8-day Masai Mara and Uganda (Gorillas) Safari - Enjoy a Masai Mara safari in Kenya and track gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda - the best East African safari.
This 7-night combination safari package combines a stay at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp in Bwindi with a stay at Sanctuary Olonana in Kenya's Masai Mara
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (Uganda):
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is nestled deep inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwest Uganda. This eight-tent camp is one of the most remote and atmospheric in Africa.Bwindi National Park is an area of awe-inspiring biodiversity with over 200 species of birds, butterflies, and trees. But it is the elusive Mountain Gorilla that is the park's main star - and with half of the world's population living here, Bwindi offers adventurous travelers the chance of once-in-a-lifetime encounters with these elusive and endangered primates.
It's hard to fathom that such luxury and sophistication could be available in an area as remote as this. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is the ideal base for tracking and meeting the gorillas that live in Bwindi. Once in a while, the gorillas even wander into the camp itself.
To give you an idea of prices, herewith are the rates for Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest:
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp Rates in USD:
Game Package Rates in USD:
Day 1
On arrival at JKIA and after clearing customs you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to Wilson Airport for your connection to the Masai Mara, one of Africa's greatest parks. Your Sanctuary Olonana guide will meet you at the airstrip. Drive to the camp (about 15 minutes) with game viewing en route, you may be rewarded with sightings of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and a host of other plains' game.
In the afternoon there is time to relax before enjoying one of the many activities offered at Sanctuary Olonana. Take a game viewing drive to experience the phenomenal wildlife or visit the adjacent Maasai village to learn about the local Maasai culture and get a feel for the Maasai pastoralist heritage.
As the afternoon activity comes to an end, drive to a specially chosen vantage point overlooking the Mara plains. Enjoy drinks as you take in the beauty of the rapid sunset coloring the acacia-dotted plains and transforming the world in a matter of minutes. Sit by the log fire and discuss the day's adventures as waiters serve canapés, with the spectacular setting sun on the horizon. Return to the lodge in time for a well-deserved dinner.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
This morning after breakfast at the camp venture out led by our expert guides to explore the Mara. The Mara is a fabulous place for seeing big cats and all of the big five, a variety of plains game, and over 300 bird species. The plains offer a rich variety of food for the dominant predators: lion; leopard; hyena and cheetah. Elephants browse amongst the large herds of wildebeest and topi, eland and buffalo, Thomson's and Grant's gazelle. In the Mara River, hippos submerge to snort and grumble while crocodiles sunbathe, mouths agape, on the riverbanks. From around July to October, there's the greatest show on Earth - the wildebeest migration. Return to camp for lunch and then spend the afternoon at leisure.
Relax by the pool or revitalize at our mini-spa which offers a range of treatments from facials to body massages. Sanctuary Olonana earned a Gold award from Ecotourism Kenya - you can visit the wetlands which cleans wastewater before returning it to the natural environment or take part in our tree planting initiative which offers an opportunity to purchase and plant an indigenous tree leaving a positive mark on a piece of Africa.
Mid-afternoon high tea will be served before your next activity. During your stay, there are a variety of activities that can be booked on request such as a balloon safari. Float gently over the plains with a bird's eye view of the game below as the sun rises slowly over the horizon. After around one hour the balloon lands and nearby a full breakfast is served in the middle of the bush with glasses of bubbly to toast your flight!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3Today you might like to walk with our naturalist and learn about plants, trees, insects, and even how to approach animals on foot, as your guide shows you how to spot animal signs which are everywhere but not that easily noticed. Or choose from one of the options above.
On your last evening drive out into the bush where a private and secluded clearing has been prepared for an elegant dinner in the middle of the wilderness. The table setting is as sophisticated and elegant as found in the finest restaurants. Candles flicker in the darkness, throwing golden lights on the tablecloth as smiling waiters serve a delicious dinner. After dinner retire to the warmth of the campfire where brandies and liqueurs are served as guests relax and absorb the peace and beauty of an African night.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Spend your morning game viewing in the Mara and return to camp for lunch.
