9 days Masai Mara, Serengeti & Bwindi safari (Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda)
9 DAYS MASAI MARA, SERENGETI & BWINDI SAFARI
9 days Masai Mara, Serengeti & Bwindi safari (Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda): This 9 days/ 8 nights Masai Mara, Serengeti & Bwindi safari is such a breath taking safari that combines 3 beautiful countries in East African region including Uganda the pearl of Africa, Magical Kenya and Tanzania where you will explore the top visited destination in each of these 3 countries including a visit to Bwindi impenetrable national park the top destination in Uganda famous for harboring the largest population of mountain gorillas, Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya the most stunning savanna destination in Kenya famous for the annual wildebeest migration that are seen crossing over from their neighboring park, Serengeti national park in Tanzania to Kenya and back to Tanzania. You will as well explore Serengeti national park the top tourist destination in Tanzania famous for a combined effort in the annual wildebeest migration with Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. This 9 days Masai Mara, Serengeti & Bwindi safari will start from Uganda to Kenya and end with Tanzania.
Highlights of 9 days Masai Mara, Serengeti & Bwindi Safari
- Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
- Day 2: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park – Batwa Community tour
- Day 3: Fly to Entebbe – Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 4: Full day Excursion in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 5: Another Full day Excursion in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 6: Transfer to Serengeti national park
- Day 7&8: Full day in Serengeti national park
- Day 9: Driver to Arusha
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Kampala- Entebbe to Bwindi: On the 1st day of 9 days Masai Mara, Serengeti, & Bwindi safari (Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda), you will enjoy your breakfast then check out of the hotel and set off on a long journey drive taking about 8-9 hours through scenic views of the countryside as you head to the western part of Uganda the pearl of Africa. You have over at the equator where several tourists heading to southwestern part of Uganda usually stop to enjoy a memorable photo taking session along the North and South pole otherwise you may choose to stop there on the last day of your safari.
Well, you will then continue to Mbarara city one of the best cities in Western Uganda where you will enjoy your enroute lunch. After lunch, our journey continues to your finally destination, Bwindi Impenetrable national park arriving late in the evening for hotel check in, dinner and overnight sleep at Buhoma community Rest camp (Budget)/ Buhoma Haven Lodge (Midrange) and Buhoma lodge (Luxury) or any other equivalent accommodations depending on the sector one wishes to trek Mountain gorillas the next day.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Uganda Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park: day 2 is a long awaited day of our 9 days Masai Mara, Serengeti & Bwindi safari (Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda). Well, arise early for morning breakfast which should be the first thing to think of on this special day before meeting your Uganda safari driver for a transfer to the park headquarters where briefing is conducted by experienced rangers. During the briefing, endeavor to listen carefully about the gorilla trekking dos and don’ts to avoid messing up while in the jungle amidst mountain gorillas. After briefing, you will be categorized into various groups depending of the age sometimes, physical fitness level and many more and finally penetrate into the impenetrable forest for about 1-8 hours which is usually the estimated gorilla trekking time. It’s an awesome and life time experience the moment you get closer to our cousins always led and protected by a dormant silverback. You will watch these gorillas play, feed, breastfeed, copulate and many more offering you a memorable experience. You have just one hour of interaction at 15M away from these gorillas in their nature habitats in the wilderness of Bwindi Impenetrable forest. Once an hour elapse, return to the park headquarters, obtain your gorilla trekking certificate and return to your lodge.
In the evening you have an optional batwa experience (let us know whether you wish to meet these special Batwa people that inhabited the forest before they were forced out to gazette it into a national park). Dinner and overnight will as above.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Fly to Entebbe – Masai Mara National Reserve
Fly to Entebbe and Connect to Masai Mara: After breakfast on the 3rd day of your 9 days Masai Mara, Serengeti & Bwindi Safari, ensure that you are transferred to the Kihihi airstrip as early as 7:00am to catch a flight back to Entebbe international airport where you will then catch another flight with aerolink to Masai Mara at 12:15pm expecting to land in Masai Mara National Reserve at 2:30 pm. Upon landing, you will then be welcomed by our experienced Kenya safari driver/ guide that will then drive you your lodge for a relaxed evening awaiting dinner and overnight sleep.
Accommodation option: AA Mara lodge/ Zebra plain or equivalent
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Day 4: Full day Excursion in Masai Mara National Reserve
Full day game drive: After breakfast at your lodge on day 4 of 9 days Masai Mara, Serengeti & Bwindi Safari, meet your safari driver and embark on an early morning game drive to catch up with early risers in Masai Mara National Reserve. Morning game drive always rewards tourists with a golden opportunity to encounter with African big five (Lions, Buffaloes, Elephants, Leopards, Rhinos) plus many other early risers like elands, Zebras, cheetahs, wildebeests, kob, antelopes, gazelles and many bird species.
After the morning game drive, return to your lodge for a hot lunch and return on an evening game drive to sight more wildlife that thrill in Masai Mara. Return to your lodge for dinner and have a night rest as above. You have an optional Hot air balloon safari to view explore the plains of Masai Mara from above.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Another Full day Excursion in Masai Mara National Reserve
Another full day adventure in Masai Mara: After breakfast at your lodge, return to the wilderness of Masai Mara national reserve for yet another fascinating adventure on day 5 of 9 days Masai Mara, Serengeti & Bwindi Safari. You enjoy another breath taking game drive to maximize your sightings after which you will be driven to your lodge for a hot meal and later in the afternoon have a cultural experience with the local Masai people along Masai Loita Hills. Be sure to learn more about the Masai culture, interact with the local Masai people and many more. After all, retire to your lodge for dinner and have a thrilling night sleep as above.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Serengeti national park- Tanzania
Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti national park: After your morning breakfast at your lodge on the 6th day of 9 days Masai Mara, Serengeti & Bwindi safari (Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda), grab your packed lunch box and check out of the lodge, meet your Kenya safari driver and set off on a drive to Serengeti national park with an enroute game drive. You will cross over through Isebania boarder for clearances before crossing over to meet the Tanzanian guide who will take you throughout your Tanzania safari. Serengeti national park is a great destination for tourists who wish to enjoy the annual wildebeest migration as calving season happens in Serengeti and as well the migration starts from here to Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Upon park arrival, you will be welcomed on a game drive spotting several animals like Zebras, Wildebeests, Elands, Cheetahs, Lions and several species of birds.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7 & 8: Full day excursion in Serengeti national park- Tanzania
Full day game viewing in Serengeti national park: After breakfast on day 7&8 of 9 days Masai Mara, Serengeti & Bwindi Safari (Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda), grab you lunch box and meet your driver for an entire day exploring the plains of Serengeti national park. You will be able to spot plenty of park dwellers including the big 5 game, and many more. Lunch will be enjoyed under the shade as picnic lunch and later on in the evening, you will head back to your lodge for dinner and night rest as above. On this day, you may enjoy an optional hot air balloon safari in the morning.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Transfer to Arusha Tanzania
Serengeti national park to Arusha : On the 9th day of 9 days Masai Mara, Serengeti & Bwindi safari (Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda), arise on another fascinating morning game drive in Serengeti or opt for a hot air balloon to have an aerial view of the Serengeti plains. After the morning game drive, return to your lodge for a late breakfast then check out and set off on a journey to Arusha with an enroute lunch.
Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch
End of 9 days Masai Mara, Serengeti & Bwindi safari (Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda)
