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13-Day Luxury Kenya & Uganda Safari

Kenya: Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementaita, Amboseli, Mombasa • Uganda: Entebbe, Ziwa, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Bigodi, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi

Trip Overview

  • Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
  • Safari Style: Private 4x4 vehicle, English-speaking guide, luxury lodges & tented camps
  • Optional: Domestic flights, hot air balloon in Maasai Mara
  • Price: USD 8,900 per person

Highlights

  • Big Five wildlife in Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Queen Elizabeth
  • Luxury lodges, tented camps, and private sundowners
  • Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and gorilla viewing in Bwindi (optional)
  • Lake Naivasha & Victoria boat cruises
  • Cultural experiences: Maasai villages, Bigodi Wetland community visit.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi & City Highlights

  • 08:00 – Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport; VIP pickup
  • Visit David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (elephant rehabilitation)
  • Giraffe Centre visit to feed Rothschild giraffes
  • Lunch at hotel or nearby restaurant
  • Optional Kazuri Beads Factory tour
  • Relax at hotel/spa; Dinner and overnight at Giraffe Manor

Day 2: Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Transfer to Wilson Airport for flight to Maasai Mara
  • Arrival and check-in at Mara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Afternoon game drive: lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffalo
  • Sunset sundowner in the savannah
  • Dinner and overnight at lodge

Day 3: Maasai Mara – Full-Day Safari & Optional Hot Air Balloon

  • Optional hot air balloon safari over the Mara with champagne breakfast
  • Morning game drive exploring different Mara sectors
  • Picnic lunch in the reserve
  • Afternoon game drive; optional river crossings
  • Return to lodge, sundowner, dinner and overnight

Day 4: Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha

  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Drive to Lake Naivasha (~5–6 hours) with scenic stops
  • Lunch at lakeside lodge
  • Private boat cruise on Lake Naivasha; optional guided walk on Crescent Island
  • Relax at lodge and sunset; dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Lake Elementaita & Amboseli

  • Visit Lake Elementaita for flamingos and pelicans
  • Drive to Amboseli National Park (~7 hours), lunch en route
  • Evening game drive with views of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Dinner and overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge

Day 6: Amboseli – Game Drives & Scenic Experiences

  • Early morning game drive to photograph elephants at dawn
  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Optional guided nature walks with Maasai guide
  • Lunch and leisure (spa, pool, lodge trails)
  • Afternoon game drive and sunset photography
  • Dinner and overnight at lodge

Day 7: Amboseli – Flight to Mombasa & Beach Leisure

  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Drive to Nairobi and flight to Mombasa (~2 hours)
  • Check-in at luxury beach resort
  • Lunch, beach or pool leisure, optional spa
  • Sunset dhow cruise along the coast
  • Dinner and overnight at Diani Reef Beach Resort

Day 8: Mombasa – Flight to Entebbe, Uganda

  • Breakfast at resort
  • Flight to Entebbe, VIP transfer to lodge
  • Lunch at lodge
  • Lake Victoria boat cruise; optional Entebbe Botanical Gardens visit
  • Dinner and overnight at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort

Day 9: Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Murchison Falls

  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking
  • Lunch en route
  • Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
  • Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge

Day 10: Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Boat Cruise

  • Morning game drive: elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo
  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Lunch at lodge
  • Victoria Nile boat cruise to base of falls; optional hike to top
  • Dinner and overnight at lodge

Day 11: Murchison Falls – Fly or Drive to Kibale National Park

  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Scenic drive or domestic flight to Kibale National Park
  • Lunch at lodge
  • Afternoon lodge walk or relaxation
  • Dinner and overnight at Kyaninga Lodge

Day 12: Kibale – Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland

  • Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park with private guide
  • Lunch at lodge
  • Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary guided walk for birdwatching and swamp wildlife
  • Return to lodge; dinner and overnight at Kyaninga Lodge

Day 13: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park – Entebbe Departure

  • Optional early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth NP
  • Breakfast at lodge
  • Drive to Entebbe (~8 hours) with scenic stops
  • Arrival at Entebbe International Airport for VIP departure

Package Includes

  • Private luxury 4x4 vehicle with English-speaking guide
  • Domestic flights in Kenya and Uganda (where indicated)
  • 12 nights luxury accommodation (lodges & tented camps)
  • Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Park entrance fees & game drives in all parks
  • Hot air balloon safari (optional in Maasai Mara)
  • Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale
  • Boat cruises: Lake Naivasha, Lake Victoria, Kazinga Channel
  • Guided walks and cultural visits
  • Safari taxes, bottled water, and private sundowners

Package Excludes

  • International flights to/from Kenya & Uganda
  • Kenya and Uganda visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, tips, optional spa)