You’re looking for a private 7-Day Kenya safari that goes beyond classic game drives — and this route does exactly that. You spend time in the Masai Mara, tracking big cats and sweeping savannah scenes, before flying to Uganda for once-in-a-lifetime Bwindi gorilla trekking, where you hike through ancient rainforest and meet a wild gorilla family at eye level. It’s designed for travellers who love wildlife, want comfort and flexibility, and prefer private over group. You choose your lodge or camp style, set your pace, and travel on your dates with a dedicated guide from start to finish.
Safari Overview
You’re choosing a private 7-Day Kenya safari, and this route gives you two signature East African experiences in one journey: big-game viewing in the Masai Mara and Bwindi gorilla trekking in Uganda. You start with classic savannah wildlife — lions, leopards, elephants, and (seasonally) the Great Migration — before flying into rainforest terrain for an intimate hour with a wild gorilla family. It’s a different style of safari compared to many Kenya safari packages, blending predator action with primate encounters and rewarding landscapes across two countries.
You choose your comfort level — Budget (van), Mid-Range (Cruiser), or Luxury (Cruiser) — and travel privately on your dates, which means you set the pace, add or remove activities, and shape the itinerary around how you like to travel. It’s ideal for first-time safari travellers, couples, solo guests, and small groups who want more flexibility than shared group tours can offer. The emotional arc is memorable: wide-open plains, quiet lodge moments, rainforest trekking, and finally the humbling stillness of being a few metres from a mountain gorilla.
If you’re comparing Kenya as a country to visit or browsing similar safari packages by duration, this 7-day circuit hits the sweet spot for time and value — long enough to feel complete, short enough to pair easily with other East Africa extensions. Because it’s private, you can add balloon flights, lodge upgrades, or itinerary tweaks without compromising the flow of the trip.
Tour Highlights
- Private 7-Day Kenya safari combining classic Masai Mara game drives with Bwindi gorilla trekking in Uganda
- Chance to see Big Five wildlife, seasonal Great Migration crossings, and endangered mountain gorillas in a single trip
- Choose your comfort level — Budget (van), Mid-Range (Cruiser), or Luxury (Cruiser)
- Guided gorilla trekking permit included, secured in advance for peace of mind
- Seamless cross-border routing with domestic flights for comfort and time savings
- Fully private departures — travel on your dates, set your pace, and customise activities
- Ideal for couples, solos, and small groups seeking a once-in-a-lifetime two-country safari experience
- Easy to extend with beach, cultural, or conservancy add-ons across East Africa
