight: Bwindi Lodge
After breakfast, transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for your flight to Entebbe and onward international departure.
Meals: Half board