Airport Pickup on Arrival – Transfer to Your Hotel in Entebbe or Kampala

Kampala - Upon arrival at Entebbe airport, a guide and driver will be ready to welcome you with a sign displaying your name. Depending on your arrival time, you will be transferred to a hotel in either Entebbe or Kampala. If time allows or if you arrive early, you may enjoy a tour of Entebbe or Kampala.

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park – Track Rhinos at the Ziwa Sanctuary

Murchison Falls National Park - Begin your day early with breakfast before heading to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, you will visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, established to protect Uganda’s last rhinos. Due to past poaching, rhinos are not found in Uganda’s parks, but plans are in place to reintroduce them as their numbers grow. Rhino tracking is the main attraction, but you can also enjoy a boat ride or spot crocodiles, birds, and small primates. After exploring the sanctuary, have lunch at Amuka Lodge before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, drive to the top of the falls to witness the breathtaking sights and sounds of the roaring Nile River.

Early Morning Game Drive and a Boat Cruise - Murchison Falls NP

Murchison Falls National Park - Start your day early with breakfast before heading to the southern banks of the Nile River for a morning game drive. This drive offers the chance to see four of the Big Five – lions, buffaloes, leopards, and elephants. You may also encounter hyenas, bushbucks, jackals, Uganda kob, and hartebeests among other wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch and rest before embarking on a boat cruise at the base of the falls. As you cruise along the riverbanks, look out for one of the world’s largest concentrations of hippos and crocodiles. Birdwatching is excellent here, with rare species like the saddle-billed stork, African skimmer, shoebill stork, grey-crowned crane, goliath heron, black-headed gonolek, fish eagle, and long-toed plover.

Transfer to Kibale National Park – Visit the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary

Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary - Rise early for breakfast before embarking on the journey to Kibale National Park. The guide/driver will take a different route from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale National Park. Enjoy the scenic views of Uganda’s countryside, changing landscapes, small towns, lakes, rivers, forests, and locals working in their gardens. Stop for lunch along the way and arrive at Kibale Forest in the afternoon. After checking into your hotel, visit the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary to see primates, birds, and engage with the local community.

Chimpanzee Tracking at Kibale and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kibale National Park - Begin your day with a quick cup of coffee before heading to the Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing on your chimpanzee tracking adventure. The briefing covers what to expect, what to bring, and how to behave when you spot the chimpanzees. Chimp trekking typically lasts 3 to 5 hours and differs from gorilla trekking as chimps spend more time in trees. It is more physically demanding, requiring you to move quickly to keep up with them. After spending an hour with the chimps, return to your lodge for lunch and rest before a 2-hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Game Drive and Boat Cruise at the Kazinga Channel

Kazinga Channel - After a restful night, look forward to today’s activities. The driver will pick you up after breakfast for an early morning game drive. This drive allows you to see nocturnal animals returning to their dens after a night of hunting. Expect to see big cats and birds waking up. As the day progresses, you may see hippos, buffaloes, lions, hartebeests, and a variety of birds. Return to the lodge for lunch and rest. At 2:00 pm, embark on a boat cruise at the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George to Lake Edward and attracts many park animals, especially during the dry season. Watch as predators and prey come for a drink and marvel at the diverse birdlife.

Visit to Lake Bunyonyi – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park

Lake Victoria - After the previous day’s activities, relax and explore the natural beauty of Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most picturesque locations. The lake features around 29 islands, offering visitors the chance to tour some of them. The area is blessed with lush greenery and romantic beaches, perfect for exploration by boat. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted by the abundance of species. If birding isn’t your interest, simply relax on the beach and watch locals row their boats or fish. Lake Bunyonyi is an ideal spot for relaxation during or after a long Ugandan safari. After enjoying the lake, the driver will transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park to prepare for gorilla trekking.

Mountain Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Start your day early with breakfast before heading to the park offices for registration and briefing. The briefing includes information about the park, what to expect, and the gorilla groups in Bwindi. Gorilla groups are assigned based on fitness level, preference, and age. After the briefing, you will receive a hiking stick and be guided into the forest to find the primates. Gorilla tracking is an exciting and adventurous activity, taking you through dense forest, shrub, and muddy areas before suddenly encountering the gorilla group. Capture as many photos as you can during the one-hour visit with the family. You will then receive a certificate of participation before returning to the lodge for lunch and rest. After checking out, prepare for the late afternoon journey to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Second Gorilla Trekking at the Volcanoes National Park – Visit the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village

Volcanoes National Park - Gorilla trekking briefing at Volcanoes National Park begins around 7:00 am. It is recommended to wake up early and have breakfast while waiting for the guide to pick you up. Rwanda has about 10 gorilla families, and group allocation is based on participants’ fitness levels. While tracking mountain gorillas, always listen to and follow the guides’ instructions. Avoid sudden movements and only take photos when permitted. After gorilla tracking in Rwanda, return to the starting point where the guide will be waiting to take you back to the lodge for lunch and rest. Later in the afternoon, visit the Gorilla Guardians Village, which showcases the cultural heritage of the Banyarwanda. The center is well-organized, and tourists are encouraged to participate in presentations and dress in local costumes for photos.

