30 Days Best of East Africa Safari

30 DAYS BEST OF EAST AFRICA SAFARI(UGANDA, RWANDA, CONGO, KENYA & TANZANIA)

30 Days Best of East Africa Safari : This 1 month/ 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania) is one of the most fascinating adventure to be done in 5 stunning destinations in East Africa region. This 30 days Best of East Africa Safari to Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania takes you to the most visited parks in Uganda the pearl of Africa, Rwanda the land of a thousand hills, Democratic Republic of Congo, Magical Kenya & Tanzania. The main highlight of this 30 days Mega East Africa safari is mountain Gorilla trekking in Uganda.

While in Uganda, you will explore 3 stunning national parks including Bwindi impenetrable national park which is the most visited park in Uganda the pearl of Africa where you will enjoy mountain gorilla trekking, visit Kibale forest national park for Chimpanzee trekking, explore Queen and have a glance at tree climbing lions and many other wildlife species while on a Ugandan side that will last 6 days.

In Rwanda, you will all the 3 national parks in Rwanda including Volcanoes national park for Golden monkey trekking and visit the Ibyiwacu cultural center. And then explore Nyungwe forest national park for Chimpanzee trekking and enjoy a breath taking canopy walk. You will as well enjoy a tour in Akagera National park to encounter with the big 5 game. You have 9 days in Rwanda.

In Democratic Republic of Congo, you will explore Virunga National park for Mountain Nyiragongo Hike. (2 days in Congo)

While in Kenya, you will explore 3 destinations including Masai Mara National Reserve, the most visited destination in Kenya famous for the annual wildebeest migration. You will as well explore Lake Nakuru National park and Amboseli national park. You will spend 6 days in Kenya.

And finally in Tanzania, You will explore 5 destinations including Serengeti national park which is also the top destination in Tanzania that is famous for the annual wildebeest migration just like Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. You will as well explore Ngorongoro Crater which harbors the world’s largest caldera, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara national park and Tarangire National park. You have 5 days in Tanzania.

This 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania) includes 30 days, 29 night’s excursion starting in Kampala Uganda to Rwanda, to DRCongo, to Kenya and finally ending in Arusha Tanzania.

Highlights of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Congo & Tanzania)

• Day 1: Pick up and Kibale forest national park – Uganda
• Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and bigodi nature walk – Uganda
• Day 3: Visit craters and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda
• Day 4: Lion Tracking experience/ game drive and boat cruise – Uganda
• Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park – Uganda
• Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park- Uganda
• Day 7: Transfer to Volcanoes national park – Rwanda
• Day 8: Golden monkey tracking and visit Ibyiwacu – Rwanda
• Day 9: Transfer to Lake Kivu- Rwanda
• Day 10: Transfer to Nyungwe forest national park- Rwanda
• Day 11: Chimpanzee trekking and Canopy walk- Rwanda
• Day 12: Transfer to Akagera national park- Rwanda
• Day 13: Game drive and Boat cruise in Akagera national park – Rwanda
• Day 14: Transfer to Kigali city – Rwanda
• Day 15: Transfer to Virunga National park and Hike Mount Nyiragongo -DRCongo
• Day 16: Return to Kigali – Rwanda
• Day 17: Flight to Nairobi and city tour – Kenya
• Day 18: Transfer to Amboseli National Park – Kenya
• Day 19: Full day in Amboseli National park – Kenya
• Day 20: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National park- Kenya
• Day 21: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve- Kenya
• Day 22&23: Full day in Masai Mara National Reserve- Kenya
• Day 24: Transfer to Serengeti national park- Tanzania
• Day 25: Full day in Serengeti national park- Tanzania
• Day 26: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area- Tanzania
• Day 27: Transfer to Lake Eyasi- Tanzania
• Day 28: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park – Tanzania
• Day 29: Transfer to Tarangire national park – Tanzania
• Day 30: Drive to Arusha- Tanzania

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Kibale forest national park

Kampala to Kibale Forest national park: On day 1 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), you will be picked from your location in Kampala/ Entebbe by our company representative who will be your safari driver/ guide throughout your safari in Ugandan part. You will meet & greet and be briefed about your safari as you embark on a drive to Kibale forest national park. Kibale forest national park is one of the best primate destinations in Uganda that harbors over 13 primate species including Chimpanzees. On your way to Kibale Forest National park, you will have an enroute lunch in Mubende and when you arrive at the park in the evening you will check into your lodge, have dinner and stay overnight.

