This itinerary tells a landscape story as much as a wildlife one — opening in Uganda’s equatorial rainforest with chimpanzees and gorillas, then flying to Kenya to trace the Great Rift Valley’s chain of lakes, closing among Lake Nakuru’s flamingos and rhino.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive Entebbe, Transfer to Kibale Forest
Arrival at Entebbe, then a drive west to Kibale Forest National Park.
Chimpanzee Trekking, Kibale Forest
A morning trek following one of Kibale’s habituated chimpanzee communities.
As above
Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha
A drive south to Bwindi via Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Ishasha sector.
Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi
A full day tracking a habituated mountain gorilla family through Bwindi’s ancient rainforest.
As above
Fly to Nairobi, Transfer to Lake Naivasha
A flight via Entebbe to Nairobi, then a drive to Lake Naivasha — forest giving way to open Rift Valley scenery.
Boat Safari and Crescent Island Walk, Lake Naivasha
A boat safari on the lake followed by a walking safari on Crescent Island.
As above
Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
A drive to Lake Nakuru, arriving for an afternoon game drive.
Full Day Lake Nakuru Game Drives
A full day among Nakuru’s flamingo-lined shores and healthy rhino population.
As above
Transfer to Nairobi
A drive back to Nairobi, with the afternoon free for an optional Giraffe Centre or Nairobi National Park visit.
Departure
Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
Permits & Costs
| Kibale chimpanzee permit | $200 per person |
| Uganda gorilla permit | $800 per person |
| Lake Naivasha boat safari & Crescent Island entry | ~$50 per person |
| Lake Nakuru park entry | ~$60 per person per day |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who think about a trip in terms of landscape and atmosphere as much as species checklists.
Tour Includes
- All ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicles
- Lake Naivasha boat safari & Crescent Island walk
- Regional flight segment
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Both permits & park entry fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the change in scenery really as dramatic as the title suggests?
Yes — Kibale and Bwindi’s dense, misty rainforest gives way within a day’s travel to Naivasha’s open water and Nakuru’s dry acacia woodland, a genuinely different feel throughout.
Can we add a third lake, such as Lake Bogoria?
Yes, Lake Bogoria’s hot springs and larger flamingo flocks can be added as an extra day; let us know if you’d like it included.
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