16 Days Kenya Tanzania Uganda Safari

16 Days Kenya Tanzania Uganda Safari takes you to three East African countries: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Complete gorilla trekking ventures in Uganda and stunning game drives in specially customized vehicles during your game drives in Masai Mara National Park in Kenya and the Vast Savannah plains of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Gorilla trekking finds its way on travelers bucket lists more and more these days. It’s a unique and intense experience, and although it doesn’t require much physical preparation, it is not for everyone.

16 Days Kenya Tanzania Uganda Safari takes you to three East African countries: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Complete gorilla trekking ventures in Uganda and stunning game drives in specially customized vehicles during your game drives in Masai Mara National Park in Kenya and the Vast Savannah plains of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Gorilla trekking finds its way on travelers bucket lists more and more these days. It’s a unique and intense experience, and although it doesn’t require much physical preparation, it is not for everyone.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi

Upon arrival in Nairobi, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the time is free to explore this stunning city. Overnight will be at the Boulevard hotel in Nairobi

Stop At: Nakuru, Nakuru, Rift Valley Province

Day 2: Nairobi – Nakuru

The journey begins early with a brief welcome meeting in the morning (7am) before we travel north from Nairobi (approximately at 8am) through the Great Rift Valley stopping at Lake Nakuru National Park, home to a vast variety of bird life, particularly hundreds of thousands of flamingoes. Search for white and black rhino, buffalo, impala, hyena, and even leopard on our afternoon game drive in this renowned game park. Dinner and overnight at Chesta Hotel

Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park Kenya

Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

Depart after game drive to Lake Naivasha. At the beautiful Lake Naivasha, spend your time enjoying various optional activities, such as a walking safari to view giraffes and antelope on Crescent Island, or a visit to the flamingo-filled Green Crater Lake, or simply viewing birds and wildlife around your camp – spotting ibis, lovebirds, fish eagles, hippo, and the black and white Columbus monkey on the banks of this scenic lake. Dinner and over night at the Marina luxury tented camp near the lake.

Stop At: Lake Naivasha, Naivasha Kenya

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara Game Reserve

Drive to via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch at Enchoro wildlife Camp . Full afternoon game drive till dusk.

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province

Day 5: Masai Mara National Park

Full days spent exploring the park in search of the big 5- Optional balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost. Overnight stay at Mara Ashnil Lodge or Serena lodge. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. Dinner and overnight at the Camp

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province

Day 6: Masai Mara – Musoma

Early morning departure to Tanzania via Isebania boarder musoma –via sirari boarder point – transfer to Tembo Beach hotel where you will spend the night with evening boat ride in lake Victoria the second largest fresh water lake in the world.

Stop At: Lake Victoria

Day 7: Lake Victoria -Serengeti national park

Boat transfer to the shore of Lake Victoria where you link up with your guide and proceed to Serengeti national park via Dabaka gate – lunch at the Camp then proceed for evening game drives.

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Day 8: Serengeti National Park

Departing in the morning, you drive west game viewing through the western corridor of the Serengeti to the Central region of Seronera. Over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains every October and November, and then swirl west and north after the long rains in April, May and June. So strong is the ancient instinct to move that no drought, gorge or crocodile infested river can hold them back. Dinner and overnight at the camp

Stop At: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania

Day 9: Serengeti – Ngorongoro crater

We view game as we drive southeast up into the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation. Full afternoon crater tour followed by dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge by the crater rim.

Stop At: Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha Region

Day 10: Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara

Proceed to Lake Manyara for a game drive at Lake Manyara National Park which is famous for its tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. You will get dinner and overnight at the camp or local hotel

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi

Day 11: Lake Manyara – Nairobi

Leave for Kenya passing by Mt. Meru and hopefully catching a glimpse of the mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro in the distance arriving in the evening. lunch will be taken on our way to Nairobi. Dinner and overnight at Meridian Hotel

Stop At: Kampala, Kampala, Central Region

Day 12: Nairobi – Kampala

Fly to Kampala, upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the time is free to explore this Stunning city. Speke Hotel

Stop At: Bwindi Backpackers Lodge, Southern Sector Of Bwindi National Park, Bwindi, Uganda

Day 13: Kampala – Bwindi

Drive to Mbarara (283km from Kampala) via Masaka. Make a first stop over at Equator crossing for snacks and photography. Proceed with a visit to Igongo Cultural village this is a rewarding and amazing tour as you also visit the Ankole museum.

Lunch break is made at Agip Motel Mbarara. After lunch we drive to Bwindi. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds. The landscape is made of picturesque valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Dinner and overnight stay at either Buhoma Lodge or the Buhoma Community Bandas.

Stop At: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Western Region

Day 14: Gorilla Trekking Tour

Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure you carry along with you a rain jacket, some drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for one of the gorilla groups you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth.

The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but its well worth the effort. The afternoon is spent on a foot safari around the local communities living around the park. Dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Lodge.

Stop At: Kampala, Kampala, Central Region

Day 15: Bwindi – Kampala

After your morning breakfast, drive back to Kampala using Kasese – Fort Portal road via Queen Elizabeth National Park for en-route game viewing if you are lucky you may spot some Elephants, Antelopes and the Warthogs. Enjoy the winding scenery of the foot hills of Mt. Rwenzori arriving in Fort Portal in time for lunch. Thereafter continue to Kampala for the overnight stay at Speke Hotel.

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi

Day 16: Kampala – Nairobi

After breakfast relax after which you will be taken to the airport to catch your flight back home either through Entebbe airport in Uganda or Jomo Kenyatta international airport in Kenya depending on to catch up your evening flight back home.