15 Days Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya Safari

This 15-day Wildlife and Primate Safari offers an incredible chance to journey through the captivating landscapes of Kenya and Uganda, culminating in the breathtaking beauty of Rwanda. Your journey to Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara, along with a crossing into Uganda, promises to be an exhilarating experience. Prepare for an exhilarating journey through four of Uganda’s renowned national parks, where thrilling wildlife encounters await. You will have an incredible opportunity to spot the Big Five, along with chimps and gorillas, all in their authentic environments.

This will be a remarkable journey as you embark on the Kenya-Uganda safari in just 15 days with us. This is a truly extraordinary safari experience; the moments and memories are beyond imagination as you embark on a journey to encounter all of the Big 5 along with gorillas, making an African safari an absolute must. This is an exhilarating safari that offers a remarkable chance to discover the great outdoors.

Day 1: Journey from the Airport to the Hotel

Your safari guide will greet you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upon your arrival. From there, you will embark on a drive to your hotel in Nairobi, where you can check in and unwind after your flight. A meal and a night of exploration.

Places to stay: Park Inn by Radisson (Mid-range) or Ibis Styles Nairobi (Standard hotel).

Evening feast

Day 2: Journey to the Masai Mara National Reserve

After enjoying breakfast at the lodge, gather with your safari guide for an exciting pre-safari briefing, then embark on your thrilling drive to Masai Mara. This will be an extraordinary expedition through the Great Rift Valley and the Kenyan highlands. Arrive and settle into your lodge or tented camp just in time for a delightful lunch. Prepare for an exhilarating afternoon game drive. Stay overnight and enjoy a meal at the lodge

Accommodation options: Mara Sopa, Mara Leisure, Fig Tree Safari Camp (luxury) / Enchoro Mara Safari Camp, Mara Simba, Simba Oryx (mid-range) / Manyatta Camp, Mara Sidai, Mara Safari Camp (budget).

Daily nourishment: Morning meal, midday feast, and evening repast

Days 3 and 4: Embark on an exhilarating journey through Masai Mara

Prepare for two exhilarating days as you delve into the vast expanse of the Mara reserve, embarking on thrilling game drives in search of majestic Big Cats, graceful antelopes, and a variety of captivating bird species. Seek out lions, cheetahs, buffalos, zebras, spotted hyenas, Masai giraffes, elands, gazelles, hippos, leopards, black rhinos, and a diverse array of other animals and birds.

Masai Mara stands out as one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife reserves, teeming with the Big Five alongside a variety of predators, scavengers, plains game, and an array of bird species. This location hosts the spectacular annual migration of wildebeest, occurring each year from July to October. During this time, approximately 1.2 million wildebeest and zebras traverse from the Serengeti in pursuit of more abundant grazing grounds. A night at the lodge with a delightful meal awaits.

Accommodation options: Mara Sopa, Mara Leisure, Fig Tree Safari Camp (luxury) / Enchoro Mara Safari Camp, Mara Simba, Simba Oryx (mid-range) / Manyatta Camp, Mara Sidai, Mara Safari Camp (budget).

Daily nourishment: Morning, midday, and evening meals

Day 5: Journey from Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha National Park

Start your day with breakfast at your lodge, then check out around 0800 hours before embarking on a drive to Lake Naivasha. Lunch at your exciting getaway. Afternoon spent delighting in the stunning views and gentle breeze by the lakeside. You can arrange an exciting boat trip to get up close with hippos and other wildlife, along with a guided walk on Crescent Island, with payment made on-site. A night at the lodge with a delightful meal

Accommodation options: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort (mid-range) or Lake Naivasha Kongoni Lodge (Standard Room) (budget).

Daily nourishment: Morning meal, midday feast, and evening repast

Day 6: Journey from Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before embarking on a journey to Lake Nakuru. You pause for a moment, soaking in the surroundings as you journey through the Rift Valley floor. Arrive and enjoy a delightful lunch. Experience thrilling afternoon game drives in the park. The main draws in this area include rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and the seasonal lesser flamingos, alongside a variety of other animal and bird species that call this place home. A meal and a night spent in the lodge await you.

Places to stay: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge (luxury) / Lake Nakuru Lodge (mid-range) / The Cliff Nakuru (budget).

Day 7: Journey from Lake Nakuru to Kampala

Breakfast awaits you bright and early at your lodging. Leave your lodgings behind and set off towards the Busia border. Enjoy a delightful lunch in Kisumu City before embarking on the journey to the Busia border. Welcome to Uganda! Embark on your journey to Kampala, where you can enjoy dinner and settle in for a night at your lodge.

Places to stay: Fairway Hotel (mid-range) or Forest Cottages (budget).

Day 8: Journey to Murchison Falls National Park.

After breakfast at 0700 hrs., you will embark on a journey to Murchison Falls National Park, one of Uganda’s most popular destinations, where you will have the chance to encounter the Big 5, with a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exhilarating on-foot Rhino tracking experience. As you step into the park, you will be welcomed by the captivating sight of animals along your journey to the lodge.

You’ll spend the evening exploring the comforts of your lodge. A Night and Feast at the Lodge

Accommodation choices: Paraa Safari Lodge (luxurious), Pakuba Safari Lodge (mid-range), or Heritage Safari Lodge (budget-friendly).

