East Africa is a place where nature takes center stage and every moment feels like an adventure. You can watch lions roam the Serengeti, trek through misty forests to see mountain gorillas, and witness sunsets that seem almost unreal. But it’s not just about the wildlife. It’s about experiencing a world that feels wild, raw, and deeply connected to something ancient. If you’re looking for a journey that’s as thrilling as it is meaningful, East Africa is ready to welcome you.
| Trip Overview |
| Day 1: In the Pearl of Africa |
| Day 2: Bwindi |
| Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi |
| Day 4: Transfer to Masai Mara |
| Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve |
| Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve |
| Day 7: Serengeti National Park |
| Day 8: Serengeti National Park |
| Day 9: Serengeti National Park |
| Day 10: Serengeti National Park |
| Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater |
| Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater |
| Day 13: Departure |
Day 1: In the Pearl of Africa
Welcome to Uganda! Begin your 13 day adventurous tour of East Africa in Entebbe, Uganda. You will arrive at your hotel and enjoy the evening resting after a long day of travel.
Accommodations: Boma Hotel
Boma Hotel, Plot 20A Gowers Road, Entebbe, Uganda
The Boma Hotel is Entebbe’s original and most exclusive hotel. Set in tropical gardens in a leafy suburb, it’s a few minutes drive from Entebbe International Airport. The rooms combine the modern comforts one expects today with the charm and character of the original 1940’s home. The Boma Hotel is an ideal stopover for all airline passengers, and we will arrange all your airport transfers. The staff and management team ensure guests receive a personable service and enjoy hospitality standards which are in keeping with the tradition of this charming lakeshore town.
Day 2: Bwindi
On day 2 of your adventure you will fly to Bwindi, where you will arrive at your lodge. You’ll have time to relax and enjoy the amenities your lodge has to offer, such as traditional cooking classes or an inspiring waterfall walk.
Accommodations: Bwindi Lodge
Bwindin Lodge, Bwindi Forest National Park, Uganda
Overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and with stunning views of the forest canopy across a serene stream, Bwindi Lodge is one of Africa’s unique lodges.
The property has dramatic views of the impenetrable forests and is a great place to spot the monkeys and birds hidden in the foliage. Since 2021, two new deluxe bandas have opened, all standard bandas have been rebuilt and upgraded, and a new spa and sauna has been added and the lounge and library have been reimagined.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
After breakfast you will head to the most awe-inspiring hike of your life as you trek through the Bwindi National Park and search to see the noble mountain gorillas of Uganda.
This trek will begin with where the gorillas were spotted the day before and can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 8 hours depending on how well hidden the gorillas are that day. Once you encounter the gorillas you will have the opportunity to spend one unforgettable hour with these magnificent creatures.
Accommodation: Bwindi Lodge
Tonight will be your second night to enjoy the amenities of the Bwindi Lodge.
Day 4: Transfer to Maasai Mara
You will travel by plane from Bwindi to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, where you will be met directly on the air strip and brought to your lodge where you will have time to relax and settle in.
Later in the day you will set out on an exhilarating evening game drive.
Accommodation: Mara Plains Camp
Mara Plains Camp, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya
Mara Plains Camp is a one-of-a-kind luxury Kenya safari camp located in the private 13,300-hectare Olare Motorogi Conservancy, just on the Maasai Mara National Reserve’s northern boundary. This intimate Great Plains Conservation Reserve-Collection safari camp is one of Kenya’s only three Relais & Chateaux properties. The other safari camps are its sister properties, ol Donyo Lodge and Mara Nyika Camp.
Mara Plains Camp blends the finest in wildlife viewing with the absolute best of safari hospitality and guiding.
No other Maasai Mara-based camp offers the extensive traversing area of Mara Plains Camp, with access to a total of 40,000 hectares of private conservancy land and the world-renowned Maasai Mara, home to the Great Migration.
Day 5: Maasai Mara National Reserve
During your time here in the incredible Maasai Mara Reserve you will have the opportunity to go on game drives through the African Mara plains, enjoy nature walks as well as visit with the native Maasai tribe for an authentic cultural experience
Accommodation: Mara Plains Camp
Tonight will be your second night to enjoy the amazing views and local dishes from your Safari plains camp.
Day 6: Maasai Mara National Reserve
While exploring all the Maasai Mara National Reserve has to offer you may also choose to have a once in a lifetime experience, an early morning hot air balloon ride over the Mara Plains.
You will watch as the sun begins to rise over the horizon and the animals all wake and the Plains become bursting with wildlife and the excitement of a new day.
Your experience will end with a delicious bush breakfast that will be waiting for you in the wilderness and a glass of bubbly to toast your trip.
Accommodation: Mara Plains Camp
Tonight will be your third night to enjoy the amazing views and local dishes from your Safari plains camp.
