30 Days East African Combined Safari

Explore East Africa on this 30-day combined Safari to Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania guided by Superfine Safaris Limited. Explore the gems in each East African country on this 30-day East African combined safari. Engage in different travel experiences, which include game viewing, mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, boat cruising, and community tours, among others. The 30-Day safari takes you to visit some of the top tourism destinations in each country, rewarding you with lifetime memories.

A 30-day combined East African safari is the ultimate adventure, offering an immersive experience into the region’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife. The 30 Days East African safari starts in Kampala/Entebbe, Uganda, ending in Zanzibar

Trip summary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe & transfer to the airport

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Nature walk

Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking & Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 4: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park

Day 6: Mountain gorilla trekking & Community Tour

Day 7: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Day 8: Golden Monkey trekking & Ibyiwacu cultural village

Day 9: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day 10: Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

Day 11: Kigali city & Fly to Nairobi

Day 12: Transfer to Amboseli National Park

Day 13: Full Day in Amboseli

Day 14: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 15:  Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 16: Full Day in Masai Mara

Day 17: Fly to Serengeti National Park

Day 18-20: Full Days in Serengeti

Day 21: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 22:  Explore Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Day 23: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Day 24: Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Day 25: Full Day in Tarangire

Day 26-28: Beach Extension on Zanzibar Island

Day 29: Cultural and Leisure Activities in Zanzibar

Day 30: Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe & transfer to the airport

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be welcomed by the driver guide representing Superfine Safaris Limited.  Transfer to your hotel  for a refreshment. Dinner and overnight

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Nature walk

Have an early morning breakfast, check out, and drive to Kibale Forest National Park, a prime destination for chimpanzee trekking also known as “ the Primate Capital of Africa”. Arrive in the afternoon and in the evening go for a nature walk in Bigodi wetland for bird watching and primates.  Dinner and overnight at your lodge

Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking & Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Have an early morning breakfast and transfer to Kanyanchu Visitor Information Centre where you will be registered and briefed on the dos and donts of chimpanzee trekking. At 8: 00am, start the hike into the jungle Forest searching for the endangered chimpanzees. The allowed time with chimpanzees is strictly an hour from the time you see them.  Return to the lodge, check out and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.  The transfer drive offer you great views of Rwenzori Mountains. Dinner and overnight at your lodge

Day 4: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Go for early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, a known hunting ground for lions.  The game drive will offer you spectacular views of various wild animals which include Buffalos, Elephants, Leopards, Uganda Kobs, Antelopes, Waterbucks, Warthogs and Wild pigs among others. Return to the lodge for late breakfast and lunch. In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George.  The boat cruise is an opportunity to see a high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds seen on the river banks. Dinner an overnight at your lodge

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park

Have a relaxed breakfast, check out and drive out through Ishasha sector home to the tree-climbing lions, headed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The drive through local communities is an opportunity to meet and interact with indigenous people of the communities. Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Day 6: Mountain gorilla trekking & Community Tour

Wake up on a heavy early morning breakfast and with a packed lunch, transfer to the respective park headquarters in Bwindi Forest National Park. Start with registration and a pre-trekking briefing on the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking. At 8:0am, start the hike uphill in search of the gorillas. The allowed time with gorillas is strictly an hour but hiking can take between 2-6 hours. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa and Bakiga local communities adjacent to the gorilla perk

Day 7: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Have breakfast and enjoy your last moments in Bwindi Forest. Thereafter, check out and drive out of Bwindi, crossing over to Rwanda. Drive north westwards to Volcanoes National Park, refresh and chill at the lodge for the rest of the evening

Day 8: Golden Monkey trekking & Ibyiwacu cultural village

Have breakfast and transfer to Kinigi Park headquarters for registration and briefing. You will then hike into the park searching for the playful golden monkeys. The hike can last for between 1-4 hours but the allowed time is strictly an hour. Return to the lodge for refreshment and then in the afternoon, and in evening, visit the Iby’iwacu cultural village for a cultural experience. Learn about the traditional life of the local Rwandese people through dance, music, and stories

Dinner and overnight at your lodge

Day 9: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Have breakfast and start the journey through Rwanda’s beautiful “land of a thousand hills” to Nyungwe Forest in south western Rwanda. Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Day 10: Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

Have a morning breakfast, and with a packed lunch, transfer to the park headquarters chimpanzee trekking adventure. You start with registration and briefing on the dos and don’ts of chimpanzee trekking. The trek to see chimpanzees starts at 8:00 am, lasting for between 2-6 hours. The allowed time with chimpanzees is an hour. In the afternoon, go for a canopy walk on a thrilling suspension above the forest. This rewards you with great aerial views of the beautiful forest, Virunga volcanoes, and Rwanda local communities. Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Day 11: Kigali city & Fly to Nairobi

After breakfast, check out and go for a city tour in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Some of the places to visit in Rwanda include the Kigali genocide memorial Centre and Kimironko Market. You will then drive to Kigali airport and fly to Nairobi, Kenya

