$9,135 to $14,400 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Entebbe Arrival & Lake Victoria Relaxation
Entebbe Arrival & Lake Victoria Relaxation
The Welcome: Arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
Boutique Stay: Unwind from your journey at The Boma Entebbe or Karibu Guest House. These are cosy, historical boutique hotels nestled in quiet tropical gardens, offering a smooth, personal introduction to Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City, Uganda)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Boma Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Scenic Flight to the Bwindi Rainforest Highlands
Scenic Flight to the Bwindi Rainforest Highlands
The Transit: Take a morning scheduled bush plane from Entebbe to the Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip, treating yourself to bird's-eye views of the changing landscape. Boutique Stay: A 4x4 vehicle transfers you up to Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or Four Gorillas Lodge, perched right on the edge of the ancient forest. Watch the mist roll over the canopy from your private balcony.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
The Primal Gorilla Trekking Experience
The Primal Gorilla Trekking Experience
The Trek: Set out early with Uganda Wildlife Authority guides into the cool, dry mountain air of Bwindi. Because it is the dry season, the trails are firmer, though the forest remains beautifully dense.
The Encounter: Spend one unforgettable hour observing a habituated mountain gorilla family up close. Return to your lodge for a celebratory evening around a roaring fireplace.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Fly to Nairobi via Entebbe
Fly to Nairobi via Entebbe
• The Transit: Fly back down to Entebbe and catch your connection directly into Nairobi, Kenya (NBO).
• Boutique Stay: Check into Best Western Westlands or PrideInn Westlands in the heart of Nairobi Commercial City. Enjoy dinner in an intimate, home-style setting.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Best Western Plus Meridian
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Nairobi to Maasai Mara Savanna
Nairobi to Maasai Mara Savanna
• The Journey: Drive down the spectacular escarpment of the Great Rift Valley in your private 4x4 safari vehicle, heading straight for the golden savannahs of the Maasai Mara.
• Boutique Stay: Settle into Ashnil Mara camp or Mara Serena Lodge. These elegant boutique accommodations are raised on wooden decks along the Talek River, putting you right in the middle of nature with canvas walls and private views. Enjoy a late-afternoon game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ashnil Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-7
Peak Predator Action & Migration River Crossings
Peak Predator Action & Migration River Crossings
• The Safari: Dedicate two full days to tracking the Mara's abundant wildlife. June to October brings the Great Migration into Kenya, packing the open plains with millions of wildebeest and zebras.
• The Focus: Your guide will focus on tracking massive prides of lions, cheetahs hunting in the short grass, and the tense, dramatic moments along the Mara River crossings.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ashnil Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8-9
Border Crossing into the Northern Serengeti Corridor
Border Crossing into the Northern Serengeti Corridor
• The Route: Head south to the Isebania border post. Swap vehicles into your Tanzanian 4x4 safari cruiser and cross directly into the Northern Serengeti. Spend two full days tracing the river banks and open savannah.
• Boutique Stay: Check into Moyo Migration Camp (a deluxe mobile tented camp that moves to follow the migration) or Mara River Tented Camp. Staying here allows you to catch the reverse migration movements and dramatic river crossings on the Tanzanian side.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Northern Serengeti Moyo Migration Camp Mara
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Tracking the Endless Serengeti Plains
Tracking the Endless Serengeti Plains
• The Exploration: Transition from the rugged north down toward the central Seronera Valley, an area famous for its year-round resident leopard population and kopjes (giant granite rock formations).
• Boutique Stay: Spend night 10 at Moyo Central Camp or Kubukubu Tented Lodge, immersing yourself in the classic central Serengeti experience under a brilliant blanket of stars.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim
• The Ridge: Enjoy a final morning game drive out of the Serengeti plains before winding up into the cooler, lush volcanic highlands of Ngorongoro.
• Boutique Stay: Check into Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp, perfectly situated on the crater's forested rim for an evening surrounded by high-altitude mist and wilderness sounds.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Ngorongoro Crater Floor & the Karatu Highlands
Ngorongoro Crater Floor & the Karatu Highlands
• The Floor: Descend early into the 600-meter-deep caldera. The dry season thins out the vegetation, making it exceptionally easy to view the 25,000 resident animals, including massive bull elephants, lions, and the endangered Black Rhino.
• Boutique Stay: Drive out of the crater area in the afternoon to the nearby fertile hills of Karatu. Stay at a highly-rated regional classic like Ngorongoro Farmhouse or Acacia Farm Lodge. These properties offer cozy individual cottages surrounded by beautifully landscaped, flowering gardens.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Farm House
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Tarangire National Park (The Elephant Oasis)
Tarangire National Park (The Elephant Oasis)
• The Wildlife: Head into Tarangire National Park. During the dry season, Tarangire becomes an absolute must-visit because the Tarangire River acts as the only permanent water source for miles, drawing massive, hundreds-strong elephant herds and migratory wildlife.
• Boutique Stay: Spend your final safari night at Tarangire Simba Lodge or Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge, enjoying a peaceful bush setting surrounded by iconic baobab trees.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Tarangire Simba Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Cultural Curios & Kilimanjaro Departure
Cultural Curios & Kilimanjaro Departure
• The Farewell: Drive back toward Arusha, taking in views of Mount Meru. Stop at a local cultural heritage market to browse authentic carvings, local coffee, or vibrant textiles.
• The Flight: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your evening international flight home, wrapping up your ultimate East African journey.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
