12-Days Of Premium Wildebeest And Whale Twin Migration Safari In Kenya And Uganda Primates
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This is an unforgettable journey through the heart of East Africa with our grand tour, showcasing the best of Uganda and Kenya’s spectacular wildlife and natural wonders. Begin your adventure in Uganda, where the dense jungles of Kibale Forest await, teeming with the playful antics of chimpanzees. Prepare for awe-inspiring encounters as you trek through the misty mountains of Bwindi Forest, coming face to face with the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. After immersing yourself in the primal beauty of Uganda, soar to the legendary plains of the Great Maasai Mara in Kenya. Witness the iconic wildebeest migration, a spectacle of nature’s grandeur that defies description. But the adventure doesn’t end there – journey to Kenya’s captivating coastline for the annual migration of humpback whales, where azure waters and golden sands beckon you to unwind and rejuvenate after your thrilling safari experiences.
Highlights of the kenya twin migration and Uganda primate safari
Accommodation in luxury lodges
Accommodation based on safari lodges equivalent of 3 to 5 stars rating.
Twin Migration
The main focus of the safari is the twin migration of wildebeest in the Maasai Mara and of humpback whales along the Kenyan coast.
Private Tour
The tour is organized specifically for you. You will not share the safari vehicle with others who are not part of your family or group.
Certified driver guides
Our driver guides are professionals who have attended various trainings in tourism and guiding.
Transport and game drives in 4 wheel drive land cruiser
The safari vehicle usually referred to as a jeep is specially adapted for safari. It has a high ground clearance and 4 wheel drive system which enables it to handle the off road terrain easily.
Can be customized and fine-tuned
You can request for adjustment of the itinerary or fine tune it to meet your requirements. This can include the number of days and change of accommodation facilities among other things.
It can start in any day
This tour can start in any day. From July to September.
Included/Exclude
- All domestic flight tickets in Kenya
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
- All statutory taxes for the flights
- Exclusive use of game drive vehicle per vehicle for the entire itinerary
- Full board accommodation drinks
- Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Safari activities such as: bush breakfast,
- All airport transfers
- Medical Emergency Evacuation cover
- Humpback whale watching, dolphin tour and snorkelling
- Flight from Uganda Entebbe to Maasai mara
- Bottle of water Daily and snacks at the boat.
- All park fees
- Laundry
- Extra drinks
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- East Africa Visa fee.
Tour Plan
Upon arrival, you will be picked up from Entebbe airport by a representative and transferred to your hotel
Accommodation: Casa solada Hotel
Today after your breakfast, your guide will pick you from your hotel after a briefing about your next destination. You will be transferred to Kibale National park, home to chimpanzees, birds and other primates. You will drive through beautiful scenery through the communities, tea plantations and hills. Lunch will be served en-route and continue to your lodge for check in and relaxation.
Accommodation: Turaco treetops lodge
Today after your early breakfast, your guide will drive you to the park offices for briefing about chimpanzee trekking. Kibale National Park is not only home to chimpanzees but to other primates and boasts the biggest number of primates in the whole world. The chimpanzees you will be trekking are habituated and comfortable with the presence of humans. In Uganda, there are about 5000 chimpanzees in the world, making it the best place to spot them in the wild.
During chimps trekking, you will be guided by an experienced and knowledgeable Uganda wildlife authority ranger who will also be able to identify other monkeys and birds you will see on the way. Once you get to where the chimpanzees are, you will have a full face to face hour with them. You may choose to either go for the morning or afternoon chimps trek.
In the afternoon after lunch, you will go for the guided swamp walk. The walk (2-3 hours) will take you through grassland, small communities and some beautiful scenery, where the locals are likely to greet you with enthusiastic waves. You may also spot some primate species during this walk.
Accommodation: Turaco treetops Lodge
After early breakfast, you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to last surviving Mountain Gorillas. You will pass through beautiful scenery of bamboo, rolling hills, forests often referred to as the Switzerland of Africa.
You will stop for lunch on a local restaurant. You will get to your lodge in time for dinner and overnight
Accommodation: Haven Lodge Buhoma
Today after early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for briefing about gorilla trekking. You will encounter one of Bwindi’s endangered mountain gorillas. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda.
Bwindi Impenetrable national park boasts both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees – the only forest in Africa that can make this claim. It also hosts five other species of primates, 113 species of mammals, over 200 species of butterflies and 360 species of birds. The gorillas you track are habituated and can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period of time, every day.
The time taken to track the gorillas can be as few as 1 hour to as many as 7 hours. Once the gorillas have been located, your group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own ‘Gorillas in the Mist’. You will be awarded a certificate that shows you did gorilla trekking Uganda, Later drive back to the lodge.
Accommodation at Haven Lodge Buhoma
Early in the morning, you will be transferred to Kihihi airstrip and fly to masai Mara, Upon Arriving at Masai Mara late noon, you will be received by your tour guide and begin your first game drive as you drive to the hotel, check in at the hotel followed by relaxation period before your thrilling evening game drive in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. After the game drive, have dinner under the stars, immersing yourself in the captivating sounds of the bush. Spend the night at Osero camp.
Over the next two days, you'll be treated to full-day game viewing in Maasai Mara, an unrivalled wildlife destination. Witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of millions of wildebeest, offering a plethora of action and natural wonder. If you wish, you can arrange a visit to a Maasai village at an additional cost per person for a cultural experience. The park also provides an ideal setting for sun downer relaxation. Enjoy dinner and overnight at Osero Camp
Begin the day with an early morning game drive, followed by a delightful Bush breakfast. Later, return to the hotel for check-out and lunch. At 1 pm, you'll be driven to the airstrip for your 2 pm flight to Malindi Airport. Upon arrival, you'll be met and chauffeured to Hemingway Beach Hotel. Spend the evening enjoying dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Embark on an exciting whale-watching excursion lasting 3 to 5 hours with the hotel's boat crew. The rest of the day is yours to indulge in leisure activities. You'll have the option to participate in various water activities at your own expense. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Hemingway Beach Hotel.
Experience a morning dolphin-viewing excursion followed by an afternoon snorkelling adventure(optional ). All meals will be provided at Hemingway Beach Hotel.
Check out after breakfast and head to Malindi Airport for your local flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be picked up and driven to Olesereni Hotel for Lunch. Later, you will be dropped off at the airport for your international flight.
