This 15 days Uganda safari, Kenya safari and Tanzania safari combo is an extraordinary combo, offering the opportunity to see gorillas, chimpanzees, all Big Five animals, and wildebeests, which you can refer to as a full-package safari experience in Africa. You will immerse yourself in local cultures and explore rural countryside as you travel through four countries: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, where your journey will conclude with a flight. The most remarkable experience is gorilla trekking in Uganda's impenetrable forests and chimpanzee tracking, both of which are rare opportunities. Few have had the chance to see the last remaining mountain gorillas in the wild. Additionally, the wildebeest migration and Big Five sightings in Kenya and Tanzania make this vacation truly unique. The migration is at its peak from June to October. This safari is designed to ensure that you do not repeat activities or parks with the same nature and wildlife, providing a different experience every day ahead, go give an example , we skipped Masai mara and Maximized Serengeti since wildlife in Masai mara is similar to Serengeti and yet Serengeti is a hot cake and if you do a safari n Africa without doing one in Serengeti you can’t count yourself in as someone who has ventured in a true Africa safari, and if you come to Africa and mis to see the world remaining gorillas, that will be lie a great mistake on your Africa vacation
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN UGANDA AND TRANSFER TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN ENTEBBE
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by your professional guide who will assist with your luggage and provide a brief orientation about your upcoming adventure. The transfer to your accommodation, just a short drive away, offers a glimpse of the vibrant environment of Entebbe, situated on the shores of Lake Victoria. Check into your lakeside lodge, where comfortable amenities await. Unwind after your journey with a delicious dinner, taking in the serene ambiance of the area. This first night in Uganda sets the stage for the exciting experiences ahead, allowing you to relax and recharge before embarking on a thrilling week filled with wildlife encounters, cultural exploration, and breathtaking landscapes.
ü Meal Plan: Dinner
ü Accommodation: Africa gorilla lodge or Via Via Lodge Entebbe
DAY 2: KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK CHIMPANZEE TRACKING AND RELAXATION AT YOUR FOREST LODGE
After a hearty breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park, known as the primate capital of the world. Upon arrival, you will participate in a thrilling chimpanzee tracking experience, where you'll trek through the lush rainforest in search of our closest genetic relatives. Expect to see not only chimpanzees but also other captivating primates, such as red-tailed monkeys and black-and-white colobus monkeys. After an exhilarating morning in the forest, return to your forest lodge for lunch and a leisurely afternoon. Take advantage of the tranquil surroundings to unwind, perhaps enjoying a nature walk or simply soaking in the sights and sounds of this biodiverse environment. This day offers a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, immersing you deeply in Uganda’s natural beauty.
ü Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
ü Accommodation: Kibale forest lodge
DAY 3: BIGODI SWAMP SANCTUARY, COMMUNITY VISIT, AND BANANA BEER PRODUCTION AND TRANSFER TO QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK FOR WILDLIFE WATCHING
Today, venture to Bigodi Swamp Sanctuary, a well-known eco-tourism site with superb opportunities for birdwatching and primate sightings. A guided walk around the swamp allows you to see various species of birds and potentially spot more primates. Afterward, engage with a local community, where you’ll learn about their daily lives and cultural practices. One of the highlights of this immersion is visiting a local banana brewery, where you’ll discover the traditional methods used to produce banana beer, a beloved local beverage. Enjoy sampling the brew and engaging with community members to understand the significance of banana production in their culture. After all these activities you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth Park for wildlife watching
ü Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
ü Accommodation:
DAY 4: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK: MORNING GAME DRIVE AND AFTERNOON BOAT ON KAZINGA CHANNEL
After an early breakfast, head to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an exciting morning game drive. With expert guides, search for iconic African wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, and various antelope species. This park is renowned for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife, making it a paradise for nature lovers and photographers alike. In the afternoon, enjoy a serene boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you can observe hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species in a picturesque setting. The views of the surrounding landscapes and wildlife make for a perfect photo opportunity. End the day back at your accommodation, reflecting on the thrilling encounters you’ve had within one of Uganda's most captivating national parks during your adventure.
