Fly-In Safari Masai Mara & Bwindi National Parks

Day 1 Nairobi, Kenya Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Ellington safaris representative will meet you, and drive you to your hotel in Nairobi. A Kenyan safari not only boasts spectacular natural beauty in one of the most unspoiled places on earth, but it also brings you up-close-and-personal with Africa’s most sought-after wildlife. Day 2-4 Masai Mara, Kenya You will be picked from your hotel for your early flight in to the Masai Mara, where you will be warmly welcomed by your guide from the hosting lodge. Spend the next three days enjoying one of the most legendary wildlife destinations in the world. This classic Masai Mara safari offers a host of attractions, as the reserve is home to an excellent year-round concentration of game.The reserve is a photographer’s and naturalist’s paradise, with abundant elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion and cheetah, alongside a profusion of game. Leopards are frequently encountered, endangered black rhino hide in the dense thickets, and large rafts of hippo and enormous crocodiles are to be found in the Mara River.Enjoy adventures such as twice-daily game drives, spot-lit night drives, guided nature walks, and bush dining under a forever-canopy of twinkling stars.Intriguing and interpretive Maasai community excursions are fascinating outings,Hot air ballooning is a highly recommended activity that is available at an additional cost. Day 5 Travel to Uganda After a delicious breakfast, bid farewell to the unforgettable Masai Mara, and board your flight to Entebbe International Airport, Uganda. Once you have cleared customs, you will connect on your charter flight to the Kihihi Airstrip. Here you will be welcomed and driven to your lodge in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in time for afternoon tea. Relax and enjoy your evening in the lodge /camp, within these lush forest surrounds. Day 6-7 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest An ancient rainforest jungle, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest extends over a series of steep ridges in the Virunga Mountain Range. Hike through the rainforest accompanied by a guide and trackers, in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can be challenging at times, but when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback with his group, any discomforts will be quickly forgotten. Residing in this verdant impenetrable rainforest, Bwindi protects over 459 threatened mountain gorillas. You can track these in the four different gorilla trekking sectors that include Rushaga, Ruhija, Buhoma and Nkuringo. Feeding on nutritious roots, leaves, and fruits from the park’s tree and fern species, the gorillas move around their chosen territories within the emerald green foliage colored by a kaleidoscope of birds and butterflies. Grab your birding guide and binoculars for a fantastic birdwatching foray through the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, known for some of the best montane-forest birdwatching in Africa. Put your hiking boots back on for a full-day adventure that includes a three-hour hike through the forest to a Batwa settlement. Known as the ‘Keepers of the Forest’, this hunter-gatherer tribe has lived side-by-side with the wildlife of this ancient park for thousands of years. At this Batwa homestead observe how the women prepare, cook and serve a meal. Engage with medicine men and learn about the medicinal properties of the lush forest flora, and be captivated by ancient legends and traditional songs. Day 8 Departure Your thrilling adventure comes to an end and its time to bid farewell. After breakfast you will be driven to Kihihi Airstrip to connect to Entebbe, and your international return flight. Thank you! Wabale Nyo! Asanti Sana!