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
DAY 1
Arrival at Entebbe, then a drive west to Kibale Forest National Park.
Arrive Entebbe, Transfer to Kibale Forest
Accommodation Options
BudgetChimpanzee Forest Guest House
Mid-rangeKibale Forest Camp
LuxuryKyaninga Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A morning trek following one of Kibale’s habituated chimpanzee communities.
Chimpanzee Trekking, Kibale Forest
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A drive south to Bwindi via Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Ishasha sector.
Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha
Accommodation Options
BudgetBuhoma Community Camp
Mid-rangeEngagi Lodge
LuxuryBuhoma Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A full day tracking a habituated mountain gorilla family through Bwindi’s ancient rainforest.
Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A flight via Entebbe to Nairobi, then a drive to Lake Naivasha — forest giving way to open Rift Valley scenery.
Fly to Nairobi, Transfer to Lake Naivasha
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeLake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
LuxurySawela Lodges
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A boat safari on the lake followed by a walking safari on Crescent Island.
Boat Safari and Crescent Island Walk, Lake Naivasha
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A drive to Lake Nakuru, arriving for an afternoon game drive.
Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation Options
BudgetNaishi House
Mid-rangeLake Nakuru Lodge
LuxurySarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A full day among Nakuru’s flamingo-lined shores and healthy rhino population.
Full Day Lake Nakuru Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
A drive back to Nairobi, with the afternoon free for an optional Giraffe Centre or Nairobi National Park visit.
Transfer to Nairobi
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNairobi Tented Camp
LuxuryNairobi Serena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
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