12-Day Affordable Uganda and Kenya Safari

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

Arrival in Kenya & Transfer to Masai Mara

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 stop over at the scenic Great Rift Valley for photos and arriving at 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, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Endeem Mara Resort.

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

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara

Explore the vast savannahs of Masai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives. 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)

Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its vibrant pink flamingos and diverse birdlife. Enjoy game drives to spot rhinos, zebras, gazelles, buffalos, leopards, and waterbucks. Arrive at your lodge for lunch and continue exploring the park’s wildlife before dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort.

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

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Amboseli National Park Safari

Drive to Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering spectacular views and abundant wildlife. Afternoon game drives allow you to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, and hippos. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and incredible photography opportunities.

Accommodation: Manjaro Tented Camp (Budget Lodge, all meals included).

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Manjaro Tented Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP (Kenya) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nairobi to Entebbe, Uganda

After a morning game drive in Amboseli, transfer to Nairobi for your flight to Entebbe, Uganda. Upon arrival, your guide will transfer you to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay, preparing for your Ugandan safari adventure.

Accommodation: Airport Guest House, Entebbe (Mid-range, all meals included).

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)

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Depart Entebbe for Kibale National Park, driving south via Hoima and passing picturesque tea plantations in Fort Portal. Enjoy lunch at your lodge followed by relaxation or a cultural visit to the local community, immersing yourself in Uganda’s beautiful countryside.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (Mid-range, all meals included).

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

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetlands Walk

Spend the morning trekking in Kibale Forest, home to over 13 primate species including chimpanzees, red colobus monkeys, and black-and-white colobus monkeys. After lunch, explore the Bigodi Wetlands, spotting exotic birds, butterflies, and small mammals. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (Mid-range, all meals included).

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

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)

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains. Embark on game drives to see elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, bushbucks, and warthogs. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and over 500 bird species.

• Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottage (Mid-range, all meals included).

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

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drives & Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions

Begin with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, spotting lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, and defassa waterbucks. In the afternoon, head to the Ishasha sector to witness the rare tree-climbing lions in their natural habitat.

Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottage (Mid-range, all meals included).

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, driving through the scenic Kigezi Highlands with terraced hills and winding roads. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and prepare for the gorilla trekking experience the following day.

Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge (Mid-range, all meals included).

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

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)

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Experience the unforgettable gorilla trekking in Bwindi, one of the last habitats for mountain gorillas. After a briefing, track gorilla families with park rangers, spending up to one hour observing these gentle giants. Return to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge (Mid-range, all meals included).

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)

Transfer to Entebbe & Departure

Depart Bwindi for Entebbe, stopping at the Equator for photos along the way. Arrive at Entebbe International Airport for your departure, marking the end of your 12-day Kenya and Uganda wildlife safari.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City, Uganda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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