Day 7: Serengeti National Park
In the morning, you will travel from Maasai Mara to the Serengeti National Park via plane and car.
Depending on the season you choose to travel, your travel guide will help you choose which part or combination of sections of the Serengeti Park (North, Central, or Southern) will be best for your stay.
After arriving at your destination, relax before setting out on an evening game drive through the incredible Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation Option One: Singita Mara River Tented Camp
Singita Mara River Tented Camp, Lamai Serengeti National Park, Lamai Triangle, Tanzinia
Overlooking a spectacular river bend in the northernmost corner of the Serentegi, the camp is located in the Lamai Triangle – close to awe-inspiring wildebeest crossings during the Great Migration.
Fitting seamlessly into its magnificent natural surrounds, Mara’s six suites cater for every modern need and whim. It features utilitarian, lightweight and modular elements as well as clean, curved lines in spacious tented sanctuaries. Each room exudes contemporary luxury while being light-filled, functional, and fresh.
The eco camp has a view of Mara River and the great Migration. It’s located in the Lama Triangle reserve in east Africa, 51km from Mara Lodges Airport.
Accommodation Option Two: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Join us deep in the heart of the world’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, where the Big Five – the lion, the leopard, the buffalo, the elephant and the rhinoceros – run free on the endless, untamed landscape.
Perched on a series of elevated platforms and wlakways, our Lodge sits next to an animal watering hole. Watch a family of elephants stop for their morning drink as you sip yours on your room’s private balcony. Under the constant protection of local Maasai tribes people, we’ll take you in the bush for an exhilarating game drive, or you can soar high in the sky on a hot-air balloon safari.
However you spend your day, our Spa is waiting to help you rehydrate, restore and re-energize for your next adventure.
Our only question – where would you like to begin?
Day 8: Serengeti National Park
You will have an unforgettable time during the next 3 days exploring the Serengeti National Park of east Africa. You can speak with your guide the day before to schedule your game drive experiences for the next 3 days.
You will have options to schedule the game drives in the morning, in the evening or a full day experience including a picnic lunch.
Accommodation: Night 2 at your accommodation of choice
Tonight you will have a second night at your choice between the Singita Mara River Tented Camp and the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.
Day 9: Serengeti National Park
You will have an unforgettable time during the next 3 days exploring the Serengeti National Park. You can speak with your guide the day before to schedule your game drive experiences for the next 3 days.
You will have options to schedule the game drives in the morning, in the evening or a full day experience including a picnic lunch.
Accommodation: Night 3 at your accommodation of choice
Tonight you will have a third night at your choice between the Singita Mara River Tented Camp and the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.
Day 10: Serengeti National Park
You will have an unforgettable time during the next 3 days exploring the Serengeti National Park. You can speak with your guide the day before to schedule your game drive experiences for the next 3 days.
You will have options to schedule the game drives in the morning, in the evening or a full day experience including a picnic lunch.
Accommodation: Night 4 at your accommodation of choice
Tonight you will have a fourth night at your choice between the Singita Mara River Tented Camp and the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.
Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater
In the morning you will transfer from the Serengeti to Ngorongoro. You will have the option to stay along the rim of the crater or in the highlands.
Your onward trip from the Serengeti to Ngorongoro will include the opportunity to view more wildlife.
Accommodation: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge has been called the game lodge at the top of the world. Between the natural riches of the Crater spread out at its feet and the incredible architecture, it’s easy to believe that you have entered a realm of pure fantasy.
Nearly three million years old, the ancient caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth. Endangered black rhinos are protected within its rim, giant tusked elephants wander the forests, male lions stalk the grasslands, and flamingos crowd the soda lakes.
Nowhere else on earth can you wake up among all the trappings of an elegant baroque châteaux that transports you into one of the most famous African landscapes. An eclectic blend of teak paneling, Victorian furnishings, and whimsical African touches creates a sumptuous atmosphere that is as elegant and unique as the crater itself. In this place of dramatic contrasts, anything is possible. The natural luxury of the beautiful setting ensures the dramatic interior of your suite blends perfectly with its stilted thatch architecture.
Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater
An incredible, unforgettable experience is ahead of you today. You’ll descend into the Ngorongoro crater of east Africa for an extended day of wildlife watching.
After the day is over, you will return to your lodge for a relaxing evening and dinner.
Accommodation: Night 2 at the andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Tonight you will have a second night to enjoy all the amenities that the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge has to offer.
Day 13: Depart East Africa
On the final day of your trip, you will travel to Kilimanjaro via plane or car, depending on how you choose to schedule your trip. You will arrive in time for your international flight home.
You can also extend your stay in Africa with a transfer to Zanzibar, exploring Stone Town, and relaxing along the shores of the Indian Ocean.
Are you ready to start planning your amazing trip to East Africa? Contact us today to get started.