This 10-Day Gorillas, Masai Mara & Serengeti Safari is an amazing Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania Safari. You will enjoy seeing the African mountain gorillas in Bwindi National Park. This park is located in far southwestern Uganda. This experience happens through gorilla trekking, where you spend one hour with the gorilla family you find in the woods.
Also, have an amazing time in the Pearl of Africa, Uganda, at the Uganda equator. You will take game drives in Kenya and Tanzania with chances of seeing the great wildebeest migrations. You will look for the Big Five and big cats, see the endless plains, and spot many beautiful birds and plant species. This 10-Day Gorillas, Masai Mara & Serengeti Safari is a perfect way to see the best of East Africa in one trip.
Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Pick up from Kampala or Entebbe and transfer to Bwindi National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking adventure and Batwa community tour
- Day 3: Head back to Kampala and fly to Nairobi, Kenya
- Day 4: Head to Lake Nakuru and game drive
- Day 5: Game drive and head to Masai Mara
- Day 6: Full day in Masai Mara
- Day 7: Head to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania (border crossing)
- Day 8: Full day in Serengeti savannah plains
- Day 9: Head to Ngorongoro Crater area
- Day 10: Head to Arusha after a game drive
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Kampala or Entebbe and transfer to Bwindi National Park
Your guide will pick you up from Kampala or Entebbe at any agreed point. You will start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is one of the most unique national parks in Uganda because it shelters the endangered mountain gorillas.
This journey takes about 8 to 9 hours of driving. You will pass through beautiful scenery with many plantations and savannahs. You will stop at the Uganda equator. This is a special point where you can stand in both the North and South Pole at the same time. You will have lunch in Mbarara town and dinner at your lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking adventure and Batwa community tour
Breakfast will be served and then you will head for a briefing before the trekking begins. This is an important part of the 10-Day Gorillas, Masai Mara & Serengeti Safari. You will learn the rules for the forest, meet your park guide, and have the chance to hire porters to help with your bags.
The trekking will begin and can last for several hours. This includes one full hour that you will spend in the presence of a gorilla family. While walking, there is a lot to spot, such as small primates and many bird species. After the trek, you will visit the Batwa people to learn about their local culture.
Day 3: Head back to Kampala and fly to Nairobi, Kenya
Leave early in the morning and head back to Kampala. You will have a stop at the equator for lunch. Once you arrive, you will head to the airport to fly to Nairobi, Kenya. Meet your next driver guide who will take you to your hotel. This is the beginning of a new part of your adventure.
Day 4: Head to Lake Nakuru and game drive
After breakfast at the hotel, head to Lake Nakuru National Park. It is located in the west of Kenya and covers a large area. This park is famous for being the home of thousands of pink flamingoes.
When you arrive, you will go for a game drive. This offers you a chance to explore the protected area. You will look for animals like the Rothschild giraffes, cape buffaloes, and olive baboons. You might also see waterbucks, hippos, monkeys, zebras, and lions. You will spend the night at a safari lodge.
Day 5: Game drive and head to Masai Mara
Have a morning breakfast which will be followed by a transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve. There are many good moments you will encounter, such as a picnic lunch in the wild and a beautiful sunset. You might even enjoy a bush breakfast. Arrive and head to the lodge for your dinner.
Day 6: Full day in Masai Mara
Spend the whole day on the sixth day of your safari taking part in game drives. You will encounter different wildlife, including big and small mammals. You will see many birds and plants. Animals that are often spotted include lions, cheetahs, elephants, and rhinos. You will also see buffaloes, wildebeests, giraffes, and zebras. If the timing is right, you will witness the annual wildebeest migration. After enjoying the beautiful scenery, head back to the lodge.
Day 7: Head to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
Leave Masai Mara and cross the border into Tanzania to enter Serengeti National Park. This is a unique place where the great annual wildebeest migration begins its journey toward Kenya between May and October.
There is a lot to see here, such as the Big Five animals and the big cats. You will also see primates and unique plants. This border crossing is a major part of the 10-Day Gorillas, Masai Mara & Serengeti Safari. Once you arrive, head straight to your lodge for dinner.
Day 8: Full day in Serengeti Savannah plains
Just like in the Masai Mara, you will head out for a full day of exploration in the Serengeti. You will go deep into the park. A perfect spot to see animals is at the Grumeti River. This area is a hub for animals like hippos, crocodiles, and elephants. You can also see zebras, topi, and gazelles. You have the option of taking a hot air balloon safari for a view from above. Head back to the lodge in the evening.
Day 9: Head to Ngorongoro Crater Area
Leave the Serengeti and head to the Ngorongoro Crater. This is a famous home for many wild animals. On arrival, you will head for an evening game drive. You will spot animals like zebras, elephants, and wildebeests. You can also find buffaloes, hippos, and cheetahs. Look for the famous black-manned lions and leopards. Drive to the lodge in the evening for your last night in the wild.
Day 10: Head to Arusha after a game drive
A final morning game drive will begin. This is your last chance to see the animals in their natural home. Later, you will head to Arusha where the tour will end. Your driver will drop you off at any agreed point, such as the airport or your hotel. This marks the end of your great East African journey.