Golden Monkey Tracking – Kigali City Tour – Departure

Kigali Genocide Memorial - Begin your day early with breakfast before attending a briefing for golden monkey tracking. Golden monkeys are adorable yet endangered primates, known for their playful nature and large troops. Their golden coats make them stand out among other park primates. While tracking them, you may also spot other primates along the trails. Afterward, the guide will take you back to the hotel for checkout before starting the journey to Kigali. The 3-hour journey offers stunning views of Rwanda’s rolling hills, green landscapes, and tea plantations – truly a land of a thousand hills. Lunch will be en route. Upon reaching Kigali, enjoy a tour of the clean and organized city, including visits to genocide memorial centers. Finally, you will be dropped off at the airport or a hotel in Kigali.

End of Tour.

Arrival and Transfer to Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park - A Scb Tours and Travel guide will pick you up at 7:30 am from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and drive along Mombasa Road past the Athi Plains. In three to five hours, you will arrive in Amboseli. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch, a short rest, and then proceed for an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.

Game Drive in Amboseli National Park and Transfer to Lake Nakuru

Amboseli National Park - After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with packed lunch. On clear days, Mount Kilimanjaro is visible as the sun rises. Continue the game drive across the park until 4:00 pm, then exit the park and drive to Lake Nakuru.

Lake Nakuru Experience

Lake Nakuru National Park - An early morning pick-up will take you to Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive crosses the equator to reach Lake Nakuru, south of Bogoria, known for its flamingos. The alkaline lake is recognized as one of the world’s natural wonders and is now a rhino sanctuary with over 40 black and 60 white rhinos. Flamingos remain the main attraction, with up to 2 million present at times, creating a stunning pink band around the lakeshore. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Later, transfer to Masai Mara.

Masai Mara Game Drive

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Embark on an early morning drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the few places where wildlife remains relatively undisturbed. As the northern tip of the Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and predators. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Second Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve - After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. The reserve is famous for its black-maned lions and abundant wildlife, offering the chance to see the Big Five during a morning drive. Many cheetahs are so accustomed to vehicles that they seek shade under them and climb onto roofs for better views of prey. Bird enthusiasts will appreciate the nearly 500 recorded species, including eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures, storks, bustards, and sunbirds.

Masai Cultural Experience and Transfer to Serengeti

Masai Mara National Reserve - Today, transfer from Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park via the Isebania border. A community tour with the Masai people is scheduled. The transfer to Serengeti takes most of the day, but you will also enjoy a game drive during the journey (morning in Masai Mara and afternoon in Serengeti). Enjoy the afternoon game drive en route to your tented camp.

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park - The renowned Serengeti National Park is home to the great migration. The game drive is spectacular as you ascend the crater highlands, stopping at the rim. Ahead lies the vast Serengeti, meaning “endless plains” in Kiswahili. This 18,000 sq km (6,900 sq mi) park is inhabited by over 2 million large animals, including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebras, Thomson’s gazelles, and large predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Smaller animals like rock hyraxes, monkeys, and nearly 500 bird species also inhabit the area. You can visit Oldupai Gorge and enjoy a hot air balloon ride. After breakfast the next day, spend a full day in Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives.

Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Early in the morning, descend to the crater floor for a day of wildlife viewing in this incredible location. After a picnic lunch near the hippo lake and more wildlife viewing in the afternoon, drive up the steep road out of the crater. Transfer to Manyara for an overnight stay. Alternatively, visit Tarangire instead of Manyara, recommended from June to September. Consider visiting Oldonyo Sambu Maasai Village en route to Manyara/Tarangire.

Lake Manyara National Park and Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Lake Manyara National Park - Depart after breakfast and drive across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. This enchanting park is known for its beauty and lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, home to baboons and blue monkeys. It is also renowned for its diverse birdlife. The park hosts many buffalos, giraffes, elephants, impalas, and a hippo lake where large numbers of hippos gather. The park is famous for tree-climbing lions and flamingos on the lakeshore. Game drives along the lake shore offer incredible views of animals with the lake, flamingos, and plains in the background. Later, depart for Tarangire National Park.

Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park - After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Tarangire, Tanzania’s third-largest national park and a sanctuary for a large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are a notable feature, dwarfing the animals beneath them. Wildlife concentrates along the Tarangire River, the area’s only permanent water source. The park hosts a diverse range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and up to 6,000 elephants. Enjoy a game drive with a picnic lunch.

Transfer to Zanzibar

Stone Town - Transfer from Tarangire National Park to Stone Town. Spend your first night recovering from your journey in a boutique hotel in the heart of Stone Town’s old center, surrounded by many restaurants for lunch and dinner.

Zanzibar Island Relaxation

Zanzibar City - Relax and enjoy the paradise of beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Optional activities include a day tour in Stone Town (Old Town guided tour, Spice Tour, and Prison Island tour—lunch not included) or a half-day tour (Old Town guided tour, Spice Tour, or Prison Island). Another suggestion is the Jozani Forest tour (lunch not included).

Rest and Relaxation in Zanzibar

Zanzibar Island - Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying the resort’s facilities—spa, massage, poolside sunbathing, or a dip in the ocean. For adventurous travelers, consider a diving experience or one of the many available day tours.

Departure from Zanzibar

• Accommodation
• On-board WiFi
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast

• Airport and departure taxes

This 25-day uganda Rwanda Kenya and Tanzania safari Zanzibar inclusive will take you to Amboseli National Park and Lake Nakuru. Later, embark on a journey to Masai Mara National Reserve. This tour transfers from Masai Mara to Serengeti through the Isebania border. At the end of the tour, you can enjoy Zanzibar’s Stone Town and beach life. This tour can also be done in the opposite order (starting in Arusha).

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.