14 Days Uganda and Kenya Tour - Gorilla & Wildlife Safaris

14 Days Uganda and Kenya Tour – Gorilla & Wildlife Safaris

Enjoy your 14 days Uganda and Kenya tour, an amazing wildlife and primate safari package in the two East African states. This package takes you to Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Your tour will begin from Nairobi and end in Kampala/Entebbe.

Activities to do on 14 days Uganda and Kenya tour

Game drives-witness the wildebeest migration
Chimpanzee tracking
Gorilla trekking
Batwa cultural experience

Summary of your 14 days Uganda and Kenya tour

Day 1: Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta Airport

Day 2: Travel from Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 3: Game drives-witness wildebeest migration in Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 4: Whole day exploration in Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 5: Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 6: Game drive in Lake Nakuru and fly to Entebbe Airport

Day 7: Drive to Jinja and explore the source of the Nile

Day 8: Leave Kampala/Entebbe for Kibale Forest National Park

Day 9: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

Day 10: Explore the Crater Lake and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 11: Game drive and launch cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 12: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 13: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 14: Return to Kampala/Entebbe

Detailed itinerary of your 14 days Uganda and Kenya tour

Day 1: Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta Airport

Today, you will fly to Jomo Kenyatta Airport where you will meet your Kenya safari guide. Transfer to your hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation in Nairobi

Luxury: Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi/Nairobi Serena Hotel
Mid-range: Ngong Hills Hotel/Hotel Emerald
Budget: Decasa Hotel/Nairobi Homestays

Day 2: Travel from Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you will leave Nairobi for Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the best and most popular reserves in East Africa. This reserve is well-known for its diverse wildlife including the big game, wildebeest migration and a huge concentration of bird species. Dinner and overnight stay at safari lodge.

Accommodation in Masai Mara National Reserve

Luxury: Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Mid-range: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Budget: Mara Leisure Camp

Day 3: Game drives-witness wildebeest migration in Masai Mara National Reserve

Have an early morning breakfast and after, you will have a long day game viewing experience in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Expect to spot several wildlife species including cheetahs, witness the wildebeest migration, leopards, giraffes, gazelles, zebras antelopes, birds to mention but a few. Retreat for lunch break and after, you may pay a visit to the Masai village. Dinner and overnight stay at your respective safari lodge.

Accommodation in the Masai Mara National Reserve

Luxury: Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Mid-range: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Budget: Mara Leisure Camp

Day 4: Whole day exploration in Masai Mara National Reserve

Have breakfast in the morning, you will embark on whole day game drive. You will have opportunity to enjoy good view of diverse wildlife species including cheetahs, leopards, zebras, birds, warthogs, impalas, lions, buffaloes and others. Picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the wild and after, you will keep spotting more wildlife species. Dinner and overnight stay in your safari lodge.

Accommodation in the Masai Mara National Reserve

Luxury: Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Mid-range: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Budget: Mara Leisure Camp

Day 5: Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park

Have a cup of tea or coffee and after, drive from the Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake National Park. En-route, enjoy the beautiful salt lakes and Naivasha. Dinner and overnight stay will be in the lodge.

Accommodation in Lake Nakuru National Park

Mid-range/Luxury: Mbweha Safari Camp
Budget: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp/Sarova Lion Hill Game Camp

Day 6: Game drive in Lake Nakuru and fly to Entebbe Airport

Have an early morning breakfast and after, set out for a game drive. Expect to enjoy the best view of Rothschild giraffes, lions, elands, cheetahs, rhinos, gazelles, buffaloes, water bucks, zebras, warthogs, birds mostly the grebes, herons, flamingos. After, take a flight to Entebbe International Airport where you will be transferred to a hotel in Kampala.

Accommodation in Kampala

Luxury: Serena Hotel Kampala/Sheraton Hotel Kampala
Mid-range: Cassia Lodge/Protea Hotel Kampala
Budget: Ruch Hotel/Fairway Hotel

Day 7: Drive to Jinja and explore the source of the Nile

Have breakfast early in the morning and later, you will drive to Jinja. You will engage in white water rafting adventure along the source of the Nile. Other optional activities to engage in while at Jinja include boat ride, bungee jumping, Kayaking, horseback riding and many more. Drive back to Kampala to relax, dinner and overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Accommodation in Kampala

Luxury: Serena Hotel Kampala/Sheraton Hotel Kampala
Mid-range: Cassia Lodge/Protea Hotel Kampala
Budget: Ruch Hotel/Fairway Hotel

Day 8: Leave Kampala/Entebbe for Kibale Forest National Park

Leave Kampala after breakfast from the hotel and then drive to Kibale Forest National Park. Take the Kampala-Mubende-Fort Portal route to Kibale with lunch stopover at a hotel in Fort Portal city. The entire trip covers approximately 5-6 hours and you will enjoy the view of the countryside tea plantations and surrounding areas. Dinner and overnight stay at the chimpanzee safari lodge in Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation in Kibale Forest National Park

Luxury: Ndali Lodge/Primate Lodge
Mid-range: Chimpanzee Guesthouse/Chimp Nest
Budget: Kibale Forest Camp

Day 9: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

Have breakfast early in the morning and after, drive or walk to Kanyanchu visitor centre for briefing on chimpanzee trekking rules. This begins at 7:00am and at 8:00am, you will commence your trek to view, explore the general behavior of chimpanzees. The chimpanzee trek may last you 2-4 hours and it includes 1 hour of magical encounter. Being primate world, expect to enjoy sight of other primates, birds, butterflies and a lot more. Lunch break will be made to your lodge.

At 2:00am, Bigodi swamp will be your point of interest but basically for guided nature walk. This is for you to get the best view of more primates, birds plus other mammals. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge of your preference.

Accommodation in Kibale Forest National Park

Luxury: Ndali Lodge/Primate Lodge
Mid-range: Chimpanzee Guesthouse/Chimp Nest
Budget: Kibale Forest Camp

Day 10: Explore the Crater Lake and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Have breakfast early in the morning and after, take a walk via the Crater Lake to enjoy the amazing view of Crater Lakes and nearby places, banana and tea plantations. After, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park about 3 hours’ drive via Fort Portal. Dinner and overnight at the wildlife safari lodge.

Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge/Katara Lodge
Mid-range: Kyambura Gorge Lodge/Bush Lodge
Budget: Mweya Hostel/camping

Day 11: Game drive and launch cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Breakfast in the morning and later, a game drive on Kasenyi track will be your first activity in Queen Elizabeth National Park which is part of 14 days Uganda and Kenya tour. You will be exposed to varied wildlife species such as buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, warthogs, birds, antelopes and others. Retreat from your 2 or 3 hours’ game exploration to enjoy lunch then have an afternoon boat cruise along Kazinga channel. A boat cruise gets you exposed to lots of hippos, crocodiles and water birds. Dine and spend a night at the lodge.

Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge/Katara Lodge
Mid-range: Kyambura Gorge Lodge/Bush Lodge
Budget: Mweya Hostel/camping

Day 12: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, drive via Ishasha area south of Queen Elizabeth National Park. En-route, get exposed to tree climbing lions at Ishasha sector and also other wildlife species. Lunch break will be made at Savanna Resort then you proceed to the lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to check in for relaxation, dinner and a night stay.

Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp/Nshongi camp

Day 13: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early morning cup of tea or coffee and after, assemble at Bwindi park headquarters for briefing on mountain gorilla trekking rules. At 8:00am, start your search for mountain gorillas with your packed lunch and bottled since this may lasting for 2-6 hours including 1 hour of magical encounter. Retreat from a gorilla trek to relax at the lodge then have an afternoon visit to Batwa community on cultural experience. Dinner and overnight stay at gorilla safari lodge around Bwindi.

Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp/Nshongi camp

Day 14: Return to Kampala/Entebbe

Enjoy your cup of tea or coffee and later, drive back to Kampala/Entebbe. You will make a stop visit at Equator crossing, perform some experience and later, proceed to Kampala for drop off marking the end of your 14 days Uganda and Kenya tour.

End of your 14 days Uganda and Kenya tour

Your tour includes

Boat trip
Game drives
Park entrance fees
A valid mountain gorilla permit
Batwa community visit
Accommodation for 13 nights and meals
Bottled water on Rwanda safari
Travel in a 4×4 Land Cruiser/Safari Van with a roof top
The service of an English-speaking safari guide

The tour excludes

Visas
Tips
Airfares
Insurance
The optional activities
Cigarettes
Telephone bills
Laundry
Other drinks