Descending into the Rift Valley you enter the land belonging to the Masai; these semi-nomadic pastoralists are seen quite regularly on the side of the road tending their cattle. You arrive at your campsite - Acacia Camp - in the early evening; in time to enjoy the sunset on the Masai Mara.

Elephant, lion, cheetah, giraffe, zebra and waterbuck, to name but a few of the animals that inhabit this wonderland. Sitting around a campfire, watching the sunset, is the perfect way to finish a day's game viewing in the Mara.

Uganda is a small country of striking physical beauty. Its landscapes vary from the fertile green areas around the northern shores of Lake Victoria to the snow-covered Rwenzori Mountains in the west and the semi-desert parts of the north, facing the border of Sudan.

The political instability that haunted Uganda over a period of years has left the country free from the commercialism so common in other parts of Africa. The current administration under President Museveni has devoted considerable effort and funds to regain Uganda's former glory as one of Africa's most prosperous and, from a tourist's point of view, one of the most appealing and interesting countries to visit.

Due to the nature of the gorillas and their habits, viewing cannot be guaranteed. The gorillas themselves can tend to move around the locality quite a distance, and the trek can be quite arduous.

There's usually also a park entry fee, as well as a cost for local transport to take you to and from the starting point of the trek. National parks usually allow clients who fail to see the gorillas, a 2nd chance to re-trek the next day if time and availability allows, or they may refund your trekking fee.

Please note: this is an optional excursion and visas to the DRC and Rwanda can be obtained at the border.

For the less adventurous, you will have the morning at leisure or the option to take a full-day excursion to visit Ngamba Chimp Sanctuary before your departure to Jinja.

Your overnight camp is right on the edge of the Nile River where there is an abundance of resident bird life and some truly amazing photo opportunities from right outside your tent.

The park has also been established as a sanctuary for black and white rhino, which are frequently seen, along with buffalo, giraffe, waterbuck, various antelope, leopard and the occasional hippo. After entering the park in the morning, you'll spend the rest of the day game driving.

Again, the lake is home to a multitude of birdlife. Pride of place must go to the magnificent African fish eagle.

The afternoon is spent at leisure here, and you should have the opportunity (time-permitting) to enjoy some optional excursions, such as a boat ride to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, Hell's Gate National Park or Elsamere, the retirement home of Joy Adamson ("Born Free").