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Combine Gorilla trekking with a Big Five safari and some laid-back Beach time in Manda Bay Lamu Island. This 12-day luxury fly-in safari is perfect for the traveler looking for an authentic safari experience and includes some of the most spectacular wildlife encounters in East Africa.
Trek in search of gorillas in the forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. Encounter these iconic primates, whose very existence is under threat, then fly north to the open plains of Kenya’s Masai Mara.
Here, spends several days on safari, in search of the wide array of wildlife that inhabits this famous region. The Masai Mara highlights include the annual wildebeest migration, plentiful predators as lion, leopard and cheetah and Iconic landscapes of open savanna.
Then finally enjoy the laid-back bare foot luxury that makes Lamu such an attractive beach destination.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda
Gorilla trekking is one of the most exciting experiences in Africa; knowledgeable rangers will help you track a gorilla family, carefully guiding you towards them; giving you up to an hour to observe these majestic creatures.
The gorillas are wild but have become used to seeing humans after years of habituation, so you can watch young gorillas playfully interact with their parents, while a silverback looks straight at you.
The trek itself requires some stamina and a degree of luck, but you will be rewarded with an unforgettable and magical encounter with these wonderful primates.
Masai Mara North Conservancy
Offbeat Mara is a small, traditional safari camp, situated within the 74,000-acre Mara North Conservancy (MNC). The area is full of wildlife yet far from any other camp or lodge.
Mara North Conservancy is only open to member camps and has a strict policy on game viewing etiquette. For these reasons our guests get a wholly exclusive experience that is otherwise becoming hard to find.
Enjoy day and evening game drives (until 10pm), guided bush walks, cultural visits (village, market, local school during term time), sundowners and bush meals and Hot air balloon safaris (bookings must be made in advance, and this is an additional cost).
Manda Bay Island, Lamu Archipelago
Manda Bay is a small privately owned boutique lodge located on the northern tip of Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago on Kenya’s coast. An unspoilt, secluded location where you kick off your shoes and enjoy simplistic beauty in palm thatched cottages and open living spaces.
There is no habitation nearby and no access except by boat or private charter to its own private airfield. Activities: Fishing, dhow sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, sailing, game drives, historical tours, scenic flights.
Safari Itinerary in Summary
Day 1: Entebbe, Uganda Arrival. Overnight at Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe
Day 2: Entebbe – Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Overnight at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Overnight at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Overnight at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Day 5: Bwindi – Fly to Masai Mara Game Reserve (Mara North Conservancy). Overnight at Offbeat Mara Camp
Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve (Mara North Conservancy). Overnight at Offbeat Mara Camp
Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve (Mara North Conservancy). Overnight at Offbeat Mara Camp
Day 8: Masai Mara – Fly to Manda Island Lamu archipelago. Overnight at Manda Bay Boutique Lodge
Day 9: Manda Island Lamu archipelago. Overnight at Manda Bay Boutique Lodge
Day 10: Manda Island Lamu archipelago. Overnight at Manda Bay Boutique Lodge
Day 11: Manda Island Lamu archipelago. Overnight at Manda Bay Boutique Lodge
Day 12: Manda Island – Fly to Nairobi. Evening Depart
Safari Itinerary in Detail
Day 1: Entebbe, Uganda Arrival. Overnight at Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe
Arrive in Entebbe after your international flight and transfer to the Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe for a relaxing overnight stay. Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe is conveniently located just a few minutes away from the Entebbe Airport on the Kampala-Entebbe Highway.
This 5 Star Family-friendly hotel in the heart of the city is the perfect accommodation to recover from your flight and rest up before your gorilla trekking begins in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The Victoria Mall is 450 m away. All rooms are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a safe and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Bathroom amenities include bathrobes and slippers.
The restaurant at Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe serves an international specialty, while the bar offering selection of beverages from wines, liquors, beers, cocktails and mocktails.
Overnight Accommodation: Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
Days 2, 3 & 4: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Start your adventure at the Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, walking distance to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Half of the world’s mountain gorillas call this park their home and during your stay you will wander through the forest trails of the park for a chance to get close to these incredible primates.
