East Africa by Private Air

Day 1

Arrive Entebbe, Uganda

Often called the “Pearl of Africa,” Uganda is filled with breathtaking landscapes that support diverse animal species — most famously some of the world’s last wild mountain gorillas — and dynamic geography, including portions of both Lake Victoria and the source of the Nile. Arrive and check into your hotel.

Day 2

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – The Heart of Uganda Revealed

Enjoy a drive through the stunning Entebbe Botanical Gardens, opened in 1898, which play host to a myriad of plants, birds and monkeys. In this serene setting, meet a special guest speaker who brings the past alive with stories of Kabaka Kings, the colonial era and today’s presidency. Come away with a deeper understanding of Uganda’s people and how they survived and triumphed. Afterward, fly to Bw

Day 3

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Up-Close Gorilla Encounters

Begin the first of two days of gorilla trekking with an early morning hike through the park’s dense vegetation to seek out the groups of endangered mountain gorillas living there. Once the primates are located, settle in for an unforgettable visit, observing the gentle and expressive creatures up close — watch mothers holding infants and protective fathers reining in scampering toddlers. Approach

Day 4

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – A Final Visit with the Primates

Bask again in the bond that exists between primate and man as you set out on your final gorilla trek. Afterward, relax at your lodge before dinner.

Day 5

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania – Living Treasures of Tanzania

Fly by private air to Serengeti National Park, via stops at customs and immigration in Uganda and Tanzania, taking in the incredible vistas and intimate viewing afforded by your low-level flight. The largest country in East Africa, Tanzania beckons adventurers from around the world to discover its vast natural bounty. Arrive at your luxurious camp with its impressive tented suites, then set out on

Day 6

Serengeti National Park – Viewing Wildlife Up Close

Embark on morning and afternoon game drives, observing the timeless circle of life in the Serengeti, perhaps sighting giraffes, wildebeest, elephants and more.

Day 7

Serengeti National Park – Tracking Game across the Plains

On your last day in this incredible setting, keep your camera ready for a herd of buffalo, pride of lions or the lithe form of a cheetah, or any of the 500 resident species of birds.

Day 8

Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya – Kenya’s Crown Jewel

Board your privately chartered flight to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve via stops at customs and immigration in Tanzania and Kenya. The reserve occupies a prime location along the Great Migration circuit, a seasonal cavalcade of some 1.4 million wildebeests and about 250,000 Burchell’s zebras as well as Thomson’s gazelles. View the expansive plains and, weather permitting, get an up-close look at th

Day 9

Maasai Mara Game Reserve – A Bird’s-Eye View of the Mara

Rise before dawn for a hot air balloon adventure that takes you soaring over the vast, wildlife-rich Maasai Mara and touches down for a breakfast in the bush. Later, guided by your expert driver-guide, you may sight a leopard retrieving a kill or elephants protecting their young. You may also glimpse Maasai tribesmen traversing the plains or herding goats and cattle, pursuing the nomadic existence

Day 10

Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Design Your Day

After your morning game drive, relax with free time until lunch. This afternoon, enjoy one of these **Design Your Day** activities.

Day 11

Depart Nairobi

Fly to Nairobi by private charter for an afternoon at leisure in a dayroom reserved for you. This evening, privately transfer to the airport for your departing flight.