28 Day itinerary in Uganda, 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!
Gorilla & Chimp tracking
Game viewing in various nature reserves
Boat cruises on rivers & lakes
Culture & Nature walks
Gorilla & Chimp tracking
Game viewing in various nature reserves
Boat cruises on rivers & lakes
Culture & Nature walks
Mid-Range Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Cross border to Kenya
After morning breakfast, you will dive to the border of Uganda and Kenya for the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
Accommodation
Meals
Transport
Activities
Extras
Not Included
TEAM LEAD
After my graduation, I joined the banking industry. Then moved to Tourism where I have been for 13 years now. I first worked with conservation and some travel companies in East and Southern Africa for five years. Then started my own safari company.
Travel that Makes a Difference
By choosing to travel with us, you support local communities, wildlife, and the environment. We are dedicated to positively impacting the world through every journey we offer.
Let’s regenerate the planet together
We overcompensate your entire journey’s carbon footprint including flights - for free.
$18,236.00 USD