15-day Maasai Mara and gorilla camping group safari
€3.545,00
This is a starting price
- overnight stays as described above or equivalent in a two-person tent
- Entrance fees for the mentioned National Parks
- excursions as mentioned
- transport during the trip in a safari adventure truck and safaris in a 4x4 safari jeep
- meals as described
- Guidance from a professional English-speaking guide and driver
- Digital information booklet
Travel code AOL 510
Description
In short
Visit the Maasai Mara in Kenya and the Mountain gorillas Okay Chimpanzees in Uganda during this “once in a lifetime” expedition through authentic East Africa.
This trip begins with a visit to the world-famous Maasai Mara with its vast, open plains teeming with animals, and where, with a bit of luck, the BIG FIVE word spotted.
Furthermore, a visit to Lake Nakuru, a magnificent lake known for the thousands of flamingos and of course other African wildlife. From Nakuru direction Uganda where the main sights are visited.
During the trip, a visit will be made to, among other places, the Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Bunyonyi where a gorilla is made pull, the city Jinja where the river the Nile from Lake Victoria begins on the journey to Egypt and the Budongo Central Forest Reserve where most of Uganda's chimpanzees live.
Guaranteed departure from 4 people / maximum 20 people
Programme
Day 1: Nairobi - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Depart from the Boulevard Nairobi hotel around 07:00 (please be present at least 30 minutes before departure) and drive towards the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Upon arrival at the Maasai Mara, you will change vehicles and continue in smaller 4x4 safari vehicles.
Before departing Nairobi, you'll be asked to pack a small travel bag for the next two days; the rest of your luggage will remain in the truck for the continuation of your journey.
Immediately after arriving in the Maasai Mara, a first game drive through the park en route to the Maasai Mara Permanent Tented Camp. Lunch will be taken at the camp or as a picnic lunch en route.
Overnight stay at the Maasai Mara Permanent Tented Camp in a permanent safari tent.
- Activity includes: game drive in the Maasai Mara Reserve
- Overnight stay: Maasai Mara Tented Camp, double safari tent with beds and shared shower and toilet facilities
- Meals included: lunch, dinner
- Distance: approx. 240km
- For more information, see: www.keniatours.com
Day 2: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Today, a full day of game driving in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in a special, open 4x4 safari vehicle. Lunch en route at a beautiful spot as a picnic lunch.
Overnight stay at the Maasai Mara Permanent Tented Camp in a permanent safari tent.
- Activity includes: full-day 4x4 game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Meals include: breakfast, picnic, and dinner
- Overnight stay: Maasai Mara Tented Camp, double safari tent with beds and shared shower and toilet facilities
Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart from the Maasai Mara and drive north towards Lake Nakuru National Park. A stop will be made en route to Lake Nakuru for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot.
Arrival at Lake Nakuru National Park and a game drive through the park in search of its inhabitants such as white and black rhino, lion, leopard, and of course numerous antelopes.
A visit to Lake Nakuru with its thousands of flamingos and pelicans is, of course, a must.
Overnight stay at the Waterbuck Hotel in a twin room. (lodge)
- Activities include: game drive Lake Nakuru National Park
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Overnight stay: Waterbuck Hotel in a double room with an en-suite bathroom
- Distance: approx. 220km
- For more information, see: www.waterbuck.co.ke
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park - Jinja
Early breakfast and departure for the border with Uganda and the city of Jinja. Today is a fairly long day with nice villages en route, typical African landscapes, and of course, crossing the equator.
Jinja is Uganda's second-largest city, situated on Lake Victoria. Jinja is famous for being the place where the River Nile begins its 6,695 km journey to Egypt, eventually emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.
Arriving in Jinja at the end of the day and time to relax at the resort.
Overnight stay at Kalagala Falls Overland Camp campsite in a two-person tent (camping)
- Activities include: stop at the equator
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation: Kalagala Falls Overland Camp – twin tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Distance: approx. 450 km
- For more information, see: www.adrift.ug/kalagala-falls-overland-camp
Day 5: Jinja - Kampala – Masindi
After breakfast, depart from Jinja and drive to Kampala, where the Uganda guide will join the group.
From Kampala, depart towards the village of Masindi, near Murchison Falls National Park.
En route, a stop is made at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where a rhino walk is undertaken.
Arrival in Masindi in the afternoon and after a brief briefing from the guide on the plans for the next day, the rest of the day is at your leisure.
