Overview

12 Days / 11 Nights

A 12-Day Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania Safari

Kenya

Tanzania

Uganda

From: USD $11,000.00

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Introduction

Gorillas, Chimps & The Big Five: 12 Days in Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania adventure that combines unforgettable encounters with primates, thrilling wildlife safaris, and breathtaking natural wonders across Uganda dubbed the pearl of Africa, Magical Kenya, and Magnificent Tanzania.

Highlights

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Serengeti National Park

Masai Mara National Reserve

Ngorongoro Crater

Lake Nakuru National Park

Kibale National Park

Map

Uganda

Start Point: Entebbe

Day 1

Bwindi Impenetrable NP Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day 2

Lake Bunyonyi Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

Day 3

Kibale NP Turaco Treetops Lodge

Day 4

Kampala Latitude 0

Tanzania

Day 5

Arusha Ambassador Hotel

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti

Day 7

Serengeti NP Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti

Kenya

Day 8

Nairobi Tamarind Tree Hotel

Day 9 - 10

Masai Mara NR Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

Day 11

Masai Mara NR Lake Nakuru Flamingo Resort & Spa

Day 12

Lake Elementaita (No accommodation)

End Point: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Day 1

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Welcome to Uganda and welcome to your safari! It all begins here with an introduction to your guide and with a chance for you to ask any questions. Then it's time to get out there and enjoy your safari. Because you chose Uganda, you have so much to look forward to.

You don't need to stray far off the beaten path in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to understand how Uganda's premier gorilla-tracking destination acquired its English name. The steep slopes and dense substrata of ferns and shrubs in this magnificent highland forest can make for challenging walking conditions. Fortunately, the park has a good network of footpaths allowing you to look for its diverse wildlife, not only mountain gorillas but also 10 other primate, six forest antelope, 350 bird and 200-plus butterfly species.

Activities Day 1

Early Morning

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Afternoon

Equator experience, Mbarara

Accommodation Day 1

Gorilla Valley Lodge

Lodge Bordering Bwindi Impenetrable National Park without fences

Our base in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is Gorilla Valley Lodge, which stands on a steep hillside close to the Rushaga gate and gorilla-tracking trailhead. The lodge comprises a dozen en-suite cottages with twin beds protected in fitted nets, colorful retro décor, and private terraces offering a view into the park’s forested slopes.

Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner

Day 2

Lake Bunyonyi

Dammed by a lava flow 8,000 years ago, Bunyonyi is a flooded river valley that extends for 25km from north to south but is nowhere more than 5km wide. The absence of hippos and crocodiles means swimming is safe; it’s also resulted in an unusually dense population of otters, which are often seen from the shore. A great beach chill-out destination, Bunyonyi also offers plenty of walking and kayaking opportunities to keep active travelers busy.

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Gorilla trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Afternoon

Transfer to lake bunyonyi, Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation Day 2

Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

Resort

You will be staying at Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort, an exclusive resort situated a short distance offshore on Kyahugye Island. Dominated by wood, matting and earthy fabrics, the 10 cottages here have a distinctively organic feel, and the private terraces offer great views across the lake. It's worth taking a short walk around the island to enjoy the plentiful birds and look for introduced wildlife such as zebra and waterbuck.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Kibale National Park

Set on fertile volcanic soils studded with beautiful crater lakes, Kibale National Park protects a 766km² tract of mid-altitude rainforest extending northwards from Queen Elizabeth National Park. Here, you can look forward to seeing a wide variety of monkeys, birds and butterflies, but the star attraction is a 1,000-strong population of chimpanzees, and their hysterical pant-hoot vocalizations, which carry deep into the forest interior.

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Boat ride, Lake Bunyonyi

Morning

Transfer to kibale national park, Kibale National Park

Accommodation Day 3

Turaco Treetops Lodge

Lodge Bordering Kibale National Park without fences

There's no doubt that Turaco Treetops makes the most of its forested setting on the unfenced boundary of Kibale National Park. Here, you'll enjoy splendid views over the leafy canopy to the glacial Rwenzori peaks, and visits from a wide variety of forest primates and birds, including flocks of the spectacular great blue turaco for which the lodge is named. Relax on the wide wooden terrace of your spacious cottage, which comes complete with walk-in net, stylish Africa-themed decor and large ensuite bathroom, or enjoy a refreshing dip in the lodge’s forest-enclosed swimming pool.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Kampala

Occupying a series of low hills and marshy valleys that roll northwards from Lake Victoria, Kampala has been an important political entity since the mid-19th-century reign of King Suuna II of Buganda. Despite being steeped in traditional and colonial history, Kampala today is a bustling modern capital city situated at the heart of Uganda's road network.

