21 Days Luxury Uganda , Kenya and Tanzania safari

The 21 Days Luxury Uganda Kenya and Tanzania safari is a private tour conducted by Select Advenure Safaris that allows you to experience two of Africa’s legendary wildlife events: gorilla trekking in Bwindi and the Great Migration Mara River crossing in Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara Game Reserve. The custom luxury Uganda-Kenya-Tanzania safari provides tailored experiences, exclusive lodgings, smooth travel arrangements, and expert guidance through East Africa’s renowned parks of Bwindi, Serengeti, and Masai Mara. This offers an unparalleled gorilla trekking adventure and a great migration Mara River crossing experience, allowing you to witness wildlife in their natural habitat and creating an unforgettable journey that will remain with you for a lifetime.

Your tailor-made luxury safari itinerary for Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania starts in Kibale National Park, Uganda, where you will trek with chimpanzees. Following this, you will visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to see the endangered mountain gorillas, with two opportunities for gorilla trekking. Next, you will travel to Tanzania, where you will embark on game drives in the North and Central Serengeti National Park to seek out the Big Five and predators, as well as to observe the renowned wildebeest migration across the Mara River. Following this, you will fly to Masai Mara in Kenya to discover the expansive savannah and witness the great migration on this side of the river. Your custom luxury safari tour in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania will conclude with two nights at the Giraffe Manor, a renowned and exclusive hotel in Nairobi where a wild giraffe herd resides and makes daily visits.

You can tailor the  luxury gorilla trekking and Great Migration safari to your specific preferences, including the trip’s duration, focus on activities, and pace. Be aware that you have the option to tailor your journey with distinctive experiences such as hot air balloon safaris above the Serengeti and Masai Mara, along with personalized services that cater to your interests and fitness levels, particularly for gorilla trekking. This tailored luxury safari itinerary for Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania is highly recommended from late July to early October.

Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to your accommodation
Following your arrival  in Uganda, you will be mate by our safari guide who will transfer  you to hotel as well as briefing you about  your 21  Day Luxury Uganda , Kenya and Tanzania safari . you will have dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation Options.

victoria Serena  hotel Kigo 

Kampala Skyz hotel

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast along with all Complimentary Offers

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale forest national park.
In the morning af breakfast you  will be taken to Entebbe International for your flight to Kasese Airstrip, arriving in time for a road transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, known as the primate capital of the world and home to 13 species of primates, including chimpanzees.

Accommodation Choice: Tabebuia lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and all Complimentary Offers

Day 3: Tracking Chimpanzee
Your tour driver will take you to Kanyanchu park headquarters after your morning breakfast for a briefing from the senior park ranger. You will meet up with the other trackers at 8:00 am and transfer to the starting point, Ashort drive from from the lodge. Chimpanzee tracking usually lasts 3 to 4 hours.

In the forest, you can encounter various primates such as chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, baboons, white and black colobus monkeys, grey-checked mangabeys, red colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and pottos. Other animals include the unique forest elephants, giant forest hogs, and a remarkable tree species.

Accommodation Choice: Tabebuia lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and all Complimentary Offers

Day 4: spend time at the lodge 
Today you will have the opportunity to relax at your leisure, whether by spending a quiet day lounging on a sun bed by the hotel’s free-form infinity pool or enjoying the spa and other amenities. In the evening, you can take a nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, an eco-tourism site run by local inhabitants.

Accommodation Choice: Tabebuia lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and all Complimentary Offers

Day 5:  Transfer from Kasese and fly to Bwindi forest national park 
After breakfast, you will arrive at Kasese Airstrip in time for your flight to Kihihi Airstrip, where you will be transferred by road to Bwindi Forest National Park, arriving just in time for check-in at your lodge. Bwindi, known for being the habitat of half of the world’s mountain gorillas, is a well-known gorilla tracking site. The name “Bwindi,” which comes from Rukiga, translates to “a dark place.” The Bwindi rainforest has been untouched since the last ice age, approximately 250,000 years ago.