ü Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
ü Accommodation: Buhoma gorilla camp
DAY 5: DRIVE TO BWINDI AND OPTIONAL BATWA PYGMIES’ COMMUNITY TOUR
Following breakfast, embark on the scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, renowned for its mountain gorillas. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of the rolling hills and vibrant landscapes. You will have the option to visit a Batwa Pygmies community, where you can learn about their rich cultural heritage and traditional ways of life. This experience offers a unique insight into the history and customs of one of Uganda's indigenous groups. Once you arrive in Bwindi, check into your accommodation and relax. Enjoy dinner while overlooking the lush jungle, preparing for the incredible trekking experience awaiting you in the coming days. This day beautifully combines scenic travel with meaningful cultural encounters, enhancing your overall experience.
DAY 6: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK GORILLA TREKKING AND TRANSFER TO LAKE BUNYONYI
Today is the highlight of your trip: gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After an early breakfast, you’ll head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules and guidelines for approaching the mountain gorillas. The trek can last between 3 to 6 hours, taking you through dense forests filled with varied plant life and wildlife. Once you encounter a gorilla family, you’ll have an hour to observe and photograph these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, an experience that will leave you in awe. After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, known for its stunning scenery and tranquility. Check into your lakeside accommodation, where you can unwind and reflect on the day’s incredible experiences amid breathtaking views.
DAY 7: LAKE BUNYONYI CANOE AND FLY TO KIGALI AND FLY TO NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
On your final day, enjoy a leisurely morning at Lake Bunyonyi, famous for its calm waters and numerous islands. Consider a canoe ride on the lake, allowing you to take in the picturesque surroundings while appreciating the local birdlife. Take some last photographs of the stunning landscapes before preparing for your transfer to Kigali. After a scenic drive, arrive in Kigali, where you’ll have time for a brief city tour if your schedule allows. Visit local markets or attractions before heading to Kigali International Airport for your flight to Nairobi. This final day encapsulates the beauty of your adventure, blending relaxation and exploration before concluding your unforgettable journey in Uganda.
ü Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
ü Accommodation: Hotel in Nairobi conveniently located for Moring transfer to Amboseli
DAY 8; DRIVE TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
We’ll pick you up at your hotel in Nairobi early in the morning, at around 6 am. In the comfort of our vehicle, you will drive for about four hours. Be sure to keep your eyes open, although the drive can lull you to sleep. You’ll be passing through picturesque indigenous villages dotting the Athi plains, and there’s quite a chance to spot some unexpected wildlife on the way. Around 10 am, enter the park’s gates and start immediately with a game drive. Surely elephants will impress you - their playing, bathing, caring for each other, feeding, and just being - it is a guaranteed lifetime memory! Lions, cheetahs, and other predators praying in a stakeout while unsuspecting peaceful herbivores graze in the immediate vicinity could catch their dinner just in front of you. Countless birds above and around, flamingoes, ostriches, and hippos just there - what a treat! There’s so much to see, and you are likely to see it all! All the admiring will surely make you hungry - a delicious lunch will be served at the observation point. Well-fed, we’ll go on with the game drive, exiting the park at around 3 pm, just right to bring you back to your hotel on time for dinner.