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Chimpanzee tracking, Kibale National Park

Afternoon

Transfer to Kampala, Kampala

Accommodation Day 4

Latitude 0

Hotel

You're based at Latitude 0 for your visit to Kampala. It's a good place to return to at the end of the day.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5

Arusha

Spend some time in Arusha, both the gateway city for most safaris in northern Tanzania and a fascinating place to explore. Enjoy good restaurants, streets filled with energy and so many snapshots of vibrant Tanzanian city life. It’s everything you look for in an urban pit stop.

Activities Day 5

Early Morning

Transfer to Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Airport

Afternoon

Transfer to Arusha, Arusha

Evening

Relax at your hotel, Arusha

Accommodation Day 5

Ambassador Hotel

Hotel

Close to the center of town but down a quiet side street, Arusha's Ambassador Hotel has a good location for those wanting to get to know one of northern Tanzania's most interesting towns. All of the city's attractions are not far away, and the rooms here are large and comfortable with modern furnishings. There's also an onsite restaurant.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Your first sight of Ngorongoro Crater is likely not one you’ll easily forget. As seen from the crater rim, this natural bowl, both vast and intimate, is one of Africa’s most beautiful natural features, stretching 19 green kilometers (12 miles) from one side to the other. Down in the crater itself, you’ll explore an astonishingly rich, self-contained ecosystem that is protected by high crater walls. Here, lions and hyenas hunt wildebeest and Grant’s gazelle within sight of elephants and black rhinos. Your day spent here will reveal a surprising variety of habitats, from the Lereal Forest and salty Lake Magadi to the plains that rise and fall gently all across the valley floor.

Seneto Descent Road down into the Crater

Activities Day 6

Early Morning

Descend to Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro Crater

Evening

Relaxing at your camp, Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti

Accommodation Day 6

Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti

Tented camp

At Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti, you're in the perfect place to enjoy all of the wildlife that the Serengeti has to offer. The well-appointed, secure canvas tents allow you to listen to the night noises of Africa, and you'll see more stars than you thought possible around the nightly campfire. Meals are served in the elegant dining tent.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7

Serengeti National Park

You’ll never forget the time you spend in the Serengeti. Perhaps it will be the sightings of leopard and cheetah as they show their skills as feared hunters of the plains and valleys. Or that unforgettable moment when an elephant family feeds alongside your vehicle, so close you could almost reach out and touch them. Or the first time you hear a lion roar. Then there are the herds of buffalo, zebra or wildebeest so large that they move as one across your horizon, like a river. All of these experiences are possible in the Serengeti, one of the most beautiful parks in Africa.

Activities Day 7

All Day

Full day Game drive, Serengeti National Park

Optional Day 7

Evening

Hot air balloon at $600 pp, Serengeti National Park

Accommodation Day 7

Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti

Tented camp

Enjoy more time at Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8

Nairobi

Kenya's capital is your gateway to the national parks and reserves where you'll enjoy your safari. Nairobi is a dynamic, intriguing city, rich in local culture. It has a number of wildlife-themed attractions to help get you excited about what lies ahead. Nairobi also has wonderful restaurants serving a range of cuisines, as well as good nightlife, busy markets and excellent accommodation.

Ngorongoro Highlands

Temperatures are lovely and cool in Ngorongoro Highlands, which is perfect for exploring the forests, and seeing the wildlife (elephant, buffalo and maybe even leopard) and views.

Activities Day 8

Early Morning

From Serengeti to Arusha, Serengeti National Park
Early this morning on a guided game drive you'll discover that there's more to the Ngorongoro Highlands than Ngorongoro Crater. It's a chance to leave the crowds behind and explore this stunning area.

