This African safari will take you to Uganda’s Bwindi National Park for gorilla trekking safari or to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking tour as well as Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Park for the big five.

Gorilla safaris in Uganda take you to Mgahinga and Bwindi National Park in Uganda. Bwindi has the highest number of mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking in Uganda stands out because she has many gorilla groups available for tracking. It is only in Uganda where tourists can spend 4 hours with gorillas in what is known as the gorilla habituation experience.

Gorilla tours in Rwanda are also popular because the Volcanoes National Park is very close to capital Kigali. Apart from easier accessibility, gorilla trekking is more expensive in Rwanda because there is also this belief that gorilla safaris in Rwanda offer easier treks to the gorillas compared to other national parks.

Treks to see gorillas last between 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on the location of the gorilla group you are assigned. The exercise begins with a briefing from the park rangers and guides. After the briefing, groups consisting of 8 individuals each are assigned a particular gorilla group depending on overall fitness, age and preference. Each group heads out to different directions in search of a particular gorilla family.

The rangers always know the exact location of each gorilla group as a team is sent out into the jungle to locate the primates based on where they were last sighted the previous evening. This advance team is in constant communication with your team leader and lets him/her know which route to follow in order to find the primates.

It is always the loud grunt of the mighty silver back that is first heard even before you see any of the group members. Take you time to observe the group during the one hour assigned. You will watch the family feeding, siblings grooming, juveniles playing, mothers breastfeeding and the silver back always on the lookout.

The silver back has complete control of the group and leads with charisma not force unless it is required. He ensures that all members of the groups are in line and accommodate each other. If there is any threat from the outside, the silver back will deal with it. Although gorillas are gentile, it is important to follow the gorilla trekking rules at all time. Always follow instructions from the park guides. Never get to close to the gorilla group and ensure that you never appear to surround them.

Gorilla trekking is carried out throughout the year regardless of whether it rains or not. Gorilla tours occur even on public holidays. The only time when the activity is stopped or suspended is if the there is a security concern or a natural occurrence that requires closure of the park.

The moment you have acquired enough experience and gotten the everlasting lifetime memories from any of your preferred gorilla country above, then transfer to Kenya for yet another drama in the Maasai Mara national park.

The Masai Mara features a stunning kaleidoscope of wild and rugged landscapes, warm and welcoming people and an exciting array of creatures – big and small. World famous for hosting the epic Great Migration, the Masai Mara welcomes 1.5 million wildebeests onto its sprawling Savannah each July through October.

The Masai Mara National Reserve and conservancies are brimming with life and offer safari travelers a wide variety of activities to choose from. Whether you take to the skies for a high-flying hot-air balloon adventure at sunrise or hit the road for a 4×4 safari, you’re sure to leave the Masai Mara with unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories.

The Masai Mara is a must-see for every safari traveler. Take to the crystal blue skies for a birds-eye-view of the golden African plains and its many inhabitants. For a more up close and personal encounter, embark on a thrilling jeep safari among the area’s lions, elephants and other wildlife. The Masai Mara National Reserve & conservancies never fail to entice and excite.

Imagine countless wildebeest and zebras grazing lazily right there in front of you. The feeling is humbling and inspiring all wrapped into one. The Masai Mara is known for the highest concentration of wild animals in the world. More than 40% of Africa’s larger mammals can be found here. However, there’s more to the Masai Mara than endless plains. Aside from the main Masai Mara National Reserve proper there are a dozen community conservancies, several group ranches and quite a few Maasai villages in the area.

Every year from July through October, the Masai Mara becomes the backdrop of one of the most spectacular wildlife shows on earth – the Great Migration. The sight of so many animals dotting the plains is almost inconceivable. The rolling Savannah’s sun burnt grasses become home to more than 1.5 million zebra, wildebeest and antelopes trekking from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara in search of greener pastures and water.

During migration season African big cats come to life. The endless stream of migrating prey offers the big cats a seemingly endless buffet of meal options. Lions, leopards and cheetahs grow stronger during this time of year and are able to have healthy little ones with plenty of food to grow. There are quite a few lion prides in the Masai Mara that have lived in the area for decades.

Females are permanent members of the pride; however, the male lions tend to get chased out of the group by other male lions. At night you may even hear a deep roaring of male lions warning other males to stay away from their territory. For the best chance of seeing a lion on the prowl in search of prey, head out on an early morning or late afternoon safari and you may see one of the females in action.

Stay an extra night at one of Kenya’s favourite lodges free of charge. You will get one night for free when booking a three-night safari at Saruni Mara between 1 November and 30 November 2023, between 1 March and 31 May 2024 and between 1 November and 30 November 2024.