Day 12: Transfer to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, start the drive to Amboseli National Park in south western Kenya, famous for sheltering the largest herds of Elephants in the world. Amboseli National Park also offers travelers breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Have an evening game drive in the park to see wild animals feeding before they retire for the night

Day 13: Full Day in Amboseli

Spend this whole day exploring Amboseli National Park.  Enjoy full-day guided game drives in the open plains of the park, rewarding you with great views of wild animals grazing, hunting, and browsing. Expect to see animals such as Lions, Giraffes, Cheetahs, Leopards, Elephants, Gazelles, and Wildebeests, among others. The bush breakfast and picnic lunch give you a chance to feast alongside wild animals. The dry open plains of Amboseli National Park offer you a chance for excellent wildlife viewing

Day 14: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy the last moments in Amboseli National park and drive out headed to Lake Nakuru National Park a home to the iconic flamingoes.  Enjoy game drives around the lake, rewarding you with spectacular views of various birds and wild animals feeding and chilling.  Dinner and overnight at the Lodge

. Day 15:  Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Have an early morning game drive in the park, check out and journey to Masai Mara National Park in south western Kenya on the borders with Tanzania.  Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Kenya’s top tourism destinations, famous for the annual wildebeest migration. Have an optional evening game drive to see beautiful wild animals grazing before retiring for a night. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 16: Full Day in Masai Mara

Have breakfast and embark on a full day of game drives in the Masai Mara. The drive through the park is an opportunity to see numerous wild animals that call this reserve “home”. Among the animals to see include Wildebeests, Zebras, Lions, Rhinos, Leopards, Giraffes, Waterbucks, Gazelles, Cheetahs, Hippos and Buffaloes, among others. A hot air balloon is highly recommended for magical early views of wildlife. Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Day 17: Fly to Serengeti National Park

Fly from the Masai Mara to the Serengeti in northern Tanzania. Serengeti is a popular tourism destination in the country famous for the annual wildebeest migration experience.  Have an evening game drive in the park for exceptional views of wild animals

Day 18-20: Full Days in Serengeti

Spend these three full days exploring the vast Serengeti plains. Experience the great wildebeest migration if it’s the season and also view a variety of wild animals which live in this beautiful park.  Among the wild animals to see in Serengeti National Park are Wildebeests, Lions. Hippos, Buffalos, Topis, Giraffes, Rhinos, Zebras, Waterbucks, Warthogs, and Impalas, among others.  Game viewing, community tours, nature walking, and hot air balloon are the top travel experiences in Serengeti National park

Day 21: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Having explored the best of Serengeti National Park, it’s time to depart for Ngorongoro crater area, another interesting destination in Tanzania.

Day 22:  Explore Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Have an early morning breakfast and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Explore the numerous wild animals on the crater floor, also called the Garden of Eden. The animals seen include the Elephants. Lions, Rhinos. Wildebeests, Buffalos, Zebras, waterbucks, and Gazelles, among others. Dinner and overnight at your lodge

Day 23: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Have breakfast, check out, and journey to Lake Manyara National Park, home to the tree-climbing Lions. Drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Named after Lake Manyara, the park comprises of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the Soda Lake, swamps, forests, and savannahs, which provide food and habitat for different wild animals and birds. Take part in guided game drives for great views of wild animals such as Elephants, Lions, zebras, antelopes, and Giraffes, among others. The swampy and forested areas of the park also shelter numerous birds

Day 24: Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its huge elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Join an afternoon game drive to see wild animals feeding, socializing and resting before night rest

Day 25: Full Day in Tarangire

Spend this whole day exploring the hidden gem in Tarangire National Park. Morning and afternoon game drives to explore more of Tarangire’s unique landscape and diverse wildlife. Expect to see numerous Lions, Giraffes, Cheetahs, Wildebeests, Antelopes, and over 500 bird species

Day 26-28: Beach Extension on Zanzibar Island

Following breakfast, check out and transfer to Arusha National Park for a flight to Zanzibar.  Spend these three days chilling and relaxing on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar. Take part in optional activities such as swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, boat cruising, visiting spice farms, Stone Town and nature walking, among others

Day 29: Cultural and Leisure Activities in Zanzibar

Enjoy a full day of leisure, take a boat trip to explore the surrounding islands or a cultural tour of the island.

Day 30: Departure

This is the final day of our 3-day East African safari. Have breakfast, check out, and transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for the departure flight

End of the safari

Safari inclusions

Safari Inclusions

• All trip activities are on this itinerary.
• Mountain gorilla permits
• Chimpanzee permits
• Golden monkey trekking permit
• Camp/lodge accommodation for 29 nights
• All meals on this exciting itinerary
• All park and site entrance fees as per the itinerary
• Game viewing excursions
• Airport transfers
• Transportation and driver services
• Flight to Zanzibar
• All relevant Tanzania government taxes or levies

Safari Exclusions

• Cost of booking visas.
• International flight fees.
• Hotel/camp accommodation before or after the tour
• Gratuities and tips
• All expenses of a personal nature are excluded.