Ultra 15 Day Gorilla Trekking & Wildebeest Migration Safari Tour

The 15-day Gorilla Trekking and Wildebeest Migration Safari Tour provides a distinctive blend of mountain gorilla interactions and savanna wildlife observation in Uganda and Kenya, East Africa. In Uganda, you will explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking and a Batwa culture experience, partake in game viewing at Murchison Falls National Park, and track chimpanzees in Kibale.

You will subsequently go to Kenya to see the stunning wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. This safari encompasses a visit to Lake Nakuru National Park, a haven for birdwatchers in Kenya and a habitat for diverse large wildlife.

Brief itinerary of  15-Day Gorilla Trekking & Wildebeest Migration Safari Tour

• Day 1: Arrival in Uganda
• Day 2: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
• Day 3: Full Day Safari in Murchison Falls National Park (Game Drive, Boat Cruise & Top of the Falls Visit)
• Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
• Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Swamp Walk
• Day 6: Game Drive & Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Day 8: Gorilla Trekking Experience
• Day 9: Transfer to Entebbe
• Day 10: Entebbe to Kisumu, Kenya
• Day 11: Lake Nakuru – Full Day Wildlife Encounter
• Day 12: Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve
• Day 13: Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve
• Day 14: Maasai Mara – Nairobi
• Day 15: Departure from Kenya

Detailed Itinerary of 15-Day Gorilla Trekking & Wildebeest Migration Safari Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Uganda

Acquaint yourself with your company driver, who will graciously receive you in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, and deliver an overview of the key attractions of this 15-day safari. Transportation from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to Kampala for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Journey to Murchison Falls National Park

Embark from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park, situated in northwestern Uganda, a journey of 5 to 6 hours by car.

Travel down the Luweero-Gulu route, pausing at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a two-hour rhino tracking excursion, before proceeding to Masindi for lunch.

Check in at Murchison Falls National Park for an overnight accommodation at the lodge.

Day 3: Comprehensive Safari in Murchison Falls National Park

Game Drive, Boat Cruise, and Visit to the Top of the Falls
Following breakfast at the lodge, go in a guided wildlife drive over the northern circuit, which will last 2-3 hours or longer.

In a 4×4 safari vehicle featuring a pop-up roof, anticipate encounters with African bush elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, warthogs, oribis, Rothschild giraffes, hartebeests, avian species, and palm-studded terrains.

Following lunch at the lodge, embark on a 2-3 hour afternoon boat trip.

Observe hippos, sunbathing Nile crocodiles, and many birds while navigating towards the base of Murchison Falls.

Day 4: Journey to Kibale Forest National Park

Commence a 7-8 hour journey to Kibale Forest, renowned as the Primate Capital of the World, for an expedition to trek chimpanzees.

Commence your journey early and pause for lunch at Fort Portal before to arriving at your destination.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Observation & Bigodi Swamp Excursion

Following breakfast, head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a briefing on chimpanzee tracking. Treks in Kibale are organized in groups of six, accompanied by a park guide. In addition to chimpanzees, Kibale National Park hosts 13 primate species, 375 avian species, and several other fauna.

After lunch at the lodge, proceed to Bigodi Swamp for a guided nature walk lasting approximately 2 hours. Here, you will observe a diverse array of monkeys, avians, and other fauna. Subsequently, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 6: Safari Expedition & Nautical Excursion in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Following an early breakfast, partake in a guided wildlife drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, specifically in the Kasenyi Plains. This 2-3 hour expedition may unveil lions, buffaloes, elephants, leopards (if fortunate), antelopes, birds, and further wildlife.

Post-lunch, embark on a boat trip around the Kazinga Channel to witness hippos, crocodiles, aquatic birds, and various species.

Day 7: Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a gorilla safari destination situated 4-5 hours from Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Traversing the Ishasha sector provides the opportunity to observe tree-climbing lions and various other species in the southern region of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking Expedition

Leave your lodge in Bwindi for a briefing on gorilla trekking regulations in Buhoma or an other sector.

Upon assignment to a gorilla family, commence your trek, which may endure for 2 to 6 hours.

Visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to observe one of the 20 habituated mountain gorilla groups.

Day 9: Transition to Entebbe

Travel from Bwindi to Kabale, Mbarara, and Masaka to Entebbe, carrying a packed lunch for the trip. Pause at the Equator for photography and a hydrological experiment.

Day 10: Entebbe to Kisumu, Kenya

Have breakfast and proceed to Entebbe Airport for a journey to Kisumu. Travel from Kisumu to Lake Nakuru National Park, where you will observe flamingos, many avian species, and a range of wildlife.

Day 11: Lake Nakuru – Comprehensive Wildlife Experience

Following a morning tea or coffee, commence a guided game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Imagine observing leopards, lions, hyenas, antelopes, birds, and further wildlife.

Partake in a picnic lunch prior to resuming wildlife observations.

Day 12: Transit to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Travel to Maasai Mara National Reserve, stopping at Lake Naivasha to observe wildlife.
Proceed to Narok County, reaching your resort in the Maasai Mara for evening repose.

Day 13: Complete Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Following breakfast, embark on a comprehensive guided game drive to witness the wildebeest migration, with around 1.5 million wildebeests, along with thousands of zebras and gazelles.
The game drive encompasses a bush lunch.

Day 14: Maasai Mara to Nairobi

Following a morning game drive, travel from the Maasai Mara and proceed to Nairobi, where you may either unwind or embark on a brief city tour.

Day 15: Departure from Kenya

Partake in breakfast, followed by a transfer to the airport in Kenya. Arrive early for your flight, signifying the conclusion of your 15-day safari expedition.