Branola Safaris

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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

Nairobi

Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax or enjoy an optional visit to the Giraffe Centre or Nairobi National Park.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Activities:
  • Evening game drive (minivan)
Accommodation:
Tamarind Tree Hotel
  • Mid-range hotelnear Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Nairobi to Entebbe

Nairobi to Entebbe

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Entebbe, Uganda. On arrival, meet your Ugandan guide and transfer to your accommodation near Lake Victoria. Spend the afternoon at leisure or explore the lakeside surroundings. Overnight at Best western Premier Garden Hotel.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Best Western Premier Garden Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel in Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable

Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable

After breakfast, travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, rolling hills, rural communities and terraced farmland. Arrive at your lodge and prepare for the following day’s gorilla trekking adventure. Overnight at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge.

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

Activities:
  • Evening nature hike/walk
Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Gorilla Trekking

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Gorilla Trekking

Enjoy one of Uganda’s most remarkable wildlife experiences as you trek through the rainforest with experienced guides in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, spend the permitted viewing time observing these endangered primates in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for relaxation.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Activities:
  • Early morning gorilla tracking
Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Bwindi to Entebbe

Bwindi to Entebbe

After breakfast, return to Entebbe by road or take a suitable domestic flight if available. Enjoy the scenery along the journey and spend the evening relaxing ahead of your return to Kenya. Optional walk along the Entebbe city, later overnigt at the Best Western Premier Garden hotel.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Best Western Premier Garden Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel in Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Entebbe to Masai Mara

Entebbe to Masai Mara

Fly back to Nairobi and connect to a scheduled or charter flight to the Maasai Mara, subject to available connections. On arrival, transfer to your lodge and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve, searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.

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
Activities:
  • Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Masai Mara National reserve

Masai Mara National reserve

Spend the day exploring the vast plains of the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Look out for the Big Five and other wildlife, including cheetahs, hyenas and hippos. During the Great Migration season, you may also encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Mara to Lake Nakuru

Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoying scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way. Depending on arrival time and park arrangements, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes and a variety of birdlife.

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
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Activities:
  • Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli

Travel south towards Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. Arrive at your lodge and, time permitting, head out for an afternoon game drive across the park’s open plains and wetlands.

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
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Activities:
  • Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Aa Lodge Amboseli
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli. The park offers excellent opportunities to photograph elephants against the mountain backdrop, alongside buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous bird species. The midday break can be spent relaxing at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Aa Lodge Amboseli
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Amboseli to Arusha

Amboseli to Arusha

Depart Amboseli for the Kenya–Tanzania border at Namanga. Complete immigration procedures before continuing to Arusha, Tanzania’s main safari gateway. After checking in, spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring the town. Overnight at the African Tulip on BB basis.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
The African Tulip
  • Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Arusha to Tarangire

Arusha to Tarangire

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day of wildlife viewing. The park is known for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds and seasonal concentrations of wildlife around the Tarangire River. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before heading to your lodge.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Travel towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through spectacular landscapes and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enter the Serengeti and enjoy game viewing along the way to your lodge. Watch for lions, elephants, giraffes and herds of wildebeest across the endless plains.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Baobab Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s rich ecosystems on morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the Big Five and other wildlife, with opportunities to witness predator activity and large herds of migrating animals depending on the season and their location. Return to camp for dinner and your final night in the wilderness.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Baobab Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 15

Serengeti to Ngorongoro to Arusha

Serengeti to Ngorongoro to Arusha

Depart early for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a game drive, subject to the schedule and road conditions. The crater is renowned for its dense wildlife population, with possible sightings of lions, elephants, buffaloes, flamingos and the endangered black rhino. After the safari, transfer towards Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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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  • This tour is offered by Branola Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.