In the afternoon your guide will transfer you to the airstrip for the flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport. On arrival, you will be met by a representative who will drive you to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight to Entebbe, Uganda.
On arrival in Entebbe, you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to your Entebbe/Kampala hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
This morning after breakfast you will be picked up and transferred to Kajjansi airstrip for your charter flight to Kayonza airstrip - Bwindi where a Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp guide will be at hand to meet and transfer to the lodge (approximately 40 minutes).
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is located within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the perfect base for a tracking experience as it offers luxury in the heart of the rainforest. Accommodation is in eight large en-suite 'tents' which have two queen-sized beds and a bathtub looking out onto the forest - ideal for soaking away aches and pains after a day searching for gorillas in the forest. The camp has a bar and dining cottage, as well as a raised natural platform for open-air dining. Guests can sit around the cozy campfire at night and enjoy Bwindi's crystal-clear mountain sky.
Lunch is served at camp. In the afternoon you can just relax and take in the fresh air or take a forest walk, which is a nice way to warm up before the Gorilla tracking.
Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a spectacular place to visit. Birders come thousands of miles to see the more than 350 species that live within the area. There are also rare forest elephants, giant forest hogs, and eleven kinds of primates, such as red-tailed and blue monkeys, black and white colobus, baboons, and chimpanzees. You can also find forest duiker antelopes and bushbuck antelopes, and over 200 species of butterflies.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Early breakfast this morning before a briefing from your guide. Tracking commences every morning from the park headquarters at 8.30 am. The gorillas we track belong to one of the 'habituated' family groups in Northern Bwindi. For several years each group has undergone an extremely delicate process that has gradually made them used to the presence of humans. Experienced guides will accompany the tracking, many of who have been involved in the habituation process themselves. Once the gorillas are located, the group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Return to camp for dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today relax at camp or visit a local village and meet the villagers to learn about their day-to-day lives. On this walk, you can visit a honey production site, a traditional medicine man, a traditional blacksmith, a local school (when in term time), and even attend a Batwa (Pygmy dance performance). The walk is organized with the local community as part of our community support.
Or you could take a bird walk. Bwindi boasts over 300 bird species, including 24 that are endemic to these highlands straddling Uganda, Rwanda, and the Congo - the "Albertine Rift Endemics". There are also over 200 species of butterflies found in the park. A local expert will guide you on this fascinating walk. Lunch and dinner at the lodge. After dinner, sip a drink as you listen to folk tunes played on the traditional Bakiga guitar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Breakfast at the camp, before your transfer to Kayonza airstrip for your charter flight back to Kajjansi airstrip. Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport.
This is the perfect short East African safari for people with limited time.
Due to ever-changing offers, we have not published a rate for this tour (discounts are available throughout the year) so please check with us for the best rates for your dates (don't forget to mention how many people will be traveling).
Package includes:
Accommodation.
Three meals daily (depending on arrival and departure times).
Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, and beers.
Teas and coffee.
Refreshments while on game viewing drives.
Laundry.
Park fees.
Nature walk, Masai village visit, sundowners, and game drives from Sanctuary Olonana.
Sundowners and bush meals (weather permitting).
One Gorilla permit per person (subject to change without notice).
Nature walk or a Batwa Pigmy village visit at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.
Transfers and airstrip transfers as stated in the itinerary.
Flights from Nairobi to Mara to Nairobi to Entebbe and from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip back to Entebbe.
Package Excludes:
Scheduled flights from Nairobi to Mara to Nairobi to Entebbe and from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip back to Entebbe.
