Explore the gems in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar on this customized 20-day safari. Start with a Great Ape Adventure in Uganda, where you will meet chimpanzees and mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. Head to Kenya for the Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara and proceed to the Serengeti for another epic safari adventure. End your tour with a beach holiday in Zanzibar, where you will relax and unwind.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Uganda (Entebbe).
Day 2: Drive to Kibale Forest National Park (6 to 7-hour drive)
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Boat Cruise
Day 5: Ishasha Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi.
Day 6: Gorilla trekking experience and Batwa cultural tour.
Day 7: Transfer to Lake Mburo NP & Walking Safari
Day 8: Ankole Cattle Experience & Transfer to Entebbe, Flight to Nairobi.
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Naivasha (2-hour drive)
Day 10: Transfer to Masai Mara (4-hour drive)
Day 11: Full-Day Game Drives; Masai Mara
Day 12: Transfer to Serengeti via Isebania Border
Day 13: Northern Serengeti Game Drives
Day 14: Transfer to Central Serengeti
Day 15: Central Serengeti Game Drives
Day 16: Transfer from Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 17: Transfer from Karatu to Arusha and Flight to Zanzibar
Day 18: Sea Adventure and Beach Relaxation
Day 19: Spice Tour and Prison Island
Day 20: Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Uganda (Entebbe)
You will be picked up from the airport upon arrival and driven to your Entebbe Hotel for a rest. Overnight at Papyrus Guest House (Budget)/ 2 Friends Hotel (Mid-Range)/ Protea Hotel (Luxury); Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Drive to Kibale Forest National Park (6 to 7-hour drive)
Start the day with an early pick-up from your hotel and a transfer to Kibale National Park, located in western Uganda. It takes a 6 to 7-hour drive to get there with en route stopovers for photography at places of interest. You will arrive in time for a lunch break, and later can go for a nature walk or relax at your lodge. Meals & Overnight at: Chimpundu Lodge (luxury), Turaco Treetops Lodge (Mid-range) / Isunga Lodge (budget): Full Board

Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Community Visit.
You will have breakfast and be taken for a briefing about chimpanzee tracking, and then proceed to the forest. The forest is home to several primates, including monkeys and several birds, most of which you will see while on the hike. Have a lunch break and later go for a Bigodi Community Visit. Meals & Overnight at: Chimpundu Lodge (luxury), Turaco Treetops Lodge (Mid-range) / Isunga Lodge (budget): Full Board

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP & Boat cruise
You will have breakfast and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the twin lakes of Ndali and Kasenda. Later, proceed to the park, arriving in time for a lunch break. In the afternoon, a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel to see other wildlife species, including Hippos, elephants, and many more. In the evening, you will have a game drive in an open jeep and later head to your lodge for relaxation. Meals and Overnight at Enganzi Lodge (Budget) / Elephant Hab Lodge (Mid-Range) / Kasenyi Safari Camp (Luxury); Full Board

Day 5: Game Drive and transfer to Bwindi
You will have this game drive in the Ishasha sector of the park, most famous for the tree-climbing lions, the Topi, Elephants, and Buffaloes, among other wildlife species. If lucky, you will spot the lions and other wildlife in the sector. You will have a lunch break and later proceed to Bwindi, arriving in the evening. Dinner and Overnight at Gorilla Mist Camp (Budget) / Bakiga Lodge (Mid-Range) / Mahogany Springs (Luxury)

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking & Community Visit
On this most anticipated day, head to the park for a briefing about the do’s and don’ts of the gorilla trek. You will be led to the forest amidst sightings of the different wildlife. Once you get to the gorillas, you will be allowed in their presence for an hour, taking photos and getting to know more about them. Return and go for a community visit where you will get to know more about the local people’s culture. Meals & overnight at Gorilla Mist Camp (Budget) / Bakiga Lodge (Mid-Range) / Mahogany Springs (Luxury).

Day 7: Transfer to Lake Mburo & Walking Safari
You will have breakfast and depart from Bwindi for Lake Mburo National Park. The Park is one of the most diverse National Parks in Uganda. Get to the Park in time for lunch and go for a walking safari. Meals & Overnight at Mpogo Lodge (Budget)/ Rwakobo Rock Lodge (Mid-Range) / Kigambira Safari Lodge (Luxury): Full Board

Day 8: Nature walk & Transfer back to Entebbe (4 Hours’ drive)
Have breakfast and go for an Ankole Cattle Experience, where you will learn about the rich Ankole Culture. Later, transfer back to Entebbe with a stopover at the Equator for photography and experimentation. Head to the airport for check-in ahead of your departure flight to Nairobi. Overnight at Maple Inn Hotel (Budget) / 67 Airport Hotel (Mid-Range) / Four Points By Sheraton, Bed & Breakfast

