Trek Safaris Uganda

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$5,286 to $5,931 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival in Kenya & Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Arrival in Kenya & Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Upon arrival in Kenya, you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to Masai Mara National Reserve one of East Africa’s most famous safari destinations. You will have a stopover at the scenic Great Rift Valley for photos and arrive at the Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy your first game drive to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest, and gazelles, along with hundreds of bird species. Later, you'll transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Endeem Mara Resort.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Endeem Mara Resort
  • Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara National Reserve

Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara National Reserve

You will explore the vast savannahs of the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives. You'll witness Africa’s iconic wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, cheetahs, and wildebeest. Capture stunning photos of the endless grasslands and enjoy a classic East African safari experience.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Endeem Mara Resort
  • Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, you'll travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its vibrant pink flamingos and diverse birdlife. You will enjoy game drives to spot rhinos, zebras, gazelles, buffaloes, leopards, and waterbucks. You'll arrive at your lodge for lunch and continue exploring the park’s wildlife before dinner and an overnight stay.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Amboseli National Park Safari

Transfer to Amboseli National Park Safari

You will depart from Nakuru and drive to Amboseli National Park, a journey of approximately 7–8 hours. Enjoy lunch en route before continuing to the park, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, proceed for an afternoon game drive with spectacular views of the mountain and opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, and hippos. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and incredible photography opportunities. After the game drive, return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

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
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Penety Amboseli Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, lions, and other wildlife. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds and offers some of Kenya’s best photography opportunities. Enjoy lunch at the lodge before heading out for the afternoon game drive, then return in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Penety Amboseli Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Amboseli to Nairobi and Flight to Entebbe, Uganda

Amboseli to Nairobi and Flight to Entebbe, Uganda

After breakfast, you will depart Amboseli in the morning and drive to Nairobi, a journey of approximately 4–5 hours. Enjoy lunch in Nairobi before proceeding to the airport for your flight to Entebbe, Uganda. Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay, ready to begin your Ugandan safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
  • Mid-range guest house in Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Transfer to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Wetland Walk

Transfer to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Wetland Walk

After breakfast, you will depart Entebbe and drive to Kibale National Park, a journey of approximately 5–6 hours. Enjoy the scenic drive through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, with lunch en route. Upon arrival in Kibale, take part in the Bigodi Wetland Walk, a community-based nature experience offering opportunities to spot a variety of bird species, butterflies, monkeys, and other wildlife while exploring the rich biodiversity of the wetland. After the walk, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will head to Kibale National Park headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced guides, trek through the forest in search of our closest relatives while enjoying the sights and sounds of the tropical rainforest.

After the trek, enjoy lunch before departing for Queen Elizabeth National Park, a journey of approximately 2–3 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxed evening at the lodge overlooking the park’s beautiful surroundings, with dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Acacia Wilderness Mweya Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring the park’s diverse habitats in search of elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, antelopes, warthogs, and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch before heading out for a scenic boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel. During the cruise, you will have the opportunity to observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species along the water’s edge. After the boat cruise, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (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
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Acacia Wilderness Mweya Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a scenic drive of approximately 5–6 hours through the beautiful Kigezi Highlands, known for its terraced hills, winding roads, and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy lunch en route before continuing to Bwindi. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, relax, and prepare for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience the following day.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Gorilla Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of the last remaining habitats of the endangered mountain gorillas. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, you will trek through the dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take approximately 2–6 hours depending on the location of the gorillas, terrain, and their movements. Once found, you will spend up to one hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, play, and interact in their natural environment.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you may choose to enjoy an optional guided nature walk through the surrounding forest and community trails at an additional cost of USD 40 per person. Later, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Gorilla Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Transfer to Entebbe

Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will depart Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and begin your journey to Entebbe, a scenic drive of approximately 8–9 hours. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda as you travel through rolling hills, local communities, and countryside scenery. Along the way, stop at the Equator for memorable photos and a chance to experience this unique landmark. Enjoy lunch en route before continuing to Entebbe. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel, relax, and enjoy your final evening in Uganda.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
  • Mid-range guest house in Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Departure

Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenya and Uganda safari. Depart with lasting memories of incredible wildlife encounters, chimpanzee trekking, game drives, boat cruises, and the once-in-a-lifetime experience of meeting mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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