Day Trip to Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre - 6:00 am: Depart from Nairobi city to Nairobi National Park (approximately 30-45 minutes drive) - 7:00 am: Arrive at the park and start the game drive - 10:00 am: Break for breakfast/picnic - 11:30 am: Continue the game drive, spotting wildlife like lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and more - 1:00 pm: Have a packed lunch at the park or depart for the Giraffe Centre - 2:00 pm: Arrive at the Giraffe Centre, enjoy feeding and interacting with the friendly Rothschild's giraffes - 3:30 pm: Depart for Nairobi city Inclusions: - Park fees - Transport in a safari van with a pop-up roof - Game drive - Entrance fees to the Giraffe Centre - Packed lunch - Bottled water
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A typical African capital with a compact, high-rise centre surrounded by sprawling suburbs, busy Kampala is Uganda’s commercial, political and logistical hub but also one of East Africa’s most laid-back and friendly cities. Uganda’s only international airport is set next to Lake Victoria in Entebbe 35kms away. This small town serves as the country’s main entry and exit point and many visitors will spend a night here or in Kampala before and after their Uganda safari.
With the Nile River neatly bisecting Uganda’s largest park, you’d expect a wide range of animals at Murchison Falls and you’d be right. It’s where to go in Uganda for classic big game species such as elephant, buffalo, lion and hippo. In addition to a bird count of nearly 500, Murchison Falls also boasts chimpanzees and colobus monkeys in its forests. The piece de resistance, however, is a boat cruise to the spectacular falls themselves where the thundering Nile is squeezed through a 7-metre cleft in the Great Rift Valley Escarpment. Go Chasing Waterfalls
There's no doubt that gorilla trekking in one of Africa's pristine rainforests is definitely a life-changing opportunity. This once-in-a-lifetime experience comes highly recommended by everyone who has had the chance to encounter these gentle giants in their natural habitat. As you embark on this adventure, anticipation builds, and with the guidance of knowledgeable local rangers, you venture deep into dense vegetation. The air is thick with anticipation, and the sounds of exotic bird calls and rustling leaves fill the surroundings. Suddenly, you catch a glimpse of a magnificent mountain gorilla, their powerful presence captivating your senses. Observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat is a profound and humbling encounter that instills a deep appreciation for the beauty and fragility of the natural world. On this 5-day sample itinerary, that can be customised to your preferences, you can experience this adventure for yourself in Uganda's famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Get up-close to the endangered mountain gorillas that inhabit Bwindi's forest while enjoying the breathtaking natural scenery, luxury lodgings and a range of activities that will have you wishing your trip was a little bit longer.
