11-Day Uganda, Tanzania & Kenya Safari
Safari Overview
This 11-day East African safari delivers the ultimate trifecta – tracking endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda’s misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, witnessing the Great Migration across Tanzania’s legendary Serengeti plains, and exploring Kenya’s iconic Masai Mara. Expertly designed by Serengeti Wildlife Safari, this itinerary combines intimate primate encounters with thrilling big-game viewing across three of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, offering an unforgettable introduction to East Africa’s extraordinary biodiversity.
Safari Highlights
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – a life-changing encounter with endangered mountain gorillas
Game Drives in Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary
Game Drives in Serengeti National Park – endless plains and the Great Migration (seasonal)
Ngorongoro Crater – descend into Africa’s Eden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tarangire National Park – massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees
Cultural Encounters – community walks and local interactions
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda – Transfer to Kampala
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Serengeti Wildlife Safari driver-guide. After a short safari briefing, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kampala, Uganda’s vibrant capital. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the city or simply relax and recover from your journey. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Dinner, Drinking water
Day 2: Kampala – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The journey takes approximately 7-8 hours through the scenic Ugandan countryside. Stop at the equator crossing in Kayabwe for the classic photo opportunity – stand with one foot in each hemisphere and watch the water swirl demonstration. Continue to Mbarara for lunch, then drive through the Kigezi highlands, often called the “Switzerland of Africa,” with terraced farming and stunning mountain scenery. Arrive at Bwindi in the late afternoon, check into your lodge, and prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla trekking.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Today is the highlight of your safari. After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to approximately 460 mountain gorillas – nearly half the world’s population. Accompanied by experienced rangers and trackers, enter the dense Impenetrable Forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take anywhere from 2 to 8 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. Once located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing the silverback, mothers nursing their young, and playful juveniles – a profound and life-changing experience.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided community walk to experience a traditional African homestead and learn about local culture.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 4: Bwindi – Transfer to Kampala
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin the journey back to Kampala. Stop for lunch in Mbarara and visit the Mbambire Drum Makers to witness traditional drum-making techniques. Arrive in Kampala in the late afternoon and check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 5: Kampala – Flight to Nairobi – Transfer to Masai Mara
After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your flight to Nairobi, Kenya. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by your Kenyan driver-guide and begin the scenic 3-3.5 hour drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive takes you through the Great Rift Valley’s dramatic landscapes. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah plains. The Masai Mara is Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary, known for its density of animals, including the Big Five and over 450 bird species. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 6: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives. The Mara plains are filled with migrating wildebeest and zebra during the Great Migration season (July to October), but resident wildlife is abundant year-round. Herds of elephants browse among lions, buffalo, Thomson’s gazelle, zebra, and topi. In the Mara River, hippos play and crocodiles bask on the banks. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness. In the evening, you may choose an optional cultural visit to a local Maasai village for an additional fee. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 7: Masai Mara – Transfer to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park. Drive to the Isebania border, complete immigration formalities, and meet your Tanzanian driver-guide. Continue into the Serengeti, one of the most wildlife-rich areas on Earth, covering 14,763 square kilometers of rolling plains, acacia woodlands, and riverine forests. Enjoy game viewing en route as you enter the park. Arrive at your camp in time for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 8: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive along the Sogore River Circuit, which winds through the plains south of the Seronera River. Look for lions, Thomson’s gazelles, topi, ostriches, and cheetahs. After the drive, visit the Seronera Visitor Centre for interesting wildlife displays and refreshments, and enjoy lunch there. In the afternoon, drive through the Kopjes Circuit around the Maasai Kopjes – weathered granite outcrops that create miniature ecosystems and excellent hunting grounds for lions, especially in dry seasons when wildlife comes to drink. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 9: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, boasting a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here that anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’ – significant links in the chain of human evolution. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, then descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon game drive. The crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world, home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino. Visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake where flamingos and other water birds gather. Ascend to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 10: Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park – a hidden gem of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds, with up to 3,000 elephants concentrated along the Tarangire River during the dry season. The park’s baobab and acacia trees create a stunning landscape. Enjoy a game drive searching for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species. After a picnic lunch, enjoy another afternoon game drive before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 11: Tarangire – Arusha – Departure
After an early morning game drive and breakfast, pack up and check out of your lodge. Transfer back to Arusha, where your driver-guide will drop you off at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your 11-day East African adventure with Serengeti Wildlife Safari to an end.
Meals: Breakfast, Drinking water
Package Includes
Airport transfers
All accommodation as per itinerary
Meals as indicated (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with experienced English-speaking driver-guide
Park entrance fees and conservation levies
Gorilla trekking permit
Game drives as per itinerary
All applicable taxes and VAT
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Package Excludes
International flights
Regional flights (Uganda to Kenya)
Entry visas
Travel and medical insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Porters for trekking
Hot air balloon safaris
