Welcome to this amazing 14 days Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya safari. It is an opportunity for you to explore the three countries in East Africa. The destinations to be visited include the Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey trekking, Ibyi’wacu village, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi Masai Mara National Reserve, and many others. You will also track chimpanzees in Kibale National Park and do game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Additionally, you will be able to have a gorilla trekking experience, cultural encounters, safari game drives, city tours, and many others. One of the highlights of this 14 days Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya safari is the great wildebeest migration experience.
Accommodation facilities for this trip can be tailored to fit your travel budget and needs. This itinerary is suitable for both budget and luxury travelers. Without any further do, let us dive into the detailed 14 days Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya safari.
Safari Summary
Day 1: Arrival, Kigali city tour, and transfer to the Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Golden monkey trekking and Dian Fossey grave tour
Day 3: Ibyi’wacu cultural village and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park.
Day 4: Gorilla trekking and Batwa community tour
Day 5: Explore Lake Bunyonyi
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha sector.
Day 7: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
Day 8: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi community tour.
Day 9: Transfer to Kampala
Day 10: Flight to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 11 & 12: Full-day adventures in Masai Mara
Day 13: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park and evening game drive
Day 14: Transfer back to Nairobi – Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival, Kigali city tour, and transfer to the Volcanoes National Park
On your arrival in Kigali, you will proceed with a city tour around Kigali. You will visit museums, genocide memorial sites, and many others. later on, you will proceed with lunch. After your lunch, you will transfer to the Volcanoes National Park for the evening and overnight of day one of the 14 days of Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya safari.
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner.
Day 2: Golden monkey trekking and Dian Fossey grave tour
After your early morning breakfast on day 2 of the 14 days Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya safari, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for the briefing on the golden monkey trekking. Later on, you will proceed with the golden monkey trekking. The activity will last for 2 to 5 hours. After you will proceed with the visit of Dian’s Fossey grave tour. Dian Fossey was an American primatologist who helped to increase the number of mountain gorillas in the world and she was murdered in 1985. Return to your lodge for dinner and spend the night over.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3: Ibyi’wacu cultural village and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park.
After your morning breakfast, you will proceed with the visit to the Ibyi’wacu cultural village. The place offers an amazing cultural experience of the former poachers. The village is considered to be the guardian village of the gorillas.
Later on, you will be transferred to Bwindi impenetrable national park for the amazing gorilla trekking experience. On arrival, you will check in at the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4: Gorilla trekking and Batwa community tour
On this day, you will proceed with gorilla trekking within the Bwindi impenetrable national park. Upon arrival at the park headquarters, you will proceed with a briefing about gorilla trekking. You will be led by an experienced guide during the gorilla trekking. The activity will last for 2 to 8 hours of the day. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, you will visit the neighboring Batwa communities for an amazing cultural tour. The Batwa people are believed to be ancient dwellers of the land. Later on, you will return to the lodge for an overnight and dinner.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5: Explore Lake Bunyonyi
After your early morning breakfast, you will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. On arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for lunch and then later go for a canoe ride on the lake. Lake Bunyonyi is Uganda’s deepest lake and is home to multiple bird species. You will also see different islands as well as learn about their history. Later in the evening, you will be transferred back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha sector
You will be transferred from Lake Bunyonyi to the Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha sector. This is the southern sector of the park and is known for being home to tree-climbing lions. On arrival in this sector, you will have a game drive where you will see different wildlife like tree-climbing lions, Topis, buffaloes, and many others. Continue to the lodge for dinner relaxation and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 7: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
After your early morning breakfast, you will go to the Kasenyi plains for the morning game drive. During this game drive you will also spot different wildlife like elephants, leopards, lions Kobs, and many other animals. Then you will transfer back to the lodge for relaxation and lunch.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the Kazinga channel for an amazing boat cruise. During the boat cruise, you will spot different wildlife like crocodiles, elephants, monitor lizards, and many others. Later on, you will be transferred to the Fort portal for an overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 8: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi community tour
On this day you will go to the Kibale National Park for the chimpanzee trekking. On arrival, you will go for a briefing on how chimpanzee trekking is done. Later you will proceed with the trekking. The activity will last for 2 to 6 hours including the one hour spent in the presence of chimps upon meeting them.
After chimpanzee tracking, you will visit the Bigodi community. During this tour, you will visit the Bigodi swamp, coffee, and banana community. Later on, you will be transferred back to the lodge for dinner, relaxation, and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 9: Transfer to Kampala
After your breakfast, you will be transferred back to Kampala. On arrival in Kampala, you will be transferred to Entebbe where you will have you overnight as you prepare for the flight to Kenya.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 10: Flight to Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
You proceed with a flight to Kenya in Masai Mara National Park after your early morning breakfast. On arrival at the airstrip, you will be transferred to the lodge or tented camp for relaxation, lunch, and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 11 & 12: Full-day adventures in Masai Mara National Reserve
On this adventure day in Masai Mara National Park, you start with a morning game drive. During the game drive, you will be able to explore the park‘s wildlife like the big five animals, impalas, and many others. Later on, you will return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, you will take a hot air balloon adventure where will be able to see the aerial view of the park. Alternatively, you may continue with a game drive and explore the extensive plains at length. The great wildebeest migration experience is the highlight of the 14 days Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya safari. Return to your lodge for dinner and spend the night over.
You will spend the second day exploring this park at length.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 13: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park and evening game drive
On this day, you will leave the Masai Mara National Reserve for Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is a beautiful wildlife haven on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. On arrival, you will proceed with an evening game drive where during this game drive you will be able to see the lions, white and black rhinos, leopards, and many others. Lake Nakuru National Park is a reliable birding destination. It is home to multiple bird species dominated by the pink flamingos. In the evening, you will have dinner and spend the night at your lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 14 Transfer back to Nairobi – Departure
On the last day of the 14 days Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya safari, you will transfer to Nairobi with an en-route game drive to the shore of Lake Nakuru. This will enable you to see the large numbers of flamingos and also have the best views of the lake. Later on, you will be transferred to Nairobi to the hotel of your choice or dropped at the airport for an outbound flight. This will mark the end of your spectacular 14 days Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya safari.
Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch
