This 13 Days Kenya Tanzania Uganda Safari is a 12 nights/13 days Kenya Tanzania, and Uganda primate trekking to do Gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee tracking, beautiful scenery wildlife viewing safari tour is a rich inter-country safari that starts in Nairobi Kenya and ends in Kigali Rwanda.
The 13 Days Kenya Tanzania Uganda safari features popular sites including; Lake Nakuru known for flamingos, Maasai Mara and Serengeti known for extensive Wildlife viewing and the Great Migration, Murchison Falls National Park known for the World’s most powerful waterfall on the World’s longest River along with Chimpanzee trekking and eventually Bwindi Impenetrable National Park famous for Mountain Gorilla Trekking.
Day 1: Drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru & explore Flamingos
Day 2: Drive to Maasai Mara National Park. Enjoy the amazing views of the Rift valley en route
Day 3 & 4: Extensive game drive in Maasai Mara National Park
Day 5: Drive to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park
Day 6: Extensive game drive in Serengeti National Park
Day 8: Transfer by flight to Uganda – Entebbe International Airport
Day 9: Transfer by flight to Murchison Falls National Park & undertake an evening game drive in the northern sector of the park
Day 10: Undertake Chimpanzee trekking in the verdant Budongo Forest Reserve, afternoon Nile launch cruise to the bottom of the falls & top of the falls hike
Day 11: Transfer by flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 12: Undertake Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 13: Drive to Kigali Rwanda and depart as it is shorter. But you can also connect to Kampala and fly out through Entebbe International Airport
Team up with the driver guide after your breakfast at the place of stay in Nairobi to embark on the transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park 160km about 3 hours drive. You enjoy sightseeing en route before arriving at Lake Nakuru. The lake offers remarkable views of millions of Flamingos, wildlife species like Black and White Rhinos, Rothschild’s Giraffe, and Leopards among others. The Baboon cliff offers a panoramic view of the park after which you spend the evening relaxing at the lodge
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Jarika Country Lodge, Mid-range / Standard: Sunbird Lodge, Budget / Basic: Maili Saba Camp
Following breakfast, embark on the drive to the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve passing through the impressive Savannah grasslands and the Great Rift Valley plains with the impressive views of Mount Margaret, Suswa, and Longonot. Maasai Mara Reserve features the Great Migration where millions of Wildebeest along with Zebras and Thompson Gazelle cross from Tanzania’s Serengeti to Mara and back every year noted among the natural wonders of the world. Maasai. You enter the park through the Sekenani Gate and do a game drive as you proceed to the camp for relaxation, dinner, and overnight
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Mid-range / Standard: Keekorok Game Lodge, Budget / Basic: Ilkeliani Camp
These two days are dedicated to an extensive game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve along with two picnic lunches on the banks of the famous crocodile-infested Mara River suitable place to view the Great Migration if it’s the season. The open Savannah plains form remarkable wild game viewing opportunities while the rocky outcrops are ideal resting points for Lions. The likely sights in Maasai Mara include; Millions of Wildebeest (if they on Kenya side), hundreds of thousands of Zebras, and thousands of Thompson Gazelle, Cheetah, Lions, Leopard, Water-buck, Elephants, Buffaloes, Hyenas, Jackals among others. One of the evenings can be spent at the Maasai Community exploring their heritage including the way of life, Manyatta architecture, art and craft, body adornment and music, dance, and drama.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Mid-range / Standard: Keekorok Game Lodge, Budget / Basic: Ilkeliani Camp
Transfer from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania crossing at Isebania border post where you clear the immigration formalities and change the vehicles. Undertake an introductory game drive as you connect to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Serengeti Sopa Lodge, Mid-range / Standard: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp, Budget / Basic: Kijereshi Tented Camp (Bungalow)
