15 Days Uganda and Kenya Wildlife Safari
Experience the best of Uganda and Kenya on this 15-day safari. Begin in Kampala with a brief city tour before heading to top destinations like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo National Park.
On your return to Kampala, stop at the Equator line before flying to Kenya. Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve, the heart of the Great Wildebeest Migration, where you’ll encounter diverse wildlife, including the big four animals, mountain gorillas, and chimpanzees, amidst stunning landscapes.
Destination |
Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo National Park and Masai Mara |
Activities |
Game drive and viewing, gorilla trekking, boatcruise and cultural encounter |
Duration |
15 days & 14 nights |
Airport transfer |
Yes |
Included |
- Full board accommodation
- Transportation
- All activities inclusive of entrance Fees and permits
- English speaking guide and photography
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Excluded |
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, tips, International flights and visa fees)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and park fees
- All not mentioned above
- Accommodation before and at the end of the tour
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Note this is a group package, and it can be customised to fit the clients budget and interest |
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Details
Safari Highlights
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Zziwa Rhino Santuary
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo National Park
- Masai Mara National Reserve
Upon arrival at the airport, you'll be greeted by our professional tour guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy a short city tour of Entebbe, visit the craft market for locally made items like Ugandan jerseys, and then return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. If you wish, you can explore the nightlife in Kampala after dinner.
After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and head to Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a chance to track these beautiful animals. The sanctuary, home to about 18 white rhinos, plays a crucial role in their conservation after they became extinct in Uganda's national parks in 1980.
Enjoy lunch at the sanctuary before continuing to Murchison Falls. Upon arrival, visit the Top of the Falls, where the Nile narrows to just 8 meters and cascades down 43 meters before flowing into Lake Albert.
End the day by checking into your lodge, relaxing, and enjoying dinner.
After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive to spot wildlife such as buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, and various bird species. Following the drive, head to the Paara cruise point for a 3-hour boat ride on the Victoria Nile, where you may see Nile crocodiles and hippos.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relax by the pool before the evening game drive. This drive offers a chance to see animals returning to their resting spots, along with picturesque sunset moments. After your adventure, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
After breakfast and check-out, you'll drive through towns like Hoima and Fort Portal, stopping for lunch. You'll arrive in the evening and can choose between a short game drive or relaxing at the lodge in preparation for the next day.
After breakfast, you'll venture to the Kasenyi Plains for a guided lion tracking experience with rangers using radio collars to locate the lions. This thrilling activity lasts about three hours and is a highlight of your visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, offering exceptional wildlife views. Look out for hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and various water birds. Afterward, return to your lodge with a short evening game drive, ending the day with a beautiful sunset.
Start your day with an early breakfast and head to Kalinzu Forest for an adventurous day. After a briefing from professional guides, embark on a chimpanzee trekking experience that typically lasts 3 to 4 hours, as you search for the 300 chimpanzees across various communities. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch before transferring to Lake Katwe. Here, you'll explore salt mining activities, including rock salt extraction and salt winning, at this ancient volcanic lake formed around 10,000 years ago.
After breakfast at the lodge, explore the vibrant culture of a nearby community. Visit plantation farms, including coffee and cocoa tours, and prepare a local meal to enjoy with the locals. Spend the day immersed in the community before returning to the lodge in the evening, with scenic stopovers along the way. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with a game drive in the Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions. After breakfast, check out and enjoy a morning game drive to spot these lions, with a 70% chance of seeing them. They spend most of the day resting in trees to escape the heat. Ishasha is one of only two places in the world where you can see tree-climbing lions, alongside Lake Manyara in Tanzania. Upon arrival in Bwindi, check into your lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay before the gorilla tracking the next day.
After breakfast, check out and enjoy a morning game drive to spot these lions, with a 70% chance of seeing them. They spend most of the day resting in trees to escape the heat. Ishasha is one of only two places in the world where you can see tree-climbing lions, alongside Lake Manyara in Tanzania. In the afternoon transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for Gorilla trekking and upon arrival in Bwindi, check into your lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay before the gorilla tracking the next day.
Start your day with an early breakfast and a briefing at Bwindi Park headquarters before heading into the mountainous forest for an unforgettable encounter with mountain gorillas. Listen for their calls and enjoy the sight of the dominant silverback amidst the lush, dense scenery.
Tracking the gorillas can take 4 to 7 hours, and once located, you'll spend an hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat a truly unique experience.
In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community, the original inhabitants of the forest, and be captivated by their traditional dances, homes, and lifestyle. Return to your lodge for dinner and rest.
After breakfast at the lodge, you'll head to Lake Bunyonyi, renowned for its stunning views and 29 beautiful islands. After lunch, enjoy a canoe excursion to observe various bird species and explore the area. Additional activities can include a Historical Islands tour, visiting the Batwa community, Nyombe swamp excursion, mountain biking, zip lining, and kayaking. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight relaxation.
After breakfast, you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, stopping in Mbarara City. Arrive at your accommodation in time for lunch, followed by some relaxation before an afternoon/evening game drive or optional horseback riding ($170 extra).
During your drive, watch for wildlife like eland antelopes, zebras, topis, impalas, Uganda kob, and Cape buffaloes. In the evening, unwind at your accommodation, or opt for a night game drive to spot nocturnal animals ($40 extra). Lake Mburo is renowned for its diverse bird species and wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, hippos, topis, and more.
After an early breakfast and check-out, return to Kampala, stop at the Equator Line for lunch and photos. Finally, travel to Entebbe International Airport for your flight to Kenya.
Arrival in Nairobi: Upon arrival in Nairobi, a professional driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay in Nairobi.
After breakfast, check out and begin your 5-hour journey to Masai Mara National Reserve, stopping for a meal along the way. Upon arrival at the lodge, check in and enjoy lunch before heading out for an evening game drive. You might see lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, hippos, wildebeests, and more. After the drive, relax at the lodge until dinner, then rest for the night.
After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in search of Africa's Big Five. The reserve is also famous for its stunning orange-tinged sunsets. Masai Mara is home to a variety of wildlife, including: Masai giraffes, Baboons, Warthogs, Bat-eared foxes, Gray jackals, Spotted hyenas, Topis, Impalas, Hartebeests, Wildebeests, Elephants, Buffaloes, Zebras and Hippos
Lions can often be seen basking in the sun or surveying the plains for their next meal, while leopards and cheetahs, although harder to spot, are relatively common. The Great Migration of wildebeests occurs in July and August, as millions move north from the Serengeti in search of greener pastures, returning south in October. After the adventure, we'll head back to our lodge for dinner and the night.
Explore this rich diversity of animals during your visit!
Masai Cultural Visit and Transfer to Nairobi. After breakfast, you’ll visit a Masai village for a cultural performance and learn about their way of life. Later, you will transfer to Nairobi for your evening flight home.
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