| Rates per person per night |
Length of stay | ||||||||
| 2023 Dates | 1-3 Nights | 4-6 Nights | 7+ Nights | ||||||
| Per adult sharing | Single | Child | Per adult sharing | Single | Child | Per adult sharing | Single | Child | |
| 3rd January - 31st March | $715 | $1 073 | $358 | $608 | $912 | $304 | $572 | $858 | $286 |
| 1st April - 31st May | $495 | $495 | $248 | $372 | $372 | $186 | $322 | $322 | $161 |
| 1st June - 30th June | $715 | $1 073 | $358 | $608 | $912 | $304 | $572 | $858 | $286 |
| 1st July - 30th September | $930 | $1 395 | $465 | $837 | $1 256 | $419 | $791 | $1 187 | $396 |
| 1st October - 31st October | $715 | $1 073 | $358 | $608 | $912 | $304 | $572 | $858 | $286 |
| 1st November - 15th December | $495 | $495 | $248 | $372 | $372 | $186 | $322 | $322 | $161 |
| 16th December 2023- 2 January 2024 | $715 | $1 073 | $358 | $608 | $912 | $304 | $572 | $858 | $286 |
Sanctuary Olonana (Kenya):
Sanctuary Olonana is an award-winning tented camp situated on a private stretch of the Mara River, in the heart of Kenya’s most famous game reserve, the Masai Mara.
Sanctuary Olonana is an award-winning tented camp situated on a private stretch of the Mara River, in the heart of Kenya’s most famous game reserve, the Masai Mara.
At Sanctuary Olonana, game viewing starts from the camp. A pod of hippos lives permanently in the river just below camp and many other species come to drink there. Sanctuary's experienced guides take you to all the hidden spots and our customized open safari vehicles offer all-round views, allowing for excellent photography opportunities. The Mara's rich ecosystem includes acacia-studded savannah, riparian forest, and woodland which attract more than 300 bird species and a stunning variety of animal life all year round.
It is also the stage for the greatest show on Earth - the wildebeest migration. From around July to October grunting herds of wildebeest and zebra cover the plains, often crossing the river between Tanzania and Kenya, attended by crocodiles, lions, and cheetahs.
It is also the stage for the greatest show on Earth - the wildebeest migration. From around July to October grunting herds of wildebeest and zebra cover the plains, often crossing the river between Tanzania and Kenya, attended by crocodiles, lions, and cheetahs.
To give you an idea of prices, herewith are the rates for Sanctuary Olonana in the Masai Mara:
Game Package Rates in USD:
| Suite and Family Suite | Length of stay | ||||||||
| 2023 Dates | 1-3 Nights | 4-6 Nights | 7+ Nights | ||||||
| Per adult sharing | Single | Child | Per adult sharing | Single | Child | Per adult sharing | Single | Child | |
| 3rd January - 31st March | $950 | $1 425 | $475 | $760 | $1 140 | $380 | $713 | $1 070 | $357 |
| 1st April - 31st May | $595 | $595 | $298 | $447 | $447 | $224 | $417 | $417 | $209 |
| 1st June - 30th June | $1 500 | $2 250 | $750 | $1 275 | $1 913 | $638 | $1 200 | $1 800 | $600 |
| 1st July - 30th September | $1 900 | $2 850 | $950 | $1 710 | $2 565 | $855 | $1 615 | $2 423 | $808 |
| 1st October - 31st October | $1 500 | $2 250 | $750 | $1 275 | $1 913 | $638 | $1 200 | $1 800 | $600 |
| 1st November - 15th December | $595 | $595 | $298 | $447 | $447 | $224 | $417 | $417 | $209 |
| 16th December - 2 January 2024 | $1 500 | $2 250 | $750 | $1 275 | $1 913 | $638 | $1 200 | $1 800 | $600 |
| Geoffrey Kent Suite | Length of stay | |||||
| 2023 Dates | 1-3 Nights | 4-6 Nights | 7+ Nights | |||
| Per suite | Child | Per suite | Child | Per suite | Child | |
| 3rd January - 31st March | $4 560 | $570 | $3 648 | $456 | $3 420 | $428 |
| 1st April - 30th May | $2 855 | $357 | $2 142 | $268 | $1 999 | $250 |
| 1st June - 30th June | $7 200 | $900 | $6 120 | $765 | $5 760 | $720 |
| 1st July - 30th September | $9 120 | $1 140 | $8 208 | $1 026 | $7 752 | $969 |
| 1st October - 31st October | $7 200 | $900 | $6 120 | $765 | $5 760 | $720 |
| 1st November - 16th December | $2 855 | $357 | $2 142 | $268 | $1 999 | $250 |
| 17th December - 2 January 2023 | $7 200 | $900 | $6 120 | $765 | $5 760 | $720 |
Day 1
On arrival at JKIA and after clearing customs you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to Wilson Airport for your connection to the Masai Mara, one of Africa's greatest parks. Your Sanctuary Olonana guide will meet you at the airstrip. Drive to the camp (about 15 minutes) with game viewing en route, you may be rewarded with sightings of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and a host of other plains' game.On arrival relax and freshen up in your tent before lunch is served. The tents are very spacious and have floor-to-ceiling mosquito netting, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, flush lavatories, solar lighting, and large, river-view verandahs. The main dining room and veranda command a dramatic stretch of the Mara River providing the perfect setting for breakfast, afternoon tea, and after-dinner star gazing.
