Embark on a 13-day overland safari adventure across Kenya and Uganda, combining iconic African wildlife, primate trekking, and breathtaking landscapes. Experience the Big Five in Amboseli and Maasai Mara, cruise on Lake Naivasha, track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla encounter in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This safari is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and adventurous travelers seeking an unforgettable East African journey.
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. Meet your safari guide and transfer to your hotel. Optional city tour: Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre, or Nairobi National Museum. Accommodation: Nairobi hotel. Highlight: Rest and acclimatize, evening briefing about the safari.
Drive to Amboseli National Park. Afternoon game drive. Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Amboseli. Highlights: Stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Large elephant herds and other savannah wildlife. Sunset over the open plains.
Morning and evening game drives. Optional Maasai village visit for cultural immersion. Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp. Highlights: Wildlife spotting: lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras. Cultural encounter with Maasai warriors and traditions.
Drive to Lake Naivasha. Afternoon boat ride on the lake to spot hippos and birds. Accommodation: Lodge by Lake Naivasha. Highlights: Lake Naivasha boat safari. Birdwatching (over 400 species). Optional walking safari on Crescent Island.
Drive to Maasai Mara. Evening game drive upon arrival. Accommodation: Mara lodge / luxury tented camp. Highlights: First glimpse of the iconic savannah. Spotting Big Five animals (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino).
Morning and evening game drives in the Maasai Mara. Optional hot air balloon safari over the plains. Accommodation: Mara lodge / tented camp. Highlights: Exceptional wildlife photography opportunities. Witness predator-prey action and abundant wildlife. Maasai cultural visits.
Morning and evening game drives in the Maasai Mara. Optional hot air balloon safari over the plains. Accommodation: Mara lodge / tented camp. Highlights: Exceptional wildlife photography opportunities. Witness predator-prey action and abundant wildlife. Maasai cultural visits.
Drive via Nairobi to Kisumu. Enjoy scenic Rift Valley views along the way. Accommodation: Kisumu hotel / lodge. Highlights: Lake Victoria sunset. Scenic drives through Kenyan countryside.
Cross into Uganda, drive to Jinja. Optional boat ride on the River Nile. Accommodation: Lodge near the Nile. Highlights: Cross the Kenya-Uganda border. Explore the source of the Nile. Scenic river views.
Drive to Kibale National Park. Optional evening forest walk. Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale. Highlights: Travel through lush Ugandan countryside. Prepare for chimpanzee trekking.
Early morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP for an afternoon game drive or boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. Accommodation: Lodge / tented camp in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Highlights: Spot chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Kazinga Channel boat cruise: hippos, elephants, birds.
Morning game drive. Drive to Bwindi. Scenic route through tea plantations and small villages. Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi. Highlights: Scenic Ugandan countryside. Prepare for gorilla trekking.
Early morning gorilla trekking in Bwindi. After trekking, drive back to Entebbe or Kampala. Highlights: Once-in-a-lifetime gorilla encounter. Scenic drive back to Uganda’s capital.
This tour is customizable and can be tailored to your interests, budget, and travel dates for a personalized safari experience.