Accommodation: Primates lodge/ Ndali Crater/ Kyaninga lodge (Luxury), Papaya lake lodge/ Mountains of the Moon (Mid-range), Chimpanzee forest guest house/ Kibale Forest Camp (Budget)

Meal plan: lunch and dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi nature walk

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and bigodi nature walk: On day 2 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), you will wake up very early for breakfast and then transfer to the park for chimpanzee tracking experience in kibale forest. Before heading on the Chimpanzee tracking, you will undergo a briefing session in which rules and regulations to follow on this experience will be read to you. Then you will head into the forests in search of chimpanzees, as you walk through the forests you will enjoy sights of birds and other primates living in the forests of Kibale. When you find the gorillas you will be amazed by the beautiful chimpanzees playing on top of the trees, picking fruits and many more. After the activity you trek back to the park headquarters then head to your lodge for lunch, in the afternoon you will embark on an afternoon guided walk in Bigodi wetland sanctuary one of the best spot for bird watching and botanical in Kibale forest national park. Return to your lodge later on for dinner and overnight sleep as above.

Meal plan:  Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Visit Crater lakes and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Kibale forest national park to Queen Elizabeth national park: After enjoying your breakfast early in the morning on day 3 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), check out of the lodge and embark on the journey from Kibale forest national park to Queen Elizabeth national park with an enroute visit to the crater lakes. After exploring the crater lakes, you will enjoy an enroute lunch and proceed with your journey to Queen Elizabeth national park is one of the best savanna parks in the pearl that harbors plenty of wildlife species seen on a game drive and boat cruise. Queen Elizabeth national park harbors largest population of Hippos seen along the Kazinga channel during the boat cruise. Upon park arrival, you will check in your lodge, have dinner and overnight sleep.

Accommodations: Mweya safari Lodge/ Kyambura gorge lodge (Luxury), Park view Lodge/ Elephants Hub/ Kasenyi safari lodge (Mid-range), Enganzi Lodge (budget)

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Lion tracking experience/ Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise in Queen

Lion Tracking/ Game drive and Boat cruise: Arise and shine on day 4 of your 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), have breakfast and prepare for a morning Lion tracking experience/ morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains. While driving in this savanna part of Queen Elizabeth national park, you will spot plenty of fauna and flora species including mammals like Lions, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, antelopes, impala, waterbucks, and many more. After the lion tracking experience/ morning game drive, return to your lodge for lunch and embark on an afternoon Kazinga channel boat cruise to watch Hippos, crocodiles, water birds and many more. Later on, you will be driven straight to your lodge for dinner and night rest as above.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park via Ishasha sector

Queen national park to Bwindi Impenetrable national park: On day 5 of your 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), you will have morning breakfast then checkout of your lodge and set off on a drive from Queen Elizabeth national park to Bwindi impenetrable national park. Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park boasts with the half remaining population of these endangered mountain gorillas in the world. These endangered mountain gorillas can be viewed in their habituated gorilla families which are distributed in four sectors that is Buhoma sector, Ruhija sector, Nkuringo sector and Rushaga sector. On your visit you can trek in one of the twenty habituated Gorilla groups and experience an emotional activity as you get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own great apes “Mountain Gorilla in the Mist”. Bwindi Impenetrable national park is located in south-western side of Uganda and renowned as the top primitive safari destination on African continent. On your way to Bwindi, you will drive through Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park where you can get an opportunity to spot tree climbing lions as they hung on tree branches of acacia and fig trees. You will then enjoy an enroute lunch and finally exit Queen Elizabeth national park for Bwindi impenetrable national park. Expect to arrive late in the evening at the park and proceed to check in your lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla havens lodge/ Buhoma lodge/ Chameleon Hill lodge (Luxury), Gorilla mist camp/ Buhoma Haven lodge/ Gorilla Valley lodge (Mid-range), Buhoma community rest camp/ Rushaga Haven lodge/ Gorilla mist lodge (Budget)

