10 DAYS BEST OF EAST AFRICA SAFARI(BWINDI, MASAI MARA AND SERENGETI)
10 days Best of East Africa Safari : This 10 Days Best of East Africa Safari is such a memorable and breath taking wildlife safari enjoyed across in East Africa within 3 stunning East African countries. This 10 Days Best of East Africa Safari will take you to Uganda the pearl of Africa where you will explore the best of Bwindi impenetrable national park a home to the largest population of endangered mountain gorillas after which you will flight to Kenya to explore the might Masai Mara National Reserve and finally cross over to Serengeti National Park which is yet the most visited Park in Tanzania. This 10 Days Best of East Africa Safari starts in Uganda and ends in Tanzania. This safari takes you to one park in each destination mentioned.
Highlights of 10 Days Best of East Africa Safari
- Day 1: Arrival
- Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
- Day 3: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
- Day 4: Transfer to Kampala/ Entebbe
- Day 5: Fly to Nairobi
- Day 6: Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 7: Full day in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 8: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
- Day 9: Full day in Serengeti National Park
- Day 10: Transfer to Arusha
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to Uganda: Upon landing at Entebbe international airport on day 1 of 10 days Best of East Africa Safari, you will be welcomed in the pearl of Africa by our company representative who will welcome you, brief you and embark on your journey as you transfer to your hotel for relaxation in Entebbe or Kampala.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park: On day 2 of 10 days Best of East Africa Safari, you will be picked up from your hotel in Kampala/ Entebbe and start the journey to the home of endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park which is about 540Km drive from the capital city of Uganda, Kampala. Being a long journey drive, you will need to set off early at about 8:00am and lunch will be enroute in Mbarara city one of the stunning cities in western part of Uganda. There is yet a stopover at the equator for photo taking standing between the North and South poles of the equator. Proceed with your Journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park where you are expected to arrive late in the evening, connect to your lodge for check in, dinner and night sleep at Buhoma community Rest camp (Budget)/ Buhoma Haven Lodge (Midrange) and Buhoma lodge (Luxury) or any other equivalent accommodations.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi: After enjoying your early breakfast on day 3 of 10 Days Best of East Africa Safari, you are expected to meet with your safari driver (remember to pack enough drinking water, snacks and wear the best attire for the trek), your driver will then take you the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla trekking, the don’ts and dos during the trek and many more. After briefing, you will be divided into different groups depending on the available gorilla families and then set off amidst armed rangers and local guides to search for these gorillas in the forest. Gorilla trekking is always considered a full day adventure since no one is aware of how long the entire trek lasts since it always depends on the movement of these gorillas in the forest. So be ready to endure the hikes up and down following the mountain gorillas as they roam the forest. The entire trekking time as mentioned earlier depends on the movement of Gorillas, the speed of the trekkers in favor of the slowest person in the group and well as the nature of terrains.
Bwindi has a lot of other attractions that you will likely see while on your trek including other primates, some mammals, birds, butterflies and many more. Once you find the gorilla family, the maximum time allowed will be one hour for you to interact with Gorillas, take photos and record some videos and many more then later on exit the forest to the offices to obtain your Gorilla trekking certificate before returning to your lodge.
Later in the evening, you may enjoy an optional batwa experience where the local Batwa pygmies entertain you will fascinating music, dance and drama to make your evening more rewarding after an encounter with the gorillas. Dinner and overnight will be as above.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Kampala/ Entebbe
Bwindi impenetrable national park to Kampala: Have your early morning breakfast at your lodge on day 4 of 10 Days Best of East Africa Safari after which you will be able to check out and embark your long journey drive from Bwindi impenetrable national park back to Kampala the capital city of Uganda. Lunch will be enroute and upon arriving you will either be dropped off at you’re a hotel in Kampala / Entebbe awaiting a flight to Nairobi Kenya the next day.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Fly to Nairobi Kenya
Fly to Nairobi Kenya: Breakfast will be the first thing to do early in the morning on day 5 of 10 Days Best of East Africa Safari, check out of the lodge and be transferred from your hotel to Entebbe international airport for a flight to Jomo Kenyatta international airport Nairobi where you will meet your safari driver that will take you through the remaining part of your safari in Kenya side. You will be briefed about your safari as you drive to the hotel for check in and have a meal. After lunch, you will spend your evening at leisure or enjoy a city tour. There is yet an optional visit to Nairobi national park situated a few minutes’ drive from the airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve: After breakfast on day 6 of 10 Days Best of East Africa Safari, you will set off from Nairobi in the morning and embark on a 5-6 hours’ drive heading to Masai Mara National Reserve. During your drive to Masai Mara national reserve, you will enjoy views of the rift valley escarpment as you drive through Kenya’s scenic highlands. You will have a stopover in Narok town to have a cultural experience of the Masai culture as you interact with the local community and get to know their traditions and way of life, watch traditional dance performances, see local art and craft work such as beaded jewelry in different patterns and colors. You will proceed to Masai Mara national reserve where you will see different wildlife species grazing in the nearby savannah plains as you continue your drive to your lodge for check in as you prepare to have your dinner and to spend the night at Sentrim Mara camp/ AA Mara lodge/ Zebra plains Lodge.
Estimated driving time: 5-6 hours
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Full day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Full day in Masai Mara National Reserve: You will start your day 7 of 10 Days Best of East Africa Safari with breakfast served at your lodge as you prepare to go for your morning game drive in Masai Mara national reserve. During your game drive, you will see a variety of wildlife species such as the predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs as well as other wildlife species like elephants, buffalos, hartebeest, zebras, antelopes as well as wildebeest which are among the spectacular sights at this destination especially during the time of the wildebeest migration as large numbers of wildebeest move around the savannah plains in search of greener pastures. Lunch will be served at your lodge after your morning game drive and this will be followed with another game drive later in the evening to explore more of the wilderness of Masai Mara national reserve which is also known for sightings of the big five which includes elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos. You will return to your lodge where your dinner will be served and you will spend the night in the comfort of your lodge as above at Sentrim Mara Camp/ AA Mara lodge/ Zebra plain lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park: You will have breakfast at your lodge on day 8 of 10 Days Best of East Africa Safari then check out of your lodge and continue your journey to your next destination which is Serengeti national park. You will be driven to the Kenya – Tanzania border where you will clear with customs and then drive to your lodge where you will check in and prepare to have dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Full day in Serengeti national park
Full day adventure in Serengeti National Park: You will start your day 9 of 10 Days Best of East Africa Safari with breakfast and then your guide will drive you for your morning game viewing experience in Serengeti national park during which you will see various wildlife species which include elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, antelopes, impalas, elands among others.
You will visit the retina hippo pool after returning to your lodge for lunch as you prepare to have an afternoon game drive as you enjoy the open savannah plains and kopjes where you will see lions as they observe their prey. You will enjoy driving around the national park as you look for wildlife species and watch the sunset on the way to your lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Transfer to Arusha
Serengeti National park to Arusha: On the last day of your 10 Days Best of East Africa Safari, you will have breakfast before checking out of your lodge and continuing your journey to Arusha with en-route game drive in Serengeti national park as you enjoy seeing different wildlife species grazing around the national park plains such as lions, hyenas, warthogs, antelopes, wildebeests, giraffes, antelopes, elands, dik dik, kudu, elephants, buffalos, impalas, gazelles, waterbucks, hartebeests, jackals and many bird species.
Your guide will drive you to Arusha where you will be dropped off at a location of your preference or at the airport which will mark the end of your safari.
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch
END OF 10 DAYS BEST OF EAST AFRICA SAFARI