Accommodation Choice: Mahogany Springs lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and all Complimentary Offers

Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest National park 
In the morning, you will wake up very early for breakfast. After that, your driver will take you to the Ruhija Park head offices while you have your packed lunch. Upon your arrival at 7:30 am, you will receive a briefing on the dos and don’ts of trekking, after which the ranger guides will lead you through the mist jungle. Because of the gorillas’ location, trekking typically lasts from 8 hours to an entire day. It will be a wonderful and enjoyable hour as you watch them, since only one hour is allowed. Make sure to bring along sufficient water, hats, sunglasses, raincoats, and non-flash cameras.

Return to the lodge later, and in the afternoon, you may take a walk in the communities.

Accommodation Choice:Mahogany Springs lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and all Complimentary Offers

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking for the Second Time
Today, you will have a second chance to spend an additional hour with gorillas in a different family or in the Buhoma sector, depending on your fitness level. This will provide you with more opportunities for photography and experience. Return to the lodge later for lunch, spend the rest of the evening relaxing, and have dinner before staying overnight.

Accommodation Choice: Mahogany Springs lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and all Complimentary Offers

Day 8: Relaxation at the lodge 

Today, you will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy a quiet day, whether that means lounging in your room, taking advantage of the spa, or participating in other activities available on-site. You have the option of strolling through the neighboring communities.

Accommodation Choice: Mahogany Springs lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and all Complimentary Offers

Day 9: Transfer to Kihihi and fly to Entebbe airport
Following breakfast, you will be transferred to Kihihi Airstrip for your flight to Entebbe International Airport, arriving in time for check-in and the overnight stay.

Accommodation Alternative: Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort

                                                      Kampala skyz hotel

Meal Plan: Meal inclusive

Day 10: Transfer to Entebbe and fly to Kilimanjaro airport Arusha Tanzania

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania, you will meet select adventure safaris representatives who will transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha, where you can unwind and prepare for the days ahead of your safari. Evening meal and overnight stay.

Accommodation Choice: Grand Melia hotel Arusha 

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast along with all Complimentary Offers

Day 11: Fly from Arusha Airport to Kogatende Airport 

Our guide will meet you at your hotel in Arusha and transfer you to Arusha Airport for your flight to Kogatende Airstrip in Serengeti North, departing around 7 am and arriving at 10 am for a game drive in Northern Mara. Upon arriving at Kogatende Airstrip, a dedicated driver/guide will be there to welcome you and transfer you to your hotel, with an en-route game drive. In the afternoon, you will embark on a game drive and observe the great migration at the Mara River crossing.

The Serengeti, renowned for its amazing wildlife and breathtaking vistas, is particularly noted for the annual migration of more than 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras from July to October, during which a chaotic struggle for territory and mating takes place. See a real-life demonstration of survival of the fittest as these creatures dive into waters teeming with crocodiles. Before the 1,000 km (600 mile) pilgrimage resumes, the wildebeest gives birth to over 8,000 calves each day. Evening meal and stay overnight at your lodge.

Accommodation : Lemala Kuria Hills Tented Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 :  whole day experience serengeti National park 
Following breakfast, you will set out for a game drive to see the great migration at the Mara River Crossing. As the mega herd arrives in Kogatende around late July, river crossings begin. From late July to October, the game viewing experience peaks, and river crossings are almost assured daily. No specific migration occurs, as the herds move back and forth across the river in search of fresh grasses after the rains.

Accommodation : Lemala Kuria  Hills Tented Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and all Complimentary Offers

Day 13: Another Game Drive through the Serengeti Plains (from North to Central Serengeti)
Today, you will embark on another adventurous day in the Serengeti, with opportunities to witness predators pursuing their prey and savoring their catch. The Central Serengeti provides extraordinary wildlife viewing throughout the year, featuring great herds of buffalo, predators, smaller groups of elephants and giraffes, as well as thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impalas, and Grant’s gazelles.

Accommodation Choice: Melia serengeti lodge 

Meal Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 14: Hot Air Balloon Safari Option and Relax at the Lodge
Should you opt for the additional hot air balloon ride at a cost of approximately $600 per person, you will be transferred to the launch site of the balloon safari as early as 6:00 am. From there, you will embark on a balloon safari, soaring above and exploring the stunning Serengeti National Park and observing wildlife until 7:30 am. After that, you will enjoy a bush breakfast until 9:30 am and proceed with your short game drive while transferring back to the lodge.

