14 Days Kenya & Uganda safari
East Africa safari overview in Kenya & Uganda
14 days Uganda & Kenya safari tour: 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari is an adventurous east African safari in only two counties with in East African region including Uganda a home to endangered primate species such as Gorillas, Chimpanzees, and golden monkeys among others without forgetting the unique tree climbing lions thus most of primate viewing safaris are conducted in Uganda. On the other Kenya is such a wonderful and scenic destination for wildlife viewing safaris in its national parks especially in Masai Mara National reserve. While on your 14 days Kenya and Uganda safari tour, you will thrill with in the most beautiful national parks in Uganda and Kenya while sighting different species of fauna and flora. This 14 days east African safari will start from Nairobi Kenya, and end in Kampala Uganda and it includes 14 days & 13 nights in Uganda the pearl of Africa and its neighbor Kenya.
14 days east Africa safari which is a Kenya & Uganda safari is the best safari including bot different primate species and other wildlife such as mammals, birds among others and will start from Nairobi Kenya with arrival at Jomo Kenyatta international airport, then connect to wonders of the world Masai Mara national reserve which is a must visit while on a Kenya safari due to the existence of a huge population of wildlife species including the Wildebeests that are normally seen on a migration between Masai Mara national reserve of Kenya and Serengeti national park of Tanzania., after spending ample time in Masai Mara on your 14 days Uganda & Kenya safari, you will then transfer to Lake Nakuru national park famous for harboring a large population of the rare bird species known as flamingo. Therefore in Kenya, you will visit only two major national parks both with unique attractions. After exploring Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru national park in Kenya while on a 14 days Uganda and Kenya safari, you will cross over from Kenya into Uganda the pearl of Africa to tororo town. The following day still on your 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari, you have to be transferred to Jinja where you will spend time on different fascinating activities. In fact Jinja is amongst the most visited destinations in Uganda while on a Uganda safari. While in Jinja, you will visit source of the Nile, take park in white water rafting along Itanda waterfalls and very many interesting activities that are breath taking. From Jinja, you will connect to Kibale forest national park another fascinating destination in Uganda for primate lover as it harbors 13 species of primates including the chimpanzees. From Kibale, you will spend time in Queen Elizabeth national park to have a glance at tree climbing lions and cruise on the kazinga channel to spot hippos and crocodiles. From Queen, there is yet another unbeaten destination in far south western part of Uganda where you enjoy a gorilla trekking safari to make your 14 day Kenya & Uganda safari more adventurous.
Highlights of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour
- Day 1 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Arrival in Kenya & hotel transfers
- Day 2 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Transfer from Nairobi to Masai Mara National reserve
- Day 3 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Full day wildlife viewing safari in Masai Mara
- Day 4 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Full day Masai Mara excursion
- Day 5 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Transfer to Lake Nakuru national park
- Day 6 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National park and transfer to tororo in Uganda
- Day 7 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Drive to Jinja & Visit source of the Nile
- Day 8 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Transfer to Kibale forest National park
- Day 9 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest national park
- Day 10 0f 14 days Kenya & Uganda Safari tour: Visit the crater lakes & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
- Day 11 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Game drive in Kasenyi plains & Afternoon boat cruise at Kazinga channel
- Day 12 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Tree climbing lions & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
- Day 13 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and drive to Mbarara
- Day 14 of 14 days Kenya & Ugandan safari tour: drive to Kampala / Entebbe for departures
DETAILED ITINERARY FOR UGANDA & KENYA SAFARI
Day 1 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari: Arrival in Kenya & hotel transfer
Welcome to Kenya: Depending on your arrival time on day 1 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari, you will be met by your safari driver at Jomo Kenyatta International airport in Kenya for a greet and then introduce you to this east African safari in Kenya and Uganda as you drive to your hotel in Nairobi Kenya for check in and overnight. In case you arrive early, you will be able to explore some places with in the wonderful city of Nairobi before retiring to bed.
Meal plan: Depend on your arrival time.