In the afternoon there is time to relax before enjoying one of the many activities offered at Sanctuary Olonana. Take a game viewing drive to experience the phenomenal wildlife or visit the adjacent Maasai village to learn about the local Maasai culture and get a feel for the Maasai pastoralist heritage.
As the afternoon activity comes to an end, drive to a specially chosen vantage point overlooking the Mara plains. Enjoy drinks as you take in the beauty of the rapid sunset coloring the acacia-dotted plains and transforming the world in a matter of minutes. Sit by the log fire and discuss the day's adventures as waiters serve canapés, with the spectacular setting sun on the horizon. Return to the lodge in time for a well-deserved dinner.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana
Day 2
This morning after breakfast at the camp venture out led by our expert guides to explore the Mara. The Mara is a fabulous place for seeing big cats and all of the big five, a variety of plains game, and over 300 bird species. The plains offer a rich variety of food for the dominant predators: lion; leopard; hyena and cheetah. Elephants browse amongst the large herds of wildebeest and topi, eland and buffalo, Thomson's and Grant's gazelle. In the Mara River, hippos submerge to snort and grumble while crocodiles sunbathe, mouths agape, on the riverbanks. From around July to October, there's the greatest show on Earth - the wildebeest migration. Return to camp for lunch and then spend the afternoon at leisure.Relax by the pool or revitalize at our mini-spa which offers a range of treatments from facials to body massages. Sanctuary Olonana earned a Gold award from Ecotourism Kenya - you can visit the wetlands which cleans wastewater before returning it to the natural environment or take part in our tree planting initiative which offers an opportunity to purchase and plant an indigenous tree leaving a positive mark on a piece of Africa.
Mid-afternoon high tea will be served before your next activity. During your stay, there are a variety of activities that can be booked on request such as a balloon safari. Float gently over the plains with a bird's eye view of the game below as the sun rises slowly over the horizon. After around one hour the balloon lands and nearby a full breakfast is served in the middle of the bush with glasses of bubbly to toast your flight!
Or an adventure on Lake Victoria. Take an early flight by light aircraft to the lake. Try fishing for the legendary giant Nile perch found in these waters as you explore the myriad of tiny islands or stop at a traditional fishing village and see how the villagers live from day to day before flying back to the Masai Mara.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana
Day 3
Today you might like to walk with our naturalist and learn about plants, trees, insects, and even how to approach animals on foot, as your guide shows you how to spot animal signs which are everywhere but not that easily noticed. Or choose from one of the options above.On your last evening drive out into the bush where a private and secluded clearing has been prepared for an elegant dinner in the middle of the wilderness. The table setting is as sophisticated and elegant as found in the finest restaurants. Candles flicker in the darkness, throwing golden lights on the tablecloth as smiling waiters serve a delicious dinner. After dinner retire to the warmth of the campfire where brandies and liqueurs are served as guests relax and absorb the peace and beauty of an African night.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana
Day 4
Spend your morning game viewing in the Mara and return to camp for lunch.In the afternoon your guide will transfer you to the airstrip for the flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport. On arrival, you will be met by a representative who will drive you to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight to Entebbe, Uganda.
