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18D17N Kenya & Tanzania: The Safari Experience with Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Nairobi (QBQ1)

18 Days AFRICA | Kenya | Tanzania | Uganda 2 to Go

Designed from the ground up for a maximum of 24 guests in Africa, this Small Group Discovery tour delivers closer connections with untamed wildlife, stunning landscapes, and rich cultures. Enjoy intimate game drives, expert-led nature walks, and exclusive bush experiences across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

DepartureEntebbe
ReturnArusha
Min. travellers2
Booking periodNow until further notice
Travel periodNow till Dec 2027

Good to know

  • Remarks & Safety: • All game viewing is conducted at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. • Due to rough terrain on and off-road between game reserves, this tour is not recommended for travelers with severe back or mobility conditions. • Safari vehicles are customized 4WD vehicles designed for rough African terrain with high ground clearance.
  • Gorilla Trekking Guidelines: • Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park involves 2 to 7 hours of hiking across steep, rugged rainforest terrain at altitudes up to 2,600m. • Moderate to good physical fitness is required. • Minimum age for gorilla trekking permits is 15 years. • Direct viewing time with gorilla families is strictly limited to 1 hour to protect wildlife.
  • Flight & Luggage Restrictions: • Internal bush flights strictly enforce a maximum baggage limit of 15 kg (33 lbs) per traveler in soft-sided bags. • Hard suitcases and wheeled luggage with rigid frames are not permitted on internal bush aircraft.
  • Visa & Entry Requirements: • Entry visas are required for Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. • The East Africa Tourist Visa covers entry to both Uganda and Kenya. • Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the departure date with at least 4 blank visa pages.
  • Health & Vaccinations: • Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers entering Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. • Malaria prophylaxis is strongly advised for all safari destinations.

Tour Highlights

  • Uganda Gorilla Trekking: Guided mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with expert rangers and trackers.
  • Nairobi Sightseeing: Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum, and Giraffe Centre.
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy: 3 game drives, visit to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and an exclusive bush BBQ dinner.
  • Lake Nakuru National Park: Game drive featuring Africa’s largest euphorbia forest, flamingos, and rhino habitat.
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve: 4 game drives with an exclusive bush breakfast and farm-to-table dining.
  • Amboseli National Park: 3 game drives with Mount Kilimanjaro views, Maasai village cultural visit, and bush sundowners.
  • Lake Manyara National Park: Game drive along the Great Rift Valley escarpment and lunch at an Arusha coffee plantation.
  • Ngorongoro Crater: Full-day game drive in the world’s largest caldera with an exclusive bush lunch and traditional Maasai dance performance.
  • Serengeti National Park: 4 game drives across endless plains and a celebratory farewell bush dinner under the stars.
  • Small Group Experience: Custom 4WD safari vehicles limited to just 6 guests per vehicle with pop-up viewing roofs and window seats for all.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda

Welcome to Entebbe, surrounded by the Ziki Forest near the shores of Lake Victoria. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 2 Entebbe - Kihihi - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, board your flight to Kihihi, where you’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and your base for gorilla trekking. Following lunch at the lodge, set out on a guided nature walk through lush gardens overlooking the Munyanga River.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 3 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Mountain Gorilla Trekking)

This morning, gather for an insightful briefing from expert rangers before setting out on your unforgettable gorilla trek. Accompanied by skilled trackers, journey through the dense rainforest in search of one of Bwindi’s gorilla families. Once located, enjoy a full hour quietly observing them as they eat, groom, and play.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 4 Bwindi - Kihihi - Entebbe - Fly to Nairobi, Kenya

This morning, return to Kihihi for your flight to Entebbe, connecting onward to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi by mid-afternoon with the remainder of the day free to relax and unwind.

breakfast

Day 5 Nairobi Sightseeing

Guided sightseeing starts with a morning game drive in Nairobi National Park. Then visit Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to learn about elephant conservation. Visit Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the author of Out of Africa, enjoy lunch in the gardens, and visit the Giraffe Centre.

breakfast · lunch

Day 6 Nairobi - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Drive north to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Embark on an afternoon game drive in search of the “Big 5” and conclude with an exclusive welcome bush barbecue dinner.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 7 Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Rise early for a morning game drive with Mount Kenya as the backdrop. After lunch, visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary followed by an afternoon game drive.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 8 Ol Pejeta - Nyahururu Falls - Lake Nakuru National Park

