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The vast plains, clear blue skies and the silence only broken by the occasional grunt of a wildebeest is one way of looking at your safari. [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Safari Destinations in Kenya: When one thinks of a safari, <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/">Kenya</a> comes to mind. The vast plains, clear blue skies and the silence only broken by the occasional grunt of a wildebeest is one way of looking at your safari. Kenya has plenty to offer and the designated game reserves and national parks protect Kenya&#8217;s game. Lets have a look at the Safari Destinations in Kenya.</p><h2 style="text-align: center;">Safari Destinations in Kenya</h2><h3><strong>Amboseli national park.</strong></h3><p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1947" src="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amboseli-National-park.jpg" alt="Safari Destinations in Kenya" width="1200" height="789" srcset="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amboseli-National-park.jpg 900w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amboseli-National-park-300x197.jpg 300w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amboseli-National-park-768x505.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p>This is one of the popular Safari Destinations in Kenya. <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/tanzania-safaris/3-days-amboseli-wildlife-safari-kenya/">Amboseli National Park</a> is located in Kenya, near the Tanzanian border. The park covers an area of 151 square miles (392 sq km). It is part of a wider ecosystem that spans Kenya and Tanzania and covers an area of 3,100 square miles (8,000 sq km). This protected region is crowned by <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/tanzania-safaris/7-days-kilimanjaro-mountain-hike/">Mount Kilimanjaro</a>, Africa&#8217;s roof. This national park protects two marshes and the lowlands from Mount Kilimanjaro&#8217;s foothills. Amboseli is made up of five distinct wildlife habitats. Open plains, yellow-barked acacia woods, lava-strewn rocky thorn bush, swamps, and marshes are among them. The Oldoinyo Orok massif reaches a height of 8,300 feet and stretches towards the sky (2,760 m).</p><p>The habitat groups work together to create a plethora of stunning landscapes, all rounded off with views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli National Park is surrounded by a vast expanse of sky that stretches from horizon to horizon. The nights are loaded with great stargazing possibilities. Amboseli National Park is a tourist destination with a diverse and abundant wildlife population. The vast majority of visitors to Amboseli are hoping for safari and wildlife experiences. Seeing wildlife with a direct sight of <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/5-days-mt-kilimanjaro-hiking-expedition/">Mount Kilimanjaro</a> in the background is an unforgettable experience.</p><p>The long dry season provides wonderful opportunities to see wildlife visiting wetlands and other drinking holes. Along with elephant herds, wildlife enthusiasts can expect to see lion, cheetah, hyena, jackal, mongoose, giraffe, cape buffalo, warthog, baboon, monkeys, zebra, impala, and many species of gazelle. The principal wildlife viewing area is located in the park&#8217;s eastern side. Safari-goers may see lion, leopard, cheetah, black rhino, elephant, buffalo, and giraffe on a single morning game drive around the eastern section. In addition to these sought-after species, you may see eland, waterbuck, and zebra. Amboseli is an excellent location for exploring Africa&#8217;s pristine wilderness.</p><p>Over 400 different bird species await bird lovers. Amboseli National Park&#8217;s highlights from the skies include 47 raptor species of birds. Although many bird species can be found throughout the park, the lake, marsh, and swamp areas are among the greatest sites to see them.</p><h4><strong>Highlights</strong></h4><p>Amboseli has one of the most beautiful and scenic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Although the mountain is in Tanzania, the best views of Kilimanjaro may be found in Kenya. When you look for photographs of the mountain, you will see that many of them were taken from the Kenya viewpoint, and practically all of them were taken within Amboseli National Park. Over 1,000 roaming elephants are one of the park&#8217;s main attractions. Aside from elephants, many people want to see some of the predator species such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. There are around 80 different animal species that work in tandem with elephants and predators. One of the most fascinating wildlife encounters is seeing elephants forage in the swampy grasslands as they splash through. They&#8217;re like nature&#8217;s bulldozers.</p><h3><strong>Hell&#8217;s Gate National Park</strong></h3><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1949 size-full" src="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Hells_Gate_Kenya-scaled.jpg" alt="Safari Destinations in Kenya" width="2560" height="1501" srcset="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Hells_Gate_Kenya-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Hells_Gate_Kenya-300x176.jpg 300w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Hells_Gate_Kenya-1024x601.jpg 1024w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Hells_Gate_Kenya-768x450.jpg 768w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Hells_Gate_Kenya-1536x901.jpg 1536w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Hells_Gate_Kenya-2048x1201.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p><p>Hell&#8217;s Gate National Park is situated in <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/african-safari-tours/">southern Kenya</a>, northwest of Nairobi. The national park has a total area of 26.35 square miles (68.25 sq km). Hell&#8217;s Gate National Park shares a boundary with Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is approximately 56 miles (90 kilometers) from Nairobi, and it is located at an elevation of 6,200 feet (1,900 meters) above sea level. The main feature and inspiration for the park&#8217;s name is Hell&#8217;s Gate Gorge. Along the gorge, red-walled cliffs lead to two volcanic rock structures known as Fischer&#8217;s Tower and Central Tower. A lesser valley goes away from Central Tower to a hot springs region. The springs are sufficiently hot to burn you. Within the park&#8217;s limits are two extinct volcanoes known as Olkaria and Hobley&#8217;s.</p><p>Hell&#8217;s Gate National Park is a popular Kenyan national area due to its easy access from Nairobi as well as the variety of species and spectacular landscapes that can be enjoyed during a visit to the park. The wildlife population is smaller, but the variety is vast. Predator species include the lion, leopard, hyena, serval, and cheetah. Zebra, eland, buffalo, hartebeest, klipspringer, reedbuck, hyraxes, and Thomson&#8217;s gazelle are among the other popular species. There are around 100 bird species, with some of the larger ones being the Verreaux eagle, the augur buzzard, and vultures such as the rare lammergeyer vulture. The park&#8217;s cultural facilities include a<a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-travel-experiences/"> Maasai Cultural Center</a>, where visitors can learn about Maasai tribe customs, traditions, and overall culture. This is a fantastic educational chance to learn more about an incredible group of people who have their own rituals and practices.</p><h4><strong>Highlights</strong></h4><p>The park&#8217;s main feature is Hell&#8217;s Gate Gorge, with Fischer&#8217;s Tower and Central Tower serving as secondary highlights. The park draws people due to its beautiful scenery and wildlife, as well as its proximity to Nairobi. The park inspired both the Disney film Lion King and the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider &#8211; The Cradle of Life. Trekking through the park is a highlight because most Kenyan national parks do not allow hiking. Cultural discovery of the Masai people is a highlight for individuals with cultural interests that go beyond the natural beauty of the wilderness.</p><h3><strong>Lake Nakuru National park.</strong></h3><p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1950" src="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nakuru-national-park.jpg" alt="Safari Destinations in Kenya" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nakuru-national-park.jpg 1200w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nakuru-national-park-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nakuru-national-park-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nakuru-national-park-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p>Lake Nakuru Park is situated northwest of Nairobi in southwestern Kenya. The national park is 73 square miles in size (188 sq km). It is a<a href="https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/"> UNESCO World Heritage Site</a> dedicated to flamingos and other animals. The park&#8217;s foundation is Lake Nakuru, which serves as a wildlife haven. The highest depth is only 6 feet (1.8 m), with an average depth of 1 foot (30 m), making it accessible to animals. It is one of the Rift Valley lakes, located 5,755 feet (1,754 m) above sea level. Nakuru is an alkaline lake, which attracts a variety of birds and wildlife to its borders. The national park and lake are well known for their tens of thousands of flamingos which number in the millions at times. The finest site to view the beautiful flamingos is from Baboon Cliff.</p><p>The area&#8217;s tranquil landscapes include grasslands, marsh, outcrops, rocky cliffs, and sedge. Acacia trees with yellow bark add to the authentic African wilderness experience. An area approximately 116 miles (188 km) has been enclosed to establish a secure area for both black and white rhinoceroses as well as giraffes. The park is home to around 70 white rhinos and 25 eastern black rhinoceros. It has one of the greatest rhino collections in Kenya. Wildlife is abundant, with a thriving predator population to match the availability of prey. <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/7-days-kenya-wildlife-safari/">Lions,</a> cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas are examples of predators. Large pythons may also be found. The giraffe and two rhino species are mammalian highlights, although there are several other species. The waterbuck is more common in this park than in others.</p><p>There are a few hippopotamuses that can be discovered in the lake&#8217;s reeds. Visitors may also witness Reedbuck and Bushbuck in addition to the waterbuck. Birdwatchers can expect to witness African fish eagles, Verreaux&#8217;s eagles, Goliath herons, kingfishers, and a plethora of flamingos. It is an excellent location for birdwatching with over 400 bird species. There are over a dozen various types of predator birds. Because of the flamingo population, the lake and national park have acquired the moniker &#8220;the greatest bird display on earth.&#8221; The small lake is rich in algae, which attracts flamingos, which consume approximately 551,155 pounds (250,000 kg) of algae per acre every year. Lake Nakuru National Park is only 102 miles (164 kilometers) from Nairobi, making it convenient to take a day excursion out of the city to witness this incredible animal encounter.</p><h4><strong>Highlights</strong></h4><p>The sheer number of flamingos is impressive. With views out over the sea of pink flamingos, making your way to the viewpoint from Baboon Cliff is a must. It&#8217;s an incredible sight when they take to the skies. Almost every visitor to Africa who goes game viewing aspires to see a rhino. The good news is that this is one of Kenya&#8217;s most rhino-populated areas and rhino sightings are predicted.</p><h3><strong>Masai Mara National park.</strong></h3><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-543" src="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/3-Days-Serengeti-Wildebeest-Migration-Safari.jpg" alt="3 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari" width="1920" height="765" srcset="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/3-Days-Serengeti-Wildebeest-Migration-Safari.jpg 1920w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/3-Days-Serengeti-Wildebeest-Migration-Safari-300x120.jpg 300w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/3-Days-Serengeti-Wildebeest-Migration-Safari-1024x408.jpg 1024w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/3-Days-Serengeti-Wildebeest-Migration-Safari-768x306.jpg 768w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/3-Days-Serengeti-Wildebeest-Migration-Safari-1536x612.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p><p>This national park is at the top of the Safari Destinations in Kenya. Masai Mara National Park is located in Kenya along the Tanzanian border and is adjacent to Serengeti National Park. The Masai people are honored by the name of the park region. Masai Mara has an area of 580 square miles (1,510 sq km). It is the most northern part of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. The principal rivers draining the reserve are the Sand River, Talek River, and Mara River. The park is separated into two sections: the inner portion, which features pure wilderness, and the outside portion, which permits Masai cattle to graze. The Masai Mara is famous for its number and diversity of huge plains species as well as its predator species. It is thought to be the only area in Kenya where the animal population currently resembles what it formerly was. Despite the abundance, wildlife is disappearing, and thankfully, the preserve exists to safeguard it. It is one of the most sought-after wildlife viewing places in Africa.