On arrival in Entebbe, you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to your Entebbe/Kampala hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Overnight: Overnight in Entebbe
Day 5
Day 5
This morning after breakfast you will be picked up and transferred to Kajjansi airstrip for your charter flight to Kayonza airstrip - Bwindi where a Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp guide will be at hand to meet and transfer to the lodge (approximately 40 minutes).Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is located within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the perfect base for a tracking experience as it offers luxury in the heart of the rainforest. Accommodation is in eight large en-suite 'tents' which have two queen-sized beds and a bathtub looking out onto the forest - ideal for soaking away aches and pains after a day searching for gorillas in the forest. The camp has a bar and dining cottage, as well as a raised natural platform for open-air dining. Guests can sit around the cozy campfire at night and enjoy Bwindi's crystal-clear mountain sky.
Lunch is served at camp. In the afternoon you can just relax and take in the fresh air or take a forest walk, which is a nice way to warm up before the Gorilla tracking.
Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a spectacular place to visit. Birders come thousands of miles to see the more than 350 species that live within the area. There are also rare forest elephants, giant forest hogs, and eleven kinds of primates, such as red-tailed and blue monkeys, black and white colobus, baboons, and chimpanzees. You can also find forest duiker antelopes and bushbuck antelopes, and over 200 species of butterflies.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Day 6
Day 6
Early breakfast this morning before a briefing from your guide. Tracking commences every morning from the park headquarters at 8.30 am. The gorillas we track belong to one of the 'habituated' family groups in Northern Bwindi. For several years each group has undergone an extremely delicate process that has gradually made them used to the presence of humans. Experienced guides will accompany the tracking, many of who have been involved in the habituation process themselves. Once the gorillas are located, the group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Return to camp for dinner.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Day 7
Day 7
Today relax at camp or visit a local village and meet the villagers to learn about their day-to-day lives. On this walk, you can visit a honey production site, a traditional medicine man, a traditional blacksmith, a local school (when in term time), and even attend a Batwa (Pygmy dance performance). The walk is organized with the local community as part of our community support.Or you could take a bird walk. Bwindi boasts over 300 bird species, including 24 that are endemic to these highlands straddling Uganda, Rwanda, and the Congo - the "Albertine Rift Endemics". There are also over 200 species of butterflies found in the park. A local expert will guide you on this fascinating walk. Lunch and dinner at the lodge. After dinner, sip a drink as you listen to folk tunes played on the traditional Bakiga guitar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Day 8
Day 8
Breakfast at the camp, before your transfer to Kayonza airstrip for your charter flight back to Kajjansi airstrip. Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport.This package is based on scheduled flights Nairobi - Mara - Nairobi - Entebbe, and charter flights Kajjansi - Entebbe - Kajjansi (minimum two people per flight, prices may change based on the number of guests).
Luggage is restricted to 15kg per person in a soft-sided bag.
Luggage is restricted to 15kg per person in a soft-sided bag.
This is the perfect short East African safari for people with limited time.
Due to ever-changing offers, we have not published a rate for this tour (discounts are available throughout the year) so please check with us for the best rates for your dates (don't forget to mention how many people will be traveling).
Package includes:
Accommodation.
Three meals daily (depending on arrival and departure times).
Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, and beers.
Teas and coffee.
Refreshments while on game viewing drives.
Laundry.
Park fees.
Nature walk, Masai village visit, sundowners, and game drives from Sanctuary Olonana.
Sundowners and bush meals (weather permitting).
One Gorilla permit per person (subject to change without notice).
Nature walk or a Batwa Pigmy village visit at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.
Transfers and airstrip transfers as stated in the itinerary.
Flights from Nairobi to Mara to Nairobi to Entebbe and from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip back to Entebbe.
Scheduled flights from Nairobi to Mara to Nairobi to Entebbe and from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip back to Entebbe.
Premium brand drinks.
Balloon excursion and fishing excursion at Sanctuary Olonana.
Mini spa at Sanctuary Olonana.
Any items of a personal nature not mentioned above.
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Balloon excursion and fishing excursion at Sanctuary Olonana.
Mini spa at Sanctuary Olonana.
Any items of a personal nature not mentioned above.
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