Meal plan:  breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park: On day 6 of your 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), you will wake up early in the morning and head to the park’s headquarters for registration and briefing experience, once at the park’s headquarters dos and don’ts on this experience will be read to you by a ranger. At the headquarters you will also be assigned a gorilla group to trek and hire a porter to assist you, with your packed lunch you will head into the forests in search for mountain gorillas. Looking for mountain gorilla takes about 2-8 hours and when you find them you are allowed to stay in the presence of mountain gorillas for 1 hour taking pictures and observing the behavior of mountain gorillas. You will also spot many birds and other primates, later you will head back to the park’s headquarters for your trekking certificate then head back to your lodge. You may choose to have an evening Batwa experience or opt to relax at your lodge. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge as above.

Meal plan:  breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7: Transfer to Volcanoes national park

Bwindi impenetrable national park to Volcanoes national park: After breakfast on day 7 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), check out of the lodge and meet your safari driver once again for a transfer to Rwanda direct to Volcanoes national park via Cyanika border. Upon park arrival, you will check in your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8: Golden monkey trekking and visiting the Ibyiwacu Cultural Village

Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes national park: After an early breakfast on day 8 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), you will be transferred by your safari driver to the park headquarters where you will be briefed about golden monkey trekking together with other travelers that intend to participate in a similar adventure. After briefing, you will then start the journey into the forest to search for the habituated golden monkeys which takes you about 2-3 hours. After spending an hour with golden monkeys, exit the forest and be driven to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later in the evening, head out for another cultural experience but this time round to the Ibyiwacu cultural village where you will be introduced to the stunning tradition dance and drama of the local Rwandese and return to your lodge in time for dinner and overnight sleep.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9: Transfer to Lake Kivu

Volcanoes national park to Lake Kivu: After breakfast on day 9 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), check out of your lodge and transfer from Volcanoes national park to Gisenyi and Explore Lake Kivu. Upon arrival, you will enjoy your lunch at the shores of Lake Kivu and spend the remaining hours of the day exploring lake Kivu on a boat cruise, walking safari and swimming as you view the stunning vegetation cover along the shores of lake kivu and have a stunning view of Mount Nyiragongo with in Virunga national park. Later in the evening, you will be driven to your lodge for dinner.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Transfer to Nyungwe forest national park

Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe forest national park: A relaxed breakfast will be served at your hotel on day 10 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania) then check out of the lodge and start a drive to Nyungwe forest national park which is estimated to be 6-7 hours road drive to the land of 13 species of primates. Being a long drive, you will enjoy stopovers along the way while viewing several tourist attractions. Have your enroute lunch and proceed the journey to the park headquarters where you will be cleared with park officials, receive your chimpanzee trekking permit and proceed for lodge check-in, dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Chimpanzee trekking and Canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park

Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest national park: Arise very early in the morning for breakfast on day 11 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), pack your favorite snacks and enough bottled water then meet your safari driver to be driven to the park headquarters for a briefing with other chimpanzee trekkers. After briefing, you will set off alongside rangers and guides to Cyamudongo forest where Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest national park is conducted. Chimpanzee trekking is expected to last between 1 hour to 5 hours depending on the movement of chimpanzees and the trekking speed of trekkers but be sure to spot other primates in the forest, mammals and several birds. Once you get closer to the habituated chimpanzee family, you will be allowed just one hour of close viewing as you watch chimpanzees going on with their daily activities and learn more of their behaviors and habits. Take as many photographs as you can but remember to keep the flashlight of your camera off at all the times as long as you’re in the habitat of chimpanzees.

Canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park: After trekking chimpanzees on day 11 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), you will return to the lodge for lunch and set off for an evening canopy walk. Nyungwe forest national park offers the best canopy walk raised at an elevation of 50m and stretching about 150m in length. This canopy walk offer a clear view of Nyungwe forest national park and all that is in it due to a great elevation that is almost a tree height. You will encounter several primate species including the chimpanzees, monkeys, baboons, mammals such as Elephants, buffaloes and several birds. This canopy walk can be combined with other walking trails since Nyungwe forest national park offers several walking / hiking trails that lead to several attraction. Let us know which trails you need and it will be added to your itinerary.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12: Transfer to Kigali Rwanda

Nyungwe forest national park to Kigali: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the comfort of your lodge on day 12 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), check out of the lodge and embark on your journey to Kigali with a stopover at the Museum. Upon arrival in Kigali, you will spend your evening at leisure or have a city tour.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13: Transfer to Akagera national park and boat cruise

Kigali to Akagera national park: After breakfast on day 13 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), you will check out of your lodge and set off on a drive to Akagera National park a home to the big 5 game and other wildlife safaris. Upon park arrival, you will check in your lodge, have a meal and embark on afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema. This boat cruise rewards you with a stunning and scenic views of different aquatic wildlife including Hippos, Crocodiles, water birds and many more that thrill along Lake Ihema. Later in the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight sleep at Magashi camp (Luxury)/ Luzizi tented camp (Midrange)/ Akagera game lodge (Budget).

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 14: Game drive and Transfer to Kigali city

Game drive and boat cruise in Akagera national park: On the 14^th day of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), you will have breakfast before embarking on a morning game drive in Akagera national park. Game drives in Akagera national park enables you to get closer to animals as they roam this savanna park. Akagera national park is a recognized home for a various species of animals and the only savannah park in Rwanda, on the game drive you will enjoying viewing animals like lions, rhinos, zebras, impalas, giraffes, Topis, elephants and many more. You will also spot various species of birds such as Senegal lapwings, giant kingfisher, grey crowned crane, open bill stock, papyrus Gonolek, and many more. After game drive, you will head back to the lodge for lunch, freshen up and check out of your lodge to start the road drive back to Kigali.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 15: Transfer to Virunga National park and Hike up Mount Nyiragongo

Hike Mount Nyiragongo (Ascend): On day 15 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), arise as early as possible for breakfast, check out of the lodge with packed lunch box and meet your Rwanda safari driver for a transfer from Gisenyi direct to Goma, a Rwanda Congo border where you will visit the office at Grande barrier for clearances and proceed to obtain your mount Nyiragongo Volcano hiking permit and meet the Convoy to transfer you to Kibati ranger post where all Mount Nyiragongo hikers meet for a briefing. During briefing, you will obtain all the information about mount Nyiragongo, when it last erupted, the dos and don’ts while hiking and the possible encounters along the hike. Hire a porter to assist in carrying your extra luggage, also hire a sleeping bag in case you dint carry your plus a cook to prepare your dinner while at the summit. By 10:00am, start the hike together with armed rangers and guide first through the montane forest at the base of the mountain where you will spot lots of wildlife including primates, mammals, birds, butterflies, reptiles and many more. Along the hike, you will be rewarded with stunning view of Virunga national park and the neighboring volcanoes with in the park. you will stop along the way to enjoy your packed lunch and proceed to ascend up to the summit which is the most rewarding thing you will live to remember as you watch the glowing Lava Lake and view the neighboring parks including Mgahinga gorilla national park in Uganda and Volcanoes national park in Rwanda with all the volcanoes that thrill with in. you have an overnight at the summit watching the Lake and taking those memorable photographs.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 16: Descend Mount Nyiragongo and transfer back to Kigali for departures

Descend mount Nyiragongo: Wake up amidst coldness at the summit of Mount Nyiragongo on day 16 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), have your breakfast and prepare to start descending with the rest of the hiker. Descending starts at around 6:30am and it’s so rewarding and easier than ascending and even takes less time. By 10:00am, you will be back at Kibati where a convoy will be waiting to drive you back to Goma to meet your Rwanda safari driver for a pick up. Upon meeting your Rwanda driver, you will embark on a journey to Kigali for lunch, have a city tour in case you have a night flight and finally be dropped off at Kigali international airport for departures.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 17: Flight to Nairobi and city tour

