Kenya Uganda Tanzania Safari (15 Days African Safari and Gorilla Trek)
Kenya Uganda Tanzania Safari overview:
Your 15 Days Kenya Uganda Tanzania Safari tour is an African Safari and Gorilla Trekking Vacation that will leave you breathless with exertion and excitement. This incredible Kenya Uganda Tanzania Safari adventure takes you to view the Gorillas in Bwindi, Chimpanzees in Kibale and to do game drives in Amboseli National park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire National Park.
Kenya Uganda Tanzania Safari Activities
Gorillas trekking
Chimpanzee tracking
Game drives
Walking Safari
Cultural Experience
Bigodi swamp walk
Full body Massage
15 Days Kenya Uganda Tanzania Safari Itinerary (Mid Luxury)
Day 1: Arrival and visit to the Bomas of Kenya
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, you will meet and greet with your driver from Engabi Tours and Travel Ltd who will transfer you to your Hotel for check in. Depending on the arrival time you may head out to experience the Bomas of Kenya in the afternoon.
Situated 10km from Nairobi city center, and about 1 km past main entrance of the game-filled Nairobi National Park, the Bomas of Kenya lets you see the wonderful diversity of cultures that make up this fascinating country as different aspects of Kenyan culture are displayed including living styles, crafts, music and dancing. The word Bomas was derived from “Boma”-a Swahili word for enclosed homestead and there are now many different “Bomas”, each one representing one of Kenya’s major ethnic groups. Don’t miss out on the most exciting traditional dances and acrobatic shows before heading back to your hotel. Later you will transfer to the carnivore for dinner (optional) and then back to the hotel for overnight. Alternatively you may choose to visit the Sheldrick Elephant and Rhino orphanage Centre in Nairobi (This is Rehab and Rescue Centre for orphaned Elephants and Rhinos).
Accommodation Option: Nairobi Serena Hotel
Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Today after breakfast, you will head southward to Amboseli National Park home to the big jumbos – Elephants. This is a relaxing drive through African savannah country with local homesteads punctuating the vast plain. The Savannah plains stretch to the horizon interrupted only by the iconic shape of Mount Kilimanjaro and the distinct flat-topped shape of acacia trees. Watch out for Masai herdsmen, draped in their colorful wraps as they tend to their flocks. You will arrive in Amboseli National Park in time for lunch.
Later depart for an afternoon game drive of the park where you expect to see large herds of elephants, Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Zebras and Giraffes with spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Drive Time: Approximately 5hrs
Accommodation Option: Amboseli Serena lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Full Day game drive in Amboseli National park
This will be a full day of game viewing drives. You will have plenty of time to soak up the wildlife and the magnificent scenery but as well have time for relaxation. There will be an early morning game drive which will be followed by a heavy breakfast and then later a mid-morning game drive. You will return to the lodge for a comfortable lunch and thereafter set out for an afternoon game drive. In between these game viewing sessions relax at the lodge and enjoy the scenery. Later in the evening return to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Accommodation Option: Amboseli Serena Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer from Amboseli national Park to Arusha /Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Today after breakfast you will transfer to Namanga boarder point where you will be picked up and transferred to Arusha Town and later Ngorongoro Conservation area arriving in time for check-in and Lunch at your Lodge.
Drive Time: Approximately 6hrs
Accommodation Option: Serena Ngorongoro Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Game drives in the craters and transfer to Serengeti with an evening game drive.
After breakfast you will drive down into the crater together with your guide. Ngorongoro is the largest inactive volcanic crater in the world with an intact ecosystem. The Ngorongoro Crater was created by the collapse of a former volcanic mountain. During the ride in the crater floor you will see again the breathtaking variety of Africa’s wilderness. African elephants, buffalos, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, lions and dozens of other species await you. Afterwards you will have a packed snack and transfer to Serengeti national park.
After you have arrived to your lodge in the late evening, you will have a hot Lunch and head out for an evening game drive and thereafter have a well-deserved night’s rest.
Drive Time: Approximately 3 Hrs
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner
Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Today is without question one of the highlights of your safari. After a rich breakfast you will start your adventure a little earlier than usual. During a full day game drive, you will experience the Serengeti in its full glory today!
The Serengeti is one of Africa’s most complex and intact ecosystems. Therefore, you can look forward to countless plant species like the characteristic umbrella acacias and millions of mammals like zebras, elephants and antelopes. The Serengeti is also home to the “Big 5” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard). In the evening you will return to Serena Serengeti Lodge where you will have a delicious dinner and overnight.
Accommodation; Serena Serengeti Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner
Day 7: Transfer to Tarangire National Park and evening game drive
After a big breakfast at leisure you will transfer to a very special national park called Tarangire National Park and do an evening game drive after check in and lunch. Tarangire is famous for its diverse landscape with nine different vegetation zones. The park is particularly known for the abundance of Ancient Baobab trees (the largest trees in the continent) which fill the landscape and dwarf the animals next to them. The river of the park is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and, of course, elephants. The lunch area is fascinating, boasting an observatory with amazing views to the river and wildlife (with good chances of seeing a hunt while having your picnic). As the sun fades return to camp for a sundowner. Relax in your comfortable sofa or the poolside the Dinner and overnight.
