Rather than a full four-country circuit, this package picks the single most famous natural wonder in three neighbouring countries — Bwindi’s gorillas, the Maasai Mara’s plains, and the Ngorongoro Crater floor — and gives each one proper, unhurried time.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Your driver-guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport for the drive south-west to Bwindi, roughly 8–9 hours via Kampala’s Northern Bypass, the Equator crossing at Kayabwe and lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre near Mbarara. Evening trekking briefing on arrival.
Arrive Entebbe, Transfer to Bwindi
Accommodation Options
BudgetBuhoma Community Camp
Mid-rangeEngagi Lodge
LuxuryBuhoma Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
7:30am briefing at park headquarters, then the trek itself through dense rainforest — thirty minutes to six hours — followed by a strict hour with your gorilla family.
Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A relaxed morning to recover from the trek before the drive to Kihihi airstrip for a light aircraft flight via Entebbe on to Nairobi.
Free Morning, Fly to Nairobi
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNairobi Tented Camp
LuxuryNairobi Serena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A morning flight to one of the Mara’s airstrips, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Fly to Maasai Mara
Accommodation Options
BudgetEnchoro Wildlife Camp
Mid-rangeSarova Mara Game Camp
LuxuryAngama Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A full day across the Mara’s plains for lion, leopard and, in season, migrating wildebeest herds.
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A further day exploring different sectors of the reserve and neighbouring conservancies.
Second Maasai Mara Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A flight via Nairobi to Kilimanjaro or Arusha, then a road transfer up into the Ngorongoro highlands to the crater rim.
Fly to Arusha, Transfer to Ngorongoro
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryNgorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
An early descent onto the crater floor for a full day among lion, elephant and black rhino.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
A leisurely drive back down to Arusha, with the afternoon free to relax or shop for curios.
Transfer to Arusha, Free Time
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeHatari Lodge
LuxuryRivertrees Country Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Uganda gorilla permit | $800 per person |
| Maasai Mara conservancy/reserve fees | ~$100 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
| Regional flights | Three segments, quoted separately |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who’d rather do three destinations properly than a longer list superficially — each wonder gets a minimum of two full days on the ground.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicles
- Regional flight segments
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Gorilla permit & park entry/crater descent fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance