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Signature Primates, Big Cats & the Smoke That Thunders

Primates, Big Cats & Victoria Falls

Uganda • Kenya • Zambia/Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls)
Duration: 12 Days

Overview

A well-paced East–Southern Africa trip combining three of the continent’s icons: gorilla trekking in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, big cats and open savannas in the Masai Mara and the spectacle of Victoria Falls. Ideal for travelers wanting the definitive “grand tour of Africa’s most sought-after wildlife experiences without unnecessary transit or complexity.

Trip Highlights

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Optional chimp trekking in Uganda

Lions, leopards, cheetah & (seasonally) the Great Migration in the Masai Mara

Walking safaris & night drives in conservancies

Time a Victoria Falls with helicopter and Zambezi-based activities

Ideal For

Dream-trip travelers • Couples • Photographers • First-time Africa visitors planning one big trip

Preferred Properties

Uganda (Bwindi): Bwindi Lodge; Gorilla Forest Lodge; Clouds

Masai Mara: Angama Mara; Mara Plains; Kicheche Bush Naboisho; Governor's Camp; Bateleur Camp

Victoria Falls (Livingstone or Zimbabwe side): Tongabezi; Royal Chundu

Day-By-Day Itinerary

Days 1–2 — Entebbe Arrival(Uganda)

Arrive in Entebbe and overnight at a boutique hotel. The next morning, fly to Kihihi or Kisoro and drive into the forested hills of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Overnights: Hotel No. 5 (Entebbe)

Days 2–4 — Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Spend a full morning gorilla trekking — one of Africa’s most moving wildlife encounters. Day 4 offers the option of a second trek (highly recommended) or a forest/village walk before flying onto Kenya's Masai Mara via Kisumu or Nairobi.
Overnights: Clouds (Bwindi)

Days 5–8 — Masai Mara Safari (Kenya)

Enjoy classic big-cat game drives, conservancy walks, night drives, and (Jul–Oct) the Great Migration. Optional hot-air balloon flight.
Overnights: Angama Mara

Days 9–11 — Victoria Falls & Zambezi

Fly Mara → Nairobi → Victoria Falls (or Livingstone). Enjoy guided visits to the Falls, views of the Zambezi river, sunset cruises, optional helicopter flights, and cultural or soft-adventure activities depending on water levels.
Overnights: Royal Chundu

Day 12 — Depart

Transfer to Victoria Falls or Livingstone Airport for onward travel. Add an extra night if connections require.

Pricing

From $13,500 per person — the season, what's still available, and the room you choose move it from there.

Trip Overview

12 Days | From $13,500 per person
Best Seasons: June - October
Route map: Entebbe, Bwindi, Masai Mara, Victoria FallsCustomize this trip

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

The following is included in the price of your trip:

All accommodations

All meals and selected beverages

All internal flights & airport transfers

All guided activities (game drives, walks, gorilla trek)

Park fees and conservation fees

24/7 support on the ground from the local operator, with us as your point of contact

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Exclusions

The following is excluded from the price of your trip:

International flights

Premium spirits

Travel insurance

Optional activities (balloon flight, helicopter, etc.)

Tips and gratuities

Ready to plan your trip?

Every itinerary begins with a 20-minute planning call. From there, a $250 planning fee, credited in full toward your booked trip and non-refundable if you don’t book. I brief the property before you arrive — that's what the fee funds.

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