Evening

Transfer to Kenya, Nairobi

Accommodation Day 8

Tamarind Tree Hotel

Hotel

As a base for exploring the best that Nairobi has to offer, Tamarind Tree Hotel is one of the best. Its location alongside legendary Carnivore Restaurant and close to Wilson Airport and Nairobi National Park is a real winner. Rooms here are also excellent with contemporary decor and soothing colors. The hotel's facilities include restaurants, cafes, a swimming pool and a fitness center.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9

Masai Mara National Reserve

Welcome to one of the best safari destinations in Kenya. Here in the Masai Mara National Reserve, you're almost certain to see lions, hyenas, hippos, elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas and zebras, not to mention the more-than-500 species of birds that have been recorded here. There's also a good chance you'll encounter leopards and cheetahs. Another memorable thing about visiting the Masai Mara is the landscape of vast savannah grasslands with plenty of flat-topped acacia trees.

Activities Day 9

Early Morning

Transfer to masai mara, Masai Mara National Reserve

Afternoon

Masai people experience, Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation Day 9

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

Lodge Just outside Masai Mara National Reserve

You'll sleep in modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge. The rooms here are surrounded by acacia and other trees, and there's a large swimming pool and a good restaurant. Best of all, you're in a quiet area right alongside the Masai Mara National Reserve where you'll see lots of wildlife.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10

Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend more time exploring the stunning natural landscapes and extraordinary wildlife of the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Activity Day 10

Early Morning

Game drive early morning, Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation Day 10

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

Lodge Just outside Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend more time in the Mara at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11

Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy longer in the Masai Mara National Reserve, getting to know its many natural charms.

Activities Day 11

Early Morning

Early this morning you'll explore the incredible Masai Mara National Reserve on a guided game drive. On your drive across the savannahs of the Masai Mara, your guide will help you track down big cats, elephants and more.

Afternoon

Transfer to nakuru national park, Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation Day 11

Lake Nakuru Flamingo Resort & Spa

Lodge

In a convenient location for visiting Lake Nakuru National Park (it's located in the nearby streets of Nakuru), Lake Nakuru Flamingo Lodge has simple rooms that come in various shapes and sizes. The hotel's location is its main selling point, but there's also a pool and a restaurant here; the latter serves buffet-style meals.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12

Lake Elementaita

Get to know one of the least-known Rift Valley lakes, Lake Elementaita. The plentiful birdlife includes pelicans and flamingos, and the rocky landscape strewn with cacti is also memorable. Zebra and antelope sometimes wander the lakeshore.

Lake Naivasha

Beautiful Lake Naivasha is a good place to see hippos, zebras and giraffes.

It's a pity that it has to end, but this is where your safari will draw to a close. We're sure that you will return home with so many exciting and happy memories, and we hope that you will join us again on safari sometime in the future.

Activities Day 12

Early Morning

Visit lake Elemenaita, Lake Elementaita

Afternoon

This afternoon you'll go on a boat trip on Lake Naivasha. It's a chance to enjoy a quiet moment or two and take in the pretty surroundings on this popular lake. Keep an eye out for hippos as you travel around.

Late evening

Transfer to Jommo Kenyatta airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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A 12-Day Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania Safari

Introduction

Highlights

Map

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Activities Day 1

Afternoon

Gorilla Valley Lodge

Lake Bunyonyi

Activities Day 2

Afternoon

Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

Kibale National Park

Activities Day 3

Morning

Turaco Treetops Lodge

Kampala

Activities Day 4

Afternoon

Latitude 0

Arusha

Activities Day 5

Afternoon

Evening

Ambassador Hotel

Ngorongoro Crater

Activities Day 6

Evening

Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti

Serengeti National Park

Activities Day 7

Optional Day 7

Evening

Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti

Nairobi

Ngorongoro Highlands

Activities Day 8

Evening

Tamarind Tree Hotel

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities Day 9

Afternoon

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activity Day 10

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities Day 11

Afternoon

Lake Nakuru Flamingo Resort & Spa

Lake Elementaita

Lake Naivasha

Activities Day 12

Afternoon

Late evening

Vehicles

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12 Days / 11 Nights

A 12-Day Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania Safari

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