Wings Over East Africa (2024)

Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda, which earns its nickname, the “Pearl of Africa,” from its stunning scenery. Transfer to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Hotel No.5

This morning, enjoy an A&K insider access opportunity that provides you with a deeper understanding of Uganda and its people’s challenges and triumphs. Start with drive through the stunning Entebbe Botanical Gardens — first opened in 1898 and home to a myriad of plants, birds and monkeys — where you meet with Edward Kimuli, a lawyer who holds a master’s degree in Ugandan history. From the Kabaka Kings through the colonial era and up to the present-day presidency, listen as he shares the fascinating and turbulent past of “the pearl of Africa.” Afterward, board your private charter flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. On arrival, set out on a scenic drive to your accommodations, and tonight, gather for a welcome dinner.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Meals: BLD

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 gorilla living there. Once the primates are located, settle in for an unforgettable visit, observing the gentle and expressive creatures up close. Watch mothers holding their infants and scampering toddlers getting reined in by a father protecting his family. Return to camp for an afternoon at leisure. Later, savour a Chef’s Table experience, sipping a cocktail as a chef demonstrates how to make a local dish, which you sample before dinner.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Meals: BLD

After another exciting trek to see gorilla, return to camp this afternoon and enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.

• Visit a Bike Shop Supported by A&K Philanthropy. Meet the amazing women who run this shop and learn how they maintain the bikes.
• Meet with Women from the Local Area at the Bwindi Community Hospital, who teach local sewing classes.
• Set Out on a Guided Forest Walk on the Munyaga waterfall trail — be on the lookout for rare forest elephant and primates such as colobus monkey.

Return to your camp for dinner.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Meals: BLD

Board your privately chartered flight to Serengeti National Park, via stops at customs in Uganda and Tanzania, taking in the incredible vistas and intimate viewing afforded by low-level flight. Early this afternoon, arrive at your luxurious camp, which features the largest, most impressive tented en-suites imaginable, each with amazing views over the Serengeti. Then, set out on a game drive across the 26,000 square-kilometre Serengeti, a habitat to countless wild species. Finish your day in classic safari style with a refreshing Scenic Sundowner, taking in the incredible atmosphere just before dusk.

Serengeti Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp | Meals: BLD

Embark on morning and afternoon game drives through the vast Tanzanian landscape, observing the timeless circle of life on the Serengeti. Your explorations may reveal giraffe, wildebeest, elephant and far more.

Serengeti Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp | Meals: BLD

Enjoy one last day immersed in this incredible setting. Keep your camera at the ready for a flash of cheetah, herd of buffalo or pride of lion, or any of the 500 resident species of birds.

Serengeti Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp | Meals: BLD

Board your privately chartered flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve via stops at customs in Tanzania and Kenya. View the expansive plains and, weather permitting, get an up-close look at the wildlife with some low-level flying by your skilled pilot guides. Upon landing, settle into your luxurious camp before immersing yourself in the vast Mara on an afternoon game drive. You may encounter topi (an antelope found primarily here), hippopotamus, warthog, hyena and an abundance of bird life. Your arrival here is timed to coincide with when the Great Migration historically occurs in the Masai Mara, increasing your opportunity to witness the spectacle. Tonight, relax in your fabulously appointed en-suite tent, watching the African night sky from your deck.

Mara Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp | Meals: BLD

Rise before dawn for a hot air balloon adventure that takes you soaring over the vast, wildlife-rich Masai Mara and touching down for a breakfast in the bush. Later, with help from your expert driver-guide, you may sight a leopard retrieving a kill or an elephant protecting their young on an afternoon game drive. You may also glimpse Maasai tribesmen traversing the plains or herding goats and cattle, pursuing the nomadic existence they have embraced for centuries.

Mara Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp | Meals: BLD

Today, again enjoy morning and afternoon game drives as well as the option for a walking safari. Also visit a school on the edge of the Masai Mara for an A&K-exclusive experience, taking part in the setup of a LifeStraw Water filter that purifies drinking water for students and teachers, a project sponsored by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy.

Mara Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp | Meals: BLD

Fly to Nairobi by private charter for an afternoon at leisure in a dayroom reserved for you. This evening, transfer to the airport and depart.

Hemingways Nairobi (dayroom) | Meals: BL

This journey contains some active elements such as hiking through isolated jungle regions.
Minimum age is 15 years.
Each guest on this journey will receive a custom-crafted A&K Safari Duffle.
First group event: welcome briefing at 8:30 a.m. on Day 1.
Last group event: lunch at 1:30 p.m. on Day 11.

Flight Details:
Entebbe–Bwindi (1 hr 15 min)
Bwindi–Serengeti (3 hrs^*)
Serengeti–Masai Mara (2 hrs 30 min^*)
Masai Mara–Nairobi (45 min)
*Flight duration only. Will stop en route to clear customs and immigration.

Aircraft: Cessna Grand Caravan 208B or comparable (Aircraft and seating configuration subject to change)

Included with every Wings Over The World Journey

• Unique Itinerary Made Possible by Private Chartered Flights
• English-Speaking Resident Tour Director and Local Guides
• Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
• Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
• Travelling Bell Boy Luggage Handling
• Breakfast in Bed on Select Days
• Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
• Your Choice of Activity on Design Your Day
• Traveller’s Valet Laundry Service
• Internet Access
• Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except for Resident Tour Director
• 24/7 A&K On-Call Support

Talk to one of our expert Journey Designers or your travel agent about booking this tour as a private journey for your own small group with family or friends. Or, if you would prefer to travel privately, find out more about creating the perfect bespoke tailor-made journey based on this itinerary.