</p><p>The Masai Mara is home to a variety of animals, including hippo, giraffe, waterbuck, reedbuck, roan antelope, warthog, eland, topi, gazelle, zebra, baboon, crocodile, several monkey species, and black rhino. With the exception of the mountain gorilla, all of Africa&#8217;s Big 7 can be included in your wildlife sightings. The Mara is home to Kenya&#8217;s greatest lion population. Predator species are usually always at the top of a traveler&#8217;s wish list for wildlife viewing. The good news is that they are available on the Mara. The park is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and many types of mongoose. The Masai Mara is part of the wider Mara Ecosystem, which includes the protecting ranches of Koiyaki, Lemek, Ol Chorro Oirowua, Olkinyei, Siana, Maji Moto, Naikara, Ol Derkesi, Kerinkani, Oloirien, and Kimintet. All of these activities are coordinated in recognition of the importance of maintaining the region&#8217;s wildness and animals.</p><p>Although the plains and woodland areas are magnificent, it is the wildlife that draws visitors to Masai Mara. Most visitors come between July and October in the hopes of witnessing the wildebeest migration through the park. There are also several options for historical and cultural encounters. You can tour Masai villages and cultural centers, which will all introduce you to the Masai culture. If you pay close attention, you might improve your jumping ability.</p><h4><strong>Highlights</strong></h4><p>The Masai Mara is widely regarded as Kenya&#8217;s premier safari location and the crown gem of wildlife watching. The park is home to 95 different animals, amphibian, and reptile species. It is also a bird lover&#8217;s paradise, with over 400 different species of birds. Whether in Tanzania or Kenya, flying over the millions of wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra and gazelle is a breathtaking highlight. Predator sightings could include lions, leopards, cheetahs, servals, jackals, and hyenas.</p><p>If the migratory herd has crossed the Mara River and is grazing over the plains and vegetation of the wildness area, large herds such as 200,000 zebra, 18,000 elands, 500,000 gazelle, 97,000 topi, and the 1.3 million wildebeest can be seen. The entire Mara experience is tremendous. The wildlife watching is enormous, the panoramas are breathtaking, the undulating hills appear to go on forever, and it&#8217;s all interlaced with groves of acacia and related shrubbery. The Mara River and its tributaries cut through the park, forming beautiful riverine woodlands.</p><p><strong>Mount Longonot National Park</strong></p><p>Mount Longonot National Park is located in Kenya&#8217;s southwestern region. The national park is 59 square miles in size (154 sq km). The national park is only 37.2 miles (60 kilometers) northwest of Nairobi making it easily accessible. It is located southeast of Lake Naivasha. Mount Longonot is a stratovolcano with a peak elevation of 9,108 feet (2,776 m). The mountain and park are named from a Maasai phrase that means &#8220;steep ridges&#8221; or &#8220;mountains with many spurs.&#8221; Near the summit of the <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-hiking-safaris/">mountain</a> lies a caldera measuring 5 miles by 7.5 miles (8 x 12 km). The volcano&#8217;s real cone is capped by another crater that spans 1.12 miles (1.8 km) across.</p><p>Small plants cover the crater floor, and steam vents can be discovered along portions of the crater&#8217;s edges. Although the park isn’t famous for her wildlife, it is present. Lower elevation visitors might expect to encounter buffalo, giraffe, hartebeest, Thomson&#8217;s gazelle, and zebra.</p><h4><strong>Highlights</strong></h4><p>Mount Longonot is the park&#8217;s crowning achievement. The walk to the peak, which spans around the crater rim, is the park&#8217;s main appeal and highlight. It&#8217;s a fantastic opportunity to get outside and experience nature.</p><p><strong>Nairobi National Park</strong></p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1951" src="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nairobi-national-park.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="864" srcset="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nairobi-national-park.jpg 1920w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nairobi-national-park-300x135.jpg 300w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nairobi-national-park-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nairobi-national-park-768x346.jpg 768w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nairobi-national-park-1536x691.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p><p>Nairobi National Park is situated immediately south of central Kenya, adjacent to and inside the Nairobi metropolitan area. Visitors landing at Nairobi International Airport can physically view the park and potential wildlife as they fly over and land. There is no other place on the planet where such a diverse variety of nature and species is so close to a large city. The city core is only four miles (6.4 kilometers) from the reserve&#8217;s fauna. The national park, which covers 45.26 square miles (117.2 square kilometers), was the first to be formed in Kenya. The park is smaller than the majority of Kenyan and African national parks. Despite its diminutive size, it has a wide range of habitats. The broad plains, meadows, and scattered acacia trees occupy the majority of the ecosystems.</p><p>There is also a highland forest, steep gorges, fragmented bush company, and riverine forest in the park. The diverse ecosystems attract a wide range of animals and bird species. The city visitors and the wildlife of the national park are literally neighbors, almost living in the same space. The metropolitan area is separated from the national park wilderness region by an electric fence. The park is located slightly over 5,000 feet (1,524 m) above sea level, with elevations ranging from 5,030 feet to 5,774 feet (1,533 to 1,760 m) and, despite its size, contains a variety of habitats and wildlife species.</p><p>Almost everyone who travels to Africa hopes to witness a predator animal. Predators including as lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyena abound in Nairobi National Park. Buffalo, black rhino, baboon, eland, gazelle, hartebeest, hippopotamus, impala, giraffe, wildebeest, and waterbuck are among the other large animal species. The elephant is one of the missing creatures that most people wish to see. Impala, wildebeest, hartebeest, Thomson&#8217;s gazelle, Grant&#8217;s gazelle, and eland are among the species found in this park. Each of these species can be expected to be seen during a visit.</p><p>There are numerous bird species, with the vulture and ostrich being two of the larger or more intriguing. The ostrich is a common sight on the plains. Crowned Crane, Kori Bustard, Ground Hornbill, Egyptian Goose, and Black-necked Heron are among the other large species. There are various songbirds that provide an additional experience for birdwatchers. Nairobi National Park is dedicated to rhino conservation, and its efforts are among the most successful in Africa. Seeing these gorgeous creatures is undoubtedly a highlight. The proximity of this animal collection to Nairobi&#8217;s industrial city is a source of attraction for many individuals.</p><p>The Nairobi Safari Walk is a terrific way to get some fresh air and see the wildness that is literally next door to one of Africa&#8217;s most industrial towns. Aside from that, most people are perplexed by the abundance of wildlife that is so easily accessible so close to such a large metropolis.</p><h3><strong>Tsavo East National Park</strong></h3><p>Tsavo East National Park is located in southeastern Kenya, just northwest of its sister park, Tsavo West. The national park has a total area of 5,308 square miles (13,747 sq km. The park is named after the Tsavo River, which flows east through it. Tsavo East National Park has a boundary with Chyulu Hills National Park. The national park is made up of grasslands and savanna, as well as riverbeds formed by the Tsavo and Athi rivers, which join to form the Galana River. They form one of Africa&#8217;s richest biodiverse zones, with a plethora of species. The Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo) are all present. The local habitat is home to roughly 675 lions. Lion, caracal, African wildcat, cheetah, bat-eared fox, hyena, jackal, leopard, mongoose, and, of course, the lion are all predators.</p><p>Aardwolf, baboon, buffalo, bushbuck, dik-dik, duiker, eland, elephant, gazelle, genet, giraffe, hartebeest, hyrax, impala, klipspringer, kudu, oryx, porcupine, warthog, waterbuck, zebra, and many smaller species are among the other wildlife species. With almost 500 kinds of birds found within Tsavo National Park, birdwatchers will not be disappointed. The ostrich is the largest. Others include; kingfishers, hornbills, herons, starlings, weavers, buzzards, and kestrels, among others. Tsavo East isn&#8217;t just about wildlife. Visitors can also expect to encounter Lugard Falls, a series of rapids that cascades over some rugged terrain. There is also the Yatta Plateau, which has the world&#8217;s longest lava flow.</p><p>Mudanda Rock is a picturesque vantage point that offers excellent views of elephants and other creatures that visit to drink water during the dry season.</p><h4><strong>Highlights</strong></h4><p>The Mudanda Rock overlook is undoubtedly a highlight for wildlife viewing. The plentiful and diversified fauna without a doubt is the centerpiece of the national park. Tsavo East offers sightings of the Big Five, which include the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. This is a true wildlife paradise that offers tourists a diverse biodiversity experience. Wildlife abounds and is ready to enhance your Kenya experience.</p><p><strong>Tsavo West National Park</strong></p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1952" src="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Tsavo-West-National-Park_4.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="450" srcset="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Tsavo-West-National-Park_4.jpg 900w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Tsavo-West-National-Park_4-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Tsavo-West-National-Park_4-768x384.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p><p>Tsavo West National Park is located in southern Kenya, just south of Tsavo East National Park. The national park is 3,500 square miles (9,065 square kilometers) in size, making it smaller than its sister park. Tsavo West team up with Tsavo East as part of the Tsavo Conservation Area. Although the eastern park is known for its wealth and diversity of species, the western park is more popular due to its magnificent vistas.</p><p>Other factors that lure visitors to Tsavo West include its own unique and abundant wildlife, the rhino reserve, Mzima Springs, a well-developed road network, and the possibility of rock climbing and guided walks. Tsavo West National Park has a more rugged and diversified landscape. For some, a safari and wildlife adventure has a more &#8220;African&#8221; flavor to it. Climbers tackle the park&#8217;s cliffs while elephants grazed in the surrounding plains.</p><p>With a 984-foot elevation gain, Kichwa Tembo is one of the most popular rock faces to climb (300 m). A permission is necessary, and early morning starts are advised because temperatures can quickly rise as the day advances. Ivory Tower, Mastodon, and the Great Tsavo Chimney are also popular climbs. Tsavo West and Tsavo East are both home to the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo). Hartebeest, kudu, giraffe, buffalo, hippopotamus, and many other species that migrate between Tsavo East and Tsavo West are also popular.</p><p>Aardwolf, baboon, buffalo, bushbuck, dik-dik, duiker, eland, elephant, gazelle, genet, giraffe, hartebeest, hyrax, impala, klipspringer, kudu, oryx, porcupine, warthog, waterbuck, zebra, and many smaller species are among the other wildlife species. With almost 500 kinds of birds found within Tsavo National Park, birdwatchers will not be disappointed. The largest birds are ostriches, but they are joined by kingfishers, hornbills, herons, starlings, weavers, buzzards, and kestrels, among others.</p><h3><strong>Aberdare National Park</strong></h3><p>Aberdare National Park is located in Central Kenya&#8217;s southwest corner. The park is located to the north of Nairobi and to the east of the Rift Valley. The park has a total area of 296 square miles. Aberdare is a unique and eclectic mix of African ecosystems. Streams and rivers run across the valleys which are framed by the Aberdare Mountain Range. The range has summits that surpass 13,000 feet in elevation. Waterfalls form as streams and rivers flow from the mountains into the valley. Temperate meadows are surrounded by bamboo trees and varied rainforests. Some of the best waterfalls can be found in the forested ravines. These diverse environments provide an ideal home for a wide range of creatures.</p><p>Aberdare National Park is a wildlife sanctuary. Visitors can expect to witness lions, leopards, African wild dogs, hyenas, jackals, and the African golden cat. Eland, bushbuck, buffalo, reedbuck, giant forest hog, warthog, and the endangered black rhinoceros are among the other popular species. Birdwatchers will be in heaven here as well. There are around 250 bird species, including the magnificent African fish eagle and the African goshawk, among many more. The Treetops and The Ark, which feature lighting drinking holes, are open at night for animal watching.</p><h4><strong>Highlights</strong></h4><p>The Aberdare National Park is a wildlife safari destination, and seeing the abundant and diverse animals is the highlight of a visit. The park has a huge population of elephants and rhinos, which are popular with both young and old visitors. The phrase &#8220;Big 5&#8221; was coined by hunters who selected these five species as some of the most difficult to hunt in Africa. The Big 5 include the Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhinoceros, and Buffalo. All five of these species, as well as many others, can be found in the national park. It contains the world&#8217;s second greatest population of black rhinos, making Kenya a true natural treasure.