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)