A boat trip on the Nile can be booked, or you can relax at the resort and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Overnight stay on the campsite of Kabalega Resort in a two-person tent. (campsite)
- Activity includes: Ziwa Rhino Walk
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Kabalega Resort, camping in a twin tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Distance: 295 km
- For more information, see: www.kabalegaresort.com
Day 6: Masindi (Budongo Central Forest Reserve & Murchison Falls National Park)
After breakfast, meet your chimpanzee guide and trek through the Budongo Forest Reserve in search of chimpanzees (optional excursion, see travel cost for price).
For those not participating in chimp tracking, the morning is at your leisure. In the afternoon, there will be a visit to Murchison Falls National Park, where a boat cruise will be taken on the River Nile in search of animals.
Overnight stay at Kabalega Resort in a double tent. (tent)
- Activities include: boat trip on the Nile River in Murchison Falls National Park
- Optional activity: chimpanzee tracking U$ 140 to U$ 240 per person, depending on the season
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Kabalega Resort, camping in a twin tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- For more information, see: www.kabalegaresort.com
Day 7: Masindi - Lake Kikorongo
This morning after breakfast, depart Masindi and drive south to Kikorongo near Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lodge is situated on a hilltop overlooking Lake Kikorongo. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.
Overnight stay at the Simba Safari Camp campsite in a twin tent. (camping)
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Overnight stay: Simba Safari Camp in a double tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Distance: approx. 350 km
- For more information, see: www.ugandalodges.com/simba/
Day 8: Lake Kikorongo - Lake Bunyonyi
Got up early this morning and after breakfast, we set off for Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is a narrow but beautiful lake surrounded by mountains and a splendid environment. The lake is known for its large bird population and a substantial otter population.
Arrive in the afternoon with the rest of the afternoon free to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. In the evening, there will be a briefing for the following day's gorilla trekking. (Optional excursion, see price under tour cost).
Overnight stays at Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort in a twin tent (camping)
- Optional activity: Canoe hire for boat trip on Lake Bunyonyi
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner Overnight stay: Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort – camping in a twin tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Distance: 420 km
- For more information, see: www.bunyonyioverland.co.uk
Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi
Today is one of the highlights of this trip, a visit to the mountain gorillas. Waking up early and getting ready for the encounter with the endangered mountain gorilla.
The visiting of mountain gorillas by tourists helps the Ugandan government to protect these magnificent animals. There is strict control over the number of permits issued daily and visitor numbers are limited.
Because the gorillas have borders and they can easily cross the border into Rwanda and the DRC, the tour operator may choose to do the gorilla trekking in one of these countries, just across the border from Uganda (you will, of course, be informed of this before departure).
Tourism also supports the local population by providing employment and training, making them realise the importance of gorillas and, instead of hunting them, they now take it upon themselves to protect the gorillas.
Overnight stays at Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort in a twin tent (camping)
- Optional activities: gorilla trekking (U$ 865 to U$ 965 per person, depending on the season), hiking in the area around Lake Bunyoni camp, mountain biking
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Overnight stay: Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort – camping in a twin tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Distance: approx. 125 km in small 4x4 vehicles (to the gorilla trekking starting point)
Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi
Today is free for you to spend in the vicinity of the Lake Bunyoni Overland Resort. There are various activities in and around the resort.
Overnight stays at Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort in a twin tent (camping)
- Optional activities: canoe hire for a boat trip on Lake Bunyonyi (approx. U$ 10 per person per hour), gorilla tracking, golden monkey tracking (approx. U$ 140 per person), hiking, mountain biking
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Overnight stay: Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort – camping in a small tent and shared shower and toilet facilities
- The activities on days 10 and 11 can also be swapped, with the gorilla trekking taking place on day 11 and day 10 being a rest day. This depends on the availability of gorilla permits.
Day 11: Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo
Depart from Lake Bunyonyi after breakfast and drive to Lake Mburo in the Ankole region near the town of Mbarara. The area is characterised by a variety of landscapes ranging from hilly to open savannas, wetlands to wooded areas.
The environment is a real paradise for birdwatchers.
Arrive in the afternoon and the rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight stay at Leopard Rest Camp in a twin tent (camping)
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Overnight stay: Leopard Rest Camp – camping in a small tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Distance: approx. 210 km
- For more information, see: www.leopardrestcamp.com
Day 12: Lake Mburo - Jinja
Depart from Lake Mburo on time and drive to Jinja. The rest of the day is at your disposal for excursions and activities in and around Jinja.