</p><p>Karuru Waterfall is the park&#8217;s tallest waterfall. It has a total drop of 895.67 feet (273 m) in three phases. The first stage drops (117 m), followed by the shortest plunge (26 m), and the last drop (130 m) to the pool below.</p><h3><strong>Lake Naivasha National Park</strong></h3><p>Wildlife-rich Lake Naivasha is a gorgeous destination in and of itself, as well as a fantastic starting point for excursions to Hell&#8217;s Gate National Park and Mount Longonot. Naivasha is a near-circular freshwater lake in the Rift Valley bottom 90 kilometers northwest of Nairobi, surrounded by lush forests of fever trees and overlooked by the ragged-edged volcanic Mount Longonot. Despite the fact that it is not officially protected, the lake is home to a diverse range of indigenous fauna.</p><p>Giraffe, hippo, and waterbuck may be spotted practically anywhere on the lakeshore, which is also one of Kenya&#8217;s most rewarding birding destinations, with experienced birders able to see 100 species before breakfast. African fish eagles and great white pelicans are prominent water-associated birds, while noisy Fischer&#8217;s and yellow-collared lovebirds are among the most attractive and common woodland species.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/africa-adventure-safaris/safari-destinations-in-kenya/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>The East African Tourist Visa</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/the-east-african-tourist-visa/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/the-east-african-tourist-visa/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:11:14 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[gorilla safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gorilla Tours]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kenya Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rwanda Attractions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rwanda Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Attractions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Safaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=930</guid><description><![CDATA[Did you know that one of the most important documents one needs before traveling so easily across the East African Borders is the East African tourist Visa?  Yes? What then do you know about it? Is it the color, duration [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that one of the most important documents one needs before traveling so easily across the East African Borders is the East African tourist Visa?  Yes? What then do you know about it? Is it the color, duration of use, how to obtain it, when and why it is very essential? Just peruse through this piece and make simple your steps of acquiring one.</p><p>East Africa is one of the regions in the continent of Africa; one where wildlife, hospitality, and nature are perfectly revealed to their best.  The East African Visa combines the following countries in the Region; <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-travel/">Uganda</a> (the pearl of Africa), <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/rwanda-safaris/">Rwanda</a> (Land of a thousand hills) and <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/">Kenya</a> (magical Kenya).  Get to uncover the source of the longest river on earth; river Nile, reunite with your relatives the gentle Mountain Gorillas at the <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/the-virunga-chain-of-mountains/">Virunga chain of mountains</a>, dive to the calm breathtaking beaches at Mombasa, and then site the world&#8217;s most powerful waterfalls -Murchison falls.</p><p><strong>What is the East African Visa?</strong></p><p>This is an official document that allows you to travel across the borders of the three East African Countries without any Inconvenience. It is one of the cheaper optional requirements to the above-mentioned countries once you intend to have a vacation there. You don&#8217;t need to get any other Visa once you possess this. This visa is the best option for all those travelers planning to visit multiple countries at the same time. Let&#8217;s say, one tends to have activities in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda.</p><p><strong>Who qualifies?</strong></p><p>The very top priority goes to the foreigners, whose intention is to explore Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda in a single package.   The Visa is got from; the republic of Kenya at the diplomatic representations of Kenya, whereas Rwanda and Uganda&#8217;s issues them at the immigration offices.  However, you may also try using Online where applicable.</p><p><strong>Duration of the East African Visa</strong></p><p>The East African Visa is only valid for a maximum of 90 days from the day of arrival. Acquiring it isn&#8217;t so complicated because you have the option of doing it online or through the immigration authorities.  It is also advisable that you apply at least 6months in advance so as not to panic at the last hours, or be disappointed.  After application, getting your Visa can take From Two working days to a week, depending on the workload.</p><p><strong>Requirements for Application</strong></p><p>What You Need for Application includes among others; proof of Accommodation which is in line with the dates arrival and departure, Airline confirmation, applicants photo, Hosts ID, Cover later (if applicable), Last page of the passport (If applicable), Work ID of the host (is applicable) passport personal detail scan, Hosts passport details, and also a certificate of incorporation n (If applicable). Note that; the applicant must not own any other current Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda Visa, the applicant must not be in Kenya, Rwanda, or Uganda at the point of application, the dates in the documents must agree with the three dates, a proof for payments, and the applicant&#8217;s passport must be valid for 6 days and the person must arrive with the same passport used for applying.  You can&#8217;t turn an East African Visa into a working Visa.  Visa application fees are non-refundable, yet the incomplete application is rejected.</p><p><strong>How to Pay for the E.A Visa</strong></p><p>East African Visa costs approximately US $100 for the 90 days; a price that is way cheaper than purchasing a separate one in Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya.  You can purchase the Visa In Uganda upon arrival, Rwanda via <a href="https://www.migration.gov.rw/">The Rwanda immigration websites</a>, and Kenya upon arrival.  You may pay through a debit credit card, MasterCard, and PayPal among others.</p><p>In conclusion, save your money and time by using an East African tourist Visa while out for a vacation in multiple destinations mentioned above. Unfortunately, the Republic of Tanzania is not part of the visa.  Rolling hills, <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/gorilla-tours/">Gorillas</a>, Africa&#8217;s Big5, and the cool east African countries await your arrival.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/the-east-african-tourist-visa/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>21 Days Grand East Africa Safari</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/21-days-grand-east-africa-safari/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/21-days-grand-east-africa-safari/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:51:33 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[chimpanzee trekking]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[gorilla safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gorilla Tours]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hiking safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kenya Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tanzania Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Attractions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Travel Packages]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=862</guid><description><![CDATA[This 21 Days Grand East Africa Safari is an exceptional package that takes you to discover the beauty of three countries that make up Eat Africa. Take part in primate trekking in Uganda &#8211; the Pearl of Africa, enjoy big [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This 21 Days Grand East Africa Safari is an exceptional package that takes you to discover the beauty of three countries that make up Eat Africa. Take part in primate trekking in Uganda &#8211; the Pearl of Africa, enjoy big game in the magical Kenya not forgetting the true wilderness of Tanzania. The 21 Days East African Safari offers you a great chance to take part in numerous travel activities such as game viewing, cultural tours, nature walks, bird watching, boat cruising, gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking which all make a complete East African safari package. This trip starts in Kampala Uganda ending in Arusha – Tanzania.</p><p><strong>21 Days Grand East Africa Safari detailed itinerary </strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Pick up and transfer to the hotel</strong></p><p>Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet and greet your driver guide from our company. He/she will guide you briefly on how the itinerary will flow, which activities to do and when. You will then transfer to your desired hotel in Kampala/Entebbe.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National park</strong></p><p>Wakeup early, have breakfast and setoff from <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-attractions/murchison-falls-national-park/">Murchison Falls National park</a> located in north western Uganda. You will have a brief stop at <a href="https://ziwarhinosanctuary.com/">Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary</a> in Nakasongora, take some pictures and proceed with the journey to Uganda’s mighty park. The 6-7 hours’ drive via tea farms, banana plantations and local communities make this journey more interesting and fun.</p><p><strong> Day 3: Game viewing &amp; boat cruise to the bottom of the falls</strong></p><p>Today, you will explore the beauty of Murchison Falls National park which is Uganda’s oldest and largest National park. Wake up very early and go for guided game viewing to catchup with early risers hunting and browsing/grazing. Expect to see numerus wild animals such as lions, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, Uganda kobs, Elephants, Buffalos, Hippos and Waterbucks among others.</p><p>Return to the lodge for late breakfast and wait for hot lunch. In the afternoon, join a boat cruise to the bottom of the mighty Murchison Falls National park. Experience how the strong river waters squeeze through a 7-meter gorge falling 43 meters down to form the might waterfall. You will also witness a permanent rainbow at the bottom of Murchison Falls.  More so, look out to the banks of the river for some birds and water animals seen resting lazily.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National park</strong></p><p>You may have an optional game drive to see those wild animals you may have missed in the previous day. Have a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, check out and depart from <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/africa-adventure-safaris/kibale-forest-national-park/">Kibale Forest</a>, the primate capital of East Africa.</p><p><strong>Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking &amp;Bigodi wetland</strong></p><p>This is a great day for <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/chimpanzee-trekking-in-uganda/">chimpanzee trekking</a>! Rise up very early, have heavy breakfast and with your packed lunch transfer to Kanyanchu Visitor Information Centre for registration and briefing on the dos and don’ts of chimpanzee trekking. The trek to meet these endangered chimpanzees start at 8:00am lasting for between 2-6 hours.</p><p>You will spend an hour the chimpanzees, learn their behaviors and have fun with your close relatives.  In the afternoon, go for a guided nature walk in Bigodi wetland, home to many birds and primates.</p><p><strong>Day 6:  Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park</strong></p><p>Enjoy your last moments in Kibale Forest National park! You may have a nature guided walk to explore this natural forest on foot. Have a specious heavy breakfast, check out and transfer to <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-attractions/queen-elizabeth-national-park/">Queen Elizabeth National park</a>. Spend the rest of the evening at your lodge in QENP.</p><p><strong>Day 7: Game viewing &amp; Kazinga channel boat cruise</strong></p><p>Rise up very early and transfer to the open plains of Queen Elizabeth National park for game viewing.  You will see lots of wild animals including lions, Elephants, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, Warthogs, lions, leopards, hyenas hippos among others. More so, drive to visit different crater lakes in the park especially Lake Munyanyage for Flamingo birds and Lake Katwe for salt.</p><p>In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise at Kazinga channel which connects Lakes Edward and George. A boat cruise is a great chance to see numerous birds and wild animals at the river banks.</p><p><strong>Day 8: Lion tracking &amp; community walk</strong></p><p>In the early morning, rise up and drive to Kasenyi plains for the <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/lion-tracking-in-queen-elizabeth-np/">experimental lion tracking.</a> With the guide of armed rangers and another team of researchers and veterinary doctors, walk through the plains to see the kings of jungle and how they live their social lives. In the afternoon, visit the local communities near the park especially the fishing villages to learn their traditional dances, way of life and economic livelihood.