Day 9: Transfer to Lake Naivasha (2-hour drive)
After an early breakfast, you will set off for Lake Naivasha, getting there early enough for check-in at the Lodge. Have a lunch break and spend the afternoon exploring the Lakes’ rich diversity with a boat cruise to the Crescent Island. Meals and overnight at Panorama Hotel (Budget) / Crescent Lodge / Naivasha Sopa Lodge; Full Board

Day 10: Transfer to Masai Mara (4-hour drive)
After breakfast, you will have a brief excursion and set off for the Masai Mara. Have a lunch break and later head out for game drives in the reserve. Meals and Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (Luxury) / Zebra Plains Lodge (Mid-Range) / Oseki Mara Camp (Budget); Full Board

Day 11: Full-Day Game Drives; Masai Mara
You will explore the vast Masai Mara ecosystem today, journeying with the migrating herds in case the season is on. Later, return to your lodge for a rest. Meals and Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (Luxury) / Zebra Plains Lodge (Mid-Range) / Oseki Mara Camp (Budget); Full Board

Day 12: Transfer to Serengeti via Isebania Border
Start the day with game drives in the Masai Mara and later transfer to Northern Serengeti via the Isebania border. Continue with game drives in the Serengeti ecosystem, journeying with the wildebeest. Dinner & Overnight at Gnu Mara River Camp (Luxury) / Lobo Wildlife Lodge (Mid-Range)/ Ikoma Safari Camp (Budget)

Day 13: Northern Serengeti Game Drives
Spend a full day exploring the Northern Serengeti on morning and afternoon game drives. Witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras, and keep an eye out for predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight. Dinner & Overnight at Gnu Mara River Camp (Luxury) / Lobo Wildlife Lodge (Mid-Range)/ Ikoma Safari Camp (Budget)

Day 14: Transfer to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, drive towards Central Serengeti, enjoying game drives along the way. This region features expansive savannahs and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, offering chances to spot predators and observe dramatic landscapes. Dinner & Overnight at Angata Camp (Luxury) / Lobo Wildlife Lodge (Mid-Range) / Ikoma Safari Camp (Budget)

Day 15: Central Serengeti Game Drives
Spend the day exploring the central Serengeti plains with morning and afternoon game drives. This area is ideal for photography and wildlife observation, with breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife encounters. Dinner and overnight will be at your lodge or camp in Serengeti. Dinner & Overnight at Angata Camp (Luxury) / Lobo Wildlife Lodge (Mid-Range) / Ikoma Safari Camp (Budget)

Day 16: Transfer from Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Early in the morning, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive among lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, and buffalo. In the evening, you may choose to stay overnight inside Ngorongoro or drive to Karatu to reduce park concession fees. Dinner & Overnight at Kankari Lodge (luxury), Kudu Lodge (midrange), Eileen Trees Inn (budget); Full Board

Day 17: Transfer from Karatu to Arusha and Flight to Zanzibar
After breakfast, drive from Karatu to Arusha to catch your evening flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and settle in for an evening of relaxation. Overnight will be at a Zanzibar hotel. Overnight at Zanzibar Serena Hotel (Luxury) / Kingstone Lodge Zanzibar (Mid-Range)/ Stone Town View Hotel (Budget)

Day 18: Sea Adventure and Beach Relaxation
Enjoy a full day on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches. Take part in activities such as snorkeling, dhow sailing, or visiting a sandbank, or simply relax and soak up the tropical atmosphere. Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel. Overnight at Zanzibar Serena Hotel (Luxury) / Kingstone Lodge Zanzibar (Mid-Range)/ Stone Town View Hotel (Budget)

Day 19: Spice Tour and Prison Island
Embark on a guided spice tour to discover Zanzibar’s aromatic heritage, then take a boat trip to Prison Island to see giant tortoises and explore historical sites. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Overnight at Zanzibar Serena Hotel (Luxury) / Kingstone Lodge Zanzibar (Mid-Range)/ Stone Town View Hotel (Budget)

Day 20: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar or connect via Dar es Salaam for your departure flight, marking the end of your Tanzania and Zanzibar adventure.

End of Safari.

This 20-day Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania safari package includes:

-Gorilla trekking permit
-Chimpanzee permit
-Park Entry fees
-Services of an experienced driver guide.
-Domestic and regional flights as indicated on the itinerary.
-Ground transportation with a 4X4 Safari jeep.
-Bottled water.
-19 Nights’ accommodation
– Meals as per the itinerary
-Zanzibar beach activities
-Relevant Government taxes.
-Village/community tours.

Excluded are:

-Travel and medical insurance.
-International flights.
-Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
-Telephone expenses.
-Laundry fees.
-Gratuities (to guides, Rangers, and Lodge staff).
-Souvenir shopping.