17 Days Uganda Kenya & Tanzania Safari

17 Days Uganda Kenya & Tanzania Safari

The 17 Days Uganda Kenya & Tanzania Safari organized by Wild Planet Safaris offers travelers an extraordinary opportunity to explore the most iconic wildlife destinations in East Africa. This well-designed itinerary combines the rich savannahs of Kenya, the legendary parks of Tanzania, and the lush tropical forests of Uganda to deliver a complete African safari experience.

During this safari, Wild Planet Safaris guides guests through world-renowned national parks including the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Along the journey, travelers encounter the famous Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—while also observing countless other species such as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, and hundreds of bird species.

This adventure also includes one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife experiences: mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. With expert guides, comfortable lodges, and carefully planned daily activities, Wild Planet Safaris ensures an unforgettable safari that blends wildlife, culture, scenery, and adventure.

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to the Hotel

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the professional team from Wild Planet Safaris warmly welcomes you to Kenya. Your safari guide meets you at the airport and assists you with your luggage before transferring you to your hotel in Nairobi.

During the short drive through the vibrant capital city, your guide introduces you to the highlights of your upcoming safari adventure. Nairobi serves as the gateway to many of East Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations, making it the perfect starting point for this journey.

After checking in at the hotel, you will have time to relax and recover from your flight. Later in the evening, you will enjoy a delicious dinner while preparing for the exciting safari ahead.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Silver Springs Hotel Nairobi

Day 2: Transfer to Maasai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris begins your safari adventure with a scenic drive to the famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Your guide picks you up from the hotel and leads the journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Rift Valley.

Along the route, you stop at a panoramic viewpoint where you can admire the dramatic escarpments and capture memorable photographs. The journey then continues across rolling hills and rural villages before reaching the Maasai Mara in time for lunch.

The Maasai Mara ranks among the most famous wildlife reserves in Africa. Its sweeping grasslands, scattered acacia trees, and open plains create the perfect habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

In the afternoon, your guide leads your first thrilling game drive across the savannah. During this drive, you may encounter lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeests, gazelles, and numerous bird species.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Mara Springs Tented Camp

Day 3: Full Day Safari in Maasai Mara

After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris organizes a full day of game drives in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. This spectacular ecosystem forms the northern extension of Tanzania’s Serengeti plains and supports one of the richest wildlife populations in the world.

Your guide explores different sections of the reserve while tracking wildlife activity across the open plains. The Maasai Mara hosts one of Africa’s largest populations of big cats, making it one of the best locations to observe lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

Throughout the day, you will likely encounter elephants roaming the grasslands, giraffes browsing on acacia trees, and massive herds of zebras and wildebeests grazing peacefully across the savannah.

In the evening, you return to the camp to relax and enjoy dinner under the African sky.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Mara Springs Tented Camp

Day 4: Another Full Day of Wildlife Viewing in Maasai Mara

You begin the day early with breakfast before departing for another exciting full-day safari in the Maasai Mara. Early morning hours offer the best opportunity to witness predators hunting across the grasslands.

Your Wild Planet Safaris guide drives deeper into the reserve in search of lions, cheetahs, and leopards as they patrol the savannah. Along the way, you may also encounter impalas, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, and many other species.

The Maasai Mara’s dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife make every moment of the safari unforgettable. After a rewarding day of exploration, you return to the camp for dinner and relaxation.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Mara Springs Tented Camp

Day 5: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris continues the safari toward Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey travels through the scenic Rift Valley with a lunch stop in Narok town along the way.

Before reaching Nakuru, you visit Lake Naivasha, where guests can enjoy an optional one-hour boat ride across the calm freshwater lake. The lake supports a large population of hippos and attracts numerous bird species including fish eagles, herons, and cormorants.

After the stop at Lake Naivasha, the journey continues to Lake Nakuru National Park where you arrive in the evening.

Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingos, rhinos, and diverse wildlife population. The park’s acacia forests and rocky cliffs create a beautiful backdrop for wildlife viewing.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Maili Saba Camp

Day 6: Transfer to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast and a short morning game drive, Wild Planet Safaris transfers you south toward Amboseli National Park.

The journey offers stunning scenery as you travel across Kenya’s diverse landscapes. Along the way, you stop at a restaurant for lunch before continuing to Amboseli.

Amboseli National Park sits near the border with Tanzania and provides some of the best views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.

Upon arrival in the late afternoon, you check in at the lodge and relax while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Day 7: Full Day Safari in Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris leads a full-day exploration of Amboseli National Park.

Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park’s open plains and wetlands create ideal conditions for wildlife viewing.

During your game drives, you may observe elephants, lions, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, jackals, impalas, and topis. The park also supports numerous bird species.

Your guide will serve a picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint within the park before continuing the afternoon game drive.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Day 8: Transfer to Arusha, Tanzania

After an early breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris organizes your final Kenyan game drive as you exit Amboseli National Park.

Your Kenyan guide drives you to the Namanga border where you complete immigration procedures before crossing into Tanzania. There, your Tanzanian guide welcomes you and continues the journey to Arusha.

Arusha serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Upon arrival, you check in at your lodge and enjoy a relaxing evening.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Ilboru Safari Lodge

Day 9: Safari in Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris drives to Tarangire National Park for an exciting day of wildlife viewing.

Tarangire takes its name from the Tarangire River, which acts as a vital water source for animals during the dry season. The park is famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant populations.

Game drives through the park reveal elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and many bird species.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Tarangire Roika Tented Lodge

Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris travels to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site contains one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife.

The crater floor supports nearly 30,000 animals including lions, elephants, zebras, buffalo, and the endangered black rhino.

Often described as “Africa’s Eden,” the Ngorongoro Crater offers breathtaking scenery and incredible wildlife viewing opportunities.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Day 11: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

17 Days Uganda Kenya & Tanzania Safari. After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris drives through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park.

The Serengeti spans over 6,000 square miles of untouched wilderness and hosts one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth.

As soon as you enter the park, the safari begins with opportunities to observe lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, and wildebeests.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Day 12: Serengeti Great Migration Experience

17 Days Uganda Kenya & Tanzania Safari. Early morning game drives allow you to search for predators hunting across the Serengeti plains.

Later, Wild Planet Safaris drives toward Northern Serengeti where the famous Great Migration crosses the Mara River between July and October.

Thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave the crocodile-filled river as they move between Serengeti and Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Day 13: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Today Wild Planet Safaris offers another exciting day exploring the Serengeti ecosystem.

Game drives along the Mara River and Lobo region reveal abundant wildlife including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and antelopes.

The diverse landscapes of northern Serengeti provide spectacular scenery and exceptional wildlife encounters.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Day 14: Transfer to Kigali, Rwanda

After breakfast, you may relax at the lodge or explore Arusha town depending on your flight schedule.

Later, Wild Planet Safaris transfers you to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to Kigali, Rwanda.

Upon arrival in Kigali, your guide transfers you to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Onomo Hotel Kigali

Day 15: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris begins the scenic drive from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda.

Bwindi protects nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas and features thick rainforest and mountainous terrain.

Upon arrival, you check in at the lodge and relax while preparing for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Gorilla Mist Lodge

Day 16: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Today marks one of the most remarkable experiences of your safari.

After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris transfers you to the park headquarters where rangers conduct a briefing on gorilla trekking rules and safety procedures.

You then begin trekking through the dense forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek may last between one and four hours depending on the gorillas’ location.

Once you locate them, you spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas as they feed, play, and interact in their natural habitat.

After the trek, you return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

Dinner and Overnight Stay: Gorilla Mist Lodge

Day 17: Transfer to Kigali Airport – Departure

After breakfast, Wild Planet Safaris transfers you back to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.

Your incredible East African adventure concludes with unforgettable memories of wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and unique cultural experiences across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

End of the 17 Days Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania Safari with Wild Planet Safaris.