</p><p><strong>Day 9: Ishasha sector – transfer to Bwindi Forest</strong></p><p>This is the last day in Queen Elizabeth national Park! Have breakfast, check pout and rive to Ishasha sector in the south of the Park. Ishasha is home to the <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/tree-climbing-lions-in-uganda/">famous tree climbing lions</a> which make it a not miss on your Uganda safari. Look up in the acacia and fig trees to see the famous lions resting lazily just above you.</p><p>You will then drive out of QENP and with enroute lunch drive to <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-attractions/bwindi-impenetrable-national-park/">Bwindi impenetrable Forest National park</a> via Kihihi &#8211; Buhoma route.</p><p><strong>Day 10: Mountain gorilla trekking &amp; Batwa community visit</strong></p><p>The great day for <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/gorilla-tours/">trekking</a> the endangered mountain gorillas is finally here! You will wake up very early, have breakfast and with your packed lunch transfer to the respective park headquarters. Register with the park officials and attend a brief guide on the <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/gorilla-trekking-rules-regulations/">rules and regulations</a> of gorilla trekking. At 8:00am, start off a hike up and down hill through the jungle in search of the endangered gorillas.</p><p>The trekking time depend on the location of gorillas but ranges between 2 to 7 hours. On meeting the gorilla, Spend an hour in their territory company, as you watch them play, rest, forage and juveniles making noise; take pictures and have fun with your close relatives. In the evening if time allows, visit the Batwa communities to learn and experience their traditional forest life.</p><p><strong>Day 11: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe</strong></p><p>Today you will have breakfast, enjoy your last views of Bwindi Forest National park and hit the road for a full day drive to Kampala. The drive is scenic and enjoyable via Kigezi rolling hills and Ankole farms. You will have various stops to buy road side foods and take pictures to make your trip more fun.</p><p><strong>Day 12: Fly to Kenya – transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve.</strong></p><p>Wakeup on a hot cup of coffee and drive to Entebbe airport for your connecting flight to Nairobi Kenya. On landing in Nairobi, refresh and join our safari guide for a road transfer to Masai Mara National park, Kenya’s top National park and home to vast population of population including the Big 5.</p><p><strong>Day 13: Full day game viewing.</strong></p><p>Spend this whole day exploring and enjoying the beauty of <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/3-days-masai-mara-wildlife-safari/">Masai Mara National park</a>. The park is home to numerous wild animals which include buffalos, Elephants, Lions, Zebras, Cheetahs, Wildebeest, waterbucks, Warthogs, Drive to Mara river where animals gather for drinking water.  Bush breakfast and picnic lunch in the middle of the wilderness make this experience magical.</p><p><strong>Day 14: Masai community tour &amp; transfer to Lake Nakuru</strong></p><p>In the morning, you will visit the Masai community villages to meet and interact with these indigenous people. Learn about their behaviors, norms and customs. In the afternoon, transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park.</p><p><strong>Day 15: Game Viewing &amp; Bird watching</strong></p><p>This whole day is for game viewing and bird watching in Lake Nakuru National park. Have a guided game drive to see numerous wild animals that call this park home.  More so, enjoy the scenic views of greater and lesser flamingo birds which inhabit this National Park. It’s after these birds that this park was named Lake Nakuru National Park.</p><p><strong>Day 16: Fly to Arusha &#8211; Tanzania</strong></p><p>Enjoy your morning sleep, have a relaxed breakfast and transfer to Nairobi for your connecting flight to Arusha International Airport.</p><p><strong>Day 17: Transfer to Serengeti National park</strong></p><p>Have your morning breakfast at the hotel in Arusha and depart for <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/tanzania-safaris/4-days-serengeti-wildlife-safari/">Serengeti National park</a>, through undulating Ngorongoro landscapes infested with vast greenery landscape, plateaus, romantic hills and vibrant homesteads.</p><p><strong>Day 18: Full day game viewing &amp; Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area</strong></p><p>In the early morning, drive to the open plains of Serengeti national park for game viewing. The park is home to lots of wild animals which include lions, Elephants, Zebras, Wildebeests, Giraffes, waterbucks, warthogs, Elands and Topis among others. You will have a bush breakfast and picnic lunch in the wilderness to have a great time with wild animals in their natural habitat. In the evening, transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.</p><p><strong>Day 19: Explore Ngorongoro &amp; transfer to Arusha</strong></p><p>Have a morning breakfast and go a guided game drive in Ngororongo Conservation Area. You will see lots of wild animals feeding on the green pastures in the crater. Also, visit the Olduvai Gorge where the remains of world’s oldest man were discovered in 1940s by Dr. Leakey. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha.</p><p><strong>Day 20: Full day in Arusha</strong></p><p>Spend this whole day relaxing and chilling at your hotel in Arusha. If you want, go for a city tour in Arusha – northern Tanzania’s most popular and busy capital as well as supporting local businesses by buying crafts and fresh fruits.</p><p><strong>Day 21: Departure</strong></p><p>Have breakfast at your hotel, check put and drive through Arusha city headed to the airport for your connecting flight. This will mark the end of your 21 Days Grand East Africa Safari.</p><p><strong>End of 21 Days Grand East Africa Safari</strong></p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/21-days-grand-east-africa-safari/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>18 Days East African Adventure Vacation</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/18-days-east-african-adventure-vacation/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/18-days-east-african-adventure-vacation/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:47:27 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[chimpanzee trekking]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[gorilla safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gorilla Tours]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hiking safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kenya Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rwanda Attractions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rwanda Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tanzania Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Attractions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Travel Packages]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=855</guid><description><![CDATA[In this 18 Days East African Adventure Vacation, every day of the trip counts and presents a memorable experience, sight and sound. Among the top travel destinations you will visit include; Nyungwe forest National Park for Chimpanzee tracking, Volcanoes National [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this <strong>18 Days East African Adventure Vacation</strong>, every day of the trip counts and presents a memorable experience, sight and sound. Among the top travel destinations you will visit include; <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-attractions/nyungwe-forest-national-park/">Nyungwe forest National Park</a> for Chimpanzee tracking, <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/rwanda-attractions/volcanoes-national-park-rwanda/">Volcanoes National Park</a> for golden monkey trekking, <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-attractions/bwindi-impenetrable-national-park/">Bwindi Impenetrable National Park</a> for mountain Gorilla tracking, <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-attractions/queen-elizabeth-national-park/">Queen Elizabeth national park</a> for tree climbing lions, Lake Nakuru National Park for her flamingoes, Masai Mara reserve for wildlife, Serengeti national park for amazing game drives and Finally Ngorongoro crater for her large land caldera.</p><p>The above destinations are in <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-travel/">Uganda</a>, <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/">Kenya</a>, <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/rwanda-safaris/">Rwanda</a>, and <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/tanzania-safaris/">Tanzania</a>. The activities in this package include game drive, gorilla trekking, cultural encounter, birding, city tour, and photography among others. Accommodation, transportation, meals, security, and guides are all set, and the trip starts in Rwanda and ends in Tanzania.</p><p><strong>18 Days East African Adventure Vacation Detailed tour.</strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Kigali City tour.</strong></p><p>As soon as the agreed time clocks, our expert driver-guide will gladly meet you. He will brief you about the entire trip, destinations, and schedules, before heading for a rewarding tour around Kigali city; East Africa&#8217;s cleanest city. You will visit the local markets, and the famous <a href="https://kgm.rw/">Genocide memorial site</a>. Lunch will be at the city, before proceeding to the lodge for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Head to Nyungwe National Park.</strong></p><p>You will start this day with a yummy cup of coffee, before checking out for a scenic drive to Nyungwe national park; home to over 13 unique primate species happily co-existing in one territory. You will see rolling hills, scattered homesteads, plantations, and locals along the way to the asylum of your cousins the chimpanzees, and many more. You will have enroute lunch stopover in Huye or Nyanza town, and then dinner plus a nap at the lodge in or around the park.</p><p><strong>Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk experience.</strong></p><p>After an early morning breakfast at the lodge, you will drive to the park headquarters for registration and briefing at about 8:00 am local time. The park rangers will explain the dos and don&#8217;ts while in the Jungle with the primates. With the help of an expert knowledgeable park ranger, <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/chimpanzee-trekking-in-rwanda/">chimpanzee trekking</a> can last for approximately 1-6 hours, plus an extra one hour of taking photos, asking questions, and admiring the sight and sound of the chimps.</p><p>Other residents include; vervet monkeys, grey-cheeked monkeys, and Columbus monkeys among others. Thereafter, you will have a lunch break, followed by an exciting guided nature walk, which offers a perfect chance to watch the breathtaking landscape, enjoy the fresh air and several birds at the treetops. Dinner and overnight sum up the day.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.</strong></p><p>At daybreak, you will enjoy a mouthwatering breakfast meal, and then exit the lodge for <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/rwanda-attractions/volcanoes-national-park-rwanda/">Volcanoes National park</a>. This is one of the top travel destinations in the world, harboring mountain Gorillas and captivating golden monkeys. You will have an en-route stopover for Lunch, before arriving at the lodge in the park in the evening for refreshment, dinner, and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 5: Golden monkey trekking and visiting the twin lakes.  </strong></p><p>After enjoying a tasty breakfast meal at the lodge, you will head to the park headquarters for registration, as well as Briefing. Golden Monkeys are one of the most captivating primates to lookout for. They are very beautiful, shy, and playful.</p><p>Tracking commences early in the morning for about 1-5 hours, plus an extra one hour to watch them play, feed or relax. Thereafter, you will return to the lodge for lunch, and then spend the evening exploring the twins&#8217; lake. The sunset means you will return to the lodge for dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park.</strong></p><p>Start your day with a delicious cup of coffee early in the morning, and then checkout for a drive to an impenetrable Jungle in the Pearl of Africa; Uganda. The drive takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park, harboring the highest concentration of mountain gorillas at the <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/the-virunga-chain-of-mountains/">Virunga Mountains.</a> There will be a Lunch en-route, and evening arrival at your lodge in the park for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 7: Mountain Gorilla trekking and Batwa pygmies experience. </strong></p><p>On this day, you will go to the park headquarters for Briefing and document verification as soon as breakfast is done. There, you will meet other members and park rangers ready for the Quest. Depending on your tracking speed and how far the Apes have moved, <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/gorilla-tours/">gorilla trekking</a> can stretch from 1 hour to eight hours, plus a bonus hour of observing, taking photos, and uncovering the lifestyle of these endangered creatures.</p><p>Lunch break follows a successful search, and exciting Batwa Pygmies encounters. Reports suggest that the Batwa are the shortest people in Uganda, and take visitors through stories and experiments of how their ancestries lived as gatherers and hunters in the jungle. Late in the day, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 8: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park &#8211; tree lion climbing tracking.