About the Safari

From $11,150 to $16,250 per Person

Embark on an extraordinary East African journey that blends Uganda’s lush landscapes with Kenya’s rugged wilderness. Begin in Entebbe, where the shores of Lake Victoria and vibrant local culture set the tone for your adventure. Venture north to Murchison Falls National Park, witnessing the Nile thunder through a dramatic gorge and encountering elephants, giraffes, and hippos on a full-day safari. Continue to Kibale Forest, home to chimpanzees and dense tropical rainforest, before flying to Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling capital and gateway to safari country. Explore the wild plains of Samburu National Reserve, famed for its unique wildlife and arid beauty, and conclude in Ol Doinyo Loboro, an intimate Laikipia wilderness sanctuary offering thrilling game drives, guided walks, and the chance to spot elusive predators like black leopards. This journey combines vibrant culture, epic landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters into one seamless adventure.

Daily Itinerary

Your trip is 100% customizable. The following itinerary provides a starting point to craft your own journey.

Day 1

Entebbe

Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel.

Entebbe

Entebbe is located in south-central Uganda at the end of a peninsula that juts into Lake Victoria. It was founded as a garrison post in 1893 and served as the British administrative center of Uganda until 1958. Its elevation (3,760 feet above sea level) gives it a perpetually moderate summer climate. Entebbe has noted botanical gardens, a veterinary research laboratory,...

Day 2

Murchison Falls National Park

Today you are transferred to the airport in time for your flight.

You are met at the airport and transferred to your lodge.

Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park lies at the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley, where the sweeping Bunyoro escarpment tumbles into vast, palm-dotted savanna. First gazetted as a game reserve in 1926, it is Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area, hosting 76 species of...

Days 3 - 4

Murchison Falls National Park

Full Days Safari Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park offers an unforgettable immersion into Uganda’s largest and most dramatic protected area. Begin early with a sunrise game drive across the savannah, where the golden light reveals herds of elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and antelope grazing beneath scattered acacia trees, while lions and leopards may be seen returning from the night’s hunt. After a picnic breakfast, continue exploring the park’s diverse...

Day 5

Kibale Forest

A scenic seven-hour road transfer to Kibale Forest, passing through rolling hills, tea plantations, and lively Ugandan villages along the way with a packed lunch.

Kibale National Park

Kibale’s varied altitude supports different types of habitat, ranging from wet tropical forest on the Fort Portal plateau to woodland and savanna on the rift valley floor and is famously known for Chimpanzee tracking. The Park is home to a total of 70...

Day 6

Kibale Forest

Chimp Tracking Kibali Forest National Park

The forest opens its doors for a sensational chimp tracking! Enjoy a guided primate walk in the lush expenses of the tropical rainforest, in search of the wild chimpanzees. The ranger guide will explain you more about the animals and plants species that you encounter on your way. Also look out for other primates like the Red-Colobus Monkeys and Mangabey, birds, tracks of mammals and...

Day 7

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Travel by road from Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a picturesque 2.5-hour drive through verdant countryside and traditional Ugandan communities with a Tinka traditional lunch between.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park spans the equator; monuments on either side of the road mark the exact spot where it crosses latitude 00. The park was founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park, and renamed two years later to...

Days 8 - 9

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Full days Safari Queen Elizebeth National Park

A full-day safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park immerses you in one of Uganda’s most diverse and scenic wildlife destinations. Begin with an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, where lions, elephants, Uganda kob, and buffalo roam against a backdrop of sweeping savannah and the Rwenzori Mountains. Continue exploring the park’s varied ecosystems, from crater-dotted highlands to lush wetlands alive with birdlife...

Day 10

Nairobi

Today you are transferred from your lodge to the airport in time for your flight.

Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel.

Nairobi

Nairobi is the capital and the largest city of Kenya. The name comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to “cool water”, a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. Nairobi was founded in 1899 by the colonial authorities in...

Day 11

Samburu

Today you are transferred to the airport in time for your flight.

You are met at the airport and transferred to your lodge.

Samburu/Shaba

Samburu National Reserve, in northern Kenya, offers a strikingly different safari experience with its rugged landscapes, arid plains, and the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River. Known for its unique “Samburu Special Five” — Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk — the reserve is also...

Days 12 - 13

Samburu

Full days safari Samburu National Reserve

A full-day safari in Samburu National Reserve offers an authentic and captivating experience through Kenya’s rugged northern wilderness. Begin at sunrise with a game drive across the park’s arid plains and acacia-dotted landscapes, home to the unique “Samburu Special Five”—the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. As the morning unfolds, encounter elephants bathing along the Ewaso Nyiro River and perhaps spot...

Day 14

Ol Doinyo Loboro

Today you are transferred from your lodge to the airport in time for your flight.

You are met at your airstrip and taken to your lodge.

Describe Ol Doinyo Loboro

A 70,000-acre private sanctuary in Kenya’s Laikipia region, renowned for its diverse landscapes and exceptional wildlife. The area encompasses low-lying land along the Ewaso Nyiro River, bordered by vibrant ridgelines dotted with ancient dryland forest remnants. To the west, the plateaus...

Days 15 - 16

Ol Doinyo Loboro

Full days at Ol Doinyo Lobro

Your time here is very much about the adventure of safari. You will be offered the freedom to discover this remote part of Africa by car, bike, or on foot, immersing you in the African wilderness. Each activity is adaptable and can be suited to families and people of all ages.

Daily schedules vary but we encourage clients to wake up early and meet at...

Day 17

Depart

Today you are transferred from your lodge to the airport in time for your flight.

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