Serengeti National Park covering 14,750km2 is an expanse destination and dedicating 2 days to its exploration is very rewarding. The extensive game drive will be carried out in the Seronera area and other parts of the park with a picnic lunch. Other optional activities you can engage in include; Walking Safaris and Hot Air Balloon Safaris. With over 1.5 Million Wildebeest, 1000 African Leopards, 3000 Maasai Lions, 200,000 Zebras, 300,000 Thompson Gazelle along with considerable counts of Elephants, Black Rhinos, Eland, Buffaloes not forgetting over 500 species of birds which include Ostrich and the Kori bastard, the two days in Serengeti will surely generate ultimate Africa safari memories.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Serengeti Sopa Lodge, Mid-range / Standard: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp, Budget / Basic: Kijereshi Tented Camp (Bungalow)
Transfer to Seronera / Kotagende Airstrip from where you connect to Kilimanjaro International Airport and then connect on the flight to Entebbe International Airport. You are welcomed at Entebbe and transfer to the hotel for relaxation, dinner, and overnight
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Lake Victoria Serena Resort / Sheraton Hotel Kampala, Mid-range / Standard: Cassia Lodge / Boma Hotel Entebbe, Budget / Basic: Banda Inns / Airport Guesthouse
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport again and get on a scheduled flight transfer to Pakuba Airstrip in Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, you check-in at the lodge and then set off for an afternoon game drive in the northern Savannah landscapes of Murchison Falls National Park gaining chances of viewing counts of Jackson’s Hartebeest, Elephants, Buffaloes, Rothschild Giraffes, Uganda Kobs, Lions, Leopards along with numerous bird species among others before settling for dinner and overnight
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge / Bakers Lodge, Mid-range / Standard: Murchison River Lodge, Budget / Basic: Red Chilli Rest Camp / Heritage Safari Lodge
Transfer to Budongo Forest Reserve for Chimpanzee trekking starting at 8 am. With over 800 Chimpanzees, Budongo Forest is among the oldest tropical forests in East Africa noted to have survived the last ice age and thus featuring great diversity. Gather at Kaniyo Pabidi station and set off for Chimpanzee trekking walking through the lush flora species amidst the enchanting bird songs. The entire chimpanzee trekking experience lasts 2 – 5 hours with one hour of direct viewing. From the activity, you transfer back to the Paraa area for lunch and afternoon Nile launch cruise to the bottom of the falls. The 3-hour cruise along the world’s longest River offers likely sights of Hippos, Nile crocodiles, Vulnerable Shoe-bill Stork, and wild game like elephants drinking on the riverside. Upon reaching the bottom of the falls, you disembark from the boat and take up a hiking challenge to the top of the falls. You enjoy a lasting experience trekking past the thunderous roar of the Nile as it squeezes itself to forge a way through a less than 7m ravine before falling 43m below the Devil’s Cauldron forming a plume of spray and a trademark rainbow. You join with the driver and the vehicle on top of the falls
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge / Bakers Lodge, Mid-range / Standard: Murchison River Lodge, Budget / Basic: Red Chilli Rest Camp / Heritage Safari Lodge
Following breakfast, connect to Pakuba Airstrip and transfer by Air charter to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park either Kihihi Airstrip for the northern sector or Kisoro airstrip for the Southern sector. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge, Mid-range / Standard: Gorilla Mist Camp, Budget / Basic: Broad-bill Forest Camp
Embark on the Mountain Gorilla Trekking encounter in the forested landscapes of Bwindi popularly known as the Impenetrable. The tracking starts at 8 am with a briefing about the conduct of the activity after which you set off to the forest accompanied by armed ranger guides. You trek through the hill slopes of Bwindi intercepted by narrow valleys marked with dense forest cover. This verdant habitat supports a minimum of 400 Mountain Gorillas of which 12 groups are habituated and 2 others are under habituation. The entire trekking activity lasts between 2 – 8 hours with one full hour of direct viewing and unlimited photographic opportunities. The moment with these gentle giants is very remarkable as you see them forage and socialize, enjoying the look of their shy but frightening eyes and their gigantic sizes. Retire from the activity and spend the afternoon at leisure at the lodge
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge, Mid-range / Standard: Gorilla Mist Camp, Budget / Basic: Broad-bill Forest Camp
Connect on the drive to Kigali Rwanda which is closer and catch up with a flight back home. You can as well drive to Kampala and fly out through Entebbe International Airport. Another alternative is to take up a domestic scheduled flight transfer from Kisoro to Entebbe and then connect on your international flight.
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