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. Stay: 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 Stay: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Serengeti Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Serengeti Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Serengeti Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Mara Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Mara Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Mara Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp (B/L/D)

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. (B/L)

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. Stay: Hotel No.5

This morning, board your private charter flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. On arrival, set out on a scenic drive to your accommodations.

After lunch at your camp, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.

• Visit a Shop Supported by A&K Philanthropy to meet the amazing women who run it and learn about their business of maintaining bicycles and making beads.
• Learn How to Knit and Sew with the waiting mothers at Bwindi Community Hospital.
• Set Out on a Guided Forest Walk on the Munyaga waterfall trail — be on the lookout for rare forest elephants and primates such as colobus monkeys.

Return to your camp for dinner. Stay: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (B/L/D)

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 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. Stay: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (B/L/D)

Today, once again bask in the bond that exists between primate and man as you set out on your final gorilla trek. Afterward, enjoy time at leisure, followed by dinner. Stay: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (B/L/D)

Board your privately chartered flight 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. 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 10,000 square-mile 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. Stay: Serengeti Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp (B/L/D)

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 giraffes, wildebeest, elephants and far more. Stay: Serengeti Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp (B/L/D)

Enjoy one last day immersed in this incredible setting. Keep your camera at the ready for a flash of a cheetahs, herd of buffalo or pride of lions, or any of the 500 resident species of birds. Stay: Serengeti Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp (B/L/D)

Board your privately chartered flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve via stops at customs and immigration 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), hippopotamuses, warthogs, hyenas 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. Stay: Mara Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp (B/L/D)

Rise before dawn for a hot air balloon adventure that takes you soaring over the vast, wildlife-rich Masai Mara and touches down for a breakfast in the bush. Later, with help from your expert driver-guide, you may sight a leopard retrieving a kill or elephants 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. Stay: Mara Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp (B/L/D)

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, learning how the LifeStraw Water filter installed there — a project sponsored by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy that purifies drinking water for students and teachers — impacts the entire local community. Stay: Mara Bushtops Luxury Tented Camp (B/L/D)

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. (B/L)