5 Days flying safari to Uganda Gorillas and Masai Mara reserve

This 5-day safari will be one of the unforgettable experiences that will create memorable moments. The safari leads you to two countries which are neighbors and rich in diversity due to the numerous creatures and beautiful sceneries they host. It will start from Kampala the capital city of Uganda and finally end in Nairobi, Kenya which is more of a flight than a drive.

Being in Uganda you will come across one of the great apes, “Gorillas”, other primates like the blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys which are the smallest and quickest monkeys among the primates, L’hoest’s monkeys which are believed to be the shy primates and so many others including different bird species, beautiful butterflies, reptiles and so many more.

Heading to Kenya it will be more fun and exciting as move for the game drive where you will spot numerous wildlife such as elephants, lions, leopards, wildebeest, buffalo, warthogs, bushbuck, zebras, Impala, hyenas, cheetahs, baboons, pangolins and so many others including birds, water animals like hippos, crocodiles and many others.

Detailed Itinerary.

Day 1: Fly from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip, drive to Buhoma sector in Bwindi

On your first day of the safari, you will wake up and have your well-prepared breakfast, then drive to Entebbe airstrip to fly to Kihihi airstrip. The flight will take you about 1.5 hours to get to Kihihi where the driver will be waiting to welcome you and drive you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park directly in Buhoma sector which is located in the northern part for gorilla trekking. Proceed and check in at the booked lodge.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Batwa village experience

Gorilla trekking begins early in the morning at 8:00am after briefing. Therefore, after your delicious breakfast set off to the park offices with your gorilla trekking permit to meet the ranger guide for grouping to your respective gorilla families. Having a chance to trek with any family, reveals how amazing these creatures are, as they groom each other, mothers nursing their infants, playing, and other interesting things.

In other words, there are not only gorillas that will be seen during trekking since it’s a nature walk that includes some hikes therefore expect to meet other creatures mostly primates such as Red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, and the L’hoest’s monkeys which are believed to be the shy monkeys. You will also record as many birds as possible both by calls and seen, beautiful butterflies and you also have a high chance of spotting reptiles since its nature. Later return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Fly back to Entebbe and proceed to Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Wake up in the morning, have your breakfast from the lodge, thereafter check out and fly back to Entebbe where it will take about 1 hour and 20 minutes only. Take a breath, stretch, and relax for about 15 minutes while preparing to check out with Uganda and fly to Masai Mara in Kenya. Check in with the booked lodge for a late lunch and relax with an optional activity in the afternoon.

Day 4: Full-day game drive in Masai Mara

Arise early in the morning on this day from your warm bed as early as possible and set out for the morning game drive at around 6:00 to catch up with some nocturnal before they go back to their hideouts. After driving back to the lodge for heavy breakfast then after drive back to Masai Mara for the full-day game drive experience. Move with your packed lunch since you will drive back to the lodge in the evening after the game experience.

Spot and record as many animals as possible after and before your picnic lunch such as elephants, lions, wildebeests, leopards, cheetahs, warthogs, zebras, wild dogs, jackals, and many others. Retreat to the lodge after dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Fly to Nairobi. End of Safari

On this day you will wake up early in the morning for a delicious breakfast then after check out for a domestic flight to Nairobi. This flight will take you about 1.5 hours.

Depending on your schedule, you may opt to have a short city tour around Nairobi and visit the museum to explore Kenyan history and if time grants visit the craft shop to buy some souvenirs to take home for remembrance.

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Uganda Safaris are highlights of all safaris in Africa. Being the pearl of Africa, the country has so much to satisfy almost all needs of adventurous and relaxed, old and young, plus solo and group tourists, there is nothing that Uganda cannot offer, ranging from gorilla trekking safaris, wildlife expeditions and cultural tours. See some of our top Uganda safari tours below.

Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

2019 megigazulás

12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.

I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.

If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.

The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.

The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.

The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.

I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.

We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.

Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.
The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.
Game drive security is assured.
Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.
Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.
The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.
It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.
I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

travel uganda

16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.
My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.
I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.