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12D11N Masai Mara & Gorilla Adventure (DKMG)

12 Days Kenya | Uganda 2 to Go

Looking for that sweet spot between independent backpacking and organized group tours? Congrats — you found it! Classic tours combine the support and security of group travel, unbeatable variety, and the flexibility to go off-script when fate says, “Hey, let’s do this.”

An epic adventure awaits you on this 12-day tour through Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. In the Masai Mara, you'll embark on incredible wildlife safari drives to spot big cats (cheetahs, leopards, and lions) with opportunities to visit a Masai village and learn about this nomadic culture. Visiting G Adventures for Good projects like the Nyamirambo Women's Centre and the Amani Ya Juu gives you a grounded, well-rounded understanding of what makes this slice of the continent so special.

DepartureNairobi
ReturnKigali
Min. travellers2
Booking periodNow till December 2026
Travel periodJune till December 2026

Good to know

  • Physical Rating: 4: Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

Tour Highlights

  • Masai Mara National Reserve wildlife safari drives
  • Safari camping experience
  • Guest farm stay near Kibale National Park
  • Chimpanzee trek
  • Bigodi Community lunch
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park wildlife safari drives
  • Guided gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Visit to Kigali Genocide Museum

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi

Arrive at any time.

There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 2 Nairobi - Masai Mara

Journey through the Great Rift Valley on the way to one of the most famous national parks in Africa. Enjoy a late afternoon wildlife safari drive in the hopes of spotting the “big five”.

Travel from Nairobi, through the Great Rift Valley on to Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve. In the afternoon, arrive in the area and get settled at the safari camp, our base for our time here.

Head out for a late afternoon wildlife safari drive with excellent chances of seeing the “big five” — watch for lion, cheetah, buffalo, elephant and giraffe. The varied wildlife and natural environment come together to provide a spectacular safari experience.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 3 Masai Mara

Enjoy an early wildlife safari drive when animals are most active. Opt to visit a Masai village, learn to dance like a warrior, stop in the manyatta (family compound) and learn about this nomadic culture.

Opt to go for a balloon safari for a new perspective over the beautiful landscape. Pre-book on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 4 Masai Mara - Nairobi

Travel back to Nairobi today with a stop along the way at the G for Good supported Ubuntu Cafe. Enjoy lunch here with the group and learn about how this initiative is empowering the local community. After lunch the group will resume the drive back to Nairobi.

Breathe in the fresh morning air as you begin the drive back to Nairobi. Stop in the rural settlement of Maai Mahiu and visit the G for Good supported Ubuntu Cafe for lunch. This initiative has created over 400 sustainable local jobs for mothers of children with disabilities, and is working to support pediatric health and education programs in the region. In Nairobi there’s some time to buy local handicrafts or check out a bit of the city.

breakfast · lunch

Day 5 Nairobi - Kampala

Travel from one bustling East African capital city to another. Relax in Kampala and await the second part of this epic adventure.

breakfast

Day 6 Kampala - Fort Portal

Take the scenic route to Fort Portal at the edge of Kibale National Park. Spend the night on a guest farm listening to the sounds of monkeys and birds.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 7 Kibale National Park

Explore the evergreen rainforest and trek to spot chimps in the morning or afternoon. Enjoy a traditional lunch in the Bigodi Community.

Opt to venture deep into the wetlands to spot more wildlife on a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 8 Kibale NP - Queen Elizabeth NP

Continue on to Queen Elizabeth NP, stopping at the equator. Head out on a wildlife safari drive in the afternoon. Keep your eyes peeled for warthogs, elephants, buffalo, five different species of primates, and hippos.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is characterized by open savannah, large areas of swamp around Lake George, the extensive Maramagambo Forest in the southeast, and the forested Kyambura Gorge along the border with Kyambura Game Reserve.

breakfast · dinner

Day 9 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Take an early morning wildlife safari drive and enjoy lunch inside the park. Opt for an evening cruise along the Kazinga Channel.

Enjoy a wildlife safari drive with possible sightings of buffaloes, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, leopards, hyenas, giant forest hogs, and elephants.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 10 Queen Elizabeth NP- Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Enjoy the scenic drive south, with views of forests, volcanoes and lakes. Spend the night on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

breakfast

Day 11 Gorilla Trekking

Rise early for the tour’s main highlight – gorilla trekking!

