17 Days Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania Safari
This 17 Days Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania Safari offers an extraordinary journey across four iconic destinations, showcasing the very best of East Africa’s wildlife, culture, and landscapes. From the misty jungles of Volcanoes National Park for Golden monkey trek and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the majestic mountain gorillas, to the chimpanzee haven of Kibale National Park, and onward to the legendary savannah of Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Amboseli National Park, every day promises adventure and wonder. You will begin your safari in Rwanda and conclude in Kenya through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, capturing unforgettable moments across the heart of Africa.
Day 1: Kigali International Airport to Volcanoes National Park.
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport in the morning, you will meet your dedicated Driver Guide who will transfer you to the booked hotel for enjoy your diner and overnight stay. upon arrival at the hotel you will get the detailed briefing about your 17 days Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania Safari. Request a Quote
Accommodation: Mille Collines Hotel
Meals Plan: Diner
Day 2: Kigali City tour and transfer to Volcanoes NP
Your day will begin with a warm welcome from our driver guides, who will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali or meet you upon arrival at Kigali International Airport. After completing immigration formalities, you’ll be introduced to the adventure ahead. Following a brief orientation, you’ll embark on a Kigali city tour, starting with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, which offers a deep and meaningful insight into Rwanda’s history. After this reflective experience, you’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before setting off on a scenic drive through the breath taking landscapes of the “Land of a Thousand Hills” on the way to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival in Musanze, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation, where you can relax over dinner and settle in for an overnight stay, ready for the next day’s exciting adventure.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 3: Golden monkey trekking in the volcanoes NP and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
After a leisurely breakfast, you will set out for the Office of Tourism, where you’ll receive a briefing on the code of conduct for observing the golden monkeys. Enjoy an unforgettable day watching and photographing these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch, followed by a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, renowned for its incredible gorilla trekking experience. Upon arrival, check in and unwind at your lodge as you prepare for your unforgettable gorilla adventure the next day.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 4: Full Day Mount Gorilla at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Begin the day with breakfast and get ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the Rwanda park officials. Ensure to bring a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, hiking boots, etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort. You will later in the afternoon head to visit the Batwa community village. Later back to the lodge for the diner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 5: Transfer from Bwindi to Kibale National Park
In the morning, after enjoying breakfast, you will depart for Kibale National Park, a lush tropical rainforest famously known as the Primate Capital of the World and home to over 13 species of primates, including the playful chimpanzees. Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch. In the afternoon, you will set out for the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary walk, a community-based ecotourism project renowned for its rich biodiversity and birdlife. The guided nature walk provides an opportunity to spot various primates, colorful bird species such as the Great Blue Turaco, and learn about local community initiatives that promote conservation and sustainable tourism. After the walk, return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay as you prepare for the exciting chimpanzee trekking experience the following day.
Accommodation: Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 6: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
In the morning, after an early breakfast, you will head to the Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing by the park ranger guide about the rules and guidelines for chimpanzee trekking. After the briefing, you will set off on foot into the dense tropical forest in search of the lively and intelligent chimpanzees, our closest relatives, sharing about 98% of human DNA. After this incredible wildlife experience, you will return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation, reflecting on the morning’s remarkable encounters in one of Uganda’s most biodiverse rainforests.
Accommodation: Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 7: Kampala to Entebbe Airport/Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Lake Nakuru National Park.
After breakfast, you will leave Kibale and transfer to Entebbe Airport to catch your flight to Jomo Kenyatta Airport departing at 0900hrs and arrive at 1010hrs. Upon arrival you will meet your Driver Guide and drive to Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch and then afternoon game drive in the park. Later on drive back to your lodge for leisure, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 8: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve.
After breakfast, you will set off for Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations and home to an incredible diversity of wildlife. Enjoy a scenic drive across the Great Rift Valley, passing through picturesque landscapes, local markets, and traditional Maasai villages along the way. Depending on your departure time, you will have either a picnic lunch en route or a hot lunch at a designated stopover. Upon arrival in the Mara, check in at your lodge or tented camp before heading out for an afternoon game drive. This is the perfect time to witness the park’s abundant wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and perhaps even the elusive leopard. As the sun sets over the vast plains, you’ll return to your camp or lodge to unwind and enjoy a hearty dinner, followed by an evening of leisure under the starry African sky.
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 9: Full Day into Masai Mara Game Reserve.
After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in the breathtaking Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the world’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries. The day will be dedicated to exploring the vast savannah plains in search of Africa’s “Big Five” lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos as well as countless other species such as cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and numerous antelope varieties. As evening approaches, you will return to your tented camp or lodge to relax and unwind. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your accommodation, reflecting on a day filled with extraordinary safari experiences.
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 10: Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park.
After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park, carrying packed lunch boxes for the journey. Enjoy a scenic drive through the rolling hills and open plains as you make your way to the Isebania border, the official crossing point between Kenya and Tanzania. Upon arrival at the border, you will complete the necessary customs and immigration formalities and obtain your Tanzania visa. Afterward, meet your Tanzanian driver-guide and continue your adventure into the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Later in the afternoon, you will arrive at your tented camp or lodge, where you can relax and unwind after the long journey. Enjoy a delicious dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the tranquil sounds of the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 11: Full Game drive in North Serengeti to central Serengeti
After an early breakfast, set out for a full day game drive in the Northern Serengeti, one of the most spectacular wildlife regions in Africa. Spend the day exploring the Mara River region, famous for hosting the dramatic Great Migration between July and October, when millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the crocodile infested waters in search of greener pastures. Even outside the migration season, the northern Serengeti remains a wildlife haven, home to large prides of lions, leopards resting in acacia trees, elephants, buffaloes, and an impressive variety of antelopes and bird species. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing your afternoon game drive, maximizing your chances of spotting the park’s abundant wildlife. As the sun sets over the golden plains, return to your tented camp or lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay surrounded by the serene sounds of the African bush.
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 12: Enroute Game drive in North Serengeti to central Serengeti
After an early breakfast, you will depart from the Northern Serengeti and begin your journey toward the Central Serengeti, enjoying a rewarding en-route game drive along the way. This scenic drive offers an incredible opportunity to witness the park’s diverse ecosystems and wildlife as you transition from the rolling hills and riverine landscapes of the north to the vast open plains that define the central region. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue your leisurely game drive through the golden grasslands, stopping to capture memorable photographs. Later in the afternoon, arrive at your tented camp or lodge in Central Serengeti for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay surrounded by the tranquil wilderness of this world-famous park.
Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 13: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA).
After breakfast, set out for a morning game drive in Central Serengeti as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This journey combines both adventure and scenic beauty, allowing you to enjoy incredible wildlife sightings along the route. Arrive at your tented camp or lodge in the Ngorongoro area later in the evening, where you can relax, enjoy a delicious dinner, and unwind in the tranquil atmosphere of this world-renowned conservation area.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 14: Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
After an early breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling morning game drive, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife experiences. Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, black rhinos, buffaloes, hippos, and an abundance of antelope species. The scenic beauty of the crater floor, combined with its rich biodiversity, makes this a truly unforgettable experience. After an extensive exploration, you will ascend from the crater and embark on a leisurely drive to Karatu, a charming town nestled in the fertile highlands just outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Accommodation: Moonbow Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 15: Transfer Karatu to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for Amboseli National Park, traveling with packed lunch boxes to enjoy along the way. The journey takes toward the Namanga border, the official crossing point between Tanzania and Kenya. Upon arrival at the border, you will complete the necessary customs and immigration formalities and obtain your Kenya visa.Afterward, you will continue your journey into Kenya, heading directly to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, you’ll have time to check in and freshen up before setting out on an afternoon game drive, where you’ll explore the park’s open plains and swamps teeming with wildlife. Some wildlife to spot are lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species. Later, drive to your camp or lodge, where you can relax and unwind after the day’s adventure. Enjoy a delicious dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the serene beauty of Amboseli’s wilderness.
Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 16: Full game drive in Amboseli National Park.
After an early breakfast, set out for a full day game drive in Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most picturesque and wildlife rich destinations. The park is world renowned for its spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, whose snow capped peak creates a breathtaking backdrop for wildlife photography. Spend the day exploring Amboseli’s diverse landscapes, from open plains and acacia woodlands to marshes and swamps fed by underground springs. These habitats attract a wide variety of wildlife, including large herds of elephants, often seen grazing against the iconic mountain scenery. You may also encounter lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and an abundance of bird species. Later back to the lodge for the diner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and diner
Day 17: Amboseli to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
After breakfast in the morning, you will check out from your lodge and embark on a comfortable transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi for your flight back home.
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of the 17 Days Rwanda Uganda Kenya Tanzania Safari.
The 17 Days Rwanda Uganda Kenya Tanzania Safari Package Includes:
- Pick up and drop off Kigali/Entebbe/Jomo Kenyatta International Airport;
- Land Cruiser 4×4 with pop-up roof;
- Experience English-Speaking Safari Guide;
- All park entry, transit and crater fees;
- All accommodation under the program;
- Three meals per day on the safari;
- Bottled water throughout the safari;
- Flying Doctor Insurance;
- Golden monkey permits in Rwanda
- Gorilla & Chimpanzee Permits in Uganda ,
- All activities under the program;
The 17 Days Rwanda Uganda Kenya Tanzania Safari Package Excludes: Request a Quote
- Drinks
- Laundry at the tented camps & lodges;
- International Flights, Visa and Insurance;
- All things of personal nature;