23 Days Kenya Tanzania and Uganda Safari
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Explore East Africa on this 23 Days Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda safari tailored and guided by Engagi Safaris Limited. The 23 Days safari take you to visit some of the top tourism destinations in each country.

Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Nairobi International Airport, the driver guide will be waiting for you. Meet, greet and have a brief read through the itinerary introducing you on what to expect on this 23 Days itinerary. You will then transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Dinner and overnight at Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Arrive at Nairobi Wilson or Jomo Kenyatta Airport and transfer to Lake Naivasha (approx. 2-3 hours drive). Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Naivasha, spotting hippos, fish eagles, and vibrant birdlife.
Visit Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Resort
After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 1.5 hours). Embark on a full-day game drive in the park, famous for its flamingo populations, rhino sanctuary, and diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, and buffalo. Stop for a picnic lunch within the park’s scenic grounds. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
After breakfast, your journey continues toward the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most celebrated safari destination. The drive takes you across open plains dotted with Maasai villages, giving you glimpses into Kenya’s vibrant culture. Arrive in time for lunch and a short rest before your first Masai Mara safari.
As you venture out in your 4×4 safari Jeep, the golden light of the Mara reveals herds of wildebeests, elephants, and giraffes. Your guide tracks lions and cheetahs while you listen to the distant call of the savannah. Highlight: A breathtaking sundowner your first African sunset over the Masai Mara’s endless horizon. Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge
Rise with the sun for an exhilarating hot air balloon safari over the Mara, witnessing the majestic herds of wildebeest and zebras below, followed by an action-packed morning game drive tracking their movements across the savannah. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge
This day is dedicated to a full day of Masai Mara safari adventures. After an early breakfast check out of the sopa
you’ll head deep into the reserve for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch along the Mara River.
This is where the Great Migration unfolds between July and October, as over a million wildebeests cross the crocodile-infested waters. Outside migration season, the park still teems with life — lions lazing, elephants dust bathing, and leopards perched high in acacias.
Your guide, born and raised in Kenya, shares insights about animal behavior, conservation, and the Maasai people who call this land home. Later in the night, go for optional (Night game drive) which lasts for 2 hours. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge
Spend another thrilling day exploring the Mara. Visit a Maasai village to experience their ancient traditions, colorful beadwork, and rhythmic dances. In the afternoon, enjoy another private Kenya safari drive, this time focusing on areas rich with elephants and buffalo. If you’re lucky, you might spot a black rhino — completing your Kenya Big Five safari checklist. As evening falls, return to your lodge for a bush dinner under the stars — the sounds of Africa serenading your night. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge
Highlight: Cultural immersion and close-up encounters with Kenya’s most iconic wildlife.
Have an early breakfast, check out with packed picnic lunches and an enroute game drive as you Exit Masai Mara by 0900 am and drive via Migori Town to arrive at the Isebania border for immigration. Meet the Tanzania Safari Guide and say Bye to Kenya Safari Guide. You will then proceed to Serengeti for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Littel Paradise
Spend these two full days exploring Serengeti National Park. Engage in different activities in the park such as guided game viewing, hot air Ballon and Masai community visits. Serengeti is home to numerous wild animals which include Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Waterbucks, Wildebeests, Lions, Leopards, Heyan’s and Zebras among others. Hot air ballon reward you with exceptional aerial views of the park and wildlife there. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Paradise Camp
Have morning breakfast and go game viewing in Ngongororo Conservation Area. The Ngorongoro crater is remarkably one of East Africa’s most stunning natural wildlife site and features high population of the big five game. You will later transfer to Karatu for dinner and overnight Dinner and overnight at Karatu Country Lodge
This day you will have early breakfast and transfer to Tarangire National Park via Lake Eyasi. Embark on a guided game viewing experience. Look out for various wild animals which include Elephants. Lions, Buffalos, Cheetahs, Buffalos, Zebras, and Leopards among others. You can have an optional visit to the Hadzabe community to learn and experience their traditions, norms, customs and beliefs. Dinner and overnight at Sangaiwe Tented Camp
Today you have a relaxed breakfast and go for your flight connecting to Zanzibar. You will the transfer to Nyungwi beach and have an optional spice farm. Dinner and overnight at Kedwa Rock Resort
Spend these two days exploring Zanzibar beaches. Relax on the sandy beaches and take part in different optional activities such as kayaking, snookering, visit stone town, swimming, walking and spice farm among others Dinner and overnight at Kedwa Rock Resort
Today you will enjoy you last, moments in Zanzibar and later checkout connecting with your flight to Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. Dinner and overnight at Protea Hotel Entebbe/ Pelican Resort Entebbe
This day begins with early morning breakfast at your respective hotel or area of residence in Kampala or Entebbe. After, set off to Kibale Forest National Park western Uganda via Kampala-Mubende-Fort Portal route. Along the way, make a stopover at Nakayima spiritual tree and Fort Portal for lunch then after, proceed to Kibale National Park. Kibale Forest National Park offers refuge to over 1500 chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, grey cheeked mangabeys, vervet monkeys, red tailed monkeys, olive baboons and L’Hoest monkeys, over 350 bird
species, butterflies, plants and tree species. You will set off for cultural exploration in Amabere g’nyina mwiru.
Return to dine and spend a night Chimpanzee forest Lodge
You will be served with breakfast and later, join other visitors at Kanyanchu visitor center for early morning briefing on the set chimpanzee tracking rules and regulation in Kibale Forest National Park. You will be put in a group of 6 visitors and assigned to 1 park ranger guide who will take you through out this primate exploration. Once you have found chimpanzees, you have 1 hour of magical encounter and opportunity for you to also take photos and explore their behaviors. Later, walk back or be picked by a driver and return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, take guided nature walk through Bigodi wetland for you to see several primates, unique flora and birds. Dine and spend a night at the Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Get up early in the morning and have breakfast, later, drive via Ishasha sector where you will spot out the tree climbing lions and then proceed to Bwindi. Arrive early enough and have a rest. In the evening, set off to Batwa community for cultural encounter. Dinner and overnight at Bakiga Lodge
After breakfast, you will join other visitors at any of Bwindi’s 4 main sectors-Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo for briefing on the set dos and don’ts for gorilla trekking. It is during this day that you will be allocated to 1 habituated group and 1 park ranger guide and with your packed lunch plus water, hit the jungles on 4 to 8 hours hike to search for mountain gorillas. Note, you have only 1 hour to strike your imaginations with these creatures and also to take as many photos as possible, explore their behavior and body gestures. Dine and spend a night at the lodge
pend this dull day exploring Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s second deepest Lake . Engage i different activities at and around Lake Bunyonyi. The common activities include boat cruising to the islands, swimming, ziplining and community tours among others. Dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Today, you will be served with a tasty cup of tea or coffee at your lodge and after, check out ready to make a return journey to Kampala or Entebbe for dinner and overnight at Protea Hotel Entebbe
Have a relaxed breakfast checkout and transfer to Entebbe for your departure flight
Included/Exclude
- Accommodation and Meals
- Ground Transport (Land Cruiser)
- Park entrance fees to all parks in the itinerary
- Hot air ballon
- Game viewing in all parks
- Full-time English-speaking guide
- Mountain Gorilla permits
- Chimpanzee Permits
- Bigodi wetlands walk
- Flights from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Vehicle entrance fees
- Drinking water in the car
- Miscellaneous
- Government taxes
- Border crossing
- International flight
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
- Extra activities not included in the itinerary (Night game drives)
- Visa fees