Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania in 17 days - Maasai Mara, Mountain Gorillas & Zanzibar - Superior

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Discover the legendary Maasai Mara Natural Reserve and the landscapes of Amboseli. At Lake Nakuru, contemplate diverse birdlife. Discover the rich biodiversity of Queen Elizabeth National Park and explore the depths of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as you track majestic mountain gorillas! Finally, spend 4-nights relaxing on the paradise shores of Zanzibar...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Bwindi National Park
    • Entebbe
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • Zanzíbar
    • Aberdare National Park
    • Lake Nakuru National Park
    • Maasai Mara National Reserve
    • Nairobi

What's this trip about?

    Discover the legendary Maasai Mara Natural Reserve and the landscapes of Amboseli. At Lake Nakuru, contemplate diverse birdlife. Discover the rich biodiversity of Queen Elizabeth National Park and explore the depths of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as you track majestic mountain gorillas! Finally, spend 4-nights relaxing on the paradise shores of Zanzibar on an All-Inclusive basis.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Kenya
  • Uganda

Attractions

  • Amboseli National Park
  • Entebbe
  • Kampala
  • Maasai Mara
  • Nairobi
  • Zanzibar

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights US - Nairobi, Zanzibar - US.
    • International flights: Nairobi - Entebbe, Entebbe - Zanzibar.*
    • 16 nights in Charm, Superior and Luxury category hotel.
    • 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners and All-inclusive in Zanzibar. **
    • Transfers and Safaris with an English speaking guide.
    • Visits and entrances fees as indicated in the itinerary.
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • Boat Trip in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
    • Gorilla Tracking Excursion in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
    • Gorilla tracking permits .
    • Transportation in a 4x4 seater Safari Landcruiser. ***

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Itinerary

Day 1: US - Night on board

Arrive at US departure airport ready to check in for a flight to Nairobi *. Overnight flight. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2: Continue your trip to Nairobi

Due to the time difference, you will lose a day on your outward journey but will gain it back on your return journey. You are not in-flight for two days.

Day 3: Nairobi

Arrive, meet your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Nairobi. Kenya's capital and largest city, Nairobi is nicknamed the 'Green City in the Sun' and is a vibrant place where you can really get to grips with Kenya's diverse culture. This cosmopolitan ca...

Day 4: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

Early breakfast at the hotel before heading southwards out of the city as you watch the landscape slowly change from urban metropolis to vast wilderness. Catch sight of distant Mount Kilimanjaro as you journey for around 4-hours through typical African savannah and pa...

Day 5: Amboseli National Park - Nairobi

Start the day early with a sunrise game drive through Amboseli National Park. After breakfast at the lodge, transfer back to Nairobi. Arrive and enjoy a free day to discover vibrant Nairobi. Maybe take a look at the Nairobi National Museum which gives you a taste of K...

Day 6: Nairobi - Aberdares

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Aberdares and enjoy lunch at Aberdare Country Club. The park contains a wide range of landscapes - from the mountain peaks that rise to 13,000 ft above sea level, to their deep, V-shaped valleys intersected by streams, rivers, and wa...

Day 7: Aberdares - Nakuru

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Aberdares this morning as you depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, with a visit to Thompson Falls in Nyahururu along the way. Arrive at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon on a game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge in Lake Nakuru.  

Day 8: Nakuru - Maasai Mara

Awake to the sounds of nature and enjoy breakfast at the lodge. Afterwards, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at the lodge/camp in time for lunch and soak up the breathtaking views of the surrounding savannah. In the mid-afternoon, head ...

Day 9: Maasai Mara

Today, enjoy either a full day on safari with a picnic lunch, or split your game drives into the morning and evening for a chance to see the immense size and diversity of this beautiful reserve and the changing landscapes as the sun rises and falls. We also recommend ...

Day 10: Maasai Mara - Nairobi - Entebbe

Breakfast at the hotel.* Leave the wilds of Kenya behind today as you transfer to Nairobi airport to board a flight to Entebbe. Touch down in Uganda and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, relaxing or exploring the city for a chance to ex...

Day 11: Entebbe - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, set off towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the most biodiverse habitats on earth! Encompassing landscapes of open savannah, rainforests, crater lakes and papyrus swamps this national park is home to almost 100 mammal sp...

Day 12: Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Breakfast at the camp. This morning we recommend an exciting chimp-tracking excursion in the Kalinzu Forest* or simply spend some time at your leisure to contemplate the stunning biodiversity and wildlife of this region! In the afternoon, depart Queen Elizabeth Nation...

Day 13: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early breakfast at the lodge. Awake early to set off on an unforgettable Gorilla tracking excursion in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Take all the necessary gear with you as you head into the mythical forests of Bwindi for one of the most exciting wildlife experie...

Day 14: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Breakfast at the lodge. Depart the magnificent landscapes of Lake Mulehe, headed for Kampala. Along the way, stop at the equator line where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere! Arrive in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, and transfer to the hotel. Nestled on th...

Day 15: Kampala - Entebbe - Zanzibar

Breakfast at the hotel.* Afterwards, depart for Entebbe and transfer to the airport to board a flight to Tanzania. Touch down in Zanzibar and transfer to the hotel, ready to begin your laid-back All-inclusive stay on the coast.** Spend the remainder of the day explori...

Day 16: Zanzibar

All-inclusive. Make the most of a free day to enjoy the paradise beaches of Zanzibar. You can take the day to relax on the beach or make the most of your incomparable hotel facilities. We recommend visiting one of the island's historic spice plantations to learn about how Zanzibar got its nickname of 'Spice Island'. Overnight stay in Zanzibar.

Day 17: Zanzibar

All-inclusive. Enjoy a day at your leisure on in Zanzibar. Discover the island's heritage as a historic trade centre in Stone Town, go snorkelling to explore the underwater world of the Indian Ocean or simply kick-back on the beach. Overnight stay in Zanzibar.

Day 18: Zanzibar

All-inclusive. Spend another day in this tropical paradise at your leisure to take advantage of the hotel facilities and the surrounding beaches. If you want to venture out of the resort, try the historic Old Fort, located in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. Overnight stay in Zanzibar.

Day 19: Zanzibar - Night on board

Breakfast at the hotel.* It's time to bring an end to your adventures through Africa. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Night on board. * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

Day 20: US

Arrive in the US and end your trip.

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