10 Days Africa Safari to Kenya Tanzania and Uganda Tour
The journey to Africa without visiting Kenya Tanzania and Uganda is not complete and therefore our 10 days Africa Safari tour makes it possible to explore the top safari destinations in these beautiful countries. Expect matchless wildlife viewing experiences in secluded and diverse places with hand-picked accommodation that offer the true thrill of African wilderness.
Starting in Nairobi City, the trips goes through Kenya’s premier safari destination, Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park as well as Ngorongoro Conservation Area and ends in Uganda with tours of Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi National Parks.
The 1510-square kilometer Masai Mara National Reserve is popular for the jaw-dropping Great annual migration involving wildebeests, gazelles as well as Grant’s zebras and was voted the country’s top safari hot spot marked by sweeping grasslands, pristine meandering Rivers and magnificent landscapes with towering escarpments.
Visitors to this Reserve are rewarded with views of Grant’s zebras, Masai giraffes, Topis, wildebeests, Topis, aardvarks, Defassa waterbucks, bushbucks, lions, cheetahs, yellow baboons, leopards, Kobs, Common elands, to mention but a few.
The stunning Serengeti National Park of Tanzania is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site with diverse wildlife species and breathtaking sceneries. Animals such as African wild dogs, wildebeests, impalas, Coke’s hartebeests, Golden jackals, Common elands, gazelles, Defassa waterbucks, Topis, cheetahs, lions, Black-backed jackals, Cape buffaloes, leopards, Kongoni, Masai giraffes, Hippos, Rhinos, spotted hyenas and many others can be spotted in this Park.
Ngorongoro Conservation is another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania and is known for sheltering the World’s largest Caldera where huge numbers of animals especially wildebeests, Rhinos, zebras, African bush elephants, black spotted hyenas, gazelles, Kobs, black-backed jackals, Common elands, lions, Hippos, Cape buffaloes and many others usually converge to drink fresh clean waters as well as fresh pastures.
Another UNESCO World Heritage Site worth exploring is Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the south-west of the country with almost half the World’s population of mountain gorillas in the wild. For a total of 21 habituated gorilla groups, this Park undeniably has the highest concentration of these Great Apes.
10 Days Africa Safari to Kenya Tanzania and Uganda Safari Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Road trip to Masai Mara National Reserve, southern Kenya.
- Day 2: Explore the magnificent Masai Mara National Reserve.
- Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve-Serengeti National Park, North-central Tanzania
- Day 4: Explore the picturesque Serengeti National Park.
- Day 5: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Ares, northern circuit of Tanzania.
- Day 6: Explore the breathtaking wildlife of Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Day 7: Flight to Uganda, via Entebbe International Airport
- Day 8: Road trip to the lush Bwindi National Park
- Day 9: Explore the beautiful jungles of Bwindi National Park
- Day 10: Depart to Kampala/Entebbe or Kigali City, Rwanda.
Detailed Itinerary for 10 Days Africa Safari to Kenya Tanzania and Uganda Safari
Day 1: Road trip to Masai Mara National Reserve, southern Kenya
Guests are met by a private safari driver at their respective places of lodging and after a short briefing leave for Masai Mara National Reserve in the south-west of Kenya.
Along the way make a stop at the “Mai Mahiu region” where phenomenal views of the Great Rift Valley is relished. Travellers make another stop at Narok Town to shop for snacks and beverages, as well as hot lunch.
Be at the Reserve in the late afternoon and en-route to the Safari Camp/Lodge enjoy views of different animal species that include Klipspringers, Roan antelopes, African bush elephants, lions, impalas, Gnu, leopards, cheetahs, Cape buffaloes, Rhinos, spotted hyenas, African hares and so much more.
Overnight stay:
- Luxury: Sarova Mara Game Camp or andBeyond Bateleur Camp.
- Midrange: Maji Moto Eco Camp or Jambo Mara Safari Lodge.
- Budget: Talek Bush Camp or Mara Chui Resort.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Explore the Magnificent Masai Mara National Reserve
After a hearty breakfast, visitors embark on a full day to explore the magnificence of Masai Mara National Reserve. Start with the morning game drive through the Park with rich views of leopards, zebras, Defassa waterbucks, bushbucks, gazelles, African bush elephants, cheetahs, African hares, Mongoose, Topis, spotted hyenas, duikers, impalas, wildebeests, African buffaloes and many others.
There will be a break from the game drive to enjoy lunch at the Safari Camp/Lodge then continue in the afternoon with more views of animals, even those that were previously not seen. From this game drive, continue to the Masai village for a breathtaking cultural experience.
Overnight stay:
- Luxury: Sarova Mara Game Camp or andBeyond Bateleur Camp.
- Midrange: Maji Moto Eco Camp or Jambo Mara Safari Lodge.
- Budget: Talek Bush Camp or Mara Chui Resort.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve-Serengeti National Park, North-central Tanzania
On the third day, our guests travel southwards through the varying landscapes and open spaces of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem to Serengeti National Park.
While driving through the sweeping ecosystem, a timeless atmosphere is this extensive land will engulf visitors while duikers, spotting yellow baboons, wildebeests, bushbucks, African bush elephants, Topis, Cape buffaloes, hartebeests, lions, cheetahs, Topis, impalas, Defassa waterbucks, warthogs, Klipspringers, zebras amongst others.
Exceptional flora found in this ecosystem will be enjoyed as tourists journey into Serengeti National Park. Enjoy lunch and enjoy the remainder of the day exploring the beauty of this vast Tanzanian wilderness area.
Overnight stay at:
- Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge or Serengeti Safari Lodge.