Overnight stay at the campsite of Kalagala Falls Overland Camp in a two-person tent. (camping)
Optional activities: Source of the Nile cruise, white water rafting, quad biking, river bugging
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Kalagala Falls Overland Camp – twin tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Distance: approx. 310 km
- For more information, see: www.adrift.ug/kalagala-falls-overland-camp
Day 13: Jinja
This day is largely at your leisure for excursions and activities in and around Jinja. In the afternoon, a “Source of the Nile” cruise on Lake Victoria.
Overnight stay at the campsite of Kalagala Falls Overland Camp in a two-person tent. (camping)
- Activity includes: Source of the Nile cruise
- Optional activities: white water rafting, quad biking, river bugging
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Kalagala Falls Overland Camp – twin tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
Day 14: Jinja - Eldoret (Kenya)
After breakfast, depart Jinja and Uganda, and drive to the Malaba border with Kenya. After border formalities, drive to Eldoret, a high-altitude town (1200 m) with stunning views over the Great Rift Valley.
Arrival in Eldoret and the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.
Overnight stay at Naiberi River Camp in a twin tent. (camping)
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Overnight stay: Naiberi River Camp – twin tents with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Distance: approximately 320 km
- For more information, see: www.naiberi.com
Day 15: Eldoret - Nairobi
After breakfast, depart from Eldoret and drive to Nairobi.
The journey ends at the Boulevard Nairobi hotel.
A late evening flight can be booked or an extra night at the Boulevard Nairobi hotel.
- Meals included: Breakfast and lunch (dinner at own expense in Nairobi)
- Overnight stay: none
- Distance: approx. 305 km
Reisom
REISSOM 15 DAGEN Maasai Mara and Gorillas CAMPING GROUP SAFARI:
- €. 3545,— per person (valid from 01-01-2026 to 31-12-2026)
- €. 3695,— per person (valid from 01-01-2027 to 31-12-2027)
The above travel cost excludes gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits.* and U$ 40 Kenyan shillings reserve fee
- Price of gorilla tracking permit: U$ 865 to U$ 1000* per person*
- Price for the Chimp trekking permit: U$ 140 to U$ 240 per person*
- The price of a gorilla/chimp permit depends on the season and is non-refundable.
- This price is based on two travellers in a double room.
- For solo travellers: Single room supplement of €135 (2026) and €115 (2027) per person for a single tent/accommodation.
Optional extras:
- Extra overnight stay at Hotel Boulevard in Nairobi at the start or end of the trip: €82 (2026) and €83 (2027) per person per night in a double room based on two people including breakfast.
- Supplement single room €22 (2026 & 2027) per person per night.
- Arrival and departure transfer Nairobi optional to book £58,- (2026 & 2027) per person per single journey.
Prices for departures after 31/12/2027 are available on application. If you are interested, please send us an email. Contact form.
Flight
The stated travel cost excludes international flights. However, we can offer you flights from all airlines connected to IATA BSP. Upon request, we can provide you with a quote for various airlines.
Flight price indication for this trip: KLM/Kenya Airways flight from Amsterdam from EUR 745,- per person including airport taxes for the Amsterdam – Nairobi – Amsterdam route.
Extension of the journey
If you prefer a longer or shorter stay, that is of course possible. A tailor-made trip to your personal wishes is also possible, of course. If you inform us of your wishes, we will be happy to make you an attractive offer.
Departure dates 2026:
June: 06
July: 04, 18
Augustus: Fifteen, twenty-nine
September: 26
October: 10
November: 07, 21
December: 19
Departure dates 2027:
January: 02, 16, 30
February 13*, 27
March: 13, 27*
April 10, 24
May: 06*, 22
June 05, 19*
July: 03, 17, 31*
Augustus: 14, 28
September: 11, 25
October: 09, 23*
November: 06, 20
December: 04*, 18
Bold data The bolded dates mean the trip will go ahead regardless of the number of participants. On the dates indicated with an *, a German-speaking translator will accompany the group and it is very likely that a larger number of German-speaking travellers will be travelling on this date. The language of instruction during the trip will still be English.
Incl./excl. with this trip
Travel information
Number of participants:
Our camping safaris are conducted in small groups to offer the best and most flexible programme possible. Small groups mean more time for the traveller, less waiting time, and a friendly, personal atmosphere during the trip.
Guaranteed departure from 4 people / maximum 20 participants.
