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28 Day itinerary in Uganda, Africa

Wonderful East Africa

Explore the beautiful East Africa during this 28 day journey throughout Uganda & Kenya. You will get the opportunity to track gorillas & chimpanzees and see their lives in the natural habitat, as well as spot a lot of wildlife on your way!

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Driver as a Guide

starting point

Entebbe

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Outdoors & Nature

Culture & Arts

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Gorilla & Chimp tracking

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Game viewing in various nature reserves

3

Boat cruises on rivers & lakes

4

Culture & Nature walks

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival Day

On arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by a professional guide from Afrikan Wildlife who will then take you to the Hotel in Entebbe.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Airport View Guest House
Day 2

place Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, drive north of the country to Gulu via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola to track the Rhinos. In Uganda, Rhinos were depleted in the early 1980s, after a period of civil wars and severe poaching. This sanctuary has now been established to breed black and white rhino in phase one and two to restore Rhino populations in Uganda so that they can be re-introduced to their natural habitats. Then have lunch at the sanctuary or Kabalega Diner. Then proceed to Murchison Falls national park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Pakuba Safari lodge
Day 3

place Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, you will go for an early morning game drive where you may have chances of viewing Lions, Giraffe, Hartebeest, Buffalo, and Elephant, Bohor Reedbuck as well as many of the other mammals of the park. For the bird lovers, you can come across the Sported Morning Thrush, Silverbird, Buff-bellied Warbler, Black-headed Batis, Black headed Gonolek, Vitelline masked weaver, Green winged Pytilia, Blue-naped Mousebird, Secretary Bird, Black Chested Snake Eagle, Tawny and Marshal Eagles, Northern and Southern Carmine Bee-Eaters and many others. In the afternoon, go for a boat trip to the foot of Murchison Falls where the Nile thunders through a small 7-meter gap, or down river to the delta where the Nile empties into Lake Albert. The banks of the Nile are home to many species. You may see huge Nile Crocodiles, Hippos and other wildlife that may come down to drink from the river.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Pakuba Safari lodge
Day 4

place Kibale National Park

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park. This park is known for the highest number of primate species in Africa. The activity starts in the morning hours, and there is also another lot for the afternoon depending on the time of your booking and itinerary. When tracking chimpanzees, you may come across other primates including phoestes, Red-Colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed and grey cheeked Mangabeys in the canopies of the dense forest and birds, butterflies and many small insects. The guides provide explanations about primates and other forest's fauna and flora, ensuring that your walk is both informative and enjoyable.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Kibale Guest Cottages
Day 5

place Chimpanzee Tracking

This morning you will go for the morning Chimpanzee tracking in the forest, When tracking chimpanzees, you may come across other primates including phoestes, Red-Colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed and grey cheeked Mangabeys in the canopies of the dense forest and birds, butterflies and many small insects. The guides provide explanations about primates and other forest's fauna and flora, ensuring that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. Later in the afternoon, you will go for a guided walk through Bigodi Swamp. This Wetland is managed by the Kibale Association for Rural and Environmental organization formed in 1992 with the aim of achieving social and economic development for local communities. This swamp is a home to about 137 bird species.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Kibale Guest Cottages
Day 6

place Queen Elisabeth National Park

After breakfast, drive to Kibale National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park arriving in the afternoon. Relax at the hotel or go for the late evening game drive.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Parkview Safari Lodge Kyambura
Day 7

place Queen Elisabeth National Park

This morning, you will have a game drive to the Kasenyi area to look for Lion prides and other wildlife like, waterbuck,Oribi and Uganda Kob that mate around this area returning at the Lodge for breakfast. Queen Elizabeth is the Uganda’s most popular and certainly one of the most scenic. It stretches from the crater-dotted foothills if Rwenzori range in the north, along the shores of Lake Edward to the remote Ishasha River in the south, incorporating a wide range of a variety of habitats that range from savanna and wetlands to gallery and lowland forest. This gives the park the diversity of bird species of over 550 and a list of 95 mammal species. Then go for the afternoon boat trip along the Kazinga Channel. Here Hippos huff and spray mere feet away from the boat, Buffalos linger in the shallows, a tremendous variety of birds grace the grasses on the shores. Great White and Pink-Backed Pelicans, Great and Long-Tailed Cormorants, Open-Billed Stork, African Jacana, Malachite and Pied Kingfishers are commonly seen.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Parkview Safari Lodge Kyambura
Day 8

place Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will depart Queen Elizabeth and head for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park passing via Ishasha which is fame for the tree climbing lions arriving in the afternoon. Best known for its Mountain Gorillas, the Montane Forest also attracts spectacular birds. There are 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemics including the African Green Broadbill, Bar Tailed Trogon and other beautiful forest species. You may decide to relax in the afternoon or take a nature walk (at an extra cost of $20 P.P) which will lead you to the Munyaga Waterfall and a chance to see primates such as the Grey Cheeked Mangabey Blue Monkeys and others species.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Day 9

place Gorilla Tracking

This morning you will have to wake up very early to get ready for Gorilla tracking. The guide will drive you to the headquarters for briefing before you set off in the interior of the forest. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on this Planet. There are now only 650 left in the world. The tracking may take between 3 and 6 hours but its well worth the effort. There are always park guides with you who interpret the flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. Recorded mammals here include the endangered mountain gorilla, the rare golden monkey, buffalo, elephants, black-fronted duikers, bushbucks, leopards, giant forest hogs as well as other animals.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Day 10

place Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, depart Bwindi for Lake Bunyonyi passing through Kabale with beautiful scenery and terraced farming arriving in the afternoon. After lunch, you may decide to relax in your room or go for a Village walk.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages
Day 11

place Lake Mburo

After breakfast, depart Bunyonyi for Lake Mburo National Park arriving in the afternoon. Go for the evening game drive or for the boat trip on Lake Mburo. Lake Mburo is an extension of the north-western Tanzanian Plains and eastern Rwanda with big herds of Zebra, Impala, Eland and other savannah mammals. For birders, this is one of the best place to find African Fin foot, Papyrus yellow warbler, papyrus gonolek, Bush Shrike, Brown-chested plover, Southern ground hornbill, Spot-flanked and many others.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock
Day 12

place Cross border to Kenya

After morning breakfast, you will dive to the border of Uganda and Kenya for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Texas Anex Hotel Busia
Day 13

place Reach Nairobi

After you very early breakfast, you will drive to Nairobi which is full day driving. You will later be dropped at you hotel where you will spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 67 Airport Hotel
Day 14

place Amboseli national park

Early breakfast, then proceed to Amboseli National park arriving in time for lunch and check in at lodge. evening game drive within the Amboseli which lies at the floors of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Day 15

place Amboseli National Park

Early morning game drive return back to lodge for breakfast . after breakfast, Proceed with more game drive in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo with a view of Mt Kilimanjaro .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Day 16

place Mount Kenya National Park

Depart from Amboseli early morning with packed lunch for the Mount Kenya National Park. You will have stop-overs via the agricultural zones of central Kenya as well as Karatina market-the largest fresh food market in East Africa. You will be arriving in late afternoon, with spectacular views of Mt. Kenya (if its clear day). Later take an easy walk to Judmaier camp (3-4) at 11.000ft. Dinner and overnight at Bantu Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Bantu Lodge
Day 17

place Lewa Conservancy

After breakfast you will proceed to the lewa conservancy. Lewa serves as a safe refuge for the critically endangered black rhino and the endangered Grevy’s zebra, as well as the elephant, lion, giraffe, wild dog and other iconic wildlife species in Kenya. The Conservancy is also home to more than 400 species of birds.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Bantu Lodge
Day 18

place Samburu National Reserve

After Breakfast, we drive to the open savannah of Samburu National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at Samburu Lodge. After lunch, you will have some time to relax before you go for an evening game drive. Come back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight. It is an area where the local people have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserve has a wealth of wildlife which includes leopards, hippos, elephants, lions, Grevy zebras and crocodiles in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the reserve.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Samburu Game Lodge
Day 19

place Full Day Game Drives

Enjoy a full day at Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives with an optional cultural visit to the Samburu Village at an extra US$ 20 per person later in the day. Samburu is home to a third of Kenya's giraffe species - the rare Reticulated Giraffe (only found in the Northern parks). This is also where you see the blue-legged Somali Ostrich, the long-necked Gerenuk Gazelles, and the straight-horned Beisa Oryx Antelope.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Samburu Game Lodge
Day 20

place Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park after breakfast via Thompson falls for viewing, arriving in time for lunch at the hotel as well as check in and relax. evening game drive takes you to the lake to view Flamingos and pelicans. Also, spot White/Black Rhinos, Rothschild Giraffe, Waterbucks and other kinds of African wildlife. The Lake Forest attracts a wide variety of birds.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 21

