Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and Overnight Stay

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Nairobi. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a relaxed evening or a short city orientation.

Day 2: Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, we drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife area. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive where you may spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and vast herds of plains game.

Day 3: Full Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara

Spend the day exploring the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve is renowned for excellent predator sightings and, seasonally, the Great Migration. Between drives, enjoy lunch and relaxation at your lodge.

Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti National Park (Kenya–Tanzania)

After breakfast, we depart the Maasai Mara and cross into Tanzania, continuing to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy scenic views of endless plains as you enter one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. An afternoon game drive introduces you to Serengeti’s rich wildlife.

Day 5: Full Day Game Drives in Serengeti

Enjoy a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti, home to lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and large herbivore herds. The vast landscapes and abundant wildlife offer outstanding photography opportunities throughout the day.

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast and a morning game drive, we head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy views of the crater highlands before checking into your lodge near the crater rim.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Transfer to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This natural wonder hosts a dense concentration of wildlife including rhinos, lions, buffalo, and flamingos. In the afternoon, drive to Arusha for overnight stay.

Day 8: Flight to Entebbe and Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, take a scheduled flight from Kilimanjaro / Arusha to Entebbe, Uganda. Upon arrival, our guide will transfer you to Kibale National Park, passing through scenic countryside and tea plantations.

Day 9: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

Enjoy an early breakfast before entering Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking. Trek through the rainforest with experienced guides to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

Day 10: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, we drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, known for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife.

Day 11: Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Begin with an early game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park before driving to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Check into your lodge and prepare for the next day’s trek.

Day 12: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After an early breakfast, head into the forest for your mountain gorilla trekking experience. Trekking time varies, but once the gorillas are located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural environment. Return to the lodge for relaxation and celebration.

Day 13: Transfer to Entebbe and Departure

After breakfast, we drive back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an incredible safari journey across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.