Kigali Rwanda to Nairobi Kenya: Breakfast will be the first thing you will enjoy in the morning on day 17 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), safari then check out of the lodge and be transferred from your lodge to Kigali international airport for a flight to Jomo Kenyatta international airport Nairobi where you will meet your safari driver that will take you through you 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. You may visit Nairobi National park.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 18: Transfer to Amboseli National Park

Nairobi to Amboseli national park: After breakfast at your hotel on day 18 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), you will check out of your hotel and meet your safari driver to embark on a drive to Amboseli national park. This is a 5 hours journey from Nairobi to Amboseli national park via Athi plains and proceed the journey to the bottom of the highest mountain peak in Africa, Kilimanjaro Mountain where the park is situated. You are expected to arrive in time for lunch. After having your lunch, relax abit in the swimming pool overlook Kilimanjaro mountain peak and later on embark on an evening game drive to watch some mammals such as elephants, Wildebeests, hippos, lions , birds, butterflies and many other attractions with in the park and have a view of the sun as it goes down over the horizon. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Eco Lodge/ AA Amboseli Lodge or equivalent.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Day 19: Full day in Amboseli national park

Full day excursion in Amboseli: On day 19 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), your wildlife viewing experience in Amboseli national park will begin with breakfast at your lodge and then you will proceed for a morning game viewing experience and to enjoy photography in the savannah plains of the national park which is home to herds of elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, antelopes, lions, leopards among others as well as different bird species. You will return to your lodge for lunch and later in the evening, you will have another game viewing experience to search for wildlife species and to enjoy the sunset after which you will be driven back to your lodge for your dinner and to spend the night at your lodge as above.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 20: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National park

Amboseli national park to Lake Nakuru National park: On day 20 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), You will have breakfast at your lodge then check out as you continue your journey from Amboseli national park to Lake Nakuru national park across the rift valley escarpment as you enjoy the beautiful scenery around you since this park is known as the haven of wildlife. Lake Nakuru National park is such stunning destinations in Kenya that thrill in the Great Rift Valley region of Kenya where you will experience fascinating wildlife viewing safari in Lake Nakuru national park Kenya with plenty of tourist attractions ranging from flora species, fauna species and the water bodies among others. Lake Nakuru national park is situated in the north of Nairobi city, the capital city of Kenya. Upon park arrival, you will have be welcomed on an en-route game drive during which you will see wildlife species such as giraffes, rhinos, gazelles, buffalos, antelopes, reedbucks, elands, impalas among others as you head to your lodge for lunch.

Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park: After lunch, you will have another game drive in Lake Nakuru national park and you will visit the flamingo filled Lake Nakuru which is a good birding spot to see flocks of flamingos along the lake shores as well as other bird species and wildlife species grazing in the nearby plains. You will be driven back to your lodge after your evening game drive to have your dinner and overnight at Nakuru Sopa Lodge/ Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge/ Sentrim Elementaita camp.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 21: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara national Reserve: On day 21 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), after enjoying breakfast at your lodge, you will be picked up by your guide from the lodge and set off on your 6 hours’ drive from Lake Nakuru national park to Masai Mara National Reserve. Masai Mara national reserve is a very rewarding Kenya safari destination famous for habiting a variety of wildlife and experiencing the exceptional great wildebeest migration. Masai Mara national reserve is a very scenic Kenya safari destination with endless plains dotted with short savannah plains offering easy views of animals living in the reserve, animals found and spotted in Masai Mara national reserve include lions, cheetahs, leopards, cape buffaloes, rhinos, wildebeests, hartebeests and many more. Proceed with your journey to Masai Mara National Reserve where you will arrive in late afternoon for lodge check in, have lunch and embark on an afternoon game drive till the sun goes down. Look out for wildlife species such as Wildebeests, Zebras, Elands, buffalos, antelopes, waterbucks, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards and buffalos and many more as they graze and roam around the savannah plains. You will head to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 22 & 23: Full day excursion in Masai Mara National Reserve

Full day adventure in Masa Mara National Reserve: On day 22 and 23 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), breakfast will be 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.

Afternoon Evening game drive: 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.

