15 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari Overview
15 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari are a perfect safari holiday in Uganda and Kenya taking about 2 weeks in the wild. While in Uganda, you will visit the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. This package gives you the best opportunities of meeting the endangered chimpanzees as compared to any other primate conservation area. It also features visiting Queen Elizabeth national park as the only savannah national park on the trip for a wildlife experience where you encounter the lions in the lion tracking experience and also view other animals during the game drives. Gorilla trekking is the main highlight of this safari for Wild Mountain gorillas are the most sought primates in the world given that they can only be found East and Central Africa in countries including Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. Uganda has the highest population of these creatures in Bwindi forest national park. Kibale forest national park is Africa’s best chimpanzee trekking destination with guaranteed best views of the chimpanzees and other 12 existing primates in the park. It is also a home to 138 species of birds, 250 tree species and 60 species of forest wildlife including forest elephants, bushbucks, warthogs, giant forest hogs and buffaloes.
15 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari Highlights
Day 1 of 15 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari: Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you are met by your professional safari guide. After introductions, you will be transferred to your lodge in a comfortable vehicle. Check-in and settle into your room, unpack, and relax. Depending on arrival time, you can either rest, enjoy the lodge’s gardens and pool, or take a short guided walk around the property. Dinner will be served at the lodge, accompanied by a briefing about the upcoming safari adventure, including travel logistics, wildlife behavior, safety tips, and photography guidance.
Overnight Lodge: Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages / Tamarind Tree Hotel Nairobi
Day 2: Nairobi → Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive (~4–5 hours) to Amboseli National Park, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. En route, enjoy the changing landscapes from the city outskirts to open savannah. Check-in at the lodge before setting out for your afternoon game drive.
On the game drive, your guide will navigate the park to maximize wildlife sightings. Watch herds of elephants wander across the plains, giraffes browsing the acacia trees, and lions resting under shade. The evening is spent watching Mount Kilimanjaro bathed in golden sunlight. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight Lodge: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge / Sentrim Amboseli
Day 3: Amboseli National Park — Full-Day Safari
Wake up early to the sounds of the African bush. After breakfast, embark on a full-day safari in Amboseli. Morning drives focus on active predators, including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Your guide will explain animal behavior, tracking techniques, and point out signs of wildlife such as footprints and feeding areas.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while observing zebras and buffalo grazing nearby. Continue the afternoon drive to explore swamps and open plains. Elephants often gather near waterholes, creating stunning photographic moments. Return to the lodge in time for a sundowner on a viewing platform overlooking Amboseli and Mount Kilimanjaro, followed by dinner.
Overnight Lodge: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Day 4: Amboseli → Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive (~6–7 hours) to Lake Nakuru National Park, passing through scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes and rolling hills. Check-in at your lodge upon arrival and enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, go on a guided game drive along the lake’s edge. Spot thousands of flamingos lining the shore, and look for white and black rhinos in the forested areas. Watch for lions, warthogs, and Rothschild giraffes. Return to the lodge for dinner while reflecting on the vibrant colors of the lake and wildlife interactions.
Overnight Lodge: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge / Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, drive (~5–6 hours) to Maasai Mara National Reserve, passing scenic Rift Valley viewpoints. Check-in at your lodge and enjoy lunch before embarking on your first game drive in the afternoon.
Observe grazing wildebeest, zebra herds, and elephants. The Mara’s open plains allow excellent sightings of predators. Your guide will share information about the ecosystem, predator-prey relationships, and seasonal Great Migration patterns (if in season). Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight Lodge: Mara Simba Lodge / Siana Springs Lodge
Day 6: Maasai Mara — Full-Day Safari
Wake up before dawn for an early morning game drive. Track lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants across the savannah. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the bush during a picnic setup.
In the afternoon, continue the safari exploring different habitats, including riverine forests and open plains. Spot hyenas, topi, and giraffes, and watch the golden light illuminate the Mara’s acacia-studded plains. Return to the lodge in time for dinner and an optional evening storytelling session by the lodge fire about Maasai culture and wildlife.
Overnight Lodge: Mara Simba Lodge / Siana Springs Lodge
Day 7: Maasai Mara → Nairobi → Fly to Entebbe, Uganda
After an early morning game drive and breakfast, drive (~5–6 hours) to Nairobi. Board a flight to Entebbe, Uganda. Upon arrival, your Uganda guide meets you and transfers you to your lodge near the airport. The rest of the day is for relaxing after travel, walking along Lake Victoria, and having dinner at the lodge.