- Midrange: Serengeti Bush Camp or Serengeti Kati Kati Camp.
- Budget: Thorn Tree Camp or Kenzan Ndutu Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Explore the picturesque Serengeti National Park
Following a delicious breakfast, enjoy a full day to explore the picturesque beauty of Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World heritage Site that takes pride in hosting the Great wildebeest migration.
Sights are sounds of large prides of lions, leopards, herds of Cape buffaloes, African bush elephants, Topis, Defassa waterbucks, Eastern black rhinos, common elands, yellow baboons, gazelles, African wild dogs, Jackson’s hartebeests, Steenboks, lesser kudu, Masai giraffes and many others.
If your dream has always been to feel the real African wilderness, this is possible in Serengeti National Park. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed and this will allow visitors to continue exploring this extensive Protected Area through a walking safari or another game drive ending by sunset. Settle for a delicious meal under the stars, bonfire and evening dance performances.
Overnight stay at:
- Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge or Serengeti Safari Lodge.
- Midrange: Serengeti Bush Camp or Serengeti Kati Kati Camp.
- Budget: Thorn Tree Camp or Kenzan Ndutu Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Ares, northern circuit of Tanzania
After enjoying breakfast, pack your bags and leave Serengeti National Park for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, also in the northern circuit. Exit with a guided game drive with more opportunities of game viewing and arrive there in the late afternoon with a picnic lunch at the Ngorongoro Crater area.
This is the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the entire world and hot spot for Eastern black rhinos, zebras, Cape buffaloes, Defassa waterbucks, Topis, yellow baboon and many others.
Overnight stay at:
- Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge.
- Midrange: Ngorongoro Farm House or Kitela Lodge.
- Budget: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or Crater Forest Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 6: Explore the breathtaking Wildlife of Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Early this morning, visitors enjoy breakfast and make their way into the vast Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of the top wildlife viewing destinations in Tanzania and is part of the northern circuit.
This region is known for its Caldera, believed to be the largest in the whole World and for the one whole day of a safari, search for the wide array of animals in this Protected Area.
Views of Masai giraffes, cheetahs, African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes, Eastern black rhinoceros, Grant’s zebras, impalas, wildebeests, spotted hyenas, lions, Topis, leopards and cheetahs among others as well as the beautiful bird species in Lake Magadi.
After the first phase of this rewarding game drive, visitors return to the Safari Camp/Lodge for lunch and evening game drive at the surrounding areas of the Ngorongoro Crater where more animals converge to drink water and graze on fresh pastures. A delicious dinner and comfortable sleep awaits visitors at the Safari Camp or Lodge.
Overnight stay at:
- Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge.
- Midrange: Ngorongoro Farm House or Kitela Lodge.
- Budget: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or Crater Forest Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 7: Flight to Uganda, via Entebbe International Airport
This day visitors have to transfer to Uganda, via a scheduled flight from Arusha Airport to Entebbe International Airport. This will be after the road trip from Ngorongoro Conservation Area where animal views will be relished during the transfer.
Overnight at:
- Luxury: Protea Hotel by Marriott or Lake Victoria Hotel
- Midrange: Lake Heights Hotel Entebbe or Entebbe Palm Hotel
- Budget: The Boma Hotel or Prestige Resort Cottages.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Road trip to the lush Bwindi National Park
Following a delicious breakfast at the place of lodging in Entebbe, travelers leave the Hotel for a road trip to the lush and beautiful Bwindi National Park, situated in the south-west of the country.
This journey is not a long boring drive but rewarding with breathtaking sceneries along the way in form of traditional villages, roadside markets, large banana and tea plantations and long-horned cattle of Ankole. Reach the reserved Lodge in the late afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight while saving your energy for the next day’s adventure.
Overnight stay at:
- Luxury: Gorilla Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Chameleon Hill Lodge.
- Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 9: Explore the beautiful jungles of Bwindi National Park
Converge at the Park Headquarters after a well-deserved breakfast for briefing and don’t forget the essentials such as gorilla permit, passport and other important trekking gear.
The entire process of briefing as well as allocation into gorilla groups ends by 8:00am when treks begin through the jungles to search for one of the 21 habituated gorilla groups found in the four sectors/regions.
Ranger guides will lead visitors through these treks in coordination with trackers concerning the location of these Giant Apes and once found, one hour will be allocated for observation and photography. Once the 60 minutes are used up, visitors can leisurely walk back to the Lodge for lunch.
Gorilla trekking experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are spiced up by cultural tours around the nearby Batwa community to have an insight into a different way of life, tradition and survival skills.
Overnight stay at:
- Luxury: Gorilla Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Chameleon Hill Lodge.
- Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 10: Depart to Kampala/Entebbe or Kigali City, Rwanda – End of 10 Days Africa Safari
Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe in 8-9 hours plus stops for lunch and souvenir shopping or Kigali City in 4-5 hours including customs and immigration clearances at Cyanika or Katuna Border.
Our 10 days Africa Safari to Kenya Tanzania and Uganda holiday package includes;
- Gorilla permit.
- Park entrance fees for Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- Transport by 4WD Vehicle.
- 9 nights’ accommodation.
- Bottled water,
- Government taxes.
- Border crossing.
- Meals according to the itinerary.
- Game viewing.
- Birding opportunities.
- Cultural experiences.
- Airport transfers or hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Our 10 days Africa Safari to Kenya Tanzania and Uganda Tour package excludes;
- Accommodation pre/post safari.
- International airfares.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Other expenses of personal nature such as laundry fees, telephone calls, souvenir shopping, cigarettes and beverages.
- Visa fees.