12-Day Uganda &amp; Kenya Safari

LionNone

GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort

Budget tented camp just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla trekking | The Batwa (Optional)

This is the day for gorilla trekking, this activity starts early morning. You will have breakfast then after head to the park with your packed lunches for the dos and don’ts while trekking.

After the trekking guidelines, you will start the trek. Gorilla trekking takes about 3-7 hours depending on the location of the gorillas. Once you locate the gorillas, you will spend 1 hour with them then trek back to your hotel to freshen up.

You will also visit the Batwa. The is an indigenous group of people who are believed to have lived in the forest for about 500,000years.

Dinner and overnight: Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort

Budget tented camp just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to the Inshasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park| Game Drive

You will have breakfast then be transferred to your destination. On arrival, you will have lunch then later go for an evening game drive.

The Inshasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park is well known for the climbing lions. During the game drive, you will notice the lions hanging on tree branches. After your game drive, you will be driven to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Dinner and overnight: Engiri Game Lodge - Camping.

Main Destination:

Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Engiri Game Lodge - Camping

bordering Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park| Boat Cruise | Game Drive

You will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. On arrival, you will go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. During the boat cruise, you will see various animals and bird species.

After the game drive, you will have lunch then later that after go for an evening game drive.

Dinner and overnight: Engiri Game Lodge - Camping.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Engiri Game Lodge - Camping

bordering Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Kibale National Park

You will have breakfast then embark on your next destination Kibale National Park. Home to the word’s highest number of primates.

You will have lunch on arrival, check in then after visit the Bigodi Swamp. After, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Dinner and overnight: Kibale Forest Camp (Camping).

Main Destination:

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP, Uganda)

Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Trails are driest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)

just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Chimpanzee Trekking|Transfer to Entebbe

You will have breakfast then after head to the park with your packed lunches for the dos and don’ts while trekking.

Chimpanzee tracking takes about 3hours depending on the location of the Chimpanzees. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will spend 1 hour with them then trek back to your hotel to freshen up.

You will then embark on your journey to Entebbe.

Dinner and overnight: Admas Grand Hotel.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

Accommodation:

Admas Grand Hotel

Mid-range hotel in Entebbe (City, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Kenya | Arrival in Kenya | Transfer to Amboseli National Park

You will have breakfast then be transferred to the Airport for your scheduled flight to Kenya.

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, you will be picked up by our representative and embark on your journey to Amboseli National Park. You will have lunch on your way.

Upon arrival, you will have dinner then retire for the day.

Dinner and overnight: Kimana Amboseli Tented Camp.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Kimana Amboseli Tented Camp

Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Full Day Game Drives

You will enjoy a delightful breakfast then go for game viewing; this will be the only activity throughout the day.

Enjoy a spectacular view of Mount Kilimanjaro as you drive through the wilderness. Animals to look out for include elephants, zebras, cheetahs, giraffes among others.

Dinner and overnight: Kimana Amboseli Tented Camp.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Kimana Amboseli Tented Camp

Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer To Masai Mara National Reserve

You will have breakfast then go for a transit game drive to Masai Mara National Park, enjoy and scenic drive to your destination. You will lunch on your way or at the lodge.

On arrival, you will check in and, in the evening, go for a game drive.

Dinner and overnight: Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Ball Safari (Optional) | Full Game Drive| Visit the Masai People

This is an action-packed day filled with various activity, the day will start with breakfast then later go for a game drive with your packed lunches.

You will spend almost of the day in the wilderness in search of wildlife. Animals in Masai mara include the big five that is rhinos, leopards, lions, elephants and buffaloes. Other animals are the wildebeests, cheetahs, hyenas among others.

After the game drive late afternoon, you will visit the Maasai people. An interesting edutainment since it encourages foster learning. You will learn about their way of life, history and cultural and see some of the beautiful crafts they make like beads, stools, ankles, necklaces, bags among others which you can buy as souvenirs.

In case you want to participate in the Hot air balloon, you will have to book in advance, this is done. This is done in the early morning.

Dinner and overnight: Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Transfer To Lake Nakuru National Park | Game Drive

You will be transferred to your last destination which is Lake Nakuru National Park after you breakfast. On arrival, you will have lunch then check into your room.

You will then go for an evening game drive. Chase the sunset in the wilderness. After the game drive, you will go for dinner and retire for the day.

Dinner and overnight: Lake Nakuru Flamingo Resort & Spa.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone