14 Days Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda Safari
14 Days Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda Safari is an ultimate East Africa safari package for any traveler looking to explore the East Africa Community countries, which have a diversity of attractions to offer. This 14 Days Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda Safari takes you to the most sought after Africa safari destinations to see the big 5 animals in their natural habitat, chimpanzees and mountain gorillas as well as golden monkeys, all in their natural habitat! Enjoy game drives, guided walking safaris and trekking experiences.
This 14 Days Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda Safari also takes you to Ndutu area for the calving experience, of the great wildebeest migration. Have more days and can add on this this 14 Days Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda Safari? Consider including Zanzibar Island for an ultimate relaxation, in fine white sand beaches!
Detailed Itinerary of 8 Days Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda Safari
Day 1: Pick up and drive to Lake Nakuru national park, Evening Game Drive
Your Kenya safari guide will pick you up from the airport in Nairobi upon arrival and you will have a short briefing about the safari and start your journey to Lake Nakuru national park, which is about 3 hours away.
You will engage in an evening game drive around Lake Nakuru national park as you look out for wildlife species such as black and white rhinos, zebras, leopards, Rothschild giraffes, elands, waterbucks among other wildlife species as well as flamingos on the shores of Lake Nakuru. After your game drive, your dinner and overnight will be at Zziwa Bush Lodge for Budget, Nakuru Sopa Lodge for Mid-range, Sarova LionHill Game Lodge for Lower-Luxury.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Drive to Masai Mara national reserve, Game Drive
Drive Time: Approx. 3 hours drive
After an early breakfast at your lodge, your guide will drive you to Masai Mara national reserve which is home to the big 5 such as elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalos. You will have lunch and also engage in an afternoon game drive around Masai Mara national reserve after your lunch and enjoy exploring the savannah plains in search of various wildlife and bird species. After your game drive, your guide will drive you to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Sentrim Mara Camp for Budget, Mara Sopa Lodge for Mid-range, Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp for Luxury.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Full day in Masai Mara National Reserve
You will wake up early at your lodge as you prepare for a morning game drive around Masai Mara national reserve as you look out for wildlife species such as elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, gazelles, waterbucks, impalas among others.
After your morning game drive, you will engage in another game drive around Masai Mara national reserve as you look out for more wildlife species. Return to the lodge, relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay as above.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Enjoy breakfast at your lodge and then depart for Serengeti national Park with game drives en-route. Cross to Tanzania through the Isebania border, and proceed to your lodge of stay. Check in, relax as you wait for dinner and overnight at Tukaone Serengeti Camp for Budget, Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp for Mid-range, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for Lower-Luxury.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5&6: Ndutu Area Game Drive
You shall enjoy breakfast at the camp and get to explore the wildebeest covered southern plains of Serengeti National Park in the Ndutu Area. Watch the wildebeest migration and chance to witness the calves being born, as well as predators lurking around! Lunch shall be enjoyed in the wilderness. Chase the sunset as you drive to your lodge after your game drive as you prepare for dinner and overnight at Sero Tented Camp for Budget, Ndutu Ngorongoro Camp for Mid-range and Budget, Ndutu Safari Lodge for Luxury.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Optional Activity: Hot air balloon at 599USD pp
Day 7: Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Crater Drive
Drive Time: Approx. 4 hours
You will have breakfast before leaving Serengeti national park and driving to your next wildlife viewing destination which is the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. With your packed lunch drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will descend 600 meters into the crater which is home to numerous wildlife species like the big 5 which includes lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos and elephants. Other wildlife species in Ngorongoro include hyenas, wildebeests, antelopes, cheetahs, antelopes, zebras, hippos, waterbucks, warthogs among others.
There are also different bird species, which can be spotted around Ngorongoro crater like ostriches as well as flamingos common along the shores of Lake Magadi. After your game drive around the Ngorongoro crater, leave the crater floor and proceed to your camp/lodge. Check in; relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight at Eileen’s Tree Inn for Budget, Hhando Coffee Lodge for Mid-range, and Acacia Ngorongoro Luxury Camp for Lower-Luxury.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Drive to Kilimanjaro airport and Flight to Uganda (Own Booking)
Early breakfast and depart for Kilimanjaro International airport via the Town of Arusha, for your flight to Entebbe international park airport in Uganda. Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be picked up and transfer you to your hotel where you will have dinner and overnight stay at Cycad Guest House for Budget, Best Western Hotel for Mid-range, Protea Entebbe Hotel for Luxury.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Transfer to Kibale National Park, Bigodi Swamp Walk
Early morning after breakfast, depart the lodge Proceed for your long journey to Kibale Forest National Park. This Park is home to almost 13 primate species. These include red colobus and L’Hoest’s monkey and many more. You will have lunch in Fort Portal. Proceed with the journey to the Kibale forest. Enjoy a Bigodi swamp walk for an opportunity to see different bird species and nature. Dinner and overnight stay at Kibale Forest Lodge for Budget, Chimpanzee Forest Lodge for Mid-range, Chimpundu Lodge for Lower-Luxury.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Chimpanzee Tracking Experience
After breakfast, you will set out for chimp tracking within the Kibale Forest. During your search, expect to see a lot of primate species like chimpanzees, monkeys, and other animals like the forest elephants, bush pig and duiker, warthogs, reptiles, and amphibians as well as a colorful variety of butterflies. Return to the Lodge for lunch. Relax for the rest of the afternoon at the lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will enjoy breakfast at the lodge and after you will proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park for your gorilla trekking adventure. Dinner and overnight stay at Rushaga Haven for Budget, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge for Mid-range, Four Gorilla Lodge for Lower-Luxury.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12: Gorilla Trekking, Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Early in the morning after breakfast transfer to the briefing point for your gorilla trekking experience. After being placed in groups of 8 and allocated a gorilla family, embark on a gorilla trekking adventure. Once you encounter the gorillas, you will spend up to 1 hour with them. Return to the starting point thereafter, meet your driver guide.
After, transfer to Volcanoes National Park with an en-route lunch. Once in Volcanoes National Park check in at your lodge, relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay at Muhabura Hotel for Budget, De Vinci Gorilla Lodge for Mid-range, 5 Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge for Luxury.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13: Golden Monkey Tracking
After an early breakfast at the lodge, head out for a golden monkey tracking experience. The golden monkey tracking activity is done just like the gorilla trek. Return to the lodge thereafter, and relax at the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay as above.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14: Departure
After breakfast, your guide shall transfer you to Kigali with an en-route lunch. You shall be dropped off at the airport for an outbound flight, or hotel of choice in Kigali. This brings your 14 Days Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda Safari to an end.
Price includes
- All day game drives as per sample itinerary
- Hotel/lodge accommodation for the duration of the safari
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Golden monkey permit
- Transportation during the safari in a land cruiser in Tanzania and Kenya; safari van in Uganda and Rwanda for Midrange and Land Cruiser for Luxury
- Professional safari and tour guide / driver
- All national park fees
- All meals on the safari
- All game viewing activities specified
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government taxes
Price excludes
- Flights and Visas
- Items of personal nature like laundry, beverages, internet, tips, gratuities, etc.
- hotel accommodation before / after the safari
- Travel insurance