Language
Because the participants on the above trip come from different countries, English will be spoken by the guides during the trip.
The tour will be led by 2 certified English-speaking guides/drivers for optimal knowledge, information, and individual attention.
On the travel dates indicated with an *, a German translator will also be travelling. The working language during the trip will still be English.
Visa
When you are staying in Kenya and Uganda for less than 3 months and you are in possession of a Dutch passport, this passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon departure from the country, plus the passport must have sufficient blank pages for the necessary stamps and visas.
A visa is required for both Kenya and Uganda. You can apply for these e-visas online via the following links www.etakenya.go.ke Okay www.visas.immigration.go.ug/
If you hold a nationality other than Dutch, please contact the Kenyan and/or Ugandan consulate or embassy in your country. AfrikaOnline does not provide visas.
For more information on travelling to Kenya and Uganda, please visit the websites of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.netherlandsandyou.nl/travel-and-advice/kenya Okay www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/reisadvies/uganda.
Should you not possess valid passport and/or travel documents during your trip, the consequences thereof will be borne by the individual concerned. (The above information is subject to change).
Highlights of the trip:
Visit the Maasai Mara in Kenya, the mountain gorillas and the chimpanzees in Uganda during this “once in a lifetime” expedition through authentic Africa.
This journey begins with a visit to the world-famous Maasai Mara with its vast, open plains teeming with animals, where with a bit of luck the BIG FIVE can be spotted. Furthermore, there's a visit to Lake Nakuru, a stunning lake famous for its thousands of flamingos and of course other African wildlife.
From Nakuru towards Uganda where the main sights will be visited. During the trip, visits will be made to Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Bunyonyi where a gorilla trek will be undertaken, the town of Jinja where the River Nile begins its journey from Lake Victoria to Egypt, and the Budongo Central Forest Reserve where most of Uganda's chimpanzees live.
The journey ends in Nairobi
Transport
Transport during the trip is a special 20-seater safari truck and, in some parks, a special 4x4 safari vehicle. Comfortable travel and excellent for game drives.
Large windows for everyone to have a good view. Roof rack and trailer for luggage.
Travel – Cancellation Insurance
Taking out travel insurance is compulsory. It is recommended to take out cancellation insurance. AfrikaOnline does not provide insurance.
We kindly request that you provide the name of the insurer and the policy numbers for both insurances to AfrikaOnline via email as soon as possible and well in advance of your departure.
Participation
From 15 years old (due to gorilla and chimp tracking), no maximum age. However, at least one adult must travel with every child under 18 years old.
For travellers over 65 years of age, a medical certificate may sometimes be required based on questions from your GP. During the trip, walks will be undertaken that require a certain level of stamina.
The walks are graded as easy to moderate and are always optional.
Participation in camping and cooking duties is required on all camping trips.
Overnight stays
In simple hotels, permanent tented camps and twin tents.
On request, a double bed or two separate beds and sometimes with a private bathroom with shower and toilet. Bring your own sleeping bag.
For the visit to the Maasai Mara, take a separate small bag or backpack for 2 days, including a towel, clothing, toiletries and a sleeping bag.
Meals:
During the trip, good and healthy meals will be prepared using predominantly local products. To give you an idea of what the meals will be like: breakfast will consist of cornflakes with milk, toast with jam, and occasionally a full English breakfast with eggs and bacon, fruit juice, coffee, and tea.
Lunch will mostly consist of cheese, cold cuts, salads and bread (picnic style). Dinner will be the most elaborate with regular BBQs, stir-fries and the typically South African Potjiekos (an all-in-one pot dish, delicious!!!!) prepared over the campfire.
If there are special dietary requirements (due to vegetarian preference and/or allergies), please state them when booking the trip so that they can be taken into account in advance.
Coffee and tea will also be served during dinner. Other drinks are not included and must be purchased separately.
During this trip, 14x breakfast, 15x lunch, and 14x dinner are included.
Medical conditions:
Anyone in good health can participate in this trip.
Luggage
Travel bag (due to space in the car, take luggage in a travel bag or backpack) with a maximum of 23 kg per person. For daytime use in the car, it is convenient to have a small backpack or bag for usual items such as sunscreen, water bottle, sunglasses and other personal belongings.
Reservations
The agent reserves the right to amend a programme if the agent deems it necessary due to certain conditions, force majeure or unforeseen circumstances.
The agent asks for a compensation form to be signed upon arrival and before departure of the trip.
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