Journey through the Kenyan highlands, stop at dramatic Nyahururu Falls, and arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game drive amidst the largest euphorbia forest in Africa.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 9 Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara National Reserve

Depart for Kenya’s most famous game reserve, the Maasai Mara. After lunch at your lodge, set out on an afternoon game drive. Enjoy a garden-fresh farm-to-table dinner tonight.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 10 Maasai Mara National Reserve

Early morning game drive including an exclusive bush breakfast in the wild. Return to camp to relax before embarking on your afternoon game drive.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 11 Maasai Mara - Amboseli National Park

Fly to Amboseli National Park, renowned for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy lunch at the lodge followed by an afternoon game drive.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 12 Amboseli National Park

Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli to view massive elephant herds. Visit a traditional Maasai village and stop for scenic sundowner drinks.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 13 Amboseli - Namanga Border - Arusha, Tanzania - Lake Manyara National Park

Cross into Tanzania at Namanga, enjoy lunch at Arusha’s largest coffee plantation, and drive along the Great Rift Valley escarpment to your safari lodge.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 14 Lake Manyara - Karatu - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. After lunch, visit a local primary school in Karatu and continue to your lodge on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 15 Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive in the world’s largest unflooded caldera with an exclusive bush lunch. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Maasai dance performance.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 16 Ngorongoro - Serengeti National Park

Drive to Serengeti National Park and enjoy lunch at your tented camp before an afternoon game drive searching for big cats across the boundless savannah.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 17 Serengeti National Park

Morning and afternoon game drives exploring the prime wildlife corridors of the Serengeti. Tonight, join a celebratory farewell bush dinner under the stars.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 18 Serengeti - Fly to Arusha - Depart

Final morning game drive before flying back to Arusha. A day room is reserved at Mount Meru Hotel for your use prior to your departure flight.

breakfast

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Professional Tour Director
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Rooms with private bath or shower
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • All internal flights and ground transportation
  • Game drives in customized safari vehicles

Not included

  • Tipping
  • Gratuities
  • International air ticket
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Others not mentioned above

Your hotels

Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa

★★★★★

Entebbe Kigo Rd off Entebbe Rd Entebbe Uganda

Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa conjures the beauty of a Tuscan hillside village with its Mediterranean-inspired architecture, pastel colors, and beautiful greens around Africa's largest lake.

Mahogany Springs Lodge

★★★★

Bwindi Munyanga River Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda

The main lodge building at Mahogany Springs is perched on a hillside, offering spectacular views of Bwindi from its panoramic terrace overlooking the Munyanga River.

Nairobi Serena Hotel

★★★★★

Nairobi Kenyatta Ave Nairobi Kenya

Backed by Central Park, this polished 5-star hotel is moments from Nairobi National Museum and offers refined rooms, outdoor pool, lush gardens, and fine dining.

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

★★★★

Ol Pejeta Ol Pejeta Conservancy Kenya

A sheltered oasis clustered around a private waterhole in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, offering a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury.

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

★★★★★

Lake Nakuru Lake Nakuru National Park Kenya

Cleverly laid out with panoramic views of alkaline Lake Nakuru, surrounded by tall acacia trees, natural haven for birdlife and over 50 species of birds.

Sarova Mara Game Camp

★★★★★

Maasai Mara Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya

Situated in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, offering front row seats to rolling plains, luxury tented living, organic garden dining, and indigenous cultural insights.

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

★★★★

Amboseli Amboseli National Park Kenya

Set against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, styled after traditional Maasai architecture with a free-form pool shaded by palms.

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

★★★★

Lake Manyara Lake Manyara National Park Area Tanzania

Standing high on the edge of a towering terracotta escarpment with panoramic views over the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

★★★★

Ngorongoro Ngorongoro Crater Rim Tanzania

Built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines along the rim of the world's largest volcanic crater with sweeping views 600m down to the caldera floor.

Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp

★★★★

Serengeti Serengeti National Park Tanzania

Nestled in a secluded acacia glade on the main annual migration corridor of Serengeti National Park, providing front row seats to incredible wildlife spectacles.
Tags & Interests
#Amboseli #Bwindi #Entebbe #Lake Manyara #Lake Nakuru #Maasai Mara #Nairobi #Ngorongoro #Ol Pejeta #Serengeti #Uganda
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