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This 20-day adventure combines the very best of East Africa: gorilla trekking in Uganda, thrilling wildlife safaris across Kenya and Tanzania, cultural encounters, and a luxurious beach escape in Zanzibar. Perfect for travelers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime journey blending wilderness, culture, and relaxation.
Embark on a remarkable 20-day journey that immerses you in East Africa’s natural and cultural wonders. Begin in Uganda with gorilla and golden monkey trekking in Bwindi and Mgahinga, then continue to Kenya for unforgettable safaris in Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Lake Naivasha. Cross into Tanzania for legendary parks like Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, where Big Five encounters and breathtaking landscapes await. Along the way, enjoy rich cultural experiences with the Maasai and Batwa communities. Conclude your adventure in style on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches, where turquoise waters, spice-scented breezes, and historic Stone Town complete your East African escape.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Entebbe – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Morning
Pick-up from your hotel or Entebbe International Airport by your safari driver-guide.
Safari briefing and overview of the adventure ahead.
Stop at the Equator line for photos and souvenirs.
Afternoon
Scenic drive through Uganda’s lush hills and villages.
Traditional Ugandan lunch en route.
Cultural insights from your guide about the region’s lifestyle and farming.
Evening
Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to mountain gorillas.
Check-in at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge.
Dinner and overnight with rainforest views.
Day 1
Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Kisoro
Morning
Early breakfast then head to Bwindi park headquarters.
Registration and ranger briefing on trekking etiquette.
Gorilla trekking experience (2–6 hrs depending on location).
Afternoon
Magical hour observing a gorilla family.
Return for hot lunch.
Road transfer to Kisoro town.
Evening
Check-in at Travellers Rest Camp.
Optional Kisoro town walk or lodge relaxation.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3
Golden Monkey Trekking – Batwa Cultural Tour (Optional)
Morning
Breakfast at lodge.
Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Golden monkey trekking and forest walk.
Afternoon
Return for lunch at lodge.
Optional Batwa cultural visit: dances, songs, storytelling.
Learn about the indigenous forest lifestyle.
Evening
Overnight at Travellers Rest Camp.
Relax over dinner and mountain views
Day 4
Fly Entebbe – Nairobi – Transfer to Maasai Mara
Morning
Transfer back to Entebbe for flight to Nairobi.
Meet your Kenyan safari guide.
Drive through Great Rift Valley towards Maasai Mara.
Afternoon
Enter Maasai Mara with picnic lunch en route.
Game viewing as you head deeper into the park.
Evening
Check-in at Enkorok Mara Camp.
Dinner and overnight stay
Day 5
Maasai Mara – Full Day Safari
Morning
Early breakfast then full-day game drive.
Spot predators and grazing herds.
Sunrise over endless savannah.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch inside the park.
Explore the Mara River region with crocodiles and hippos.
Evening
Return to Enkorok Mara Camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6
Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha
Morning
Breakfast and check-out.
Scenic drive via Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha.
Afternoon
Boat safari on Lake Naivasha.
Guided Crescent Island walking safari.
Picnic lunch lakeside.
Evening
Check-in at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort.
Dinner and overnight stay
Day 7
Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
Morning
Breakfast and departure to Amboseli.
Scenic drive through the rural highlands and small villages.
Enjoy photo stops and short walks to appreciate local life.
Afternoon
Visit a Maasai village for cultural encounters and traditional demonstrations.
Picnic lunch in the park with views of wildlife.
Short game drive en route to the Resort.
Evening
Check-in at Penety Amboseli Resort.
Dinner with spectacular Mount Kilimanjaro views.
Overnight stay.
Day 8
Amboseli National Park– Full Day Safari
Morning
Early Breakfast
Morning game drive with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
Spot large herds of elephants and predators in Amboseli’s swamps and plains.
Photography opportunities of wildlife at sunrise.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch inside the park.
Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of Amboseli and Kilimanjaro.
Explore swamps and plains for birds and smaller mammals.
Evening
Return to Penety Amboseli Resort.
Enjoy dinner by the campfire.
Overnight stay.
Day 9
Amboseli National Park– Namanga – Arusha
Morning
Breakfast and check-out from Penety Resort.
Drive to Namanga Border and clear customs for entry into Tanzania.
Meet your Tanzanian safari guide for continuation to Arusha.
Afternoon
Scenic drive to Arusha with views of Mount Meru and rural villages.
Lunch en route.
Evening
Check-in at Mount Meru Hotel.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight stay in Arusha.
Day 10
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Morning
Breakfast at Mount Meru Hotel.
Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for elephants and baobab trees.
Begin a morning game drive exploring Tarangire’s wildlife habitats.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch in the park surrounded by savannah landscapes.
Continue game drives along Tarangire River searching for lions, and elephants.
Learn about the park’s unique ecology from your guide.
