Embark on an unforgettable 12-Day Maasai Mara Gorillas Trek, Big Cats & Elephant Kingdoms in Amboseli a journey through East Africa’s most iconic wildlife landscapes, where every day reveals a new chapter of raw wilderness and breathtaking encounters. Your adventure begins in Kenya’s legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, home to sweeping savannahs and the famed Big Five, where lions, cheetahs, and leopards rule the plains. From there, you move through scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes into Uganda’s lush highlands for a rare and life-changing encounter with mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park or Bwindi’s misty forests, depending on routing an intimate moment with one of our closest relatives in the wild.

12-Day Maasai Mara Gorillas Trek, Lake Nakuru & Elepnt Kingdoms in Amboseli
The journey then returns you to Kenya for the dramatic elephant kingdoms of Amboseli National Park, where vast herds roam beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering some of Africa’s most iconic photography moments. This is more than a safari it is a seamless blend of savannah, forest, and mountain ecosystems, combining thrilling game drives, rare primate trekking, and cultural encounters into one extraordinary expedition across East Africa’s finest wilderness.
12-Day Maasai Mara Gorillas Trek, Lake Nakuru & Elepnt Kingdoms in Amboseli
Experience a 12-day East Africa safari across Kenya and Uganda, featuring thrilling game drives in Maasai Mara, rare gorilla trekking, flamingo-filled Lake Nakuru, and the majestic elephant herds of Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. A perfect blend of wildlife, landscapes, and unforgettable encounters in Africa’s most iconic national parks.
Arrival at JKIA Airport, followed by transfer to your hotel for relaxation. Depending on your
arrival time, you may opt to visit the Giraffe Centre and enjoy dinner at the famous Carnivore
Restaurant at an additional cost of USD 150 for the Giraffe Centre experience and USD 150 for
the full buffet dinner at Carnivore Restaurant. Otherwise, you will be transferred directly to your
accommodation for overnight rest. Accommodation: Kozi Suites Nairobi
After an early breakfast in Nairobi, depart for Amboseli National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through the open plains and local countryside with glimpses of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. Arrive in time for check-in and a relaxing lunch at your lodge, followed by some rest and orientation. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive across Amboseli’s vast landscapes, where shimmering wetlands and dusty savannahs create a dramatic backdrop for wildlife viewing. Keep your camera ready for large elephant herds moving gracefully against Kilimanjaro’s snowy peak, as well as sightings of lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and possibly elusive cheetahs.
As the sun sets over the plains, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on your first true taste of the wild in one of Kenya’s most iconic parks. Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Amboseli with packed lunch, or alternatively return to the lodge
for hot lunch before continuing with the afternoon game drive. During mid-morning, once the
clouds clear, you will have excellent opportunities for elephant photography against the backdrop
species. Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli
of Mount Kilimanjaro. Continue exploring the park in search of the Big Five and other wildlife
After breakfast, depart for a scenic drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Depending on arrival
time and road traffic, you may either proceed for an afternoon game drive or opt for a Maasai
Village visit at an additional cost of USD 50 per person. With good timing and luck, you may also
witness part of the wildebeest migration crossings during the afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Wake up early for an optional Balloon Safari over Maasai Mara at an additional cost of USD 490
per person. Enjoy breathtaking sunrise views over the savannah followed by a champagne
breakfast in the bush. Afterwards, continue with a full-day game drive with picnic lunch, or
optionally return to the lodge for hot lunch. The day offers excellent opportunities to photograph
big cats, cheetahs, elephants, seasonal river crossings, and the endless plains of the Mara
ecosystem. Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in the early afternoon and either
enjoy lunch at the lodge or have packed lunch en route to maximise your afternoon game drive
experience. Lake Nakuru is famous for rhinos, flamingos, Rothschild giraffes, baboons, and
occasional cheetah sightings. Accommodation: Lanet Matfam Resort
Early morning departure from Nakuru in a comfortable Noah/Minivan vehicle. Drive toward the
Malaba border crossing into Uganda with lunch en route. At the border, immigration and visa
formalities will be completed. To save time, it is highly recommended to apply for the Uganda
visa online in advance. Upon entry into Uganda, you will meet your Uganda safari driver-guide
and continue toward Jinja at the source of the River Nile. Accommodation: Paradise Jinja Hotel
After breakfast, continue west through Uganda’s scenic tea plantations, rolling hills, and beautiful
countryside toward Kibale Forest National Park. This route helps break the long journey
comfortably while maintaining a meaningful safari flow. Arrive in the late afternoon and relax at
your lodge surrounded by nature. Enjoy Uganda’s delicious local and vegetarian cuisine while
preparing for the next day’s chimpanzee trekking adventure. Accommodation: Chimpanzee
Forest Lodge
After breakfast, proceed for the chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest National Park.
After the trek, continue toward Queen Elizabeth National Park through the scenic crater lakes
region. Enjoy sightings of different wildlife species including elephants, lions, buffaloes,
antelopes, and baboons. Conclude the day with an evening game drive and beautiful sunset
photography. Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Enjoy an early breakfast followed by a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The
park is rich in wildlife and offers excellent opportunities for photography. Optionally, you may
take the Kazinga Channel boat safari at an additional cost to view hippos, crocodiles, elephants,
and abundant birdlife. Later, proceed south through the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing
lions, toward Bwindi/Mgahinga region. Accommodation: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Early in the morning after breakfast, proceed for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience at
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The trek may take between 2–2.5 hours depending on the gorilla
family location. We procced to the Golden Monkey trekking experience within the park, offering
another unique opportunity to encounter the rare and playful Golden Monkeys in the bamboo forest
habitat, within the same park locality.
On the 11 days after the activities, you leave after the Golden Monkey trek to Entebbe for your overnight at Airport Side Hotel Entebbe, just close to the Airport allowing you depart in the morning with no rush to the Airport. In the morning we get a transfer from the hotel to the Entebbe Airport for your departure flight according to your flight schedule. End of Safari.
Included/Excluded
Cost Include
- AMREF (Travel insurance) Flying doctors services in East Africa. (In case of emergency)
- All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
- Transportation in private game viewing 4x4toyota safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography.
- Gorilla permit
- Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
- Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture safaris.
- The Safari Vehicle is outfitted with two-way, long-range high-frequency radio communications equipment.
- The Safari Vehicle carries safari accessories including window sills, a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
- Bottled mineral water during game drives.
- Park entrance fees and game drive as noted in the itinerary.
- All government taxes, levies, and fees
- Pick up and drop off transfers
Cost Excluded
- Visas and Tips
- Rain jackets, hand cloves
- Personal needs
- Lake Naivasha boat ride /canoe $50
- Boat ride at USD$50 per person.
- Balloon safari in Maasai Mara (USD$ 490) per ride
- Samburu village visit (50usd$)
- Maasai village visit. (50usd$)
- Domestic and international airfares and departures taxes.
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.





