Ultimate 16-Day East Africa Safari: Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Expedition.

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

Early morning departure from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley with a viewpoint stop. Afternoon game drive upon arrival in Masai Mara.

• Overnight: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge / Simba & Oryx Nature Camp / Mara Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

Morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara. Optional Masai village visit.

• Overnight: Same lodge as Day 1

Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

Early morning game drive in Masai Mara, then drive to Lake Nakuru. Afternoon game drive spotting flamingos, rhinos, and leopards.

• Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge / Ziwa Bush Lodge / Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park

Early breakfast, then drive to Amboseli. Afternoon game drive with views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large elephant herds.

• Overnight: AA Lodge Amboseli / Sentrim Amboseli / Kibo Safari Camp or similar

Day 5: Amboseli – Arusha

Morning game drive in Amboseli, then transfer via Namanga border to Arusha, Tanzania. Rest and prepare for Tanzania safari portion.

• Overnight: Dan Stam Hotel Arusha / Crest Safari Lodge / Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa or similar

Day 6: Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater

Drive to Ngorongoro, arriving at the crater rim. Enjoy panoramic views and settle in for the night.

• Overnight: Karatu Villas Lodge / Tanzanice Farm Lodge / Pembeni Rhotia or similar

Day 7: Ngorongoro – Serengeti

Morning game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, then drive to Serengeti’s vast plains.

• Overnight: Osinon Tented Camp & Lodge / Anantya Serengeti / Mawe Tented Camp or similar

Day 8: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

Explore Serengeti in search of lions, cheetahs, and Great Migration herds. Optional hot air balloon safari.

• Overnight: Same lodge as Day 7

Day 9: Serengeti – Entebbe (Uganda)

Morning game drive in Serengeti, then transfer to Seronera Airstrip for flight via Arusha/Kilimanjaro to Entebbe. Evening arrival and transfer to hotel.

• Overnight: Protea Hotel Entebbe / Frontiers Hotel / Lake Victoria Hotel

Day 10: Entebbe – Kibale Forest

Drive (~6 hrs) to Kibale Forest, with scenic stops en route. Optional guided walk at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

• Overnight: Isunga Lodge / Kibale Forest Camp / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Day 11: Kibale – Chimp Trekking – Queen Elizabeth NP

Early morning chimpanzee trekking (~2–4 hrs). After lunch, drive (~3 hrs) to Queen Elizabeth NP. Optional evening game drive or lodge relaxation.

• Overnight: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge / Buffalo Safari Lodge / Park View Safari Lodge

Day 12: Full Day in Queen Elizabeth NP

Sunrise game drive in Kasenyi plains. Afternoon boat safari on Kazinga Channel, rich in hippos, crocodiles, and birds. Optional evening game drive.

• Overnight: Same lodge as Day 11

Day 13: Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Drive (~4–5 hrs) via Ishasha sector, spotting tree-climbing lions. Lunch en route. Arrive in Buhoma sector, Bwindi.

• Overnight: Buhoma Lodge / Buhoma Community Haven Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp

Day 14: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Early morning gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (~1 hr with gorillas). Afternoon relaxation at the lodge.

• Overnight: Same lodge as Day 13

Day 15: Buhoma Cultural Visit & Flight to Entebbe

Morning cultural visit to Batwa community and craft markets. Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for domestic flight to Entebbe (~2:30 PM arrival 3:30 PM). Evening at leisure by Lake Victoria.

• Overnight: Acacia Beach Hotel / Frontiers Hotel / Lake Victoria Hotel

Day 16: Jinja Day Trip & Departure for Nairobi

8:00 AM: Day trip to Jinja for Nile boat ride or visit Source of the Nile. Return to Entebbe (~4:30 PM). Transfer to airport for Kenya Airways flight KQ 412 (~8:00 PM) to Nairobi.