place Lake Nakuru full day tour

Today you will spend the whole day in the park which takes you to the lake to view Flamingos and pelicans. Also, spot White/Black Rhinos, Rothschild Giraffe, Waterbucks and other kinds of African wildlife. The Lake Forest attracts a wide variety of birds.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 22

place Lake Bogoria

Today you will wake up in the morning for your early breakfast and leave for Bogoria.You will see the lake Bogoria which is famous for its springs like hot, warm, cold geysers from the underground form due to volcanic activities. You will have your picnic lunch with you and you will accompany yourself with eggs to do real practical at the hot geysers on how hot are they.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 23

place Masai Mara National Reserve

Early morning breakfast . After breakfast leave Nakuru for Masai Mara arriving in late afternoon. check in at your Lodge and have lunch. Evening game drive through the park in search of the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Day 24

place Masai Mara National Reserve

OPTIONAL: there will be a possibility to take an optional hot air balloon ride (costs excluded). “Take to the skies for the ultimate Masai Mara wildlife adventure, soaring in a hot air balloon over herds of game to the inner reaches of the Mara. You’ll ascend in the early morning, when winds are calmest. Watch as the professional crew fills the balloon with hot air. Slowly the big, colorful bag begins to bulge and take shape. After your incredible flight, it’s time to come back down to earth for breakfast. You might wonder what all the ordinary people are doing on this perfect African morning! Before leaving, the pilot will present you with your balloon flight. Otherwise! Spend the Three full days with game drives . Full days will be spend in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo and the dangerous Crocodiles with a visit to Mara river.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Day 25

place Masai Mara National Reserve

OPTIONAL: there will be a possibility to take an optional hot air balloon ride (costs excluded). “Take to the skies for the ultimate Masai Mara wildlife adventure, soaring in a hot air balloon over herds of game to the inner reaches of the Mara. You’ll ascend in the early morning, when winds are calmest. Watch as the professional crew fills the balloon with hot air. Slowly the big, colorful bag begins to bulge and take shape. After your incredible flight, it’s time to come back down to earth for breakfast. You might wonder what all the ordinary people are doing on this perfect African morning! Before leaving, the pilot will present you with your balloon flight. Otherwise! Spend the Three full days with game drives . Full days will be spend in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo and the dangerous Crocodiles with a visit to Mara river.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Day 26

place Masai Mara National Reserve

OPTIONAL: there will be a possibility to take an optional hot air balloon ride (costs excluded). “Take to the skies for the ultimate Masai Mara wildlife adventure, soaring in a hot air balloon over herds of game to the inner reaches of the Mara. You’ll ascend in the early morning, when winds are calmest. Watch as the professional crew fills the balloon with hot air. Slowly the big, colorful bag begins to bulge and take shape. After your incredible flight, it’s time to come back down to earth for breakfast. You might wonder what all the ordinary people are doing on this perfect African morning! Before leaving, the pilot will present you with your balloon flight. Otherwise! Spend the Three full days with game drives . Full days will be spend in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo and the dangerous Crocodiles with a visit to Mara river.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Day 27

place Nairobi

Early Morning breakfast at your lodge check out of the park then Drive to Nairobi . You will be taken to your hotel 67 Aiport hotel to relax.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 67 Airport Hotel
Day 28

place Elephant Ophanage and Giraffe Centre

Early morning breakfast then leave for Elephant orphanage (David Shendrick) after which proceeded with Giraffe Centre visit, Later you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home/ further destination.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Airport View Guest House
  • Pakuba Safari lodge
  • Kibale Guest Cottages
  • Parkview Safari Lodge Kyambura
  • Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Arcadia Cottages
  • Rwakobo Rock
  • Texas Anex Hotel Busia
  • 67 Airport Hotel
  • Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
  • Bantu Lodge
  • Samburu Game Lodge
  • Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (27)
  • Lunch (24)
  • Dinner (24)

Transport expand_less

  • Airport transfers
  • Transportation in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof

Activities expand_less

  • All Game Drives
  • Gorilla Tracking
  • Chimpanzee Tracking
  • Boat cruises

Extras expand_less

  • One Gorilla trekking permit per person.
  • One Chimpanzee trekking per person
  • Bottled mineral water during game drives
  • Park entrance fees
  • All government taxes, levies, and fees

Not Included expand_less

  • International Flights
  • Personal Expenses
  • Visa Fees
  • Other Meals/Drinks
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips and Gratitudes

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