Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Tanzania Safari
16 Days / 15 Nights | Uganda – Rwanda – Kenya – Tanzania
Experience the very best of East Africa on an extraordinary 16-day safari through Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. This carefully designed journey combines thrilling wildlife encounters, chimpanzee trekking, mountain gorilla trekking, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cities, and some of Africa’s most famous safari destinations.
From the lush forests of Kibale National Park and the misty mountains of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to the endless savannahs of the Masai Mara and Serengeti, this safari offers an incredible diversity of experiences in one unforgettable trip.
You will encounter chimpanzees in their natural rainforest habitat, come face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas, cruise along the Kazinga Channel, search for the Big Five in Kenya and Tanzania, and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
This is the ultimate East Africa safari itinerary for travelers who want to experience Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania in one adventure.
Highlights of the 16-Day East Africa Safari
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
- Uganda Equator experience
- Wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel
- Scenic drive through the Ishasha Sector
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Relaxation at beautiful Lake Bunyonyi
- Kigali city experience
- Flight from Kigali to Nairobi
- Nairobi city exploration
- Wildlife viewing in Lake Nakuru National Park
- Big Five safari in the Masai Mara
- Full-day game drive in the Masai Mara
- Serengeti National Park safari
- Optional Serengeti hot-air balloon experience
- Ngorongoro Crater safari
- Scenic landscapes across four East African countries
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda – Entebbe International Airport
Welcome to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your accommodation.
Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to relax at your hotel or explore some of Entebbe’s attractions.
Overnight: Entebbe
Meals: Depending on arrival time
Day 2: Entebbe – Kibale National Park via the Equator
After breakfast, begin your journey towards Kibale National Park, one of Africa’s most important primate destinations.
The journey takes you through the beautiful Ugandan countryside, with a stop at the Equator. Here, you can take photographs, explore the equator monument, and enjoy a memorable experience at one of Uganda’s most famous landmarks.
Continue towards Kibale Forest, where you will arrive later in the day and relax at your lodge in preparation for the following day’s chimpanzee trekking experience.
Overnight: Kibale National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking – Kibale National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today you enter the ancient rainforest of Kibale for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience.
Kibale is famous for having one of the highest concentrations of primates in Africa. During your trek, you may encounter chimpanzees as well as red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and numerous bird species.
After the trek, continue towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s premier wildlife destinations.
The journey takes you through beautiful landscapes and traditional communities before reaching your lodge.
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Wake up early for a morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The early morning is an excellent time to search for wildlife as animals are active in the cooler hours of the day.
You may encounter:
- Lions
- Elephants
- Buffaloes
- Uganda kobs
- Warthogs
- Waterbucks
- Leopards
- Antelopes
In the afternoon, enjoy a spectacular boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
The channel connects Lake George and Lake Edward and is famous for its enormous concentration of hippos and other wildlife.
As you cruise along the water, look out for elephants and buffaloes along the shoreline, hippos in the water, crocodiles, and hundreds of birds.
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha
Today, travel towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to some of the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas.
The journey takes you through the spectacular Ishasha Sector, located in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Ishasha is particularly famous for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Continue towards Bwindi, enjoying spectacular views of the rolling hills and highlands of southwestern Uganda.
Overnight: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi
Today is one of the most anticipated days of your East African adventure.
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking experience.
Your trek takes you through the dense rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.
When you finally encounter the gorillas, you will have the opportunity to observe them as they feed, groom, play, rest, and interact with one another.
The encounter is limited to the time permitted by park authorities and is designed to protect both visitors and the gorillas.
After the trek, travel to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most scenic lakes.
Relax and enjoy the spectacular landscape of rolling hills and small islands.
Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Lake Bunyonyi – Cross into Rwanda – Kigali City Tour
After breakfast, leave Uganda and cross into Rwanda.
Continue to Kigali, Rwanda’s clean and vibrant capital city.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a city tour exploring some of Kigali’s highlights.
You may visit local markets, cultural attractions, craft centres, and other important sites.
Kigali provides an interesting contrast to the wilderness experiences of the previous days.
Overnight: Kigali
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 8: Kigali – Nairobi – Nairobi City Exploration
After breakfast, transfer to Kigali International Airport for your flight to Nairobi, Kenya.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation.
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy an introduction to Nairobi, one of Africa’s most vibrant capital cities.
Overnight: Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel towards Lake Nakuru National Park.
Lake Nakuru is renowned for its beautiful landscapes, birdlife, and diverse wildlife.
During your safari, look out for:
- Rhinos
- Buffaloes
- Zebras
- Giraffes
- Lions
- Leopards
- Waterbucks
- Various antelope species
The park is also an important habitat for numerous bird species.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
Today, continue towards the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
The Masai Mara is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations and forms part of the greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem.
After arriving at your lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive if time permits.
You may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hippos, and many other wildlife species.
Overnight: Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Full-Day Masai Mara Safari
Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara.
This is one of the highlights of your Kenya safari.
The reserve is famous for its large populations of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife.
If traveling during the appropriate season, you may also witness part of the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive.
Return to your lodge in the evening.
Overnight: Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park
Today marks the transition from Kenya to Tanzania.
Travel towards Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.
The Serengeti is famous for its endless plains, abundant wildlife, and its role in the Great Migration ecosystem.
As you enter the park, begin looking out for wildlife along the way.
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Full-Day Serengeti National Park Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti.
The park offers some of the finest wildlife viewing in Africa.
Depending on the season and location, you may encounter:
- Lions
- Leopards
- Cheetahs
- Elephants
- Buffaloes
- Giraffes
- Zebras
- Wildebeest
- Hippos
- Hyenas
- Gazelles
Your experienced safari guide will help you find wildlife while sharing information about the Serengeti ecosystem and its fascinating inhabitants.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14: Serengeti – Optional Hot-Air Balloon – Ngorongoro
For an unforgettable start to the day, you may choose an optional hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti.
Floating above the plains at sunrise offers a completely different perspective of the landscape and wildlife.
After breakfast, continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Enjoy scenic views as you leave the Serengeti and enter the highlands surrounding Ngorongoro.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
The crater is one of the world’s most remarkable natural wildlife areas and supports a huge concentration of animals within its walls.
Look out for:
- Lions
- Elephants
- Buffaloes
- Hippos
- Zebras
- Wildebeest
- Hyenas
- Flamingos
- Gazelles
- Rhinos
After your crater experience, continue towards Arusha for your final night in Tanzania.
Overnight: Arusha
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 16: Arusha – Departure from Kilimanjaro
Your incredible four-country East African adventure comes to an end today.
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Depending on your flight time, you may have an opportunity to enjoy some time in Arusha before heading to the airport.
We say goodbye with unforgettable memories of Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included:
- All Airport and Ground Transfers on the Tour
- All accommodation for 15 nights Based on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
- Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Parks
- Regional Flight from Kigali to Nairobi
- Bottled drinking water during excursions
- Park entrance fees and conservancy charges
What’s Excluded:
- International flights to and from East Africa
- Visa fees for Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania
- Hot Air balloon for $ 500 Per Person
- Village Visit for $25 Per Person
- Tips and Gratitudes for guides, drivers and hotel staff
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From tracking chimpanzees in the ancient forests of Uganda to standing quietly beside mountain gorillas, watching lions across the Masai Mara, following wildlife across the Serengeti, and descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, this 16-day Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania safari is designed to showcase the very best of East Africa.
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