12 Day Kenya Safari Gorilla Trek and Victoria Falls

Day 1: Nairobi → Maasai Mara

Your journey begins at 7:00 am when you meet your safari guide in Nairobi. Drive along the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping at viewpoints for photos before continuing to the world-famous Maasai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch at your camp, followed by an afternoon game drive. Explore the rolling savannah as you search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Suggested Accommodation: Sarova Camp

Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara

Spend the day exploring the Mara on morning and afternoon game drives. Your guide will take you to prime wildlife areas, including predator-rich plains, riverbanks, and grazing zones where wildebeest and zebras gather. Depending on the season, you may witness the dramatic wildebeest migration. Optional experiences include a sunrise hot-air balloon safari or visiting a traditional Maasai village to learn about local culture.

Day 3: Maasai Mara Game Drive & Optional Activities

Continue your wildlife exploration with another early-morning game drive. This is the best time to spot predators returning from a night of hunting. Later, enjoy leisure time at the camp or participate in optional activities like guided nature walks or Maasai cultural visits. In the afternoon, take another game drive before returning for dinner and relaxation under the stars.

Day 4: Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, enjoy a cultural visit to a local Maasai village before departing for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive with optional stops, such as a boat ride at Lake Naivasha. Arrive at Lake Nakuru for an afternoon game drive, where you can view flamingos (seasonal), both black and white rhinos, buffaloes, and over 400 bird species.
Suggested Accommodation: Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru

Day 5: Lake Nakuru → Kisumu

Start your morning with a relaxed breakfast before departing for Kisumu. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Rift Valley’s agricultural landscapes with a lunch stop en route. Upon arrival in Kisumu, check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure or explore attractions such as Dunga Beach or the Kisumu Museum.
Suggested Accommodation: Acacia Hotel, Kisumu

Day 6: Kisumu Visit → Flight to Entebbe → Bwindi Forest

Begin the day by visiting a local school or community project in Kisumu for a meaningful cultural experience. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Entebbe, Uganda. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your lodge near Entebbe.
Suggested Accommodation: Standard Hotel, Entebbe

Day 7: Entebbe → Bwindi Forest (Flight via Kihihi)

Take a morning flight to Kihihi Airstrip, where your guide will transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Enjoy the scenic drive through rolling hills and tea plantations. Settle into your luxury lodge and relax as you prepare for the next day’s gorilla trek.
Suggested Accommodation: Gorilla Heights Lodge

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trek. Depending on the location of the gorilla family, the trek may take 2–5 hours. Once found, spend one full hour observing the rare mountain gorillas—an unforgettable wildlife encounter. Return to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Day 9: Bwindi → Entebbe → Nairobi

After breakfast, transfer back to Kihihi Airstrip for your flight to Entebbe, then connect to Nairobi. Check in at your Nairobi hotel for overnight rest.
Suggested Accommodation: Hilton Garden Hotel, Nairobi

Day 10: Nairobi → Victoria Falls

Fly from Nairobi to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, transfer to your lodge and enjoy your first views of the Zambezi region. Spend the afternoon exploring the lodge facilities or take a guided walk to nearby viewpoints.
Suggested Accommodation: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

Day 11: Explore Victoria Falls

Spend the day discovering Victoria Falls—one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Enjoy activities such as guided rainforest tours, sunset cruises on the Zambezi, game drives, or optional adrenaline adventures like bungee jumping and helicopter flights. Return to the lodge for dinner overlooking the waterhole.

Day 12: Victoria Falls → Departure

After breakfast, enjoy leisure time before transferring to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your East Africa safari adventure.