</strong></p><p>Enjoy a relaxed breakfast meal, and then check out of the lodge for a transfer to Uganda&#8217;s treasured medley of wonders and most visited park. You will pass via the Ishasha sector, to track the rare<a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/tree-climbing-lions-in-uganda/"> tree-climbing lions</a>. Hopefully, you chance one or more relaxing at the tree top by the end of the adventure. Thereafter, lunch will be at the same sector, before proceeding to the lodge for refreshment, dinner, and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 9: Game drive and Boat Cruise </strong></p><p>After a lip-smacking breakfast meal, you will head to the wild in search of the different wildlife residents notably the lions, leopards, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, Uganda Kobs, and several others; Birds such as the crested cranes, the Turaco, and gene fowls among others.</p><p>After the 3-4 hour experience, you will return to the lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon Boat cruise at the Kazinga channel, a perfect opportunity to see the hippos, crocodiles and several others in the 2-3 hour adventure. At sunset, return to the lodge for a sunset drive for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 10: Flight to Kenya via Entebbe international airport.</strong></p><p>Early in the morning, you will greet your intestines with a lip-smacking breakfast meal, after which you will check out of the lodge for a transfer to Kenya via Entebbe international airport. While on the way to the airport, you will stop for Lunch, photography, and to witness the magical demonstrations at the equator cross line.</p><p>Upon landing In Kenya, our company representative will gladly offer a welcome briefing and then drive to your lodge for refreshment, dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 11: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.</strong></p><p>Start this day of your <strong>18 Days East African Adventure Vacation</strong> with a cup of coffee, as you checkout for a transfer to Kenya&#8217;s birder&#8217;s haven; lake Nakuru national park. The drive exposes you to rolling hills, and flourishing plantations, in addition to the view of the Great Rift Valley. You will retire for lunch, followed by a relaxed evening. Dinner and a nap are the last in the day&#8217;s activities.</p><p><strong>Day 12: Game drive and Birding experience.</strong></p><p>After breakfast early in the morning, you will leave the lodge for a rewarding 3-4 hour game drive across the park. Among the many mammals, you might chance to spot include; lions, several antelope spaces, elephants, wildebeest, and Buffaloes among others. A lunch break comes in after the hours, before heading to the lake shoreline to watch at the flamingoes, accompanied by several other birds, playing or relaxing. End the day with a sunset drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 13: Transfer to Masai Mara National Park.</strong></p><p>Brighten your day with a delicious breakfast, as you checkout of the lodge for a transfer to Masai Mara national park &#8211; a co-host of the annual wildebeest migration, and home to Africa&#8217;s Big five (lions, elephants, Rhinos, Buffaloes and leopards). You will stopover at the magnificent Great Rift Valley for photos, before proceeding for lunch, and then the final arrival at your lodge for dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 14: Full-day game drive.</strong></p><p>This entire day will be spent roaming around the different territories of Masai Mara reserve, in search of the different rare residents feeding, relaxing or hunting, and the magnificent landscape. The park is known for its large concentration of lions, plus several other cats and mammals; notably the wildebeests, leopards, elephants, cheetahs and many more birds such as the ostrich, flamingoes and many more, plants and reptiles. End this day with dinner and a peaceful nap at the lodge.</p><p><strong>Day 15: Transfer to Serengeti National Park. </strong></p><p>After breakfast, you will join your driver-guide for a breathtaking drive to Serengeti national park-one of East Africa&#8217;s most famous tourist destinations, and home to the world&#8217;s renowned annual wildebeest migration. At the border post, you will get new documents, followed by lunch, before proceeding to your lodge at the park for refreshment, dinner, and a nap. The rolling hills, birds, local natives, and flourishing plantations will offer you accompaniment.</p><p><strong>Day 16: Game drive and Masai cultural encounter </strong></p><p>This is what makes the wilderness worth a mention. After breakfast, you will spend 3-4 hours around the vast Serengeti National Park, looking out for prey, predators, birds, reptiles, and the captivating landscape. On a lucky day, any of these residents can come your way; wildebeest, lions, Rhinos, Hippos, Leopards, cheetah, and Buffaloes among others.</p><p>Thereafter, you will have a lunch break, followed by an amazing cultural encounter with the famous Masai warriors. Drum beats will feel the air, while the ground vibrates with the energetic steps of these former herdsmen. After, enjoy a sunset drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 17: Visit Ngorongoro crater.</strong></p><p>After early morning breakfast, you will check out of the lodge for a transfer to Ngorongoro crater; home of the world&#8217;s largest land caldera. En-route, you will stop for a historical excursion at Olduvai Gorge; a point where the bones of a man who is believed to have been the first in existence were discovered.</p><p>After an hour or so, you will proceed for lunch at your lodge in the park, before heading for a top of the crater Hike. At the top, you get to admire the landscape, glance at the crater, and spot several birds, mammals, and primates at their hideouts. End the day at the lodge with dinner and a nap</p><p><strong>Day 18: Morning game drive and departure.</strong></p><p>This is the last day of your 18 Days East African Adventure Vacation. After a very early breakfast, you will depart the lodge to the wilderness to catch-up with the early risers heading for grazing and also the night hunters returning from their night duty. Chances are that you will watch prey, predators, birds and many more residents of all different sizes and colors.</p><p>Some of the notable mammals you will look out for include; lions, wildebeests, leopards, zebras, giraffes, impalas, elephants among others. Thereafter, you will return to the lodge for breakfast, before checking out for a drive to the airport for your flight.</p><p><strong>End of 18 Days East African Adventure Vacation</strong></p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/18-days-east-african-adventure-vacation/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>16 Days East African Safari</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/16-days-east-african-safari/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/16-days-east-african-safari/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:45:38 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[chimpanzee trekking]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[gorilla safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gorilla Tours]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kenya Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rwanda Attractions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rwanda Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tanzania Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Attractions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Safaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=852</guid><description><![CDATA[This is a trip where knowledge of different mammals, birds, primates, reptiles and captivating landscape is brought to reality; a holiday worth documenting and telling to the world. On this 16 Days East African Safari, you will visit, Volcanoes National [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a trip where knowledge of different mammals, birds, primates, reptiles and captivating landscape is brought to reality; a holiday worth documenting and telling to the world. On this <strong>16 Days East African Safari</strong>, you will visit, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale Forest National Parks in Uganda; Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara National Park in Kenya and Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania. Each destination is very safe and offers a unique experience to the guests, right from accommodation, nature, weather, hospitality, and attractions. This 16 Days East African Safari starts in Rwanda and ends in Tanzania.</p><p><strong>16 Days East African Safari Detailed Itinerary. </strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Pickup and Kigali City Tour.</strong></p><p>Upon landing at Kigali international airport, you will meet and greet our driver guide, before heading for a rewarding Kigali city tour. Kigali is ranked as one of the safest and cleanest cities in the continent of Africa. Some of the places you will visit include; the <a href="https://kgm.rw/">genocide memorial site</a> &#8211; to know more about the act and pay tribute to over 250,000 innocent people who lost their lives during the Tutsi and Hutu ethnic conflict. Other places include the local markets and King&#8217;s palace. Lunch will be in the city, whereas dinner and overnight at the hotel around town.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Volcanoes National Park &#8211; Musanze cave exploration.</strong></p><p>Early in the morning, you will enjoy breakfast at the lodge, and then checkout for a transfer to <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/rwanda-attractions/volcanoes-national-park-rwanda/">Volcanoes national park</a>. This 2-3 hour drive exposes you to Rwanda&#8217;s rolling Hills, vegetation in the countryside, plus the local natives.</p><p>You will arrive at the lodge and check-in for lunch, before heading for an interesting Musanze cave exploration. The cave is wide and dark inside, with large colonies of bats haggling at the walls. After the 1 hour experience, you will return to the lodge for refreshment, dinner and overnight stay.</p><p><strong>Day 3: Mountain Gorilla trekking.</strong></p><p>Very early in the morning, you will start your day with a tasty cup of coffee, before heading to the park headquarters for a pre trekking <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/gorilla-trekking-rules-regulations/">briefing</a> and registration and briefing- an activity which commences at about 8:00am, for 30mins. The briefing entails explaining the rules governing the jungle, giving details about the gorillas and locating members of the different gorilla families.</p><p><a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/gorilla-tours/">Trekking</a> the specific gorilla family you have been assigned may last for about 1-6 hours depending on your speed on how far the Apes have moved, plus an extra of only one hour to take photos, ask questions and many more. Afterward, you will return to the lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon optional cultural experience at the local communities. This day ends at sunset with dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.</strong></p><p>After enjoying a yummy cup of coffee, check out of the lodge and drive to <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-attractions/queen-elizabeth-national-park/">Queen Elizabeth national park</a> in <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-travel/">Uganda</a>, the most visited park in the country. There will be lunch enroute and late arrival at the park for dinner and overnight, though after watching numerous breathtaking sceneries.</p><p><strong>Day 5: Game drive and boat cruise.</strong></p><p>Today, follow your delicious breakfast meal with a rewarding 3-4 hour game drive across the wilderness, where mammals, birds, trees, and reptiles of all sizes, colors, and ages call home. Lucky enough, those hours will expose you to notably; lions, leopards, elephants, Uganda Kobs, zebras and herds of buffaloes among others, crested cranes, turacos and kingfishers, unique tree species and very captivating landscape.</p><p>After the game drive, you will have a lunch break, and then spend about 2-3 hours on a boat ride at Kazinga channel; home to a school of hippos and crocodiles. Take as many snaps as possible, before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 6: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. </strong></p><p>Start your day with a delicious breakfast meal, followed by a visit to <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/africa-adventure-safaris/kibale-forest-national-park/">Kibale forest national park-</a> the words primate wild. You will have an enroute stopover for Lunch, as well as watching the breathtaking landscapes, and enjoying the cool weather. Arrival at the lodge will be late in the evening for dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking and swamp walk.</strong></p><p>On this day, you will leave your lodge very early in the morning after breakfast for registration and briefing at the park headquarters. When this is done, you will be escorted through the Lush Jungle in search of chimps, accompanies by over 12 other unique primate species; notably, the red Columbus monkeys, vervet monkeys, and grey checked monkeys among others. The <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/chimpanzee-trekking-in-uganda/">chimpanzee trekking</a> exercise may last for approximately 1-5 hours, plus one additional hour of watching them play, relax or feed.</p><p>Thereafter, you will return to the lodge for lunch, followed by a visit to Bigodi forest, where you will catch the sight of several birds such as the Turaco&#8217;s, and the baboons among others. Call of this day with a yummy dinner meal and a peaceful sleep.</p><p><strong>Day 8: Fly to Nairobi – Kenya.