20 Day Gorilla, Big Game & Great East Africa Safari

Tour Summary

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey that blends the misty rainforests of Uganda with the legendary savannahs of East Africa.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda): Trek deep into this UNESCO World Heritage Site to encounter the rare and endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This is one of the most intimate and unforgettable wildlife experiences on earth.

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania): Explore the endless plains where predators roam and the Great Migration unfolds in dramatic fashion. Witness massive herds of wildebeest and zebras, alongside lions, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes.

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya): A jewel of African safari, the Mara offers classic big-game viewing, including the Big Five and, in season, the world-famous Mara River crossings during the migration. Meet the Maasai people for a rich cultural connection.

This safari combines primate tracking, big cat encounters, and Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles, making it the ultimate East African adventure.

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Uganda

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Meet & greet, transfer to hotel.

Evening at leisure.

Stay:

  • Luxury: Hotel No.5 / Lake Victoria Serena
  • Midrange: 2Friends Beach Hotel
  • Budget: ViaVia Guesthouse

Day 2: Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early morning breakfast and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable rainforest or you may choose to fly to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip at an extra cost

Enjoy lush hillsides of Bwindi.

 

Stay: Mahogany Springs / Buhoma Lodge / Buhoma Rest Camp

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Depending on the time scheduled for trekking, we head to the place for briefing and then embark on mountain gorilla trekking adventure.

Afternoon relaxation or Batwa cultural visit.

Overnight stay in Bwindi at the same lodge as above

Day 4: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi

Short transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s most beautiful lake. Enjoy canoe rides, island hopping, birding.

Stay: BirdNest Resort / Arcadia Cottages

Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi – Entebbe – Fly to Nairobi

Return to Entebbe, connect to Nairobi.

Evening relaxation in Nairobi

Stay: Hemingways Nairobi / Eka Hotel

Day 6: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Drive/fly to Amboseli, famous for elephants with Kilimanjaro backdrop.

Evening game drive.

Stay: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge / Kibo Safari Camp

Day 7: Full Day in Amboseli

Morning & evening game drives.

Best place for elephants & photography with Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Day 8: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

Scenic drive to Lake Naivasha.

Afternoon boat ride to see hippos & birds.

Optional Crescent Island walk.

 

Stay: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge / Enashipai Resort

Day 9: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park

Transfer to Lake Nakuru, famous for flamingos & rhinos.

Afternoon game drive.

Stay: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge / Flamingo Hill Camp

Day 10: Nakuru – Masai Mara

Drive to the Masai Mara with an evening game drive.

Stay: Mara Serena Lodge / Sarova Mara / Mara Sopa

Day 11–13: Masai Mara Exploration

3 full days of game drives.

  • Look for the Big Five and, if in season (July–Oct), the Great Migration river crossings.
  • Optional at extra cost hot-air balloon safari.

 

Stay: Same lodge in Mara

Day 14: Masai Mara – Serengeti (via Isebania Border)

Cross into Tanzania, enter Serengeti.

Game drive en route to lodge.

Stay: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Serengeti Serena / Tortilis Camp

Day 15–18: Serengeti National Park

4 full days in Serengeti.

  • Follow migration paths (north for river crossings, south for calving, central for big cats).
  • Mix of morning & afternoon game drives.

Stay: Same lodge base or split (Central & North Serengeti depending on season).

Day 19: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Morning drive to Ngorongoro.

Descend into the crater for game viewing.

Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, flamingos.

Stay: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Rhino Lodge

Day 20: Ngorongoro – Arusha – Departure

Drive to Arusha.

Farewell lunch.

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for onward flight.

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Uganda

Day 2: Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Day 4: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi

Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi – Entebbe – Fly to Nairobi

Day 6: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Day 7: Full Day in Amboseli

Day 8: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

Day 9: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 10: Nakuru – Masai Mara

Day 11–13: Masai Mara Exploration

Day 14: Masai Mara – Serengeti (via Isebania Border)

Day 15–18: Serengeti National Park

Day 19: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Day 20: Ngorongoro – Arusha – Departure

Cost Includes
  • All activities
  • Entrance fees
  • All accommodation
  • Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • Chimpanzee permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • Drinking water
Cost Excludes
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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