Drive Time: Approximately 6 Hours
Accommodation; Mbali Mbali Tarangire River camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner
Day 8: Walking Safari in the Tarangire
This morning, put on your walking shoes for a safari on foot with an armed ranger and professional guide. Your qualified guide has a wealth of knowledge which he will share with you as he tracks animals and explains how to understand animal behaviour.
As he guides you through the park you may encounter zebra, waterbuck, impala, ostrich, elephant and a variety of birds. You will be walking through uneven terrain so comfortable, supportive walking shoes are a must and a reasonable level of walking fitness is required. Later return to your camp where you will be greeted with a refreshing drink and a well-deserved lunch. Following lunch you may go for another open game game drive or relax by the pool side or in the comfort of your rooms.
Accommodation; Mbali Mbali Tarangire River camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner
Day 9: Depart Tarangire and Flight to Entebbe
Today after breakfast and depending on the schedule of your flight to Entebbe-Uganda, you will transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport to catch your flight to Entebbe arriving in time for check in at your lodge in Entebbe.
Accommodation; 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 10: Transfer to Kibale forest National Park
Today your driver/guide from Engabi Tours will transfer you from Entebbe to Kibale Forest National park arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. When you arrive at the park, continue and go for a visit to the beautiful crater lakes area, you will also get a chance to see the terraced tea estates. Have dinner and an Overnight stay.
Drive Time: 5hrs 30mins
Accommodation: Turaco Tree Top Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi Swamp Walk
After your morning breakfast, your driver will lead you to Kanyanchu park headquarters for briefing from the senior park ranger. At 8:00 am you will join the rest of other trackers and transfer to the starting point which is 2 Km away from the park headquarters. Most often chimpanzee tracking goes for 3 to 4 hours. While in the forest you may interface with primates including the red tailed monkey, L’Hoest monkey, baboons, white and black Colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabey, red Colobus, blue monkeys and pottos. Other animals include forest elephants unique from the common type, giant forest hogs and a striking tree species. Later you will have lunch at your lodge before embarking on a guided nature walk to Bigodi swamp sanctuary, a good site for birders. Expect to see the Great Blue Turaco and Papyrus Gonolek which can easily be sighted among the other many bird species. There is also an array of butterfly species. In the evening return to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.
Accommodation: Turaco Tree Top Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park
After breakfast you will be transferred to Bwindi forest National Park via Ishaka arriving in time for check in at Four Gorillas Lodge. Renowned as home to half of world’s mountains gorillas, Bwindi is famous gorilla tracking destination. Derived from the Rukiga word, “Bwindi” means a dark place; Bwindi rainforest has remained untouched since the last ice age 250, 000 million years ago. Dinner and overnight at Four Gorillas lodge
Drive Time: Approximately 6 Hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge
Day 13: Gorilla trekking and Evening Full body Massage
You will get up so early in the morning for breakfast and thereafter your driver will drive you to the Park head offices with your packed lunch. On reaching there by 7:30am you will be briefed about what to do and not to do while trekking after which you will be led by the ranger guides through the mist jungle. Trekking usually takes between to 5-8 hours or even a full day due to the location of gorillas. When you see them, it will be a great and fun time as you watch them and only 1 hour is permitted to watch them.
In the afternoon you will go for a full body Massage after the pleasurable but tiring gorilla tracking excursion into the rainforest jungle. Be prepared to feel rejuvenated after this fabulous treatment that will restore harmony of body, mind and spirit in natural surroundings.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge
Day 14: Transfer to Entebbe/Kampala
After breakfast you will transfer to Entebbe/Kampala with a hot lunch en-route. This journey will take approximately 6 hours and you will reach your lodge in Entebbe in time for check in, dinner and overnight. You may choose to take a domestic flight to Entebbe instead of the long driving Journey.
Drive Time: Approximately 8 Hours
Accommodation: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 15: Flight Back Home
Depending on the schedule of your flight, you will have breakfast/ lunch with a team from Engabi Tours and travel and later transfer to the Airport for your outbound flight back home marking the end of your East Africa Primates and Wildlife Tour
Accommodation: N/A
Meal Plan: Breakfast
End of the Tour
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Package cost offer includes the following services:
Gorilla trekking permit
Chimpanzee trekking permit
Full Board Accommodation
Transport in custom made Safari car with AC
Services of English-speaking driver/guide
Park entrance fees
Concession fees
Flight ticket from Arusha to Entebbe
All activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
Package cost excludes the following services
International and Visa entry charges to Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya
All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances and Bomas entrance or any other additional activity outside the itinerary