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    18 Days Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania Safari

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    Overview

    18 days Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania safari, offers you a great opportunity to explore three top countries in East Africa. Uganda is famous for primate safaris whereas Kenya and Tanzania have got the biggest Savannah parks boosting with a huge population of animals ranging from the big cats, big and small mammals. The safaris blend in wildlife safari experience with the cultural encounters where you will meet and interact with the locals and get more insight about the different cultures.

    Tour Highlights

    • Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe international airport Uganda
    • Day 2: Drive to Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park
    • Day 3: Gorilla trekking and Batwa community walk
    • Day 4: Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • Day 5: Morning game drive and afternoon Boat
    • Day 6: Morning game drivee and transfer to Kibale forest National Park
    • Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi Nature Walk
    • Day 8: Kibale back to Entebbe and fly to Kenya Nairobi
    • Day 9: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
    • Day 10: Game drives in Amboseli National Park
    • Day 11: Amboseli to lake Nakuru
    • Day 12: Lake Nakuru to Masia mara National reserve
    • Day 13: Full day Masia mara game drives
    • Day 14: Transfer from Masai mara to Serengeti National Park
    • Day 15: Full day Serengeti National Park
    • Day 16: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation area
    • Day 17: Descend in to the crater and spend a full day exploring the park
    • Day 18: Departure

    Day to Day Detailed Itinerary

    Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and go through all the immigration process. After, the driver guide will pick you up and transfer to your hotel in Kampala/ Entebbe. Stay at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe, which offers comfortable rooms and a serene lake view. Spend the day resting and acclimating to the new time zone.
    Accommodation options: protea Hotel by Marriot, Onomo Hotel
    Meal Plan: Dinner

    The driver guide will pick you up from the hotel after the morning breakfast. You will be briefed about the safari and thereafter, start driving south western region of Kampala to Bwindi, the drive to Bwindi is quite long takes about 9-10 hours thus requires you to set of early enough. Arriving in Mbarara town where you will have your lunch. Embark on the journey arriving the park in the evening. Drive and check in to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
    Alternatively, fly from Entebbe to Kihihi and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the guide will pick you up on arrival and drive you to the lodge.
    Accommodation options: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla lodge(luxury), Rushaga gorilla haven/ Ichumbi gorilla lodge (Mid-range) Trekkers Tavern cottages (Budget).
    Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

    Wake up for early breakfast and thereafter, with your packed lunch from the lodge, head out to the park headquarters where you will attend a briefing on the rules and regulations while gorilla trekking. While here, you will also be put in groups and assigned a gorilla group you will be tracking. Accompanied by the ranger guide to begin the search in the forest. Gorilla trekking is hectic and thus requires once physical fitness. The trek may last for about 2-6 hours or more before you set eyes on the gorillas. Once you have found them, you will be allowed one hour with them as you watch them play, feed, groom young ones among other daily activities. After you will return to the park headquarters then to the lodge. Later evening, you will go on Batwa community walk to the Batwa villages where you will meet and interact with the locals and learn more about them. You will also enjoy some performances like traditional dances among others. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
    Accommodation options: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla lodge(luxury), Rushaga gorilla haven/ Ichumbi gorilla lodge (Mid-range) Trekkers Tavern cottages (Budget).
    Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    After breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Check into Mweya Safari Lodge, situated on a peninsula with stunning views of the Kazinga Channel. Enjoy afternoon game drive.
    Accommodation options: Mweya safari lodge (Luxury), Engangi game lodge (Mid-range), Simba safari camp/Pumba safari cottages (Budget).
    Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Experience morning and afternoon game drives, spotting lions, elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife. Early morning game drives offer rewarding game watching when the animals are active and the big cats out seeking pry. After you return to the lodge for lunch and proceed with afternoon boat cruise in Kazinga channel with great sightings of hippos, Buffalos, crocodiles and bird species seen on the shores as well as several other animals drinking water along the shores. After you will return to the lodge for rest, later dinner and overnight stay.
    Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Wake up and have your breakfast thereafter, you will go on game drive in the park, this time, look for more game that you could have missed during the previous game drives. After, you will exit the park and drive to Kibale national park arriving at the lodge in time for lunch. Kibale Forest National Park, home to 13 primate species, including chimpanzees. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay.
    Accommodation options: Primate lodge (Luxury), Chimpanzee Forest guest house (Mid-range), Kibale forest Camp (Budget).
    Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Have your breakfast and thereafter, head out to the park headquarters where you will be briefed on the rules and regulations for tracking chimpanzees. The ranger guide will accompany to the start point of the trek. The trek may last for 2-4 hours depending on the location of the chimps. Once you have found them, you will be allowed one with them, observing their behavior and interactions. After, you il return to the park headquarters then to the lodge. In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary best spot for birdwatching where you will encounter other primates like the monkeys, baboons as well as chimps. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
    Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Drive back to Entebbe for a flight to Nairobi, Kenya. Transfer to the Fairmont the Norfolk Hotel, a historic hotel with elegant rooms and excellent amenities. Enjoy a leisurely evening.
    Meal plan: Lunch and dinner