Evening
Check-in at Ngorongoro Farm House.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11
Central Serengeti – Half-Day Game Drive
Morning
Scenic drive to Serengeti National Park, viewing wildlife en route.
Stop for photography and spotting animals along the way.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch in the Serengeti plains.
Half-day safari exploring key areas for predators and migratory herds.
Evening
Check-in at Embalakai Authentic Camp.
Dinner and overnight stay
Day 12
Central Serengeti – Full-Day Safari
Morning
Breakfast at camp.
Morning game drive across Serengeti plains tracking predators and migratory herds.
Spot lions, cheetahs, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch in the bush.
Explore Seronera Valley and hippo pools.
Continue wildlife spotting with your guide.
Evening
Return to Embalakai Authentic Camp.
Campfire dinner.
Overnight stay.
Day 13
Central Serengeti – Full-Day Safari
Morning
Breakfast at the camp.
Depart for a full-day safari in a different Serengeti region to maximize wildlife sightings.
Look for rare species such as hyenas, servals, and resting leopards.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch in the park.
Continue exploring the plains, rivers, and kopjes for more predator and herbivore sightings.
Take time for photography and nature observation.
Evening
Return to Embalakai Authentic Camp.
Dinner and overnight stay
Day 14
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Morning
Breakfast at the camp.
Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the crater for an immersive game drive.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, flamingos, and diverse birdlife.
Explore key areas around the crater for unique wildlife encounters.
Evening
Check-in at Ngorongoro Farm House.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 15
Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Experience
Morning
Breakfast at Ngorongoro Farm House.
Drive to Lake Eyasi and meet the Hadzabe hunter-gatherer community.
Learn traditional skills, hunting techniques, and storytelling.
Afternoon
Cultural interactions continue with Datoga blacksmiths and local artisans.
Lunch by Lake Eyasi with scenic surroundings.
Explore the area and observe traditional practices.
Evening
Return to Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 16
Arusha – Flight to Zanzibar
Morning
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Transfer to Arusha Airport for your domestic flight to Zanzibar.
Scenic flight over the mainland and Indian Ocean.
Afternoon
Arrive at Zanzibar Airport and meet your local driver-guide.
Transfer to Paradise Beach Resort.
Welcome drinks and briefing about your Zanzibar stay.
Evening
Settle into your beachfront accommodation.
Relax with a sunset walk on the beach.
Dinner and overnight stay at Paradise Beach Resort.
Day 17
Zanzibar Island –Leisure & Optional Activities
Breakfast at the resort.
Optional Stone Town tour to explore historical sites and markets.
Beach relaxation or swimming in the ocean.
Optional spice farm visit to learn about Zanzibar’s spices.
Lunch at the resort or local restaurant (optional).
Optional dhow sunset cruise along the coastline.
Dinner and overnight at Paradise Beach Resort
Day 18
Zanzibar Island – Adventure & Exploration
Breakfast at the resort.
Optional Mnemba Island snorkeling and dolphin-watching tour.
Optional kite surfing, quad biking, or other water sports.
Lunch at The Rock Restaurant or resort (optional).
Optional visit to Prison Island for giant tortoises and snorkeling.
Evening leisure: enjoy beachside cocktails or spa treatments.
Dinner at the resort.
Overnight stay at Paradise Beach Resort.
Day 19
Zanzibar Island – Free Day / Optional Excursions
Breakfast at the resort.
Optional Stone Town cultural tour or historical walking tour.
Optional Spice Farm visit and cooking class.
Beach relaxation and swimming.
Lunch at a local restaurant or resort (optional).
Optional sunset photography or dhow sailing.
Dinner at the resort.
Overnight stay at Paradise Beach Resort.
Day 20
Zanzibar Airport – Departure
Breakfast at the resort.
Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your outbound flight
End of Safari
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary (lodges, camps, and beach resort).
Meals on full-board basis during safari.
Domestic flights(Entebbe – Nairobi, Arusha – Zanzibar)
Transfers to/from all airports (Entebbe, Nairobi, Arusha, Zanzibar).
Ground transportation in 4x4 safari vehicles .
Professional English-speaking driver-guides in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar.
All national park entry fees, conservation fees, and crater service fees.
Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Golden Monkey trekking permit in Mgahinga.
Guided game drives in Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.
Cultural experiences: Maasai village visits, Hadzabe and Datoga encounters, optional Batwa experience.
Boat safari on Lake Naivasha a
Bottled drinking water
Guide tips($15 per day per person)
International flights to/from East Africa.
Visa fees for Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Travel and medical insurance.
Optional activities not listed in the program (e.g, Stone Town tours, Mnemba Island in Zanzibar).
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Personal expenses: tips, laundry, telephone, souvenirs, etc.
Hot air balloon safari ($600 per person -Maasai Mara/Serengeti – available on request).
Spa treatments or special water sports in Zanzibar.
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