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  • About £376/day across 9 days
  • At its lowest in the 90 days we've tracked it (£3,346)
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • Pricier per day than most similar trips (median ~£336/day)
  • 5.0 from 2 traveller reviews

Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.

Length9 days
RouteNairobi → Kampala
Group sizeMax 6
Ages18–35s
Nights8 nights
Runs18 months/yr
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

Nine days across Kenya and Uganda that takes in some of East Africa's best-known wildlife spots, from the Rift Valley lakes to the forests where mountain gorillas live.

You move between Lake Nakuru, Amboseli and the Masai Mara before crossing into Uganda for gorilla trekking, with a stop on the River Nile along the way.

It's a wildlife-focused route rather than a slow one — plenty of ground covered, with each stop built around a specific animal encounter.

What you'll do

  • Look for rhinos and flamingos at Lake Nakuru
  • Watch elephant herds in Amboseli, often with Kilimanjaro in view
  • See the wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara (season dependent)
  • Trek to see mountain gorillas in Uganda
  • Spend time on the River Nile
Good to know
  • Covers two countries in nine days, so travel days between parks are part of the deal
  • Gorilla trekking involves hiking at altitude and requires a reasonable level of fitness
  • Wildebeest migration timing depends on when you travel, not guaranteed on every departure

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

NairobiMaasai Mara National ReserveLake NakuruAmboseli National ParkKampalaBwindi Impenetrable National ParkKampala
Route map for Best of Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Safari
  1. Nairobi to Masai Mara — Nairobi

    Depart Nairobi at 8am, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, descend the escarpment via Narok to Masai Mara. Lunch at Enkerok Camp followed by an afternoon game drive to spot black-maned lions and migrating wildebeest. Overnight at Enkerok Camp.

  2. Spend the full day game viewing across Masai Mara's grassland and rolling hills. See plain herds, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and other Kenyan wildlife. All meals and overnight at Enkerok Camp.

  3. Early game drive before breakfast, return for late breakfast, then drive to Lake Nakuru with lunch at Mai Mahiu en route. Arrive late afternoon and check into Nakuru City Max Hotel for dinner and overnight.

  4. Morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park to see flamingoes and water birds. Drive to Amboseli National Park with lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at Nyati Camp.

  5. Full day in Amboseli with packed picnic lunch. Optional visit to a Maasai village to see traditional life and dances. Meals and overnight at Nyati Camp.

  6. Leave Amboseli after breakfast, drive to Nairobi arriving early afternoon with picnic lunch en route. Check into a budget hotel for rest before evening bus transfer to Kampala.

  7. Kampala to Bwindi National Park — Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

    Picked up from Kampala bus station after 7am breakfast. Visit a local drum and craft community, stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs, lunch in Mbarara town. Arrive Bwindi Impenetrable late afternoon, check into Bwindi View Lodge for dinner.

  8. Early breakfast, briefing at park headquarters, divided into groups of eight. Gorilla trek through the park to watch mountain gorillas feeding and moving; trek duration ranges from two to eight hours depending on gorilla location and movement, requiring a walking stick for muddy, steep terrain.

  9. Early breakfast, depart Bwindi through rolling terraced hills with lush vegetation. Lunch in Mbarara, stop at Mbambire drum makers point to buy drums. Arrive Kampala late afternoon for hotel drop-off or airport transfer home.

What's included

  • Guide: English Professional speaking guide Guide languages other than English are available at an extra cost of 50.00 USD per day and are subject to availability
  • Meals: Fullboard while on Safari Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Activities: Gorilla permits Accommodation(Full Board) Touring and Photography Transport in 4WD vehicle Driver/Guide(English speaking and professional) Drinking water Game drives
  • Transport: Transportation while on safari
  • Accommodation: Enkerok Tented Camp City Max Hotel Amboseli Junction Hotel Bwindi view Lodge
What's extra
  • Activities: International flights Laundry Tips given to staff Visas Drinks/Beverages Extra activities not included in the itinerary
  • Flights: Flights are not included.
  • Optional: Visiting the masai village Hot air ballon ride
  • Insurance: Insurance is not included.

How travellers rate it

5.0from 2 real reviews
Guide5.0
Itinerary5.0
Transport5.0
Accommodation5.0
Food5.0
Operator4.5
Price history — our own daily tracking
Tracked 11 days · 232 checks
Today
£3,380
Typical
builds at 21 days (now 11)
Lowest
£3,345
on 19 Jul
Highest
£3,380
£3,245£3,363£3,48018 Jultoday
Spots left · 31 Jul departure

Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 18 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.

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Getting there

Nairobi· one-way, arrive 30 Jul 26

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Hotels in Nairobi

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Common questions

How long is Best of Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Safari?

It's a 9-day trip. It starts in Nairobi and finishes in Kampala.

How much does Best of Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Safari cost?

The land price starts from £3,383 per person for the 9-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What's included in the price?

The price covers all your accommodation, transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 6 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

When does Best of Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Safari run?

It runs across roughly 18 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.

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