</strong></p><p>You are at the half way mark of your 16 Days East African Safari. After having a relaxed breakfast meal at the lodge, you will check out and drive to Entebbe international airport, but with an enroute stopover at the equator for sightseeing, photography and Lunch. On landing at Nairobi, you will meet our come guide who will brief you, and then drive to the hotel for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 9: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park.</strong></p><p>Early in the morning, you will greet your intestines with a yummy breakfast meal, followed by a brief Nairobi city tour, before heading to Lake Nakuru national park Kenya&#8217;s birder&#8217;s haven. Lunch meal will be served upon arrival, and then a relaxed afternoon, with several optional activities to pick from, before dinner and a nap</p><p><strong>Day 10: Game drive and birding.</strong></p><p>At daybreak, get done with breakfast and head-out for a 3-4 hour game viewing experience. Though the captivating landscape may want to win your attention, the sights of the Buffaloes, elephants, and several other antelope species, and birds will keep you on course.</p><p>Thereafter, you will have a lunch break, followed by an exciting birding experience at the Lake Nakuru shorelines, where several flamingos and aquatic birds will be having fun. At sunset, you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 11: Drive to Masai Mara National Park.</strong></p><p>After breakfast, you will hit the road to Masai Mara national park for a remarkable game drive experience. This is one of east Africa&#8217;s top travel destinations, with the highest concentration of cats, and other mammals.</p><p>You will have an enroute stopover at the giant magnificent great rift valley for photography and sight-seeing, before another at Narus center for lunch. Thereafter, you will proceed to your lodge for dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 12: Full day game drive.</strong></p><p>At sunrise, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast meal, and then head out to the plains of Masai Mara reserve in such for the different asylums grazing, relaxing, or hunting such as the leopards, Rhinos, impalas, cheetahs and lions among others. Masai Mara is ranked as a destination with the highest concentration of lions in the continent of Africa.</p><p>After the first search, you will head to the Mara river banks for a delicious breakfast meal, before spending the rest of the day looking at the crocodiles and hippos at the Mara River. Return to the lodge for dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 13: Transfer to Serengeti National Park</strong>.</p><p>On this day, you will have a relaxed breakfast meal at the lodge, and then checkout for an exciting game drive to Serengeti national park in Tanzania &#8211; home to the dramatic annual wildebeest migration. At the border post, you will get new documents, followed by lunch, before proceeding with the drive to your lodge at the park for dinner and overnight. Chances are high that as you enter the park, you will get a very lovely salutation from the birds and mammals relaxing from the day&#8217;s duty.</p><p><strong>Day 14: Game drive and Masai Cultural experience.</strong></p><p>At daybreak, greet your intestines with a hefty breakfast meal, before heading out for a 3-4 hour game drive across the Seronera wildlife territories. Among the mammals, birds, and reptiles to look out for during the game drive include; the wildebeest, zebras, impalas, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, flamingoes and ostriches, among others. Serengeti also has a very captivating landscape and unique tree species.</p><p>This park is also a host to the famous annual wildebeest migration. Thereafter, you will return for lunch and then head for an exciting cultural experience with the Masai warriors- renowned hunters.  The day ends at the lodge with dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 15: Drive to Ngorongoro crater.</strong></p><p>At sunrise, you will start your day with an early breakfast and then hit the road to the home of the world&#8217;s largest land a caldera. The drive is through a route made &#8211; up of rolling hills, vegetation, and scattered homesteads. You will arrive for lunch and then head out for an unforgettable hike to the bottom of the crater.</p><p>Here, you have the opportunity of taking photos in very scenic spots, as well as watching the captivating landscape, birds, and different mammals in their hideout. Afterwards, have a sunset drive to the lodge for dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 16: Morning game drive and departure. </strong></p><p>After an exciting nap, you will wake up very early in the morning to catch-up with the night hunters as they return to their territories, and the day grazers heading to the field. On a good day, expect to encounter Africa&#8217;s Big 5 namely; lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffaloes, plus many more birds, reptiles among others.</p><p>The search may last for about 2-3 hours, after which you will return to the lodge for breakfast, before checking out for a drive to the airport for your flight to the next destination. This will mark the end of your 16 Days East African Safari.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/16-days-east-african-safari/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>10 Days Rwanda Primates &#038; Masai Mara Safari</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/10-days-rwanda-primates-masai-mara-safari/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/10-days-rwanda-primates-masai-mara-safari/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:25:41 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[chimpanzee trekking]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[gorilla safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gorilla Tours]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gorilla trekking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kenya Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rwanda Attractions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rwanda Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Blog]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=822</guid><description><![CDATA[In this 10 Days Rwanda Primates &#38; Masai Mara Safari, expect a well-managed yet very exciting and flexible holiday through two of Africa&#8217;s top destinations &#8211; Rwanda and Kenya in the east of Africa. You will track the chimpanzees and [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this 10 Days Rwanda Primates &amp; Masai Mara Safari, expect a well-managed yet very exciting and flexible holiday through two of Africa&#8217;s top destinations &#8211; <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/why-visit-rwanda/">Rwanda</a> and Kenya in the east of Africa. You will track the chimpanzees and walk through a canopy at Nyungwe national park, reunite with the endangered rare mountain Gorillas at Volcanoes national park, Birding, game drive and an exciting cultural encounter with the Masai people near Masai Mara reserve.</p><p>Other unforgettable activities include among others photography, Twin lakes exploration, and the Kigali city tour. The package includes a pickup from the airport, comfortable accommodation, tasty cuisine, and many more. This safari starts from Rwanda and Ends in Kenya.</p><p><strong>10 Days Rwanda Primates &amp; Masai Mara Safari detailed itinerary </strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Arrival and Kigali tour.</strong></p><p>On this day, you will be gladly received from the airport by our <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/">company</a> representative upon landing. He will brief you about the trip, and enjoy a tasty glass of tea, before getting behind the steering wheel for a Kigali city tour. Kigali city is one of the smartest cities in the Continent of Africa, well light, with security guards in all corners and modern infrastructure. You will visit the Local markets, the <a href="https://kgm.rw/">genocide memorial site</a>, and any other attraction if time allows, though not forgetting Lunch in the city.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe national park. </strong></p><p>After breakfast, you will hit the route to <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-attractions/nyungwe-forest-national-park/">Nyungwe forest national park</a>; home to over 13 primate species, with the majority being chimpanzees; Humans closest relatives. You will capture the sight of the rolling hills, scatted homesteads, the Rwandese waving, and a variety of plantations on your way to the park. Lunch will be at Lake Kivu, or anywhere before the park. You will enter the park in the evening for dinner and an overnight nap.</p><p><strong>Day 3: Chimp tracking and canopy walk.</strong></p><p>Start this day at birds call with a yummy breakfast meal, before heading to the park headquarters for registration and briefing.  The park rangers will explain the Chimp life, as well as the tracking rules before accompanying you through the Jungle, where you will encounter several other residents, such as grey-cheeked monkeys, vervet monkeys, Columbus monkeys, and many more, plants and flowers among others.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/chimpanzee-trekking-in-rwanda/">chimpanzee trekking</a> adventure lasts for approximately 1-6 hours, plus one additional hour to watch the chimps as the mothers’ breastfeed the infants, and the rest of the family feed, pose for photos and several other unforgettable moments. Afterwards, you will have a lunch break, followed by a canopy walk in the evening, before returning to the park for dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Drive to Volcanoes National Park</strong>.</p><p>Happily up from a peaceful nap, you will have a satisfying cup of coffee, before departing the lodge for a drive to <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/rwanda-attractions/volcanoes-national-park-rwanda/">Volcanoes national park</a>. You will have a smooth drive through flourishing plantations and undulating hills, With a Lunch en-route, as arrival at the lodge will be late in the evening for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 5: Gorilla trekking and Visiting the Twin lakes.</strong></p><p>When you are done enjoying a lovely breakfast meal at the lodge, you will engage in a 1-7 hour <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/gorilla-tours/">Gorilla trekking</a> experience, plus one hour of watching the primates play, relax and feed, after the briefing, and registration. Gorillas are social, living as a family, and led by a dominant silverback, whose role is to settle disputes and offer leadership. You will have a lunch break at the lodge, and then visit the Twin Lakes for refreshment and photography. Dinner and overnight end this day&#8217;s plan.</p><p><strong>Day 6: A guided nature walk at Sunrise and fly to Nairobi – Kenya through Kigali airport.</strong></p><p>The day starts with an amazing 1-2 hour rewarding nature walk, as you uncover the different botanical species, take photos, and embrace the beautiful early sun rays. After you will have energy giving a cup of coffee, before driving to Kigali city for lunch, and then to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi, where you will meet our company representative for a drive to your lodge for refreshment, dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 7: Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve.</strong></p><p>After an early morning breakfast meal at the lodge, you will check out of the lodge for a drive to Masai Mara national park; home to a wide range of mammals in the continent of Africa. On your way, there will be an en-route stopover at the magnificent Great Rift Valley for Photography, sightseeing and another stopover for lunch, before enjoying a free 2-3 hour drive through a maram road to your lodge in or around the park. End this day with dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 8: Full day Game drive.</strong></p><p>Today after your sumptuous breakfast meal, you will head for a full day rewarding game drive across the wilderness. The residents here that you have a chance of spotting eating, hunting, relaxing or grazing include among others; lions, leopards, zebras, cape buffaloes, elephants, wildebeests, warthogs, Rhinos, and the cheetah among others.</p><p>Additionally, birds, the captivating landscape, and plants among others are other attractions to add to the list. You will have a picnic lunch, before exploring the Mara River, infested with hippos and crocodiles and centerpiece during the wildebeest migration. You will return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 9: Birding and afternoon Cultural encounter with the Masai warriors.</strong></p><p>Today starts with a yummy breakfast meal at the lodge, and then an amazing morning birding experience in the known birding havens. You will spend 3-4 hours studying the bird&#8217;s unique characteristics, life, and social setting. Thereafter you will retreat for lunch and then spend the evening having fun, interacting with the locals, and entertained by the Maasai warriors;  famous herdsmen whose life is dependent on animal cattle from the olden days.</p><p><strong>Day 10: Departure.</strong></p><p>Satisfied by the experience and hospitality throughout the holiday, you will have your last breakfast meal at your Lodge in Masai Mara national reserve, before checking out for a return transfer to the airport for your next destination. This marks the end of your 10 Days Rwanda Primates &amp; Masai Mara Safari.</p><p><strong>End of safari.