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Split your week between the wide-open drama of Maasai Mara and the close, quiet presence of Bwindi’s mountain gorillas. This private 7-day route balances full-day game drives with a guided gorilla trek—expect long drives, limited permits, and unforgettable encounters.
Split your week between the wide-open drama of Maasai Mara and the close, quiet presence of Bwindi’s mountain gorillas. This private 7-day route balances full-day game drives with a guided gorilla trek—expect long drives, limited permits, and unforgettable encounters.
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Dawn breaks across the Maasai Mara and the savanna exhales—acacia silhouettes sharpen against a pale sky as a 4x4 eases over dew-dark grass. You’ll spend the first half of the week where the rift valley’s broad plains funnel herbivores and predators into dramatic encounters, then cross borders to the emerald hush of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where the terrain tightens and mountain gorillas move through moss-laden understory.
moderate.
7 days.
Moderate fitness; be comfortable with 2–6 hour hikes on uneven, often steep terrain and several long road transfers.
Permits may be included depending on the operator; confirm before booking—permits are limited and often the largest single trip cost.
Trek duration varies from 2–6 hours over muddy, steep terrain; moderate fitness and good footwear are required.
Routine travel vaccinations are advised and malaria prophylaxis is recommended for both Kenya and Uganda—check with a travel clinic well before departure.
Options range from luxury tented camps and lodges in Maasai Mara to midrange and budget lodges near Bwindi; confirm category at booking.
The Masai Mara sits on the Rift Valley system that shaped East Africa’s grasslands; Bwindi’s forest is an ancient refuge recognized as a UNESCO site for its biodiversity and cultural ties to local communities.
Gorilla tourism is tightly regulated—permits fund park protection and community programs; follow guidelines to minimize disease transmission and habitat disturbance.
Iconic Travel Services operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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