18-Day Best of East Africa Safari: Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in and relaxation.
Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the nearby attractions, including the beautiful Entebbe Botanical Gardens, or enjoy some local Ugandan cuisine. Spend the rest of the day unwinding and preparing for the exciting wildlife and cultural adventures ahead.

Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Entebbe.

After breakfast, depart Entebbe for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park on a scenic drive through southwestern Uganda. Enjoy beautiful views of rolling hills, terraced farmlands, and traditional villages along the way, with opportunities for photo stops.
The journey takes approximately 8–10 hours, depending on road conditions and stopovers. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the forest. Relax and prepare for tomorrow's unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience.

Dinner and overnight stay at Bwindi.

After an early breakfast, head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking adventure. Begin with a briefing by experienced park rangers before venturing into the dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family.
The trek may take between one and six hours, depending on the gorillas' location and forest conditions. Once found, enjoy a precious hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat. Later, visit a traditional Batwa community to learn about their cultural heritage, ancient forest traditions, and way of life.

Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic views of Uganda's rolling hills, countryside, and beautiful landscapes along the way. The journey takes approximately 2–4 hours, depending on your starting sector and route.
Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy some time to relax. Later, explore the park's diverse wildlife habitats, with opportunities to spot elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, and other fascinating wildlife.

Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Start your day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring its rich savannah landscapes in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and other wildlife. Enjoy the opportunity to spot predators and grazing animals during the cooler morning hours.
In the afternoon, head to the Kazinga Channel for a relaxing boat cruise connecting Lakes George and Edward. Watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants along the shoreline, and an abundance of waterbirds as you enjoy this spectacular wildlife experience.

Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering another opportunity to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and other wildlife.
After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park, travelling through Uganda's beautiful countryside and scenic landscapes. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy some time to relax. Kibale is renowned for its rich primate population, particularly chimpanzees, making it the perfect destination for tomorrow's primate adventure.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

After breakfast, head to Kibale Forest National Park for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced park guides, venture into the tropical rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees and observe their fascinating behaviors in their natural habitat.
After lunch, proceed to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk, offering opportunities to spot colorful bird species, monkeys, and other wildlife while discovering the area's rich vegetation and local conservation efforts.

Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart Kibale Forest National Park and drive back to Entebbe, enjoying the scenic Ugandan countryside along the way. The journey takes approximately 5–6 hours, depending on road conditions and stopovers. Upon arrival, proceed to Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled flight to Nairobi, Kenya.
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be welcomed by your Kenyan safari guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. Enjoy the evening at leisure as you prepare for the next exciting chapter of your East African adventure.

Dinner and overnight stay in Nairobi.

After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through Kenya's countryside with beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro along the way. The journey takes approximately 4–5 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. Upon arrival, check in at your safari lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
Explore Amboseli's open plains and wetlands, famous for their large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife. On clear days, admire the magnificent snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, creating a spectacular backdrop for wildlife photography.

Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Enjoy a full day exploring the spectacular landscapes and wildlife of Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species across the park's diverse habitats.
Amboseli is particularly famous for its magnificent elephants, often seen roaming the open plains with Mount Kilimanjaro providing a breathtaking backdrop. Enjoy lunch at your lodge or a picnic in the park before continuing your wildlife adventure.

Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart Amboseli for Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through Kenya's changing landscapes and the beautiful Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch before settling in.
Lake Nakuru is renowned for its rich birdlife, flamingos, and important rhino sanctuary, offering excellent opportunities to spot both black and white rhinos. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxed afternoon or an introductory game drive in the park.

Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, enjoying scenic views of Kenya's Great Rift Valley and countryside along the way. The journey takes approximately 5–6 hours, depending on road conditions and stopovers. Arrive in time for lunch and check in at your safari lodge or camp.
Later, enjoy some time relaxing while taking in the beautiful savannah surroundings, or head out for an optional afternoon game drive if time permits. Prepare for exciting wildlife encounters in one of Africa's most celebrated safari destinations.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

After an early breakfast, set out for a full day of exciting game drives across the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara. Explore the reserve in search of the Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos, alongside cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and other fascinating wildlife.
Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the Mara plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara for Tanzania's world-famous Serengeti National Park, travelling via the designated Kenya–Tanzania border crossing. Enjoy the scenic landscapes along the journey as you transition between two of East Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations.
Complete the necessary immigration and border formalities before continuing into Tanzania. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, check in at your safari camp or lodge and enjoy some time to relax. Prepare for exciting game drives across the endless plains, renowned for their abundant wildlife and spectacular predator sightings.

Dinner and overnight stay in the Serengeti.

After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring the vast plains and diverse habitats of Serengeti National Park through morning and afternoon game drives. Discover wildlife-rich areas such as the Seronera Valley and scattered rocky kopjes, known for attracting large concentrations of wildlife. Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Depending on the season, you may also encounter the Great Wildebeest Migration as herds move across the Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon adventure.

Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, offering another opportunity to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife across the vast plains. Later, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic views of Tanzania's beautiful landscapes along the way.
Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy some time to relax while taking in the spectacular surroundings. Prepare for tomorrow's adventure exploring the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, renowned for its remarkable wildlife diversity and breathtaking scenery.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of wildlife exploration. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, offering excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the endangered black rhino. Look out for zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and numerous bird species as you explore the crater floor. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Later, ascend the crater and return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Enjoy your final breakfast at the lodge before checking out and departing for Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for some last-minute shopping or a brief city visit. Later, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward flight.
Bid farewell to East Africa, taking home wonderful memories of mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee encounters, thrilling game drives, cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

This marks the end of your unforgettable 18-day East African safari.