Safari overview
The 20 days East Africa safari Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Tanzania is amazingly one of the best long East Africa safaris you shouldn’t miss booking. The 20 days, 19 nights safari holiday package lets you fully explore East African top destinations while engaging in a diversity of adventure experiences ranging from gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee tracking, game viewing combined with thrilling cultural encounters.
Book 20 days East Africa safari and stand a chance to meet the big five game, great apes from mountain gorillas to chimpanzees, hospitable people, etc. Your long East Africa safari holiday package covers the leading wildlife safari destinations in the region from Murchison Falls National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park while on Uganda safari. Masai Mara National Reserve for wildebeest migration in Kenya, Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Park for Tanzania safaris to Volcanoes National Park for remarkable Rwanda safaris.
Brief itinerary for the 20 days East Africa safari Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Tanzania
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport (EBB)-hotel transfer
Day 2 of the 20 days East Africa safari, travel to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3 of the 20 days East Africa safari, Game drive & Launch cruise-Murchison
Day 4: 20 days East Africa safari to Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking, Bigodi sanctuary/wetland walk in Uganda
Day 6 of the 20 days East Africa safari, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 7: Guided game drives, Launch/boat cruise-Uganda
Day 8: Ishasha Game drive, travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 3-4hrs
Day 9 of the 20 days East Africa, Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park
Day 10: Uganda to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, 3-4 hrs
Day 11: Golden monkey tracking/gorilla trekking, Iby’Iwacu cultural village
Day 12: Dian Fossey grave trek-Volcanoes National Park
Day 13: Rwanda to Tanzania-East Africa safari
Day 14 of the 20 days East Africa safari from Arusha to Lake Manyara TZ
Day 15: Game drive, travel to Serengeti National Park for wildebeest migration
Day 16, 17: A full day Serengeti National Park excursion
Day 18: Serengeti to Masai Mara National Reserve of Kenya
Day 19: Full day Masai Mara excursion
Day 20: Fly back home-East of the 20 days East Africa safari
Detailed itinerary of the 20 days East Africa safari Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Tanzania
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport (EBB)-hotel transfer
A warm welcome to the Pearl of Africa-Uganda from your Uganda safari guide upon arrival at EBB. After, drive to Kampala 45 minutes-1 hour drive in a luxurious 4×4 safari vehicle and check into your hotel for evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Luxury/Upmarket: Pearl of Africa Hotel/Serena Hotel Kampala/Sheraton Hotel
Midrange: Fairway Hotel Kampala/Protea Hotel Kampala
Budget/Basic: Ruch Hotel/Yellow Haven/Aponye Hotel
Day 2 of the 20 days East Africa safari, travel to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2 of the 20 East Africa safari to Murchison Falls National Park will begin with a hefty breakfast. Meet your safari guide in Uganda for pick up and drive 5-6 hours on Kampala-Gulu Highway, with a stopover expected to be made at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Proceed for lunch in Masindi Town and you will get into Murchison Falls N/Park through its Southern gate-Kichumbanyobo.
Accommodation:
Upmarket/Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge/Baker’s Lodge
Midrange: Pakuba Lodge/Fort Murchison Lodge
Basic: Red Chilli Camp/Heritage Lodge
Day 3 of the 20 days East Africa safari, Game drive & Launch cruise-Murchison
Have breakfast early and days 3 of your 20 days East Africa safari takes you through an exciting guided game drive via the Northern game tracks of Murchison Falls National Park in Northwestern Uganda. 2-3 hours’ game drive in Uganda’s largest safari park-Murchison Falls National Park is so rewarding and importantly, enjoy a wide array of wildlife from the big game especially elephants, leopards, lions, buffaloes to waterbucks, Rothschild giraffes, warthogs, birds.
Retreat from game viewing, enjoy a leisurely lunch at the lodge, and after, at 2:00 pm, meet park officials for an afternoon boat cruise on Victoria Nile for 2-3 hours as you head towards the bottom of Murchison Falls. Have the opportunity to watch water birds, hippos, and also trek to the top of the falls to witness it yourself as it squeezes itself into an 8m rock.
Accommodation:
Upmarket/Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge/Baker’s Lodge
Midrange: Pakuba Lodge/Fort Murchison Lodge
Basic: Red Chilli Camp/Heritage Lodge
Day 4: 20 days East Africa safari to Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda
Enjoy breakfast early and after, leave your accommodation, and days 4 of your 20 days East Africa safari will be driving to Kibale Forest National Park. The safari includes an en-route lunch at Fort Portal city and overnight will be at the lodge in Kibale.
