25 Days Safari: Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania
25 Days Safari: Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania
Tour Overview
25 Days Safari in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania: A combined safari to Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania – Zanzibar is a classic out of Africa with a rich diversity of wildlife, colorful nature, beautiful people, rich culture, and an African setting of infrastructure. East Africa is home to Africa’s most popular and fascinating safari destinations from Kenya’s magical safaris to Maasai Mara, Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, tropical beaches of Zanzibar to Uganda’s mountain gorillas in the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable national park.
Moreso, Uganda has become one of Africa’s most powerful wildlife experiences. It has a mixture of attractions with diverse national parks and is a strong contender for one of the world’s best bird-watching destinations. Uganda is a green, hilly, and elevated country with many lakes and mountains, Uganda’s appeal lies in its simplicity. Infrastructure is limited but growing and there is now a good range of safari accommodation and city-based hotels. It is ideal for seasoned safari-goers, bird watchers, and wildlife enthusiasts. Some of the National parks to go to include; Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park for classic big game viewing, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, a top destination for primates in Africa, and river cruises. A mixture of tropical rainforest, swamp, and grasslands.
Combined Safari
Uganda’s star is on the rise – combine it with Kenya or Tanzania for a holistic East African safari experience. Experience a safari vacation in Kenya, the place where safari travel originated. The best Kenya tours and safaris include Big 5 game viewing, incredible natural beauty, and cultural encounters, often combining Kenya’s top attractions.25 Days Safari will also take you to Tanzania which has been East Africa’s largest country for decades with a diversity of wildlife and landscapes. From the classic savannah destinations of the Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro Crater to the beaches and coral reefs of Zanzibar, a Tanzania safari delivers one massive experience after another.
Safari highlights
Transfer to Nyungwe Forest national park – Canopy walkway
Chimpanzee tracking and waterfalls visit
Colobus monkeys – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking and Cultural Tour
Transfer to Kigali – Kigali city tour
Fly to Uganda (Book your flight)
Transfer to Kibale National Park – Bigodi swamp
Chimpanzee habituation experience
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – boat cruise along the Kazinga channel and evening game drive
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla Trekking
Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
Fly to Maasai Mara national park
Full day in Maasai Mara
Maasai mara national reserve
Transfer to Nairobi City
Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Full-day game drive – Amboseli National Park
Drive to Arusha – Tanzania via Namanga border
Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Move to Serengeti National Park – evening game drive
Full day in Serengeti National Park
Transfer to Ngorongoro conservation area
Full day at Ngorongoro crater
Transfer to Arusha –Departure
Detailed safari
Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National park – Canopy walkway
On the first day of your 25 Days Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania Safari, depending on your location in Kigali, you will be met by our safari guide and embark on your journey to Nyungwe Forest National Park which is a 6-7 hours’ drive from Kigali with en-route early lunch. Proceed to the park and connect for the 2 pm canopy walk experience. You will go on a walking trail that will take you to the Canopy Walk a swing bridge 50 meters in length that is suspended from large trees. You will be able to see the amazing rainforest with a bird’s eye view, spotting wildlife moving below you. Proceed to check in your booked lodge for relaxation, and dinner.
Lodging: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel / Gisakura Visitors’ Centre
Meal plan: Half board
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking and waterfalls visit
Enjoy breakfast and go for a briefing about the endangered chimpanzees before entering the forest in search of the active and playful fellows in Nyungwe forest with your backpack. The Chimpanzees are much easier to spot as they jump from one tree to another, chattering and laughing. Chimpanzee tracking usually takes about 3-5 hours depending on their location. To find them, spend an hour taking pictures and videos. Later connect for the waterfalls visit and sights of different birds and primates. Dinner and overnight stay at lodge as above
Lodging: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel / Gisakura Visitors’ Centre
Meal plan: Full board
Day 3: Colobus monkeys – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Enjoy breakfast and go for a briefing about the primates before entering the forest in search of the active and playful fellows in Nyungwe forest. The colobus monkeys are very playful and it may not be so easy to spot as they jump from one tree to another, chattering and laughing. These primates also enable you to see other primates and takes about 3 hours. After finding them, spend an hour taking pictures and videos.
After tracking, continue on your safari to Volcanoes National Park home to the Rwanda gorillas and golden monkeys. It’s a 7 hours’s drive with en-route views and lunch. Upon arrival in the afternoon, connect to your lodge for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay.
Lodging: 5 Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge for luxury/ Bambou Gorilla Lodge /Hotel Muhabura
Meal plan: Full board
Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking and cultural tour
You will have breakfast and report back to the park headquarters where you will get a ranger guide. Thereafter, start your golden monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park. This is a rather short experience that can last an hour or three hours. After spending time with the golden monkeys, you will go and have lunch then connect to enjoy the Ibyi’wachu cultural tour.
Lodging: 5 Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge for luxury/ Bambou Gorilla Lodge /Hotel Muhabura
Meal plan: Full board
Day 5: Transfer to Kigali – Kigali city tour
On the 5th day of your 25 Days Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania Safari, enjoy breakfast at leisure and transfer back to Kigali. You will go for a city tour where you will visit the Kimironko market and the Kigali genocide memorial site with an en-route lunch.
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Kigali/Des Mille Collins Hotel /Step Town Motel
Meal plan: full board
Day 6: Fly to Uganda
Depending on your flight time, you will be dropped off at Kigali airport for your onward flight to Uganda. Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Lodging: Best Western Garden Hotel/ViaVia Guesthouse
Meal plan: Half board
Day 7: Transfer to Kibale National Park – Bigodi swamp
After breakfast, you will transfer to Kibale National Park. This is the best safari destination in Africa for chimpanzee tracking. Arrive early afternoon for lunch in Fort Portal town, visit the crater lakes, and go for a 2-3 hours nature walk in the Bigodi swamp and experience the different birds and primates. The reserve is abundant with butterflies, plants, animals, and in particular, birds. Spectacular birds like Great Blue Turaco and rare Papyrus Gonolek will be of great interest to birders. The swamp is also home to more elusive animals such as Red Colobus monkeys and Sitatunga antelope. There is also the opportunity to visit local community projects. Thereafter, drive to check in at your lodge.
Accommodation: Crater Safari Lodge/Chimpanzee Guesthouse/Isunga Lodge
Meal plan: Half board
Day 8: Chimpanzee habituation experience
Have breakfast very early and later transfer to the park head office for a briefing about the endangered chimpanzees. Later enter the forest with the guidance of a park ranger along with your tracking gear, packed water, and snacks. This trekking is a whole day experience. On finding the primates, you will spend 4 hours viewing them while studying their behavior and taking pictures. After tracking, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation: Crater Safari Lodge/Chimpanzee Guesthouse/Isunga Lodge
Meal plan: Half board
Day 9: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Boat cruise along the Kazinga channel and evening game drive
After breakfast, embark on your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, it’s a 3-4 hour drive. Arriving there at noon time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will go for a launch cruise along Kazinga channel where you will get an opportunity to see several bird species, elephants and buffalos, hippos and crocodiles at the lake shores. Later afternoon enjoy an evening game drive in the Kasenyi area where you will encounter some of the park’s residents like lions, antelopes, buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, and waterbucks just to mention a few.
Lodging: Elephant Plains Lodge for luxury/Parkview Safari Lodge/ Pumba Safari Cottages
Meal plan: Full board
Day 10: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
On the 10th day of your 25 Days Safari in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, you will wake up early, have breakfast, and embark on your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It’s 5-7 hours.
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge for luxury/Buhoma Haven Lodge/Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 11: Gorilla Trekking
After enjoying an early breakfast, transfer to park headquarters for the briefing before setting off on your gorilla trekking adventure. Trekking through the steep, densely forested hills, you’ll traverse winding paths until finally coming across the gorillas seamlessly camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring and privileged moment. Tracking in the Bwindi forest requires stamina and can often take most of the day and spend an hour in the presence of the gorillas. You are free to take pictures with them too. Thereafter, get back to your starting point for a certificate for a successful gorilla trekking experience and head back to your lodge.
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge for luxury/Buhoma Haven Lodge/Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 12: Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
After breakfast, start your journey back to Kampala/Entebbe with an en-route stop at the Equator and lunch. It’s an 8-9 hours drive to Kampala/Entebbe. Upon arrival, check-in at your booked hotel in Entebbe.
Lodging: Best Western Garden Hotel/ViaVia Guesthouse
Meal plan: Full board
Day 13: Fly to Maasai Mara National Park
On the 13th day of your 25 Days Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania Safari, after early morning breakfast, connect for your flight departing for Entebbe airport at 12:15 and arriving at 14:30 am in Maasai Mara National Park. On arrival, you will be your safari guide and embark to connect to your lodge in Masai Mara National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.
Lodging: AA Mara Lodge/Mitimingi Eco-lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 14: Full day in Maasai Mara
After breakfast, spend a full day in the park with a packed lunch in search of its popular residents. The Maasai Mara plains are full of wildebeests during migration season early July to the end of September. However, they are not guaranteed to be viewed, zebra, impala, topi, giraffe, and Thomson’s gazelle are regularly seen. Leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, and bat-eared foxes can also be seen. Black rhinos are a little shy and hard to spot but are often seen at a distance if you are lucky. Hippos are abundant in the Mara River as are very large Nile crocodiles, which lay in wait for a meal as the wildebeest cross on their annual quest to find new pastures. Later Meals and overnight at the lodge.
Lodging: AA Mara Lodge/Mitimingi Eco-lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 15: Full-day Maasai Mara National Reserve
Early morning breakfast and enter the gates of Maasai Mara for a game drive that will get you quite close to different wildlife species in big numbers. From solitary buffaloes to copulating lions, birds, and small game of all types. You will see it all on a game drive in Maasai Mara! Return to the lodge for lunch and relax from the scorching sun. In the evening, go for another game drive.
Lodging: AA Mara Lodge/Mitimingi Eco-lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 16: Transfer to Nairobi City
On the 16th day of your 25 Days Safari in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, after breakfast, transfer to Nairobi with an en-route stop at the Maasai market for a Masai Cultural experience where you can purchase Maasai savors and also have lunch there then proceed to Nairobi city, visit the elephant orphanage and the giraffe park. Check-in for dinner and overnight stay.
Lodging: Tamarind Tree Hotel/ Central Park Nairobi Hotel
Meal plan: Full board
Day 17: Transfer to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and meet with your guide to transfer to Amboseli National Park. It’s a 5-6 hours drive with en-route lunch. Amboseli National Park is famous for its scenery with a close view of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape, and open plains.
Arrive in the late afternoon with more game drive as you drive to your lodge. Animals like the well-known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, and hippo with a view of Mt Kilimanjaro may be spotted.
Lodging: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge/Amboseli Eco-camp
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 18: Full-day game drive – Amboseli National Park
Have breakfast and explore Amboseli. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants among other wildlife species. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai people and also offer spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Lodging: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge/Amboseli Eco-camp
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 19: Transfer to Arusha – Tanzania via the Namanga border
Breakfast will be served early and depart for the Namanga border where your Tanzanian guide will be waiting for you. It’s a 4-5 hour drive from Namanga border to Arusha town.
Lodging: Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa/ Runaku Hotel
Meal plan: Full board
Day 20: Transfer to Tarangire National Park
On the 20th day of your 25 Days Safari in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania after morning breakfast, transfer to Tarangire National Park. It’s a 4-5 hour drive from Arusha. Arrive at a good time for lunch. Later afternoon, enjoy the game drive in search of animals like Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Zebras, Baboons, and others.
Lodging: Tarangire Roika Lodge/Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 21: Transfer to Serengeti National Park – evening game drive
After breakfast, transfer to Serengeti National Park. If you missed the Wildebeest migration experience in Maasai Mara Kenya, consider visiting Serengeti National Park in April, May, and early June as it is when they are estimated to move towards central Serengeti.
On arrival at the park at a good time for lunch then late afternoon, enjoy an evening game drive. Return to your booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Lodging: Heritage tented Camp/Osinon Lodges and Camp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 22: Full day in Serengeti National Park
After your delicious breakfast, meet your driver and embark on a drive to Serengeti National Park with your panic lunch. The central sector is known for its masculine lions and you will also encounter a great number of other wildlife. Later afternoon, you will drive to Central Serengeti for the game drive. In this area of the park, you will have the opportunity to see big pride of lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, Hyenas, Giraffes, Elephants, different Antelopes, and other wildlife. Later in the evening return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Lodging: Heritage tented Camp/Osinon Lodges and Camp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 23: Transfer to Ngorongoro conservation area
After breakfast, connect to the Ngorongoro conservation area with your packed lunch box. You will enjoy visiting attractions such as Ol Duvai Gorge for an experience at an archaeological site. You will also have a cultural experience with the Masai people who also live in the Ngorongoro conservation area. Later afternoon, connect to your lodge for a relaxation dinner and overnight stay.
Lodging: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meal plan: Full board
Day 24: Full day at Ngorongoro crater
Wake up early, have breakfast, and connect to descent to over 600 meters in the Ngorongoro crater. Ngorongoro crater is the world’s largest inactive caldera which is home to numerous wildlife species as well as bird species such as flamingos which can be seen during a safari in the crater along the shores of Lake Magadi. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Crater supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest (in January, February, and March), zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot.
You will also visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here.
Lodging: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meal plan: Full board
Day 25: Transfer to Arusha– Departure
On the last day of your 25 day safari in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, after your breakfast, meet your 25 Days Safari guide and embark on your journey to Arusha. It’s a 4 hours drive from Ngorongoro. The driver will drop you off at the airport
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