Overnight Lodge: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe / Latitude 0 Degrees
Day 8: Entebbe → Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary → Murchison Falls National Park
Depart Entebbe after breakfast for a drive (~6–7 hours) to Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Trek on foot with a ranger to observe endangered white rhinos in their natural environment.
Continue the journey through Uganda’s rolling hills and farmland, arriving at Pakuba Safari Lodge inside Murchison Falls. Check-in, relax, and enjoy the lodge’s views over the Nile, with wildlife occasionally spotted in the distance. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight Lodge: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 9: Murchison Falls National Park — Game Drive & Boat Cruise
Begin with a morning game drive to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, waterbuck, and Uganda kob. Breakfast can be packed for a bush setup if desired.
After lunch, embark on a boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls. Observe hippos, crocodiles, and bird species like fish eagles and kingfishers. Stand at the base of the falls, feeling the mist from the cascading water. Return to lodge for dinner.
Overnight Lodge: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 10: Murchison Falls → Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, drive (~7–8 hours) southwest to Kibale Forest, home to 13 primate species including chimpanzees. En route, stop for scenic views and photos of Ugandan villages and forests. Check-in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. Evening guided nature walk available to spot monkeys, birds, and other forest creatures.
Overnight Lodge: Kibale Forest Camp / Isunga Lodge
Day 11: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale → Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wake early for chimpanzee trekking. Guided by rangers, track chimps through dense forest. Watch their playful interactions, foraging behavior, and communication calls. Trek may last 2–4 hours depending on chimp location.
Drive (~3–4 hours) to Queen Elizabeth NP, arriving in the afternoon. Optional evening game drive to spot elephants, buffalo, and tree-climbing lions. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight Lodge: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Irungu Safari Lodge
Day 12: Ishasha — Tree-Climbing Lions & Wildlife
After breakfast, drive to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP for a full-day safari. Explore open plains and riverine forests where lions are known to climb fig trees. Guides track lions and other wildlife, pointing out animal behavior. Picnic lunch in the bush. Afternoon game viewing continues with elephants, buffalo, and Uganda kob. Evening arrival at lodge for dinner and rest.
Overnight Lodge: Ishasha Wilderness Camp / Buffalo Safari Lodge
Day 13: Ishasha → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Check-in at the lodge and have lunch. Evening briefing about gorilla trekking. Optional short forest walk to observe birds, butterflies, and smaller primates. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight Lodge: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge
Day 14: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Wake early and transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing. Trek through dense forest for 2–6 hours, guided by rangers, until reaching a habituated gorilla family. Spend one hour observing silverbacks, infants, and females in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to lodge for lunch and relaxation. Optional evening forest walk or village visit.
Overnight Lodge: Gorilla Mist Camp / Gorilla Valley Lodge
Day 15: Bwindi → Entebbe → Departure
After breakfast, drive (~8–9 hours) back to Entebbe, stopping for scenic photographs of the Ugandan highlands, tea plantations, and rural villages. Upon arrival, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an unforgettable safari adventure.
End of 15 Days Uganda & Kenya Wildlife Safari
Inclusions
Accommodation: 14 nights in midrange lodges or safari lodges as per the itinerary.
Meals: Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during safari days; breakfast only at Entebbe/Nairobi lodges if specified.
Transport:
All transfers and road transport in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing.
Fuel and park fees for all drives.
Guided Activities:
Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver throughout.
Game drives in Amboseli, Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha, and Murchison Falls NP.
Boat cruise on the Nile at Murchison Falls.
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary trekking.
Park Fees: All national park and wildlife sanctuary entry fees as per itinerary.
Flights: Domestic flight from Nairobi to Entebbe (Kenya → Uganda).
Bottled Water: During drives and safari activities.
Pre-departure briefing and safari itinerary planning.
Exclusions
International flights to Nairobi and from Entebbe.
Uganda visa (or Kenya e-visa if required).
Travel and medical insurance (mandatory).
Tips and gratuities for guides, lodge staff, and drivers.
Personal expenses: souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, internet.
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary (e.g., hot air balloon safari in Maasai Mara).
Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified.
Airport departure taxes or additional baggage fees.