You will have leisure time, either spending a quiet day lounging on a sun bed by the hotel’s free-form, infinity-edge pool while watching elephants gather for a drink at the nearby active watering hole beneath an endless turquoise sky, or enjoying the spa and other in-house activities and experiences.

Accommodation Choice: Melia serengeti lodge 

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and all Complimentary Offers

Day 15: Journey by plane from the Serengeti Seronera Airstrip to Tarime (Tanzania)-Migori Airstrip and onward to Masai Mara
Based on your flight schedule, you will proceed to Seronera Airstrip for your flight to Tarime Airstrip in Tanzania. After landing at Tarime airstrip, you will meet select adventure safaris representative who will drive you a short distance to the Sirari/Isebania Border Post for immigration processing. Once cleared, you will be transferred by road to Migori Airstrip (Kenya) in approximately 15 minutes.

A brief flight from Migori Airstrip to Keekorok Airstrip will follow, and you will arrive in time for a road drive to the lodge. Upon your arrival at Masai Mara and after you have checked in, you will commence your safari with an afternoon game drive. This expansive grassland is filled with life; the plains host an array of game like wildebeest, gazelles, topis, zebras, and buffalo on the rolling savannah, while predators such as cheetahs, lions, and hyenas are always nearby. As you go on a game drive through the park, we hope that by the end of today you will have acquired a great deal of knowledge about the resident wildlife of Masai Mara.

Accommodation Choice: Sala’s Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and all Complimentary Offers

Day 16: Full Day in the Masai Mara
Today after breakfast, you head out and spend the rest of the day with game drives and activities in the Mara including the great migration Mara river crossing. In between the game drives, a short lunch will follow and then you will continue with game drives as you look out for wildlife and explore the rich landscapes of the Conservancy. You will wind up your evening with a sundowner before heading back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Choice: Sala’s Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and all Complimentary Offers

Day 17: Another Full Day in the Masai Mara
Today you will spend another full day with a picnic lunch exploring the Masai Mara and you will soon realize why this reserve is so highly regarded as the best reserve in Africa. Every year, millions of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson’s gazelle pound their way across the savannas in an instinctual survival of the fittest. Another big draw card to the Masai Mara is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. Return to the lodge in evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Choice: Sala’s Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and all Complimentary Offers

Day 18: Option Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Mara Plains and Stay at Leisure at the Lodge
If you choose to do an optional hot air Balloon at an extra cost of around $600per person, today you will be transferred to the starting point of the balloon safari at as early as 6:00am from where you will a Start Balloon Safari and fly with it to explore the beauty of Serengeti National Park and view the wild animal up to 7:30 am. You will then take a bush breakfast until 9:30 am and continue with your short game drive as you transfer back to the lodge.

You will stay at leisure either spending a quiet day lounging on a sun bed by your rooms private swimming pool, visit Masai village for a cultural experience or engage in other in-house activities and experiences.

Accommodation Option: Sala’s Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and all Complimentary Offers

Luxurious Sala’s Camp-Masai Mara
Day 19-Day 20: Flight to Wilson Airport-Nairobi and road transfer to Giraffe Manor
After breakfast, you will be transferred the Airstrip to catch your flight to Wilson Airport. On arrival you will meet and greet with our safari guide  who will transfer you to the Giraffe Manor. You will spend 2 nights here experiencing with the giraffes living in a semi wild state at Giraffe Manor. The giraffes will come to a protecting wall to be fed when you can come eye to knee with the tallest animal in the world.

Make most use of your visit by following the Giraffe Centre nature trail up until the Gogo river. This is fascinating place to walk in the nature with bushes on either side and birds giving the most wondrous songs. Reach down to the river and search for giraffes in the wild as well but be careful as you must stay at least 15meters from the Giraffes. The trail will take about 1 hour going up and down in a relaxing pace.

Accommodation Option: The Giraffe Manor

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and all Complimentary Offers

Breakfast at the Iconic Giraffe Manor

Day 21: Departure Flight
Depending on the schedule of your flight, you will check out and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport arriving in time to catch your onward flight marking the end of the tour.

Accommodation Option: N/A

Meal Plan: Breakfast

End of Safari