10 DAYS KENYA & UGANDA FLYING SAFARI A WILDLIFE ADVENTURE ACROSS TWO ICONIC DESTINATION

Package Overview

Day 1: Nairobi - Fly to Kalama Wildlife Conservancy (Samburu)

After breakfast at your hotel/ residence in Nairobi, an African Spice Safaris driver guide will transfer you to Wilson Airport for your flight to Samburu. Upon arrival in Samburu an hour later, your Saruni Samburu luxury lodge guide will meet you and transfer you to the lodge with a game drive en-route.

In the afternoon enjoy a game drive on Kalama Conservancy exploring over 200,000 acres of pristine wilderness in total privacy and sundowners with a breathtaking view. Dinner and overnight at the hotel 

Day 2: Explore Kalama Wildlife Conservancy (Samburu)

Early morning game drive into Samburu National Reserve to seek out the 'Samburu Special Five': the reticulated giraffe, the Grevy zebra, the beisa oryx, the Somali ostrich and the gerenuk, all rare species that occur only in this part of the country, and look for its well-known larger wildlife including elephants, lion and leopard.

Enjoy a picnic lunch before heading back to the lodge to relax for the afternoon. Enjoy a complimentary half hour Back & Neck massage upon arriving back at the lodge at the Samburu Wellbeing Space. Dinner and overnight at the hotel 

Day 3: Explore Kalama Wildlife Conservancy (Samburu)

Continue to explore the wonders of Samburu with a morning game drive and after lunch possibly head out on a nature walk discovering animals, plants and the caves in the local area with rock paintings, led by your skillful and knowledgeable Samburu guides.

Evening game drive in Kalama Conservancy, the 200,000-acre private wildlife conservancy in which Saruni Samburu is located, ending with a bush dinner under the stars in the middle of the wilderness, and a night drive back to the lodge. The Samburu warriors dancing, candles and fire under the vast African skies, make this a truly magical experience, and one of the highlights of your stay. Dinner and overnight at the hotel 

Day 4: Samburu - Fly to Masai Mara Game Reserve

Depart Samburu on your flight in the morning and arrive in the Masai Mara an hour and a half later. Check in at the hotel and later Proceed on a game drive with a picnic lunch to enjoy under an acacia tree or by the river next to a pod of hippos.

Or head to Saruni Mara luxury lodge or Saruni Wild Tented Camp for some rest. In the afternoon proceed for a game drive in Mara North Conservancy - over 30,000 acres of plentiful, protected land bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a completely different and less-explored corner of the Mara ecosystem in total privacy, brimming with wildlife. Dinner and overnight at the hotel 

Day 5: Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve

A private setting gives you the advantage of game drives in both the conservancy and the main Masai Mara Reserve itself, assuring you of amazing wildlife sightings regardless of season. Early morning game drive to look for the big cats and other predators of the Mara, returning to the camp or lodge for lunch and treatments at the Maasai Wellbeing Space.

In the afternoon, a game drive will take you to a special area where the largest tower of giraffe can be seen, followed by dinner at the lodge or camp and an optional night game drive.

Day 6: Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve

Walk through the valleys and plains surrounding  Mara, accompanied by a vehicle, or a game drive up to the top of Kilileoni, the highest mountain in the Serengeti-Masai Mara ecosystem - led by your skillful and knowledgeable Maasai guides.

In the afternoon you will discover more of Mara North and its neighboring conservancies and experience first-hand what makes the Mara one of the most exciting wildernesses in the world. Weather permitting, experience a bush dinner in the middle of nature under the vast African sky, with Maasai warriors singing and dancing around the fire. Dinner and overnight at the hotel 

Day 7: Masai Mara - Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda

Transfer to the Mara North airstrip for the 08:45 AM Aero Link flight to Entebbe, via Kisumu for immigration clearance. Arrive at Uganda's Entebbe airport at 11:30 AM where an Aerolink staff member will assist you with the check-in and transfer to your domestic flight to Kihihi departing at 12:00 PM.

Upon arrival at Kihihi, you will be welcomed by your expert guide who will provide knowledge and assistance throughout your journey. Transfer to Bwindi Lodge (approximate transfer time of 2 hours). Enjoy pre-dinner drinks on the veranda that overlooks the namesake forest with the calls of more than 150 bird species echoing in the distance. Dinner and overnight at the hotel 

Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Gorilla Trekking

After enjoying an early breakfast, you set off gorilla tracking. Trekking through the steep, densely forested hills and then finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring and privileged moment. Tracking in the Bwindi forest requires stamina and can often take most of the day.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel 

Day 9: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Activities

Today choose from one of the optional activities: Go for a second gorilla trek (additional permits required), take a guided walk in the rainforest, visit a local village and learn about community life.

You can also visit the Bwindi Community Hospital that now provides vital medical and educational services to more than 60,000 people, take a tour of our local tea processing cooperation or discover the traditions of the Batwa Pygmies and learn about the native tribal inhabitants of the forest. Dinner and overnight at the hotel 

Day 10: Bwindi - Fly to Entebbe - Departure

Transfer from Bwindi lodge to the Kihihi airstrip (approximate transfer time of 2 hours). Leave on the 11:30 AM flight to Entebbe and landing at 13:30 PM and connect in time for your international flight back home.