COMBINED 10 Days Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda Safari

Booking 10 Days for yourself is a great way to embark on a journey to experience lifetime adventures in the heart of East Africa. The massive 10-day Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda gorilla safari from Kigali offers a combination of exceptional encounters. Your journey involves winding through the savanna plains of Tanzania and Kenya then getting immersed in the scenic rainforests of Uganda.

On this extensive East African safari combo, expect to engage in diverse experiences including guided game drives, witnessing the Great Migration, and gorilla trekking. The key areas of interest will be Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, and Uganda’s scenic Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The first visit will be Tanzania followed by Kenya for you to enjoy the best game drives with a higher possibility to have a close view of large herds of buffaloes, elephants, Big cats, and more. From Kenya, you will proceed to Uganda to search for the unique mountain gorillas in the lush rainforests of Bwindi.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania

Day 2: Game drive & drive to Serengeti plains

Day 3: Full day with Serengeti wildlife

Day 4: Serengeti to Masai Mara by road

Day 5: Enjoy a full day with the Masai Mara wildlife

Day 6: Maasai Mara to Nairobi, relax

Day 7: Fly from Nairobi to Kigali City in Rwanda

Day 8: Kigali to Bwindi via Katuna/Chanika border crossing

Day 9: Gorilla trekking plus the Batwa community visit

Day 10: Departure from Kigali

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania

Expect to meet your personal Tanzania safari guide early in the morning. This will be followed by a brief introduction and insight into your travel itinerary. Later, safely board your 4×4 safari vehicle ready to travel to Ngorongoro Crater which is about a 3 to 4 hours’ drive.

Upon arrival at Ngorongoro, you will check into your lodge or safari camp where lunch will be enjoyed. Later, continue on a memorable guided game drive in the plains of Ngorongoro in a 4WD safari vehicle with a pop-up.

On a game drive, you will be amazed by encounters around the Ngorongoro Craters including zebras, rhinos, leopards, lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, gazelles, elands, impalas, waterbucks, and multiple bird species. After the game drive, return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Overnight at;

• Budget: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
• Midrange: Lemala Ngorongoro or Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
• Luxury: Acacia Farm Lodge or &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Drive time: 3 to 4 hours.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Game drive & drive to Serengeti plains

Meet your safari guide after you have had a delicious breakfast and hit the road for an early morning game drive. Today’s guided game drive allows you to search for early risers along the scenic Ngorongoro Crater area. After the great encounters in the plains around the Ngorongoro Crater, you will proceed to Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you will branch off to the Olduvai Gorge (the cradle of mankind) –a historical site known for its incredible discoveries related to human evolution and early human history.

Overnight at;

• Budget: Lobo Wildlife Lodge or Serengeti Mawe Camp
• Midrange: Serengeti Acacia Migration Camp or Serengeti Simba Lodge
• Luxury: Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camps

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Day 3: Full day with Serengeti wildlife

Today, expect to have a double dose of safari game drives in the splendid plains of Serengeti National Park. You can embark on a full-day excursion inclusive of a picnic lunch or divide it into morning and afternoon sessions with lunch to be had at the camp/lodge.

All the options guarantee exceptional encounters ranging from the Big 5 game (buffaloes, lions, elephants, leopards, and rhinos), plus zebras, giraffes, hyenas, cheetahs, and diverse antelope families. You will get back to the lodge to have dinner and overnight at leisure.

Overnight at;

• Budget: Lobo Wildlife Lodge or Serengeti Mawe Camp
• Midrange: Serengeti Acacia Migration Camp or Serengeti Simba Lodge
• Luxury: Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camps

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti to Masai Mara by road

After a leisurely breakfast, have your luggage packed in the vehicle. Today, you will be crossing from the Serengeti to the vast plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Drive through the Isebania or Sirari border crossing which connects the Serengeti and Masai Mara Reserve. Upon arrival at the Masai Mara, check into your respective lodges and camps for relaxation.

Overnight at;

• Budget: Sentrim Lodge or Simba Oryx Camp
• Midrange: AA Mara Lodge or Ol Moran Tented Camp
• Luxury: Sand River Masai Mara or Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5: Enjoy a full day with the Masai Mara wildlife

After a sumptuous breakfast, leave your camp with a packed lunch and water. Embark on a full-day game viewing journey in the plains of Masai Mara. As you traverse the extensive plains of the Mara Reserve, keep an eye on the abundant wildlife including the Big 5, and also witness the Great Migration (best spotted from July to August).

Have a lunch break at around midday under the acacia tree. Later, proceed with the last session of guided game drive till late afternoon when you will return to have leisure time at the lodge.

Overnight at;

• Budget: Sentrim Lodge or Simba Oryx Camp
• Midrange: AA Mara Lodge or Ol Moran Tented Camp
• Luxury: Sand River Masai Mara or Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6: Maasai Mara to Nairobi, relax

At leisure, have a tasty cup of tea/coffee and then check out. You will be picked up from the lodge or camp and today’s morning will involve driving up to Nairobi Capital, about 6-7 hours.

Overnight at;

• The Boma Hotel Nairobi
• Nairobi Serena Hotel

Day 7: Fly from Nairobi to Kigali City in Rwanda

After a hearty breakfast, you will be picked up by your driver guide and transferred safely to the airport. Today, you will take a flight to Kigali International Airport (KGL). On arrival, meet your professional driver guide for pick up and transfer to the hotel in Kigali City. If time allows, you may continue with a short city tour in the vibrant Kigali Capital City.

Overnight at;

• Budget: Step Town Hotel
• Midrange: Five to Five Hotel
• Luxury: Kigali Marriott Hotel or The Retreat by Heaven

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 8: Kigali to Bwindi via Katuna/Chanika border crossing

Meet your driver guide and get a warm morning greeting. After, you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and your journey will begin from Kigali. Expect to spend 4 to 5 hours and cross to Uganda via the Katuna or Chanika border.

Overnight at;

• Budget: Ride 4 a Woman
• Midrange: Engagi Lodge or at Mahogany Springs
• Luxury: Buhoma Lodge or Luxurious Bwindi Lodge

Drive time: 4-5 hours.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Day 9: Gorilla trekking plus the Batwa community visit

Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast and later, meet your driver for pickup. You will be transferred to the Bwindi offices to meet the officials. Arrive early so you to clear with the authorities and then join the briefing session. At the park offices, you will be allocated a gorilla family group to track and a park ranger guide.

Expect to begin the actual trekking at around 8:00 am and this will take about 2 to 6 hours depending on your speed or the location of the gorillas. Once you have met a family of gorillas, you will have only 1 hour to observe closely how they behave and also take photos or videos.

Overnight at;

• Budget: Ride 4 a Woman
• Midrange: Engagi Lodge or at Mahogany Springs
• Luxury: Buhoma Lodge or Luxurious Bwindi Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner.

Day 10: Departure from Kigali

Have breakfast at leisure in your respective lodges and after, you will say goodbye to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Today, you will return to Kigali which marks the end of the extensive 10-day safari in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

End of safari

The safari cost includes

• Game drives.
• All park entrance fees (in Tanzania, Kenya, & Uganda)
• All accommodation for 9 nights plus meals.
• Transport using a 4×4 tourist car plus services of an experienced driver/guide.
• Airport transfers
• All essential levies/taxes as per destinations (Tanzania, Kenya, & Uganda)

The safari cost excludes

• Visas.
• Tipping.
• Laundry services.
• Passports.
• Travel Insurance.
• Shopping