20 Days Uganda and Kenya Safari
This 20 Days Safari takes you to some of the most exclusive wildlife areas the two countries have to offer. From gorilla trekking to wildlife game drives, seeing the big five and cultural visits, this trip has it all. The tour starts in Uganda and ends in Kenya. So, we advise you to get an East African Tourist visa.
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda
On arrival at Entebbe airport, meet your safari guide from Self Drive Uganda who will welcome you to Uganda and then transfer you to your Hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. It is also on this day that you will be briefed about your whole tour.
Accommodation at Via Via Guesthouse
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Mburo national park
After having breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park. You will have a stop at the equator village for some photo shoot and arrival will be in the afternoon. Check in your lodge and then an evening game drive. This is famous for large herds of zebras and impalas. Other animals to see include, elands, waterbucks, buffaloes, giraffes and so on. You arrive in time for an afternoon boat trip which gives you chance to see hippos, crocodiles, water birds, buffaloes and so on. You are to have a night game drive. A night game drive is very rewarding in Lake Mburo National Park and gives you chance to see some of the nocturnal animals. Commonly seen animals include; leopards, aardvarks, hippos, porcupines and so on.
Accommodation at Mburo Eagles Nest
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
After breakfast, feel free to join any of the optional activities such as a bike safari, horseback safari, walking safari and so on. You then travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This forest is home to more than half of the world’s only surviving mountain gorillas. It is also home to several mammals and birds and is a World Heritage site.
Accommodation at Gorilla Valley Lodge
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking
After a morning breakfast, you will report to the Gorilla trekking starting point for paperwork and a short briefing. From there you will proceed with your search for the endangered primates with your packed lunch. When searching for gorillas, expect to set your eyes on other creatures, for example red tailed monkeys, baboons, blue monkeys, black and white Columbus monkeys, many bird species and many more. The trekking may take 1 to 6 hours depending on where the gorillas will be residing that day. On encountering them, you will be given a full hour to enjoy their company and there is no limit to the number of pictures you can have with them. From there you will return to your lodge to relax.
Accommodation at Gorilla Valley Lodge
Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha sector
On this day, you will have breakfast at leisure and after travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha with a game drive. This southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park is famous for its tree climbing lions and if lucky you may spot them in the fig trees. Arrival will be in the evening when you will check into your lodge, have dinner, and relax as you prepare for the next day.
Accommodation at The Bush Lodge
Day 6: Game drive and boat cruise
This day takes you to game drives at Kasenyi sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This game drive will give you a chance to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, antelopes and many more. You will return to your lodge for lunch and later go for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. This is the water stream that joins lake George to Edward and is said to have the largest concentration of hippos in the world. You will get a chance to see more wildlife for example waterbucks, buffaloes, many bird species and many more. From there, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation at The Bush Lodge
Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest reserve
After a morning breakfast, you will report to the chimpanzee trekking starting point for briefing and paperwork. The trekking may take 2 to 6 hours depending on where you will find the Chimpanzees that day therefore you will carry your packed lunch to be on a safer side. On encountering them, you will be given a full hour to enjoy their company and you can take as many pictures with them as you want. From there you will return to your lodge to relax. After a bit of relaxation, feel free to take on any of the optional activities, for example nature walk, community walk and experience among others. From there you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation at The Bush Lodge
Day 8: Transfer to Fort portal
You will have breakfast at your preferred time and then prepare for your transfer to Fortport where you will be arriving in the afternoon. On arrival, you can choose to have a city tour or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation at Bella Vista Hotel
Day 9: Transfer to Murchison falls National Park
After a morning breakfast, you will embark on your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. You are to have lunch on the way and your arrival will be in the late afternoon. On arrival you will check into your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation at Fort Murchison Lodge
Day 10: Game drive and boat cruise
After a morning breakfast you will start on your journey to do a game drive on the northern bank of River Nile, and this is where much of the game is concentrated. While on the drive expect to see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, waterbucks, lions, many bird species, such as blue Turaco, herons, kingfishers, long crested eagles, black and white casqued hornbill, and many more. After the drive you will go back to your lodge for lunch and after have an afternoon boat cruise which will also give you chance to see more of wildlife. From the boat cruise you will check into your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation at Fort Murchison Lodge
Day 11: Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
You will have an early breakfast and then transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for the Rhino tracking. You will trek Rhinos on foot under the guidance of an experienced game ranger. This is the only place you can see Rhinos in Uganda and therefore worth your time. From there you will continue with your journey to Jinja.
Accommodation at Ziwa Rhino Lodge
Day 12: Transfer to Jinja
You will have breakfast at your preferred time and then start your journey to Jinja for the adventurous activities. Jinja is the adventure capital of East Africa.
Accommodation at Source of the Nile Hotel
Day 13: Adventure in Jinja
After a morning breakfast, feel free to take part in any of the many optional activities Jinja has for you, for example zip lining, kayaking, swimming, quad biking, fishing, white water rafting among others. In the afternoon, you will have a boat trip from Lake Victoria to the Nile River. You will be able to see the real source of the River Nile. This is where the Nile River starts its journey to the Mediterranean Sea.
Accommodation at Source of the Nile Hotel
Day 14: Travel to Kisumu
After having breakfast, continue East of the country to cross to Kenya via the Busia border. You will cross into Kenya and travel to Kisumu town, one of the big ports on Lake Victoria.
Accommodation at Grand Royal Swiss Hotel
Day 15: Transfer to Lake Nakuru
You are to have breakfast and then travel to Lake Nakuru National Park to spend the night. Arrival will be in the afternoon.
Accommodation at The Legacy Hotel
Day 16: Game Drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
After having early breakfast, you will have a game drive which focus on Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru occupies over 70% of the park making a great spot for bird lovers. Birds to see include the African fish eagles, greater flamingos and lesser flamingos, Egyptian gees, pelicans and more. This park also has a reputation of being the best place to see rhinos. It is home to both white and black rhinos. Other game to see includes giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions, leopard, warthogs.
Accommodation at The Legacy Hotel
Day 17: Transfer to Masai Mara national reserve
After having breakfast at leisure, you will travel to Masai Mara. You arrive in the afternoon and visit a Masai community. On this tour you will be introduced to some Masai traditions such as starting fire without a lighter, visit a typical Masai homestead, visit a Masai market and enjoy a presentation from their community. Be ready to participate in the presentation as it is healthy for your muscles.
Accommodation at AA Lodge Masai Mara national reserve
Day 18: Full day Masai Mara
Having had breakfast, have a full day game viewing on the vast plains of the Masai Mara giving you chance to see lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs. Masai Mara is famous for having a huge population of game. Part of your game drives will focus along the Mara River. This is where the wildebeest tend to cross from Tanzania to Kenya. This is known as the migration of the wildest. Even without the migration, this great river is full of hippos and crocodiles, something you should not miss out. Dinner and overnight at lodge.
Accommodation at AA Lodges Masai Mara
Day 19: Transfer to Nairobi
Wake up for a fine breakfast and then checkout of the park. Your will drive to your hotel in Nairobi where you can relax for the day.
Accommodation at Lotus Inn Suites
Day 20: Transfer to the airport for Departure
You will wake up and have breakfast at your preferred time. You can choose to have a city tour around Nairobi and later drive to the airport for your departure flight.
End of Safari.