Day 2 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari: Transfer from Nairobi to Masai Mara National reserve
Masai Mara national reserve: As soon as you wake up from your bed on day 2 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari, you be served with breakfast at our hotel in Nairobi city then check out of the hotel and meet your Kenya and Uganda safari driver to head out for a drive from Nairobi to Masai Mara national reserve via rolling hills and savannah vegetation cover to the wilderness of Kenya were a large population of wildlife including the big 5 game is spotted. Masai Mara has a lot of attractions that cannot be spotted just in one day, thus several travelers opt for 2 – 3 days Masai Mara excursion to have a wide range of sightings while on Kenya safari and since you have all the 2 weeks (14 days) to visit both Uganda & Kenya, then you need to utilize this chance to fully explore Masai Mara up to climax. Once you arrive at Masai Mara national reserve, you will be transferred to your lodge for a lunch break and embark on an afternoon game drive in Masai Mara to spot Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Cheetahs, wildebeests among others with in the thrilling savanna grassland of Masai Mara Kenya.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Full day wildlife viewing safari tour in Masai Mara
Wildlife viewing safari: Arise on a cup of coffee on day 3 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour then return to the wilderness of Masai Mara to spend your full day viewing different species of wildlife including mammals including those seen on a previous day’s game viewing safari. Amongst the wildlife to watch out for in Masai Mara include Wildebeests, Buffaloes, Lions, Cheetahs and a lot of bird species. On day 3 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari, you will take part in game drive safaris including morning game drive, afternoon game drive & evening game drive. Alternatively, you can fix a hot air balloon safari to view Masai Mara and fully explore it from above.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Full day Masai Mara excursion
Wildlife viewing safari in Masai Mara: As mentioned earlier, Masa Mara is a large national reserve with a lot of attractions thus not easily explored in one day. Therefore after breakfast on day 4 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda, you will return to the park for the last day in Masai Mara national reserve to visit the remaining parts that haven’t been visited on day 2 and day 3 of 14 days Kenya & Ugnada safari above. Also you may have an option of visiting the Masai village to get to know more about the culture of the Masai people.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National park
Lake Nakuru national park: Grab a cup of tea or coffee on the morning of day 5 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour, then meet your safari driver to exit Masai Mara and embark on the journey to Lake Nakuru national park. Lake Nakuru national park is situated in the rift valley region of Kenya so you will be in position to view the lakes including salt lakes and then proceed to your lodge for check in and lunch. After lunch, embark on a wildlife viewing safari in the parts nearby the lodge either on foot or on a drive.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari: Morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National park and transfer to Uganda
Welcome to Uganda: After breakfast on day 6 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour, you will spend a half day on a game drive with in Lake Nakuru national park to encounter with different park wildlife species such as Pink Flamingos the most popular bird species in Lake Nakuru national park and other wildlife species including those already seen in Masai Mara such as Rhinos, Elephants, Buffaloes and many more. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and then Exit Lake Nakuru national park as you drive via Nakuru town. You will also spot Eldoret city and proceed to the Kenya – Uganda border for clearance and finally enter into the pearl of Africa for an overnight in tororo as you close your day 6 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Drive to Jinja & Visit source of the Nile River
Jinja: After breakfast in Tororo, you will check out of your lodge and meet your driver to start day 7 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour will a road drive to Jinja where you will visit Jinja city, have lunch after check in and spend the afternoon on a boat cruise to view the exact spot where Nile River originates. After the boat cruise, retire to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: breakfast
Day 8 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Transfer to Kibale forest national park
Kibale forest national park: Once you are done with breakfast in Jinja on day 8 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari, you will check out of the lodge and embark on the journey to Kibale forest national park a home to 13 species of primates and other different mammals without forgetting plenty of bird species, butterflies, Amphibians, Reptiles and plants all thrilling with in Kibale forest national parks. Lunch will be enroute while dinner will be served at the lodge.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest national park
Chimpanzee trekking safari: After breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters with packed lunch box, snacks and water as you start your day 9 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari. While at the office, you will be briefed about chimpanzee trekking with in Kibale forest. After the briefing, you will be in position to hire a porter and set off for a fascinating chimpanzee trekking adventure in kibale forest national park. During chimpanzee trekking, you will be in position to encounter other primates including baboons, monkeys and different mammals such as Elephants without forgetting bird species. You will spend one hour with chimpanzees in their nature habitat then return to the lodge for either a relaxed evening or spend your evening on bigodi wetland nature walk which is the best destination for birders and botanical lovers.