Accommodation
Luxury: Ndali Lodge/Crater Safari Lodge/Papaya Lake Lodge
Midrange: Primate Lodge/Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse/Isunga Lodge
Budget: Kibale Forest Camp/Chimpanzee Forest Camp
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking, Bigodi sanctuary/wetland walk in Uganda
Breakfast in the morning on your day 5 of the 20 days East Africa safari Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Tanzania, after, report to Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for briefing about chimpanzee tracking rules 7:00 am to 8:00 am. Leave after you have been assigned to a park a guide to lead you on a trek to see chimpanzees in the wild.
Upon finding a habituated chimp community, expect to enjoy one hour face to face with chimpanzees, take photos, learn more about their behaviors, etc then get to your respective accommodations. Enjoy lunch and the afternoon will be spent at Bigodi Wetland, home to over 138 bird species including the Great Blue Turacos. Embark on 2-3 hours exploring Bigodi, watch the diversity of primate species, birds, and other mammal species.
Accommodation
Luxury: Ndali Lodge/Crater Safari Lodge/Papaya Lake Lodge
Midrange: Primate Lodge/Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse/Isunga Lodge
Budget: Kibale Forest Camp/Chimpanzee Forest Camp
Day 6 of the 20 days East Africa safari, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Have a leisurely breakfast on day 6 of the 20 days East Africa safari and after, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for 3 hours. Lunch be had upon early arrival at the hotel then later, you may have a short walk or relax back at your lodge.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge or Katara Lodge
Midrange: Bush Lodge/Enganzi Game Lodge/Marafiki Safari Lodge
Basic: Simba Safari Camp/Mweya Hostels/Kazinga Channel View Resort
Day 7: Guided game drives, Launch/boat cruise-Uganda
Day 7 of the 20 days East Africa safari Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Tanzania-game drive & launch cruise. Have early morning breakfast, after, meet the Queen Elizabeth National Park guide ready to start your 2-3 hours’ guided game drive via Kasenyi Track. Sightings expected to range from cape buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, antelopes, birds and you drive back for lunch. In the afternoon, the 7th day in Queen Elizabeth NP covers a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. This lets you watch crocodiles, hippos, water birds while on 43kms long Kazinga Channel that links Lake Edward and Lake George.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge or Katara Lodge
Midrange: Bush Lodge/Enganzi Game Lodge/Marafiki Safari Lodge
Basic: Simba Safari Camp/Mweya Hostels/Kazinga Channel View Resort
Day 8: Ishasha Game drive, travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 3-4hrs
Early morning breakfast, then leave your lodge for Ishasha game drive to watch the tree climbing lions-Queen Elizabeth National Park. Leave Ishasha area for 3-4 hours’ drive to Bwindi National Park in Southwestern Uganda and lunch at Savanna Resort en-route.
Accommodation:
Luxury/Upmarket: Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge
Midrange: Engagi Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp
Basic: Nshongi Camp/Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Day 9 of the 20 days East Africa, Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park
Have breakfast early, at 7:00 am leave the lodge for a briefing about gorilla trekking rules in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as part of your 20 days East Africa safari. Start trekking to see the habituated family that the park official assigned to your group of 8 visitors led by the park guide. The search may take 2-6 hours depending on your speed of walking and an hour will be spent taking pictures, learning about the behaviors of mountain gorillas then you walk back. Relaxation at the lodge or walk to Batwa community for cultural experience (optional).