Note: There is an optional hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara National Reserve as well as in Amboseli national park.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 24: Transfer to Serengeti national park

Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti national park: After breakfast on day 24 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), you will have breakfast at your lodge in Masai Mara national reserve and after this you will check out of your lodge and embark on a journey to your next destination which is Serengeti national park. You will be driven to the Kenya – Tanzania border at Isebania boarder where you will clear with customs and then meet another safari driver from Tanzania side who will brief you about the remaining part of your Combined Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania safari. You will be driven to Serengeti national park where you will check in your lodge for dinner and have a night sleep.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Day 25: Full day adventure in Serengeti national park

Full day in Serengeti National park: You will start your day 25 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), 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 as above.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 26: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti national park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area: Have an early morning game drive in Serengeti national park on the 26^th day of your 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), after which you will return to the lodge for breakfast before embarking on your journey to Ngorongoro Crater with a packed lunch along the way as you head to Ngorongoro. Upon arrival, you will descend into the Caldera and explore it till the sun goes down then head to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 27: Transfer to Lake Eyasi

Ngorongoro to Lake Eyasi: After an early breakfast at your lodge on day 27 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), descend into the caldera for a half day adventure in the world’s largest caldera where you will spot thousands of large mammals and other small mammal that thrill in this caldera including the endangered black rhinos without forgetting a golden opportunity of interacting with the local Masai people who live and graze their wildlife in the caldera alongside wildlife. After this adventure, you will exit Ngorongoro Crater for Lake Eyasi via Karatu town and proceed to Mangola where the offices are situated. You will pay here the entrance fees and organize for a guide that will lead you on your cultural adventure with the Hadza tribe.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 28: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Eyasi to Lake Manyara National park: In case you wish to experience hunting (optional activity) with the local Hadza people, arise very early in the morning at about 5:00am on day 28 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), you will then penetrate into the jungle to start the hunt. This is usually a men’s activity as the ladies and children take on the responsibility of collecting fruits. After this, by 10:00am, you will be back to the lodge for a late breakfast before embarking on a journey to connect to Lake Manyara National park. Depending on your arrival time, you will check in your lodge and enjoy an evening game drive.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 29: Transfer to Tarangire national park

Lake Manyara national park to Tarangire national park: After an early breakfast at your lodge on day 29 of 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), head out for a half day game drive in the wilderness of Lake Manyara National park a home to tree climbing lions. You will spot plenty of nocturnal animals and hunters that arise early. After this adventure, check out of the lodge and meet your driver to embark on a journey to Tarangire national park which is your next wildlife viewing destination. On arrival, proceed to check-in your lodge before continuing for an evening game drive if time allows. As you explore the savannah plains of Tarangire national park, some of the wildlife species you will see include herds of Elephants as well as other wildlife species like Zebras, Hartebeest, Elephants, Waterbucks, Gazelles, and Oryx among others.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 30: Tarangire national park to Arusha (3 hours’ drive)

Tarangire national park to Arusha: On the last day of your 30 days Best of East Africa Safari (Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya & Tanzania), Arise on an early morning game drive to explore different parts of the Tarangire national park after which you will return to the lodge for a late breakfast then check out of the lodge and set off on a journey Arusha with a stopover at the craft shops to admire the local arts and crafts and to interact with the local community only if you wish too and your final destination will be back in Arusha for hotel or airport drop-off.

Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch

END OF 30 DAYS BEST OF EAST AFRICA SAFARI

Safari inclusions

• Park entrance fees
• A 4×4 safari vehicle for ground transportation
• Gorilla trekking permit (Uganda)
• Chimpanzee trekking permits
• Canopy walk
• Mount Nyiragongo Hiking permit
• Lion tracking experience (Upon request)
• All meals and accommodations as per itinerary
• All mentioned safari activities
• An English safari driver / guide
• Pick up and drop off

Safari exclusions

• International travel Visa and flight air ticket
• Domestic flights if any
• Additional accommodations before and after the safari
• Tips and gratuity
• Laundry fees
• Optional activities
• Items of personal nature
• International and local airfares
• Entry visas
• Life insurance while on safari