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/10-days-rwanda-primates-masai-mara-safari/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>10 Days Best of Kenya Safari</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/10-days-best-of-kenya-safari/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/10-days-best-of-kenya-safari/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:16:36 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kenya Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyaballoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyacampingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyagroupsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyahikingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyahoneymoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyaluxurysafaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=807</guid><description><![CDATA[The 10 Days Best of Kenya Safari is an exceptional package to explore and enjoy the thrilling beauty of Magical Kenya. The safari takes to visit Kenya’s top National Parks for excellent game viewing experiences, bird watching, scenic viewing and [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 10 Days Best of Kenya Safari is an exceptional package to explore and enjoy the thrilling beauty of Magical <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/">Kenya</a>. The safari takes to visit Kenya’s top National Parks for excellent game viewing experiences, bird watching, scenic viewing and cultural familiarities to make a complete safari package. You will visit Masai Mara National Park, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Abardare National Park and Sambura National Park all on the same trip. The trip starts and ends in Nairobi, Kenya.</p><p><strong>10 Days Best of Kenya Safari Itinerary </strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Pick up &amp; transfer to your hotel.</strong></p><p>Upon your arrival at Kenyatta International Airport, your professional driver guide representing our <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/">company</a> will warmly welcome you. He will then give you a brief guide on how the itinerary will flow. Thereafter, he/she will drive through Nairobi city, do some shopping and transfer you to your hotel in Nairobi for an overnight stay.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Transfer to Samburu National park – afternoon game drive.</strong></p><p>Wakeup, have a hot cup of coffee, check out of the hotel and depart for Samburu National Park located on the banks of Ewaso Ng’iro River in the southern corner of Samburu district. You will reach in the afternoon, check in the lodge, have lunch and refresh. In the evening, have a guided game drive through the open plains of <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/3-days-samburu-wildlife-safari/">Samburu Park</a> to observe various wild animals hunting and grazing be before they go for night rests.</p><p><strong>Day 3: Explore Samburu National park.</strong></p><p>You will spend this whole day exploring all attractions and activities in Samburu National Park. Wakeup early and go for a morning game drive to catch-up with early risers.</p><p>The park is known to shelter a variety of rare dry country adapted mammals and northern specialist species which are hardly found in other parks of Kenya.  Among the animals you will see include Grevy’s Zebra, Belsa Oryx, Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Reticulated Giraffes, Burchell’s Zebras, Hippos.</p><p>More so, Samburu National Park shelters over 350 bird species, which make it a haven for birders. The birds to see in Samburu include Black capped social Weaver, D’Arnaud’s barbet, Black faced sandgrouse, Vulturine, Acacia tit, Secretary bird, Somali Ostrich, Golden pipit, Red winged lark and Pygmy batis.</p><p>Other travel experiences in Samburu National Park include Cultural tours to the neighboring local communities, guided nature walks and night game drives. A bush breakfast and picnic lunch will make your safari more enjoyable.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Transfer to Aberdare National park – Guided Nature walk.</strong></p><p>After morning breakfast, drive out of Samburu Game Park and depart for Aberdare National Park located east of the East African Rift Valley in Nyandarua County.  The drive time is roughly 6 hours via Meru and Nanyuki towns.</p><p>Reach Aberdare in the afternoon, check in and thereafter go for an optional guided forest walk to feel and explore the natural wilderness on foot.</p><p><strong>Day 5: Morning game viewing &amp; transfer to Lake Nakuru.</strong></p><p>In the early morning, go for a guided morning game drive to see early risers grazing and predators hunting.  Expect to see lots of wild animals which include Buffaloes, Lions, Elephants, Leopards, hippos, Black Rhinos, Giraffes, Colobus Monkeys, Hyenas, Baboons, Duikers, Side Stripped Jackals, East African Wild Dogs, Bushbucks, Waterbucks, Suni and Mountain Reedbucks. Return to the lodge for late breakfast, relax and wait for hot lunch. In the afternoon, leave for Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive time is roughly 4 hours and 30 minutes via Ndunyu &#8211; Njeru Road.</p><p><strong>Day 6: Full day in Lake Nakuru.</strong></p><p>You have this whole day to explore and enjoy<a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/3-days-lake-nakuru-lake-naivasha-safari/"> Lake Nakuru</a>. Drive to Lake Nakuru, home to the famous greater and lesser pink flamingoes. The Park also shelters over 500 bird species some of which are endemic to the albertine region.  Other birds in Lake Nakuru National park include Great White Pelican, Greater blue-eared starling, Bateleur, Grab Plover, Red capped lark, Maccoa duck, Great snipe, Sooty falcon, Lesser Kestrel and European roller among others.</p><p>Also, enjoy guided game drives to see numerous wild grazers feeding and predators hunting in open savannahs. Other optional activities in Lake Nakuru National park include nature walks and camping.</p><p><strong>Day 7: Transfer to Masai Mara National Park</strong></p><p>Today you will have an optional morning drive to see some animals you may have missed the previous day. Have a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, check out and setoff to Masai Mara National reserve. Enjoy the 6 hours scenic drive via Kaplong and Narok city with lunch enroute.</p><p><strong>Day 8: Full day game viewing</strong></p><p>Embark on a full day game viewing experience to all corners of Masai Mara national park.  You will have a sunrise bush breakfast as you watch wild animals feed a few meters from you. Masai Mara National park has a high concentration of wild animals which include Wildebeests, Topis, Thomson’s gazelles, Black Rhinos, Bat eared fox, Buffalos, Elephants, Lions, Zebras, Giraffes, waterbucks, Hippos, Warthogs, Black-backed jackals, leopards and cheetahs among others.</p><p>If you love birds, Masai Mara National Park is a hotspot for bird watching in Kenya. Some of the notable birds in Masai Mara include Kori bustards, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretarybird">Secretary Birds</a>, Sooty Chat, Rufous Bellied Heron, Usambiro Barbet, Silver bird, African wood owl, Abdim’s stork, Swahili Sparrow, Red throated tit, Woolly necked stork, Ostriches and Grey Penduline tit among others.</p><p>A picnic lunch under the tree shade as you watch predators hunt and grazers feed is a memorable experience.</p><p><strong>Day 9: Masai Cultural tour</strong></p><p>Enjoy your morning sleep, wakeup to have a sunrise breakfast and thereafter go to visit Masai local communities near the park. Meet and interact with local people, learn and experience their traditions, norms, beliefs and customs. These were the indigenous dwellers of Masai Mara National Park who co-existed with wild animals.</p><p>Enjoy and be part of traditional dances, songs and poems that will be performed to entertain you. More so, visit local markets to buy fresh foods, fruits and crafts (bags, jewelries and shoes) to take home. Spend the rest of the time at the lodge preparing for the next day’s flight.</p><p><strong>Day 10: Departure</strong></p><p>This is the last day on our 10 Days Kenya safari.  You may have an optional morning game drives or a nature walk to explore Masai Mara National Park on foot. Have breakfast, check out and drive to Nairobi for your connecting flight. This mark the end of your 10 Days Best of Kenya Safari.</p><p><strong>End of safari. </strong></p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/10-days-best-of-kenya-safari/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>8 Days Kenya Classic Safari</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/8-days-kenya-classic-safari/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/8-days-kenya-classic-safari/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:14:04 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Kenya Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyaballoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyacampingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyagroupsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyahoneymoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyaluxurysafaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=804</guid><description><![CDATA[Explore the best of magical Kenya on our customized 8 Days Kenya Classic Safari to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara National parks for a complete Kenya safari package. The trip offers you chance to meet a variety of wild [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Explore the best of magical Kenya on our customized <strong>8 Days Kenya Classic Safari</strong> to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara National parks for a complete Kenya safari package. The trip offers you chance to meet a variety of wild animals and bird species during game drives and nature walks.</p><p>A cultural tour to the Masai people is an opportunity to learn and taste the norms, cultures and traditions of Kenya’s indigenous people.  Expect to see thousands of greater and lesser pink flamingoes on Lake Nakuru offering you the best birding experience. This 8 Days Kenya safari starts and ends in Nairobi.</p><p><strong>8 Days Kenya Classic Safari itinerary </strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Pick up &amp; transfer to Amboseli National Park</strong></p><p>Upon your arrival at Kenyatta International Airport, meet your driver guides from our company, have a brief introduction on the itinerary and thereafter embark on the journey to Amboseli National park.</p><p>Enjoy the great views of <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/tanzania-safaris/7-days-kilimanjaro-mountain-hike/">Mount. Kilimanjaro</a> which crowns the park best for photography and stunning views. You may have an evening game drive to catch-up with animals feeding before retiring for night rests.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Full day in Amboseli N/Park.</strong></p><p>Spend this whole day exploring the beauty of Amboseli National Park. Wakeup very early and head out for game drives in the open savannahs. Game drives offer you excellent views of various predators hunting and grazers feeding at a close range. Expect to see animals such as Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Gazelles, Impalas, Cape Buffalos, Wildebeests, Zebras and Masai Giraffes.</p><p>In addition, Amboseli National park is home to over 400 bird species, which make it a best spot for bird watching. Among the birds in the park include African Jacana, Grey crowned crane, Goliath Heron, Rufous Chatterer, Hartlaub’s bustard, African swamphen, Spike heeled lark, Yellow necked spurfowl, Lesser flamingo, greater flamingoes and Long toed lapwing among others.</p><p>A bush breakfast and picnic lunch in the wilderness alongside wild animals feeding, making the whole experience magical!</p><p><strong>Day 3: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park.</strong></p><p>Enjoy a morning cup of coffee, check out and setoff for Lake Nakuru National Park home to the greater and lesser flamingoes. The drive time lasts for roughly 8 hours via towns, local communities and farms.</p><p>Enroute stopovers for lunch and refreshment gives you chance to meet and interact with local people. You will reach Lake Nakuru in the evening, rest and get ready for the next day.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Game viewing &amp; bird watching in Lake Nakuru.</strong></p><p>You will have full day game drives in the savannahs of Lake Nakuru National park to see and interact with animals grazing, browsing and predators hunting.  The park shelters animals such as Lions, Waterbucks, Warthogs, African Wild dogs, Elands, Zebras, Cape Buffalos, Giraffes and white rhinos among others.</p><p>More so, drive to <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/3-days-lake-nakuru-lake-naivasha-safari-2/">Lake Nakuru</a> for excellent views of the beautiful greater and lesser pink flamingoes. A combination of birds and wild animals make a complete package.</p><p><strong>Day 5: Transfer to Masai Mara National Park</strong>.</p><p>Have an optional morning game drive to see some animals you may have missed the previous day, have relaxed breakfast at the lodge, check out and transfer to Masai Mara National park in south western Kenya. The drive time is roughly 6 hours via Kaplong and Narok town where you will have a lunch break.</p><p><strong>Day 6: Full day game viewing.</strong></p><p>This whole day is for exploring and enjoying the beauties of Masai Mara National Park. In the early morning, rise up and go for morning game drives to catch up with early risers. You will have bush breakfast and picnic lunch as you see animals feeding a few meters from you.</p><p>Drive to Mara River to see many animals gathered for drinking water and wildebeest crossing over. Masai Mara National park is famous for its high concentration of wild animals such as Wildebeests, Topis, Black Rhinoceros, African buffaloes, Thomson gazelle, Bat eared fox, black backed jackals, Hippos, Crocodiles, Spotted hyenas and lions among others.