Optionally, you may instead take part in Chimpanzee habituation experience to spend more hours with chimpanzees other than trekking which offers just one hour. It’s all about your choice.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 0f 14 days Kenya & Uganda Safari tour: Visit the crater lakes & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
Queen Elizabeth national park: After breakfast on day 10 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari, then head out to explore the crater lakes on foot. Once you are done with a nature walk to visit the crater lakes, you will return to the lodge for check out then transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park a home to tree climbing lions and kazinga channel. Along the way, you will stop at the Equator for photographs and proceed to the park via kasese where you will have an enroute lunch and proceed to your lodge at the park for check in, dinner and have an overnight.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Game drive in Kasenyi plains & Afternoon boat cruise at Kazinga channel
Wildlife viewing safari in Queen Elizabeth: After breakfast on day 11 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour, meet your safari driver for a morning game drive in Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth national park where you will be able to view bot herbivores and Herbivores plus plenty of birds. Amongst the mammals seen in queen Elizabeth national park include, lions, Elephants , buffaloes and many more. After game drive, you be driven straight to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, you will be transferred to Kazinga channel where you will spend an afternoon cruising on the Kazinga channel amidst aquatic species such as Hippos, crocodiles and the water birds. Once you are done with boat cruise, return to the lodge for dinner and have an overnight stay.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 12 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Tree climbing lions & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Tree climbing lions: Early in the morning of day 12 out of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour, you will enjoy breakfast, check out of the lodge and meet your safari driver for a morning game drive in Ishasha sector a home to a good number of tree climbing lions that will be spotted sleeping in acacia and fig tree branches. You will spend some good hours on the game drive then have lunch and exit Queen Elizabeth national park to be driven to Bwindi impenetrable national park in Kisoro district. Upon arrival at Bwindi, you will proceed to your lodge for check in, dinner & overnight.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 13 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and drive to Mbarara
Bwindi Gorilla trekking safari: Gorilla trekking requires to wake up for breakfast on day 13 of 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour then pack all that you require for a gorilla trekking safari and meet your driver for a transfer to park headquarters to join a group of other trekker ready for a briefing. Once you are done with gorilla trekking briefing, you will penetrate Bwindi Impenetrable forest to search for habituated mountain gorillas for trekking. Spend an hour gorillas or else you may opt for a 4 hours of gorilla habituation experience since it is also carried out in Bwindi Impenetrable national park. After gorilla trekking, you will return to the lodge for a meal then check out and be transferred to Mbarara for dinner and overnight in order to minimize the driving distance on the last day of your 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour.
Meal plan: breakfast, Lunch & dinner
Day 14 of 14 days Kenya & Ugandan safari tour: drive to Kampala / Entebbe for departures
Departures: After breakfast on last day of your 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour, you will explore around Igongo cultural center for an Ankole culture experience including visiting the museum, the craft shop, bookshop and then check out to drive to Kampala and proceed your journey to Entebbe international airport for departures.
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch
END OF 14 DAYS KENYA & UGANDA SAFARI TOUR
Inclusive in this 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour;
- Park entrance fees
- Airport transfers
- An English speaking safari guides
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- All inclusive activities throughout 14 days safari
- Enough drinking water
- Ranger fees
Exclusive in 14 days Kenya & Uganda safari tour;
- Visa and air ticket
- East African tourist visa
- Domestic flights if any
- Optional activities
- Porter
- Tips
- Laundry fees
- Life insurance while on safari
- Optional activities
- Alcohol
- Juices
- Souvenirs
