Primates, Big-Game Safari and Paradise in Uganda, Kenya and Seychelles Safari

Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda

What to expect on this itinerary

East Africa’s revered experiences often fall into three categories. The primates and trekking to chimpanzees and gorillas in the forests of Uganda. The predators, the lions and leopards among those that prowl in Kenya on the Masai Mara and beyond. And the beach, an Indian Ocean island the perfect place to escape it all. This two-week multi-country safari combines the three, an immersion into the intimate delights of the region, connected by light aircraft that hops to remote destinations.

Countries Visited

Kenya, Seychelles, Uganda

Places Visited

Nairobi, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Mahe Island

Suggested Duration

15 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Nairobi – Wildlife Introductions in the Capital City

Nairobi is a remarkable city. An elephant ambles across the savannah beneath your balcony, backdropped by distant tower blocks. Three giraffes are in your vicinity, juxtaposed by the city’s banking offices. Nature has always thrived in Kenya, and it continues to do so in Nairobi National Park, the largest urban plain of wildlife anywhere on the planet. Your hotel is on the edge of the city, with a suite overlooking these plains, and a place to overcome travel fatigue and settle into the wonder of East Africa. You are greeted at the airport, and it is a 30-minute transfer to the hotel, where the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Dinner
Day 2 - 3

Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Sublime Big-Five Safari

Day 4 - 5

Mara Naboisho Conservancy (Masai Mara) – Exclusive Encounters with the Predators

Day 6

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Flying Across East Africa

Day 7 - 8

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Two Exhilarating Gorilla Treks

Day 9

Kibale Forest National Park – Strange Monkeys of the Volcanic Forest

Day 10

Kibale Forest National Park – Charms of Chimpanzee Trekking

Day 11

Mahe Island – Transferring to White-Sand Paradise

Day 12 - 14

Mahe Island – Serenity to Follow the Safari

Day 15

Mahe Island – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest twice, marveling at the intimacy of the experience
  • Enjoy easy introductions to safari at the big-five Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where East Africa’s greatest population of rhinos are among the attractions
  • Delve into the depths of Kibale Forest and spend an hour with a troop of wild chimpanzees
  • Discover the big cats of the Masai Mara, going off the trail to find leopards and cheetahs in a private Mara conservancy
  • After the safari comes the beach, four days of tranquility on Mahe Island, with white sand and tropical waters beneath your suite
  • Combine the safari activities in Kenya, with the opportunity for game walks and nighttime drives, as well as combining Mara Naboisho Conservancy with contiguous Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Exploring Kibale Forest, you also find many other rare primates, with mangabeys and monkeys never far from your lodge
  • Light aircraft connect destinations, allowing you to combine the primate and predator safari in ten days, before your flight out to the Seychelles

Starting Price

$19,100 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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We received excellent communication from Zicasso's travel agents. They were very prompt and proactive. The itinerary was prepared to meet our requests and matched our interests. Comprehensive planning and preparation for the trip were provided and all logistics were taken care of.

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Kenya Travel Review: Safaris, Cuisine, 10 Nights

My family of six, ages 12 to 72, visited Kenya for an extraordinary 10-day trip in June 2025. Zicasso put us in touch with our travel company, which provided an itinerary and quote after interviewing us. We live in Indiana, and it was easy to conduct business with them via the internet and phone. Every one of us had a wonderful time.

We stayed at three locations in luxury tented camps. The accommodations were great and we enjoyed the friendly staff and managers. The meals at all three camps were creative and delicious. All the transfers were professionally done and on time.

We did not expect to see so many animals and get so close. What really made the trip great were the outstanding guides. They were tremendous in knowledge and service. I highly recommend using our travel company and considering the camps we stayed at.

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Zicasso's travel agent arranged our trip. She did a wonderful job listening to our wants and needs, and created a magical itinerary.

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Kenya Tour Review: Nairobi, Safari, Culture, Scenery, 10 Days

Our recent journey to Kenya was flawlessly planned and executed from the moment we arrived in Nairobi to the day of our departure. Every aspect of the itinerary ran smoothly, reflecting a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

We were consistently pampered and cared for with genuine warmth and hospitality. The natural beauty of the Kenyan landscape is breathtaking, surpassed only by the graciousness and kindness of its people.

Highlights of our trip included the unforgettable safari experiences, the exceptional quality of the camp accommodations, and meaningful visits to local villages. Each moment offered a sense of wonder and cultural connection.

The memories we have made—from the landscapes to the people—will remain with us for a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for the care and excellence that made this trip truly extraordinary.

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We had a very good travel experience with Zicasso's tour company. Our travel agent was organized and responsive to our requests before the trip, and he stayed in communication with us throughout the trip. We traveled as a couple and were delighted with the intimate and comfortable safari camp and the luxurious city and Diani Beach accommodations. Our guides in the cities and in the Maasai Mara National Reserve were knowledgeable and helpful. Overall, it was a great experience.

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We can't speak highly enough about using Zicasso's travel specialist and her company. They put together a complicated package covering three completely separate areas and were able to connect us with local guides in each place. The guides they worked with were all fabulous, as were the locations we stayed at.

At one point, the airline that was handling our trip out changed the flight due to local conditions. I learned of this first through our specialist, who was immediately on the situation and kept us apprised of the change. The company provided us with an online portal that covered every part of our trip. It was constantly updated and we always knew who the next contact was in the new area.

Throughout the process, we had constant questions and changes. Our travel company was very pleasant and accommodating of our concerns. Their work was in the middle of a larger trip. Even though they were not handling the stops before and after their portion, they were more than happy to help out with those portions and added that information to our itinerary at no cost.

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