</p><p>For birders, Masai Mara National Reserve is home to over 500 bird species which include Kori bustards, Secretary bird, Sooty chat, <a href="https://ebird.org/species/abdsto1">Abdim’s stork</a>, Silver bird, African Finfoot, Tabora cisticola, Giant Kingfisher, Saddle billed stork, Red throated tit and Ostriches. Other activities to do in Masai Mara National Reserve include nature walks, hot air balloons and camping.</p><p><strong>Day 7: Masai cultural visits.</strong></p><p>Today you will visit Masai cultural villages to experience their traditions, norms and beliefs. Traditional dances, songs and poems will be performed to entertain and introduce you to local life.</p><p>Travelers are allowed to take part in any of the local activities such as milking which make them feel as part of the community. More so, visit local markets to buy fresh fruits and hand-made crafts. Visiting local communities is an indirect way of supporting local livelihoods, which improves their standards of living.</p><p><strong>Day 8: Departure.</strong></p><p>Have an early morning cup of coffee, drive out of the park looking out for some animals you missed the previous days and proceed to Nairobi to catch-up with your connecting flight. This will mark the end of your 8 Days Kenya Classic Safari</p><p><strong>End of the safari. </strong></p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/8-days-kenya-classic-safari/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>7 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/7-days-kenya-wildlife-safari/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/7-days-kenya-wildlife-safari/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:06:22 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kenya Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wildlife safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyaballoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyacampingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyagroupsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyahoneymoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[kenyaluxurysafaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=792</guid><description><![CDATA[Enjoy Kenya’s best experiences on our 7 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari for great game viewing adventures. The safari takes to some of Kenya’s’ top national parks including the famous Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Nairobi National Parks to make a [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Enjoy Kenya’s best experiences on our <strong>7 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari</strong> for great game viewing adventures. The safari takes to some of Kenya’s’ top national parks including the famous Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Nairobi National Parks to make a complete package. Game viewing, birding watching and cultural visits are the top activities on this safari.  You will start and end Nairobi <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/">Kenya.</a></p><p><strong>7 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari itinerary</strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi &amp; transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve.</strong></p><p>On reaching Kenyatta International airport, your driver guide representing our <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/">company</a> will be waiting for you. He will warmly welcome you and briefly take you through the flow of the itinerary. Thereafter, drive via Nairobi city towards Masai Mara National reserve located in southwestern Kenya. The 6 hours spectacular drive via the Great Rift Valley and Narok city offers you the best welcome to the magical Kenya.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Full day game viewing.</strong></p><p>Wakeup early and drive to the open plains of<a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/3-days-masai-mara-wildlife-safari/"> Masai Mara</a> for morning game drives to see early risers hunting, browsing and grazing before retiring for day rests. You will have a bush breakfast as you enjoy the natural feeling of the natural wilderness. More so, a picnic lunch under the tree shade is a memorable experience you will live to remember.</p><p>You will see numerous wild animals such as Buffalos, Elephants, Lions, Hippos, Giraffes, Waterbucks, Wildebeests, black rhinos, cheetahs and Leopards among others.  Besides wild animals, Masai Mara National Park is home to over 500 bird species some of which are endemic to the Albertine region.</p><p>Among the birds you will see in Masai Mara park include a saddle-billed stork, Turaco, Southern ground hornbill, Yellow billed stork, African fish eagle and Rufous bellied heron among others. Other activities in Masai Mara include horseback riding, hot air balloon ride and nature walks.</p><p><strong>Day 3: Masai Cultural experience.</strong></p><p>Today you wake up early, have breakfast and drive to visit the Masai cultural villages. These were the indigenous dwellers of Masai Mara National Park who co-existed with wild animals. Learn and experience the traditions, norms and beliefs of Masai people, enjoy their traditional dances and songs that make you feel like part of the community. Spend the entire afternoon chilling at the lodge.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park</strong></p><p>In the early morning, have an optional <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/3-days-lake-nakuru-lake-naivasha-safari/">game driving</a> to see those animals, which you will have missed in the previous days. Depart from Masai Mara National Park headed northwards to Lake Nakuru National Park home to the greater and lesser pink flamingoes.</p><p>The drive time from Masai to Lake Nakuru National park is roughly 6 hours and 30 minutes via Kisumu-Busia/Nairobi road. In the evening, go for an evening game drive to see animals feeding before retiring for night rests.</p><p><strong>Day 5: Game viewing &amp; birding in Lake Nakuru</strong></p><p>Today, you will explore all the beauties of Lake Nakuru National park. Game drives through the park offers you great views of numerous wild animals, which call this park home.</p><p>Among the animals you should expect include Wild dogs, Elands, Cape Buffaloes, waterbucks, Leopards, Lions, Rothschild’s giraffe and lions. Drive to Lake Nakuru to see the beautiful lesser and greater pink flamingoes and other bird species which live on the shores of Lake Nakuru. Overnight stay at your lodge.</p><p><strong>Day 6: Transfer to Nairobi National Park – Afternoon game drives</strong></p><p>Have a morning cup of coffee, check out and drive to Nairobi National Park in the city Centre. Join afternoon game drives to see various wild animals grazing and hunting in the plains of Nairobi National Parks. The animals to see in this park include Giraffes, Cheetahs, Waterbucks, Olive baboons, Blue wildebeests, Zebras, Hippos, common elands, Impalas, and common warthogs among others.</p><p>For birding enthusiasts, Nairobi National Park is home to over 520 bird species, which make it a haven for birders.  The birds to see here include Kori Bustard, Corncrake, Sooty falcon, Secretary bird, Martial eagle, Grey crowned crane, Corncrake and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abyssinian_thrush#:~:text=The%20Abyssinian%20thrush%20(Turdus%20abyssinicus,olivaceus)%20due%20to%20genetic%20differences.">Abyssinian thrush</a>.</p><p><strong>Day 7: Game viewing &amp; Departure</strong></p><p>This is the last day of this <strong>7 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari</strong>. Wake up early and have an optional game viewing drive through the park to catch up with early risers. Have a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, check out and drive to the airport to catch-up with your return flight.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/7-days-kenya-wildlife-safari/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>6 Days Gorillas &#038; Masai Mara</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/6-days-gorillas-masai-mara/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/6-days-gorillas-masai-mara/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:38:15 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[gorilla safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gorilla Tours]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gorilla trekking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kenya Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Attractions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Travel Packages]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wildlife safaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=780</guid><description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time for a safari and all things ready, with now well-planned movements and thoughtfully selected activities. It&#8217;s a six-day vacation, across two countries; Uganda and Kenya, and enjoying very rewarding activities, Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla national park and [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s time for a safari and all things ready, with now well-planned movements and thoughtfully selected activities. It&#8217;s a six-day vacation, across two countries; Uganda and Kenya, and enjoying very rewarding activities, <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/gorilla-tours/">Gorilla trekking</a> in Mgahinga Gorilla national park and wildlife viewing at Masai Mara national reserve. Other additional activities include touring Nairobi city and enjoying the local vibes with the authentic cultures whose activities are aligned to the forefathers. The 6 Days Gorillas &amp; Masai Mara tour starts in <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/why-visit-uganda/">Uganda</a> and ends in <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/kenya-safaris/">Kenya,</a> with efforts devoted to time management, quality, and a lasting memory.</p><p><strong>6 Days Gorillas &amp; Masai Mara itinerary</strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.</strong></p><p>With a strong smile, our driver-guide will gladly welcome you for the trip. He will brief you about what to expect in the six days of your vacation, before getting behind the steering wheel for <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-attractions/mgahinga-gorilla-national-park/">Mgahinga national park</a>. The route to the park is decorated with undulating hills and flourishing plantations that you will watch throughout the Journey, with exception of the time you have a stopover for lunch.</p><p>The journey is long, though can be shortened using a flight or by connecting from<a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/rwanda-safaris/"> Rwanda</a>. You will arrive at the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Encounter.</strong></p><p>You will set out of the <a href="https://www.chameleonhill.com/">lodge</a> after breakfast very early in the morning to the park headquarters for briefing and registration. The briefing by the park rangers commences at about 08:00hrs local time. They explain to the rangers about the tracking experience, before accompanying them deep into the jungle for a search that can last for approximately 1-5 hours depending on where the apes are.</p><p>You will be given an additional one hour to study the apes and take photos, after which a lunch break comes in. After lunch, you will visit the Batwa pygmies; former hunters and gatherers in Mgahinga and Bwindi forest. These locals will excite you with dances and stories before you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 3: Return to Entebbe and Fly to Nairobi and city tour.</strong></p><p>This day starts very early in the morning with breakfast, before you checkout of the lodge for a long drive to Uganda’s only airport – Entebbe for your flight to Nairobi Kenya. But before reaching Entebbe airport, you will have an en-route stopover at the equator for photography and lunch.</p><p><a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/">Our company</a> representative will meet and brief you about Kenya, before taking you to the lodge for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Transfer to Masai Mara reserve.</strong></p><p>Upon receiving the captivating sunrays early in the morning, you will take your breakfast meal, and then check out of the lodge for a Nairobi city tour; with the museum, historical sites, and local markets being on the list.</p><p>Thereafter you will proceed with the drive to Masai Mara, while enjoying the stunning views of the landscape and plantations, with an en-route stopover at the magnificent Great Rift Valley for photography. Thereafter you will have another stopover for lunch, before arriving at your lodge in or around the park in the evening for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 5: Full day game drive.</strong></p><p>Today, you will depart the lodge very early in the morning to catch-up with the early risers heading for fresh pasture, and the night hunters heading to their hideouts. This park has predators, prey, and several others roaming in their territories, notably; lions, leopards, elephants, cape Buffaloes, impalas, rhinos, wildebeests, and several other Antelope species.</p><p>It&#8217;s by chance that you a lion, leopard, and a hunt in the wild. Your breakfast and lunch will be in the wild, as you don&#8217;t want to miss out on any event or action. The evening hours will be dedicated to the aquatic creatures; crocodiles, hippos, and birds at the Mara River. The sunset marks the return to the lodge for dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 6: Departure.</strong></p><p>Early in the morning, you will have a relaxed breakfast meal at the lodge, and then checkout for a drive to the airport for your flight to the next destination. You will enjoy the magnificent view of the Great Rift Valley as you exit and bid farewell to magical Kenya; Happy and contented!</p><p><strong>End of safari</strong></p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/6-days-gorillas-masai-mara/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item></channel></rss>