    Have morning breakfasts and thereafter, the driver guide will pick you up and drive to Amboseli National Park, famous for its elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you will check in to the lodge for lunch and thereafter, you will go on afternoon game drive where you will be able to see some of the animals in the park.
    Accommodation options: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge,
    Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Explore Amboseli on morning and afternoon game drives, spotting elephants, lions, and other wildlife. You have a break for lunch at the lodge or a picnic lunch to maximus your game watching. You will return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
    Accommodation options:
    Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its flamingo populations and rhino sanctuary. Stay at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, offering panoramic views of the lake and park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.
    Accommodation options: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge,
    Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Have your breakfast at the lodge and thereafter, drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve, known for the Great Migration and abundant wildlife. You will have lunch enroute in Narok County. Emark on the journey to the park an on arrival, check in to the lodge. You will go on evening game drive to see some of the animals in the park. this time, the animals are active and predators coming out of their hiding ground to hunt prey.
    Accommodation options: Mara Sopa/Mara Leisure/Keekorok Lodge/Fig tree Camp (Luxury), Simba oryx/Mara Camp/Enchoro safari lodge (Mid-range), Mara safari camp/Mayatta Camp, Mara Camp (Budget)
    Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Spend a full day exploring Maasai Mara, with morning and afternoon game drives. Witness the incredible wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and possibly the migration. You will have a picnic lunch in one of designated spots in the park to maximus your game watching. You may also take some time in between the game drives and visit the Masia villages where you will meet and interact with the locals and learn more about their culture and way of life. Enjoy some performances like the traditional dances among others. After proceed with evening game drive and later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
    Accommodation options:
    Accommodation options: Mara Sopa/Mara Leisure/Keekorok Lodge/Fig tree Camp (Luxury), Simba oryx/Mara Camp/Enchoro safari lodge (Mid-range), Mara safari camp/Mayatta Camp, Mara Camp (Budget)
    Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Have breakfast and thereafter, check out of the lodge and drive to the border and cross into Tanzania, heading to Serengeti National Park. On arrival, you proceed to the lodge where you will have your lunch. Check in and later evening, you will go on game drive in the park to see some of the animals. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
    Accommodation options: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
    Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Explore the vast Serengeti on morning and afternoon game drives, spotting the Big Five and other wildlife. Return to Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for relaxation and meals.

    Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and check into Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, situated on the crater rim with breathtaking views. Enjoy a leisurely evening.
    Accommodation options: Neptune Ngorongoro lodge, Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp(luxury), Ngorongoro forest tented lodge/ Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge (Mid-range), Ngorongoro Crater Tented Camp, Rhino Lodge (Budget).
    Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day tour, observing the diverse wildlife in this unique ecosystem. Return to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.
    Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Drive to Arusha, with a stop at a local market or cultural site if time permits. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an unforgettable safari adventure.
    Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
    End of tour

    Tour Includes & Excludes

    The Tour Includes

    • Accommodation and meals
    • Transportation in 4x4 safari vehicle
    • Services of professional safari driver guide
    • Gorilla trekking permit
    • Chimpanzee trekking permit
    • Batwa community walk
    • Bigodi nature walk
    • Park entrance fees
    • Game drives
    • Boat fees
    • All activities included in the itinerary

    The Tour Excludes

    • Alcohol beverages
    • Laundry
    • International and local airfares
    • Entry visa
    • Travel Insurance
    • Tips or Graduality
    • All other items of personal nature

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    18 Days Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania Safari