Kenya - Uganda Classic Safari
10 days—Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Entebbe(uganda)
$4300-5950 USD
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Safari summary
This is a 10-day cross-border safari that blends Kenya’s golden savannahs with Uganda’s mist-shrouded forests for an unforgettable East African journey. Begin in bustling Nairobi, where modern city lights welcome you before you drive across the Great Rift Valley into the legendary Maasai Mara, home of the Big Five and sweeping golden plains. After thrilling dawn and dusk game drives, travel to tranquil Lake Naivasha, where hippos bob in the water and kingfishers flash across the sky.
From Naivasha you fly north to the emerald shores of Lake Victoria and the laid-back town of Entebbe, a perfect gateway into Uganda’s lush interior. A scenic drive carries you through rolling hills and tea estates to Kibale Forest, where the calls of rare birds and playful red-tailed monkeys fill the air. At daybreak, trek among towering fig trees to meet wild chimpanzees, then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a mosaic of open plains and sparkling crater lakes. Here, lions patrol the savannah at sunrise and a Kazinga Channel cruise reveals pods of hippos and basking crocodiles.
Your journey then sweeps south through the Ishasha sector—renowned for its tree-climbing lions—into the ancient rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Mist drapes the emerald slopes as you set out on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trek, meeting these gentle giants face-to-face in their mountain home. With every day revealing a different rhythm of East Africa—golden sunsets, emerald forests, and the thrill of close wildlife encounters—this safari offers a perfect balance of Kenyan savannah drama and Uganda’s soulful primate experience.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Internal flights
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Nairobi Arrival
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and meet your driver-guide, who welcomes you with a warm smile and a cool drink. As you drive through Nairobi’s vibrant streets—alive with evening lights and the aroma of roasted maize—feel the city’s pulse. Check in at Eka Hotel, a stylish haven close to the airport, where you can unwind by the pool or enjoy a quiet dinner as you prepare for the adventure ahead.
Eka Hotel
Day 2 – Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Masai Mara
After an early breakfast at Eka Hotel, set off through Kenya’s highlands, watching the cityscape fade into rolling tea fields and open savannah. Descend the Great Rift Valley escarpment where sweeping vistas and distant volcanic peaks unfold. Arrive at Ilkeliani Camp for lunch, then head out on an exhilarating afternoon game drive—golden grasslands alive with elephants, prowling lions, and the dance of antelope at sunset.
Ilkeliani Camp
Day 3 – Maasai Mara Safari
Rise before dawn as the Mara awakens in a chorus of birdsong and distant roars. Glide across the golden savannah on a morning game drive, where elephants trudge through the mist and lions stretch lazily after the night’s hunt. Pause for a picnic under an acacia tree, the plains stretching endlessly around you. Continue your search for the Big Five through the afternoon, then return to Ilkeliani Camp as the sky blazes with a crimson sunset.
Ilkeliani Camp
Day 4 –Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru
After a final sunrise over the Mara, enjoy breakfast and begin the scenic drive back through the Rift Valley’s sweeping plains and rugged escarpments. Arrive at the serene Lake Naivasha, where acacia trees fringe the shimmering water. Glide across the lake on a tranquil boat ride, spotting hippos yawning in the shallows and flashes of vibrant kingfishers. As dusk settles, enjoy dinner and a relaxed evening at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Day 5 – Lake Naivasha to Entebbe
Kibale
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, passing vibrant roadside markets and rolling farmlands. Board your flight to Uganda and descend over the vast, glittering expanse of Lake Victoria. Your driver greets you in Entebbe and transfers you to 2 Friends Beach Hotel, a charming retreat on the lakeshore. As evening falls, stroll the breezy beach and watch fishermen glide across the water as the sunset paints the horizon in gold and crimson.
2 Friends Beach Hotel
Day 6 – Entebbe to Kibale Forest
Set off after breakfast for a scenic drive through Uganda’s lush heartland—rolling tea plantations, patchwork farms, and villages alive with color and song. Stop along the way for photos of the Rwenzori Mountains shimmering in the distance. By afternoon, arrive at Turaco Treetops Lodge, nestled amid ancient trees. Relax to the music of forest birds or join a guided evening walk through the Bigodi wetlands, where colobus monkeys and vibrant papyrus flowers thrive.
Turaco Treetops Lodge
Day 7– Chimp Trek & Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth
At first light, step beneath Kibale’s towering figs where morning mist curls through the trees. Follow your ranger along forest trails alive with birdsong until the chatter of wild chimpanzees echoes overhead. Watch them swing and leap through the canopy before continuing your journey past crater lakes and rolling hills to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in time for a glowing sunset game drive, then unwind at Twin Lakes Safari Lodge with sweeping views of the plains.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 8 – Queen Elizabeth NP
Queen Elizabeth
Begin the day with a sunrise game drive across Kasenyi plains, where golden light bathes herds of elephants, Uganda kob and the occasional lion on the prowl. After lunch, glide along the Kazinga Channel, its banks alive with hippos, crocodiles and shimmering flocks of waterbirds. Listen for the haunting cry of fish eagles as the sun sinks low, then return to Twin Lakes Safari Lodge for a peaceful evening above the twinkling savannah.
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Day 9 – Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable
After breakfast, journey south through the remote Ishasha sector, where fig trees hide the famous tree-climbing lions lounging in branches. Continue along winding roads lined with banana groves and terraced hillsides as the air grows cooler and mist begins to swirl. By afternoon you reach the emerald slopes of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Settle into Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, a cozy retreat where the evening chorus of crickets and forest birds sets a tranquil mood.
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Day 10 – Gorilla Trek & Departure
Rise early and enter Bwindi’s ancient rainforest, where morning mist drapes the towering trees and every step reveals hidden wonders. Follow your tracker through dense vines until you meet a family of mountain gorillas—gentle giants quietly feeding in the undergrowth. Spend a magical hour observing their playful young and watchful silverback. After a packed lunch, transfer to Kihihi Airstrip or back to Entebbe for your onward flight.
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