Big Cats and Gentle Giants Safari
In just one week, you’ll have exceptional opportunities to encounter, watch and photograph some of Kenya and Uganda’s most iconic species thanks to this carefully designed itinerary that takes in some of the two countries’ predator, elephant, rhino and primate hotspots. Prepare for thrilling encounters and priceless insights into animal behaviour and psychology, and the conservation challenges involved in ensuring that these creatures will continue to roam free in Africa for centuries to come.
Expedition Safaris
Big Cats and Gentle Giants Safari
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Destination: Mara – Naibosho Conservancy and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 1
We’ll meet you when you land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi; after a welcome briefing, you’ll be transferred across town to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Naboisho Airstrip in the Mara. There, you’ll be met by your guide and transferred to the camp for check-in and lunch.
Days 1, 2 ,3
Enjoy a more exclusive approach to experiencing the best of the Mara with game drives and other safari activities in the beautiful Mara North Conservancy.
Includes: three nights’ accommodation in the Naboisho Conservancy area (full board) and selected local drinks on the game package plan.
Day 4
After an early breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Naboisho Airstrip for your 08h00 onward scheduled flight to Entebbe, on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda. You’ll fly via Kisumu Airport where you’ll complete entry formalities for Uganda. Once in Entebbe, you’ll connect with a second scheduled flight, this time to Kihihi Airstrip in Bwindi, ultimately landing at 15h30.
Days 4, 5, 6
Get to know the wonderfully named Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as you explore cloud forests and misty mountain trails, with chances to spot tropical birds and primates, including the endangered mountain gorilla.
Includes: three nights’ accommodation in the Bwindi Impenetrable National area (full board) and selected local drinks on the game package plan.
Day 7
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Kihihi airstrip for your scheduled flight from Bwindi to Entebbe International Airport (Uganda) to connect with your international departure flight.
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6-10 days for mobile walking safaris and horse-riding expeditions, with an option for a Zanzibar add-on. Allow 5-9 days for Kilimanjaro treks.
Moderate to hard, depending on the expedition type. Expect to walk up to 5 hours a day on mobile safaris. Kilimanjaro treks are challenging, so good fitness is required.
June – October (long dry season) and January – March (short dry season) are best for walking expeditions, horse riding safaris, Kilimanjaro treks, and Zanzibar beaches.
Hikers, trekkers, horse riders, nature lovers, returning safari goers looking for something different, and adventurous travellers who are up for a challenge.
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We don’t just plan expeditions, we live them. Every mobile camping safari, Kilimanjaro trek, and rhino tracking experience we offer has been tested first-hand by our team.
Siyara journeys go beyond the expected. Our guides know where to witness the Migration on horseback, which trees make the best toothbrushes, and how to find Kilimanjaro’s secret viewpoints.
Even in the wilderness, we’re at the top of our game.
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