ü Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
ü Accommodation: Sentrim Camp-FB
DAY 9 ; AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK TO ARUSHA
Full Game Drive in Amboseli National Park, the second most popular game viewing destination in Kenya. Known for its impressive elephant population, you can witness herds of up to 100 elephants drinking at swampy springs that flow from an underground water supply originating from Kilimanjaro's ice cap. Marvel at the stunning view of Mt. Kilimanjaro as you observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. In addition to elephants, the open grasslands of Amboseli are home to a diverse array of wildlife including buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, impala, and warthog. Predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah, jackal, hyena, and serval cat also roam the plains, keeping a watchful eye on the herds of grazers for potential prey. Experience the beauty and excitement of Amboseli National Park on a Game Drive, where every moment is filled with the wonders of the African wilderness. After full game drive in Amboseli we will drive back to Arusha for overnight stay
ü Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
ü Accommodation: Mtoni River Hotel-FB
DAY 10: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
You will be picked from your hotel around 9:00Am where by you will be having a full day game drive where by you will be able to spot different wildlife and birds because as we know Tarangire is the home of birds like Yellow-collared lovebird, red-and-yellow barbet, pygmy falcon, kori bustard,Ashy starling,marabou stork and about the animals there’s presence of big five like Elephant, leopard, Buffalos,lions also there’s a presence Baobab trees then after you will be guided toward your lodges inside or near the park.
ü Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
ü Accommodation: Africa Safari Lodge-FB
DAY 11; KARATU TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
At 08:00 AM you will be picked from your accommodation drive to this wonderfully Serengeti National Park. While in Serengeti you will see the riverine forests: a favorite spot for hippos and crocodiles. Other animals are the long-neck giraffes, eland, zebra, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant's gazelle, Lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas. Also, in Serengeti you will bird watching nearly it Has more than 500 species of birds you will be able to spot Kori bustard, ostrich and African Fish Eagle, you may even be able to spot our 'Serengeti specials'. These special birds are endemic to the region and can't be seen anywhere else in the world. we will normally meet the migration with large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. There are always plenty of resident animals, such as giraffe, buffalo, and elephant, and many large predators such as lion, cheetah, and leopard. Spotting big 5 in Serengeti is a must! At evening hours check in to your beautiful tented lodge.
ü Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
ü Accommodation: Africa Kongoni Serengeti Camp-FB
DAY 12; WHOLE DAY IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
We have another fully day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; Main Activities
. Game driving in the open plains
. Bird watching – over 500 species of birds in Serengeti National Park
we will have time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, sometimes surrounded by wildebeest, sometimes by zebras, which travel with the wildebeest. We journey from the wide-open plains to the kopjes: these volcanic rocky outcrops provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals and from the top, we can look out across the vast grasslands of the Serengeti. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide us with the ultimate in game viewing, we will hopefully see all of the plain games; elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions, and if you are lucky the elusive leopard and cheetah, as well as huge amounts of the interesting birdlife, from the elegant secretary birds to the flightless ostrich. We return to our special tented camp for the night.
ü Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
ü Accommodation: Africa Kongoni Serengeti Camp-FB
DAY 13: SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
We start the day with an early morning game drive at Serengeti national park before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro is a special place in that it is a Conservation Area, not a National Park; this means that the whole area is managed for both the animals and the local Masai people who graze their cattle alongside the indigenous wildlife. We will drive-in Ngorongoro, via Olduvai George is an archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti plains, where early human fossils were first discovered. It has the amazing landscape that earned it the Maasai name Serengeti After stopping at the entrance gate for gate formalities, where there is a chance to learn more about this fascinating volcanic landscape around Ngorongoro Main activity
.En route game from Serengeti to Ngorongoro
. Visit olduvai Geogre. Later we will drive to our beautiful hotel inside Ngorongoro conservation area.
ü Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
ü Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wild Camp-FB
DAY 14: WHOLE DAY IN NGORONGORO CRATER
After early breakfast, we will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for your crater tour. Here we will explore the forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where we may see flamingos. We will also visit the open savannah where the lions hunt. Picnic lunch will be served in the crater.
In the late afternoon, we make a short journey to Karatu
ü Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
ü Accommodation: Africa Safari Lodge-FB
DAY 15; KARATU TO ARUSHA & DEPARTURE
On this day, you can do another early morning game drive before drive back to Arusha for a flight to back home, possible to depart with lunch boxes or have a hot lunch in Arusha, depending on your flight ticket schedule, marking the end of your Safari.