Daily nourishment: Morning meal, midday feast, and evening repast

Day 9: Exciting game drive and thrilling boat cruise at Murchison Falls NP

Begin your day with a steaming cup of African coffee and get ready for an exhilarating early morning wildlife drive. Your guide will help you discover elephants, lions, Cape buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffes, hartebeest, waterbuck, oribi, bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, hyenas, and, if fortune smiles upon you, leopards. Lunch will be provided throughout the day. In the afternoon, you embark on an exhilarating boat journey along the Nile River to the breathtaking Murchison Falls.

Under the watchful eyes of crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds, apes, and the diverse wildlife that thrives along the Nile, you make your way down to the base of the renowned Murchison Falls. The falls roar with power as they cascade through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment, plunging into a churning pool 43 meters below. This area serves as a vibrant home for a variety of bird species, such as the majestic Goliath heron, the charming Egyptian geese, the colorful pelican bee-eater, the striking kingfisher, the unique hornbill, the graceful cormorant, and the fascinating shoebill stork. Stay the night and enjoy dinner at the Lodge

Accommodation choices: Paraa Safari Lodge (luxurious), Pakuba Safari Lodge (mid-range), or Heritage Safari Lodge (budget-friendly).

Daily nourishment: Morning, midday, and evening meals

Day 10: Journey from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park.

In the morning, you will embark on an exciting drive through the lush countryside to Kibale Forest National Park, pausing along the way to take in the sights, including the breathtaking distant views of the Rift Valley escarpment. Your journey will lead you to Kibale Forest National Park in the late afternoon, where you can unwind at the lodge, eagerly anticipating the night and your evening meal.

Places to stay: Primate Lodge (luxury), Turaco Tree Top (mid-range), or Chimpanzee Forest Guest House (budget)

Daily nourishment: Morning, midday, and evening meals

Day 11: Embark on a thrilling chimpanzee trekking experience before transferring to Queen.

Today, kick off your morning with a hearty breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for an exciting briefing. Then, embark on an exhilarating chimp tracking adventure, where you might encounter other fascinating primates such as Vervet Monkeys, Blue Hoest Monkeys, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, and more.

Head back to the resort for a delightful lunch, then set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park, a renowned savannah park nestled in the western part of Uganda. Queen Elizabeth presents an incredible panorama of the Kazinga channel, vibrant with a multitude of species that can be spotted from afar, transforming boat trips in this park into an extraordinary and delightful experience. Evening relaxation in the lodge, a perfect spot to unwind. Stay the night and enjoy a meal at the Lodge

Accommodation choices: Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury), Park View Safari Lodge (Midrange), or Kazinga Wilderness Camp (Budget).
Food itinerary: Meals throughout the day

Day 12: Exciting morning game drive and thrilling afternoon launch cruise

In the morning, you will embark on an early game drive to the Kasenyi area for more wildlife observation, anticipating encounters with a variety of animal species, including majestic big cats and diverse antelope.

You will find your way back to the resort for a delightful late breakfast and lunch. In the afternoon, gather at the Kazinga Canal for a launch excursion that promises stunning views of hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of other fascinating creatures. Evening and Meal

Accommodation choices: Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury), Park View Safari Lodge (Midrange), or Kazinga Wilderness Camp (Budget).

Daily nourishment: Morning meal, midday feast, and evening repast

Day 13: Journey to Bwindi National Park.

After a leisurely breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and set off on an exhilarating journey to Bwindi National Park, situated in the southern part of the country and renowned for being home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, along with a haven for birdwatchers. This is a vibrant highland rainforest, teeming with monkeys and exotic birds, alongside breathtaking valleys, majestic hilltops, and serene papyrus swamps. Upon arrival, settle into the lodge for an evening meal and a night’s rest.

Places to stay: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (luxury), Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (midrange), or Broadbill Forest Camp (budget).

Daily nourishment: Morning meal, midday feast, and evening repast

Day 14: An exhilarating journey into the realm of gorillas.

Kick off your morning with a hearty breakfast and get ready for an exhilarating mountain gorilla trekking experience, starting at 0800hrs with an informative briefing from UWA personnel. Be sure to pack a rain jacket, plenty of drinking water, some snacks, jungle boots, and more. After that, you will embark on an exciting journey to the starting point of the trek.

Be sure to pack your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the endangered Mountain Gorilla, an exhilarating wildlife experience like no other. The tracking might require 2 to 6 hours, but the journey is absolutely rewarding. The afternoon unfolds with an exhilarating foot safari through the vibrant rural settlements that embrace the park. Evening meal and a night stay

Accommodation choices: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (luxury), Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (midrange), or Broadbill Forest Camp (budget).

Daily nourishment: Morning, midday, and evening meals

Day 15: Journey from Bwindi Forest to Kigali.

Enjoy breakfast, then embark on your journey from Bwindi, crossing the border into Kigali. Upon arrival, you might choose to embark on a quick exploration of Kigali, depending on your departure flight. Your journey will take you to significant sites such as the Kigali genocide memorial ground, a solemn place where over 250,000 victims were tragically lost. You will also explore the vibrant local market, the art museum, and wrap up your adventure with some last-minute shopping at Kimironko local market. You will enjoy lunch in Kigali, and afterward, you will be taken to the airport to catch your flight back home.

End of tour 

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