Head into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to meet the park ranger/guide for orientation. Embark on the trek, which can vary in length and difficulty, depending on the location of the gorilla family that’s being visited. Spend 1 hr (max) observing these beautiful and endangered creatures, a truly privileged experience. Trek back and return to town. Enjoy free time in the afternoon.

breakfast

Day 12 Bwindi - Kigali

Cross the border into Rwanda, then head to the capital city, Kigali. Visit the genocide museum to learn more about the dark history of this fascinating country. Enjoy lunch at the G Adventures supported Nyamirambo Women’s Centre. Tour ends on arrival at hotel.

breakfast · lunch

What's included

Included

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • All national park fees and trekking permits
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included

  • International air ticket
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities
  • Others not mentioned

Prices & dates

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Your hotels

Hotel Boulevard

★★

Miami beach 740 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, United States

Featuring a cash machine and a lift, Boulevard Hotel Miami Beach is near an entertainment district and 10 minutes by car from Miami Beach Botanical Garden. The onsite restaurant serves Caribbean food and offers views of the sea, while the hotel boasts a central location within close distance of Lummus Park. The rooms include views of the sea. There is a restaurant for guests to enjoy their meal. Dinner is offered at the à la carte Boulevard restaurant each evening. Also, the hotel features a lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. There is a bar serving international food 5 minutes' walk away. Standing about 5 minutes on foot from Lummus Park and The Wolfsonian Museum, this Miami Beach property is 10 minutes by car from Holocaust Memorial. The Boulevard Miami Beach places you approximately 100 metres from Miami Beach. The area features a number of shopping sites, such as Bayside Marketplace, which is nearly a 15-minute ride from the accommodation. The 2-star Boulevard Hotel is located 20 km from Miami International airport and close to Washington Avenue & 11th Street bus stop.

Kenia Campsite

★★★

Kenia Safari Camp is an affordable tented safari Eco Campsite located right next to the Sekanani gate at the Masai Mara National Reserve. The camp is a private safari camp that offers secluded accommodation for nature-lovers and adventurers. The camp boasts over 20 spacious canvas tents and glamping- style cottage rooms. Cottage rooms are fitted with en-suite toilets, hot water showers and two queen sized beds. The canvas tents cater for the option of en-suite or shared outdoor fitted toilets and hot water showers equipped with twin sized beds.

Canary Hotel

Kampala 1496 Old Kira Road, Kampala, Uganda

Set in Kampala, 2.9 km from Uganda Golf Club, Canary Hotel Kampala offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box and selected rooms will provide you with city views. All guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Independence Monument is 4.4 km from Canary Hotel Kampala, while Fort Lugard Museum is 4.9 km away. Entebbe International Airport is 49 km from the property.

Kluges Guest Farm

Uganda P.O. Box 334 | Fort Portal | Uganda

Situated south of Fort Portal and just a few kilometers off the Fort Portal to Kasese highway, Kluges Guest Farm was originally conceived as a commercial farm operation. However, over the last 20 years, Mariam and Stefan Kluge gradually converted the property into one of the most advanced owner-operated eco-lodges in Uganda. The lodge features 8 bungalows and 2 large family cottages with a total of 12 double / twin rooms featuring en-suite amenities to international standards. In addition, the lodge locale is complemented by one of the most advanced camping facilities in Uganda. And all that marvel is situated on 70 acres of tropical forest and extensive botanical gardens. Due to its strategic location, major tourist attractions such as the Kibale National Park and its chimp troops, the wondrous alpine landscapes of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, and the dense tropical forests of the Semuliki National Park are within a short drive of the lodge. Other attractions in the region include the Sempaya Hot Springs, the Amabere Caves, hiking adventures to the nearby Crater Lakes, and a visit to the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, adjacent to the Kibale National Park. Fort Portal itself also offers the opportunity to visit the palace and parliament of the Toro Kingdom, the Botanical Gardens on the outskirts of town, and the Fort Portal Golf Course.

Simba Safari Camp

★★★

Uganda Great Lakes Safaris P.O. Box 33024 Kampala UGANDA

It is the closest accommodation to QE’s Kasenyi plains on the edge of Lake George, the famed mating grounds for the Uganda Kobs and thus the most preferred area for game viewing drives. It is also closest to the other areas of northern Queen Elizabeth National Park, including the Mweya Peninsula and the Kazinga Channel; well known for wildlife boat cruises, close range game-viewing as well as bird-viewing. There is also an opportunity to go for guided chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge

Rushaga Gorilla Camp

★★★★

Uganda Kabale , Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bugambira, Uganda

Located in Bugambira, near Rushaga Gorilla Tracking, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace. Free private parking is available on site. A terrace with garden views is offered in every unit. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the property. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the lodge, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Bwindi community Hospital is 16 km from Rushaga Gorilla Lodge.
Tags & Interests
#Fort Portal #Kampala #Kigali #Nairobi
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