On your two tracking adventures you will be fortunate enough to visit two different gorilla families that will give you a totally different experience in the park as each family has different hierarchies and characters.
For those interested in having a really in-depth experience with the gorillas to understand their daily habits, there is an opportunity to try a Habituation Trek. After your treks, enjoy spectacular views of the Volcanoes of Rwanda and the Congo back at the Lodge sitting next to a crackling fire by your private cottage.
Overnight Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Days 5, 6, & 7 : Masai Mara Game Reserve (Mara North Conservancy)
Spend three nights at the Offbeat Mara camp in the 74,000-acre Mara North Conservancy – an authentic and traditional bush camp. The camp has an intimate and informal atmosphere with guests gathering around the campfire each evening to share tales of the bush.
Head out in the early morning or afternoon for game drives for some superb game viewing, or head out into the Bush on foot for a guided bush walk with one of the camp’s excellent Masai guides.
Some memorable moments will include meeting the Offbeat Lion Pride that resides very near the camp and are considered family, as well as being joined by a herd of elephants during your bush breakfast. For the truly adventurous, guests can experience the dramatic Loita wildebeest migration in the months of July-October.
In the early evening, enjoy a gin & tonic out in the bush or on your private tent veranda watching the African sun set on the Mara Bush.
Overnight Accommodation: Offbeat Mara Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Days 8, 9, 10 & 11: Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago
Finish your honeymoon on an idyllic island in the Lamu’s archipelago at Manda Bay. Here you will be surrounded by miles of unspoiled coastline in an authentic and laid-back setting.
Spend your days picking from a range of water sport activities available such as kayaking through the island mangroves spotting ghost crabs or water-skiing. Cast or fly fish on the reefs or head out in the early morning on the Cheza boat to try your hand at deep sea fishing to catch barracuda, kingfish and marlin.
Guests can also be guided around the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lamu – known as the oldest living town in East Africa. In the evenings enjoy swinging in beach hammocks or sail into the sunset on a traditional Swahili dhow boat with a sundowner in hand.
Overnight Accommodation: Manda Bay Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 12: Manda Island Departure Day – Fly to Nairobi
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip where you will board a scheduled flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Enjoy a day of last-minute shopping, sightseeing, and relaxing!
After dinner, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time to check in for you overnight flight back home.
THAT IS WHAT WE CALL AFRICA
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
12 Day Kenya & Uganda Fly-in Safari Bwindi Masai Mara & Lamu Island Prices
12 Day Kenya & Uganda Fly-in Safari Bwindi Masai Mara & Lamu Island Prices Include;
Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe Includes:
Uganda Entebbe Airport Transfers + Bed & Breakfast + Flights (Entebbe – Kihihi – Entebbe – Masai Mara – Lamu Island – Nairobi)
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge Includes:
3 Nights All-inclusive accommodation (Unlimited consumption of all alcoholic and soft drinks except champagne) + laundry services + any activities guests wish to do around Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge as per the itinerary + meals as stated on the itinerary + two gorilla permits + Value Added Tax & Bed Night Fee
Offbeat Mara Camp Includes:
3 Nights Full board accommodation + All drinks (except Champagne) + Unlimited game drives + MARA NORTH airstrip transfers + Laundry + Bush breakfasts, picnic lunches, sundowners, bush dinners + Guided safari walks + Visits to local market + Visits to Koyiaki Guiding School, Aitong School & exclusive use of vehicle for groups of 4 pax or more
Manda Bay Beach Hotel
4 Nights’ Accommodation + All meals during your stay + Desalinated drinking water + Airstrip transfers from Manda airport + Use of the swimming pool + Use of Games Room + Activities Use of yoga room + Kayaking, Sailing, Windsurfing, SUP boarding + Laundry & Wi-Fi
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 8 to 12 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2021 | 31st December 2021 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
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12 Day Kenya & Uganda Fly-in Safari Bwindi Masai Mara & Lamu Island Prices Exclude;
* International Airfare
* A visit to a Masai Village
* Cost of obtaining passport and visa
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports
* Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 490 US Dollars)
* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary
