20-Day Thrilling Vacation in Kenya & Uganda

Overview

Enjoy an unforgettable 20-day East African journey with Uganda weekend safari deals from Nairobi. This adventure combines Kenya’s famous wildlife parks with Uganda’s forests, lakes, primates and cultural experiences.

Your journey begins in Kenya with Lake Nakuru National Park, where you can see rhinos, giraffes, flamingos and other wildlife. Continue to the Maasai Mara for exciting game drives and chances to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeest and many other animals.

Travel next to Lake Naivasha for a relaxing boat ride before visiting Hell’s Gate National Park for walking and cycling. Continue to Amboseli National Park for wildlife viewing with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.

Your Kenya adventure also includes Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks. Look for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes and other wildlife while exploring wide landscapes, Mzima Springs and the famous red soils of Tsavo.

After returning to Nairobi, your Uganda weekend safari deals from Nairobi journey continues with a flight to Entebbe.

In Uganda, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park for rhino tracking, game drives and a Nile River boat cruise. Continue to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee trekking before traveling through Ishasha in search of tree-climbing lions.

One of the biggest highlights is mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After the trek, enjoy several peaceful days around Lake Bunyonyi with boat rides, cultural experiences and optional adventures.

This safari combines wildlife, primates, culture, beautiful scenery and comfortable accommodation across Kenya and Uganda, giving travelers a complete East African experience

Tour Plan

Your Uganda weekend safari deals from Nairobi adventure begins when you arrive in Nairobi.
A professional safari representative will meet you and begin the journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park.
Travel through the beautiful Great Rift Valley and enjoy views of Kenya’s countryside along the way. Stop for lunch before continuing to the park.
Arrive in the afternoon and begin your first game drive.
Lake Nakuru is well known for rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, baboons and many birds. Depending on conditions, flamingos may also be seen around the lake.
Look for both black and white rhinos as you explore the open grasslands and woodland areas.
Later, continue to Mbweha Camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mbweha Camp

Wake up early for another game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park.
Enjoy the cooler morning hours while searching for wildlife before returning for breakfast.
Later, begin your journey toward the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Travel through the Great Rift Valley and enjoy changing views of hills, farms and open plains.
Arrive in the Maasai Mara in time for lunch before heading out on an evening game drive.
Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, cheetahs, zebras and other wildlife across the wide grasslands.
After sunset, return to Miti Mingi Eco Camp for dinner.
Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Today is dedicated to exploring the Maasai Mara.
After breakfast, leave your camp with a packed lunch and spend the day searching for wildlife.
Look for lions resting under trees, cheetahs hunting on the open plains and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
You may also see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas and many antelopes.
Stop near the Mara River for your picnic lunch. Hippos and crocodiles may be seen in or around the river.
Later, visit a Maasai village and learn about local traditions, clothing, homes, songs and dances.
This cultural visit provides another side of your Uganda weekend safari deals from Nairobi experience.
Return to Miti Mingi Eco Camp in the evening.
Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp

After breakfast, leave the Maasai Mara and travel toward Lake Naivasha.
The journey takes you through beautiful Rift Valley scenery before reaching the freshwater lake.
Check into Burch Resort and enjoy some time to relax.
Later, take a boat ride across Lake Naivasha.
Look for hippos resting in the water and birds such as fish eagles, pelicans and cormorants.
You may also see giraffes and other animals along the shoreline.
The peaceful lake provides a relaxing break after the busy game drives of the Maasai Mara.
Return to the resort as the sun sets across the water.
Accommodation: Burch Resort

After an early breakfast, travel to Hell’s Gate National Park.
This park offers a different safari experience because you can explore parts of it on foot or by bicycle.
Enjoy the dramatic cliffs, volcanic formations and open grasslands while looking for zebras, giraffes and antelopes.
After your walking or bicycle safari, continue toward Amboseli National Park.
Arrive later in the day and check into AA Lodge Amboseli.
If time allows, enjoy an evening game drive.
Amboseli is famous for elephants and beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli

After breakfast, leave Amboseli and continue toward Tsavo West National Park.

The landscape changes as you travel through open plains, hills and areas covered with volcanic rock.

On arrival, begin exploring the park on a game drive.

Visit Mzima Springs, a beautiful natural water source surrounded by green vegetation.

Search for elephants, zebras, giraffes, antelopes and possibly leopards.

Bird lovers can also enjoy many different species found throughout Tsavo.

Later, continue to Ngulia Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Ngulia Safari Lodge

Enjoy a full day exploring Tsavo West National Park.
Begin with a morning game drive while temperatures are cooler and wildlife is more active.
Visit the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, an important protected area for rhinos.
Continue exploring the open plains and bushland in search of lions, buffaloes, elephants, elands and other wildlife.
Return to the lodge for lunch and some rest.
Later, head out again for an evening game drive.
The soft afternoon light creates beautiful views across the park and gives you another chance to see predators becoming active.
Return to Ngulia Safari Lodge after sunset.
Accommodation: Ngulia Safari Lodge

After breakfast, leave Tsavo West and travel toward Tsavo East National Park.
The journey is fairly short, allowing plenty of time for wildlife viewing later in the day.
After arriving, check into your lodge and enjoy lunch.
Later, begin an afternoon game drive across Tsavo East.
The park is famous for elephants covered in red dust, wide plains and the Galana River.
Look for giraffes, impalas, lions, buffaloes and many other animals.
Crocodiles and hippos may also be seen around the river.
Return to Voi Safari Lodge in the evening.
Accommodation: Voi Safari Lodge

Wake up early for your final game drive in Tsavo East National Park.

Enjoy another chance to see elephants, giraffes, lions and other animals during the quiet morning hours.

After the game drive, begin your journey back toward Nairobi.

Arrive later in the day and check into Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel.

Spend the evening relaxing after several days in Kenya’s national parks.

You may enjoy dinner at the hotel or take in views of Nairobi.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel

Highlight: Final Tsavo game drive and return to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a Nairobi city tour.
Visit Nairobi National Museum and learn more about Kenya’s history, culture and natural heritage.
Continue to Karen Blixen Museum before visiting the Giraffe Centre.
At the Giraffe Centre, learn about conservation and enjoy a close view of Rothschild giraffes.
After lunch, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight to Uganda.
On arrival in Entebbe, meet your Uganda safari representative and transfer to Kampala.
Check into Humura Resorts for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Humura Resorts

After an early breakfast, leave Kampala and travel north toward Murchison Falls National Park.

Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience.

Walk with trained rangers as you search for rhinos and learn about conservation efforts.

Continue toward Murchison Falls National Park and visit the Top of the Falls.

Watch the powerful Nile River move through a narrow rocky gorge before dropping into the valley below.

Later, enjoy an evening game drive.

Look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions and antelopes.

Continue to Parkside Safari Lodge for dinner.

Accommodation: Parkside Safari Lodge

 

Begin your morning with an early game drive across Murchison Falls National Park.
Look for elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs and many birds.
Return for breakfast and relaxation before your afternoon boat cruise.
Travel along the Nile River toward the base of Murchison Falls.
Watch hippos in the water, crocodiles along the banks and elephants coming to drink.
The river is also excellent for birdwatching.
Later, enjoy another short evening game drive before returning to the lodge.
Accommodation: Parkside Safari Lodge

After breakfast, leave Murchison Falls and begin the journey southwest toward Kibale National Park.
This is a scenic travel day through Uganda’s countryside.
Pass small villages, farms, tea plantations and roadside markets.
Travel through Fort Portal, a beautiful town close to the Rwenzori Mountains.
Arrive near Kibale later in the afternoon.
Check into your accommodation and enjoy the peaceful forest surroundings.
Kibale is famous for its large number of primate species and is one of the best places in Uganda for chimpanzee trekking.
Accommodation: Ndali Lodge

Wake up early and travel to Kibale National Park headquarters for your chimpanzee trekking briefing.

Enter the forest with experienced rangers and begin searching for chimpanzees.

Once they are found, spend time watching them feed, play, groom and move through the trees.

After the trek, enjoy lunch before continuing to Semuliki National Park.

Visit the famous Sempaya Hot Springs and see the steaming geothermal pools surrounded by tropical forest.

Later, return to the Kibale region and check into Isunga Lodge.

Accommodation: Isunga Lodge

After breakfast, travel through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Ishasha is famous for tree-climbing lions, which can sometimes be seen resting in large fig trees.
Look for lions as well as elephants, Uganda kobs and other wildlife.
Continue toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
On arrival, check into Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort Campsite.
Later, visit the Batwa community and learn about their traditions, songs, dances and traditional forest life.
Return to your accommodation in the evening and prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla trek.
Accommodation: Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort Campsite

Today is one of the main highlights of your Uganda weekend safari deals from Nairobi journey.
After an early breakfast, travel to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing.
Enter Bwindi Forest with experienced trackers and rangers.
The trek may take several hours depending on the location of the gorillas.
Once a gorilla family is found, spend your permitted time watching them feed, rest and interact.
After returning from the trek, continue to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi.
Check into Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort and relax beside the water.
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

Wake up to peaceful views across Lake Bunyonyi.

After breakfast, enjoy a boat cruise across the lake.

Travel between some of its many islands while your local guide shares stories about the area.

Visit selected islands and meet people living around the lake.

The surrounding green hills and calm water provide beautiful scenery throughout the day.

Return to the resort for lunch.

The rest of the afternoon can be spent relaxing, swimming, kayaking or enjoying the lake views.

Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

Today is a relaxed day at Lake Bunyonyi.
After breakfast, you may choose optional activities such as ziplining or the Ninja Warrior course.
Later, enjoy a guided village walk.
Meet local people and learn more about farming, crafts and daily life around the lake.
You may see terraced gardens, basket weaving and other traditional activities.
The rest of the afternoon is free for relaxation.
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and watch the sunset over the hills.
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

After breakfast, begin the journey back toward Kampala.
Travel through Uganda’s green countryside and small towns.
Stop at the Uganda Equator in Masaka for photographs.
You can stand near the line separating the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, shop for souvenirs and enjoy local coffee.
After lunch, continue toward Kampala.
Arrive later in the day and check into Humura Resorts.
Spend your final evening relaxing and looking back on your journey through Kenya and Uganda.
Accommodation: Humura Resorts

Enjoy breakfast on your final morning in Uganda.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a short Kampala city tour, local shopping or a relaxed morning at your hotel.
Later, your driver will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport.
Your 20-day Uganda weekend safari deals from Nairobi adventure comes to an end after exploring two of East Africa’s most exciting destinations.
You have experienced Kenya’s famous national parks, Uganda’s mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, beautiful lakes, local cultures and many unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Accommodation: Departure Day – No Overnight Stay

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