Accommodation:
Luxury/Upmarket: Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge
Midrange: Engagi Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp
Basic: Nshongi Camp/Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Day 10: Uganda to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, 3-4 hrs
Breakfast early morning, then transfer from Bwindi National Park-Uganda to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, 3-4 hrs’ drive via Chanika/Katuna border area. Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri hosts not only mountain gorillas but also golden monkeys, 200 bird species etc.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Bisate Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge/La Palme Hotel/Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Basic: Muhabura Hotel/Kinigi Guesthouse-Rwanda
Day 11: Golden monkey tracking/gorilla trekking, Iby’Iwacu cultural village
Have breakfast early morning and with your pack of snacks, bottled water, gather for a briefing on golden monkey trekking regulations as per day 9 of your 20 days East Africa safari is concerned. 3-4 hours of golden monkey trek rewards you with the magical encounters of golden monkeys in the wild, spend an hour with them while taking pictures. Retreat from the jungles, after, go interact with Rwandese while on Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village walk.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Bisate Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge/La Palme Hotel/Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Basic: Muhabura Hotel/Kinigi Guesthouse-Rwanda
Day 12: Dian Fossey grave trek-Volcanoes National Park
Enjoy a cup of tea/coffee on day 12 of your 20 days East Africa safari Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Tanzania, after, undertake Dian Fossey grave trek. Learn more about the mountain gorilla conservation legacy of Dian Fossey and return for evening relaxation.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Bisate Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge/La Palme Hotel/Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Basic: Muhabura Hotel/Kinigi Guesthouse-Rwanda
Day 13: Rwanda to Tanzania-East Africa safari
Leave Ruhengeri for Kigali on day 13 of the 20 days East Africa safari Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Tanzania. From Kigali Airport, fly to Arusha after a city tour in Kigali and lunch.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge/Four Points By Sheraton/Mount Meru Hotel
Midrange/Basic: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa/Outpost Lodge
Day 14 of the 20 days East Africa safari from Arusha to Lake Manyara TZ
After breakfast, leave the hotel in Arusha Tanzania for Lake Manyara National Park to enjoy your day 14 of the 20 days East Africa safari. Lunch will be enjoyed at the pre-booked accommodation at the park in Tanzania. Go enjoy an afternoon game drive-watch the relaxed tree-climbing lions on tree branches, elephants, zebras, buffaloes, birds etc.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge/Escarpment Luxury Lodge
Midrange: Lake Manyara Tortillis Camp/Kirurumu Manyara Lodge
Basic: Twiga Camp/Burudika Manyara Lodge
Day 15: Game drive, travel to Serengeti National Park for wildebeest migration
Enjoy a hefty breakfast and after, leave your accommodation for Serengeti National Park. Look out for more animal species that you didn’t sight the previous day then proceed to Serengeti-the extensive savanna plain protected area. Get to Serengeti National Park-Tanzania early, have the best of the en-route game viewing experience to sight lots of elands, rhinos, cheetahs, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest etc.
Accommodation:
Upmarket/Luxury: Singita Sasakwa Lodge/Sanctuary Kichakani Camp/Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Midrange: Mbugani Camp/Mbalageti Safari Camp
Basic: Camping- Nyani Public Campsite
Day 16, 17: A full day Serengeti National Park excursion
Day 16 & 17 of the 20 days East Africa safari Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Tanzania are dedicated for game viewing in Serengeti National Park a home to wildebeest migration (lifetime wildlife encounter you shouldn’t miss), big five games (see buffaloes, lions, leopards, rhinos and elephants), zebras, gazelles, elands, birds etc.
Accommodation:
Upmarket/Luxury: Singita Sasakwa Lodge/Sanctuary Kichakani Camp/Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Midrange: Mbugani Camp/Mbalageti Safari Camp
Basic: Camping- Nyani Public Campsite
Day 18: Serengeti to Masai Mara National Reserve of Kenya
After breakfast, you will check out your accommodation in Serengeti, transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. You will be driven through the Isebania border while enjoying exceptional views of vast savannas en-route.
Accommodation
Luxury: Sarova Mara Game Camp/Mara Serena Safari Lodge/Mara Leisure Camp
Midrange: Mara Eden Safari Camp/Ashnil Mara/Wildebeest Eco Camp
Budget/Basic: Fisi Camp/camping
Day 19: Full day Masai Mara excursion
Have a heavy breakfast, after, set off for a long day game drive which combines wildebeest migration experience and big five game viewing. The possible animal sightings today range from wildebeests, gazelles, elands, elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, rhinos to wildebeests. Your excursion today includes a picnic lunch and late in the evening, visit the Masai village.
Accommodation
Luxury: Sarova Mara Game Camp/Mara Serena Safari Lodge/Mara Leisure Camp
Midrange: Mara Eden Safari Camp/Ashnil Mara/Wildebeest Eco Camp
Budget/Basic: Fisi Camp/camping
Day 20: Fly back home-East of the 20 days East Africa safari
Leisurely breakfast, after, transfer to Nairobi for departure and this marks the end of your 20 days East Africa safari Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Tanzania.
End of the 20 days East Africa safari holiday
20 days East Africa safari inclusions
Gorilla permits
Golden monkey permits
Game drives
Park entrance fees for Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania
Park guide fees
Driver guide & full-time 4×4 safari vehicles in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Tanzania
Accommodation for 19 nights and meals
Bottled water
20 days East Africa safari exclusions
Cigars
Laundry
Shopping
Hotel fees after the 20 days East Africa safari
Telephone bills
Tips
