12 Day Serengeti, Masai-mara, Chimpanzees & Gorillas

This 12 Day Serengeti, Masai-mara, Chimpanzees & Gorillas Safari is for those interested in viewing wildlife in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Masai Mara Conservation Area in Kenya, Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, and Mountain gorillas tracking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park. During this safari, you will be able to do game drives, chimpanzee tracking, gorilla tracking, birding, and community encounters. You will have chances of viewing wildlife like leopards, cheetahs, buffalos, Black Rhino, lions, chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, and much more.

During this safari, you will be able to do game drives in Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara conservation Area, Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, and gorilla in Bwindi impenetrable National Park giving you a lot of chances of viewing wildlife like leopards, cheetahs, buffalos, the black manned lions, the rare mountain gorillas plus golden monkeys in both Bwindi Impenetrable National park and Mgahinga National Park. All wildlife sightings depend on nature and Luck. 12 Day Serengeti, Masai-mara, Chimpanzees & Gorillas

Itinerary Summary

Day 01: Pick up from Airport/ Hotel in Arusha city, Fly to Serengeti (Seronera airstrip) aboard Air Kenya from Wilson airport

Day 02: Full day Game drives in Serengeti National Park

Day 03: Game drive in Serengiti and community visit

Day 04: flight from Serengeti to Masai-mara

Day 05: Full day in Masai Masai

Day 06: full day Game drives in Masai-mara and cultural Encounters

Day 07: Masai mara to Kibale National Park via Kisumu and Entebbe to clear customs

DAY 08: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park

Day 09: Domestic flight from Kasese to Kisoro Airstrip

Day 10: Gorilla tracking in Mgahinga National Park or Bwindi Forest National Park

Day 11: Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga National Park

Day 12: Domestic flight from Kisoro to Entebbe International airport for your flight back home.

Tour summary

This 12 Day Serengeti, Masai-mara, Chimpanzees & Gorillas start in Arusha city, Tanzania to the Serengeti National Park where you will do game drives and spot amazing wildlife species.

You will do game drives in Serengeti National Park

You will visit Masai Mara National Park

You will have cultural encounters with Masai people

You will track chimpanzees in Kibale National Park

You will do a community walk in Bigodi

You will visit and track golden monkeys in Mgahinga National Park

You will use a safari Land cruiser with a pop-up for game viewing

***Pre and post tour accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost***

Tour Itinerary

Includes & Excludes

Included	All transportation as scheduled All park entrance fee, crater service and concession fee Meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated above Four wheel transportation for safari with pop up roof ideal for game view English speaking driver guide Complementary bottled water while doing game drive All activities as per above proposal
Excluded	Uganda visas Meals, transport, and lodging outside the regular itinerary Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks Any items of personal nature International vaccinations Insurance

Tour Map

Travel Days

DAY 01: Arrival and Pick up from the Airport/Hotel in Nairobi for a flight to Serengeti National Park

You will be met by an Encounter Africa Safaris driver guide who will pick you from the Hotel/Airport and then drive you to Wilson Airport for a flight to Serengeti via Migori to clear customs. You start your Aerial bird’s view scenic view of the beautiful highlands of Kenya as you fly over the rift valley and Serengeti plains you will arrive in Serengeti National Park in the afternoon. You will check-in into one of the finest safari lodges in Serengeti.

Accommodation: &beyond

Meals: Full board

DAY 02: Game drives in Serengeti

After an early breakfast you start your first full day in the world famous Serengeti National Park. Spend the day exploring this natural paradise. Lunch will be taken at one of the picturesque picnic sites within the park. After this you will continue on your adventure to spot as much of the varied game there is to be found within the area.

Accommodation: &beyond

Meals: Full board

DAY 03: Fly from Serengeti National Park to Masai mara

After an early breakfast, you will fly to Masai Mara. Famous for the abundance of lion, the Great Wildebeest Migration and the Maasai people, being known for their distinctive custom and dress, one can deduce that the Masai Mara is one of Africa’s most famous safari destinations. Having witnessed this brimming wonders, you will then return to the lodge for refreshment and Dinner to end the day.

Accommodation: and beyond

Meal plan: Full board

DAY 04: Morning Game drive and Community Visit (the Masai)

The 3rd day will involve yet another exciting moment into the park with a morning game drive and spend the afternoon immersed in the rhythms of local lifestyle of the Masai people with ready locally made souvenirs. There are plenty of activities to get involved in, including coffee picking, milking cows, harvesting maize and visiting a local school or church.

Accommodation: Olonana Sanctuary retreats

Meal plan: Full board