30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DRCongo safari (Combined East Africa Safari)

30 DAYS UGANDA, TANZANIA, KENYA & DRCONGO

30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari: This 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari is a full month East Africa excursion to 4 stunning countries including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and DRCongo. This East Africa safari starts from Uganda and ends in Rwanda.

Highlights of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari

• Day1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison falls national park – Rhino trekking
• Day 2: Full day game drive in Murchison falls national park
• Day 3: Morning boat cruise and top of falls hike
• Day 4: Transfer to Kibale national park
• Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking
• Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park and evening game drive
• Day 7: Morning game drive and boat cruise
• Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
• Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
• Day 10: Drive to Entebbe
• Day 11: Flight to Tanzania
• Day 12: Transfer to Lake Manyara national park
• Day 13: Transfer to Serengeti national park
• Day 14: Full day in Serengeti national park
• Day 15: Drive to Ngorongoro crater
• Day 16: Transfer to Arusha
• Day 17: Fly to Nairobi Kenya
• Day 18: Drive to Masai Mara national reserve
• Day 19: Full day in Masai Mara national reserve
• Day 20: Drive to Nairobi
• Day 21: Fly to Goma – Democratic Republic of Congo
• Day 22: Transfer to Mikeno Lodge
• Day 23: First Gorilla Trek
• Day 24: Second Gorilla Trek
• Day 25: Chimpanzee trekking
• Day 26: Mount Nyiragongo Hiking
• Day 27: Descend Nyiragongo & Proceed to Gisenyi
• Day 28 and 29: Free days
• Day 30: Transfer to Goma/ Kigali city

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison falls national park – Rhino trekking

Kampala to Murchison falls national park: On the 1^st day of your 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, you will either be picked from a hotel in Kampala/ Entebbe or direct from the airport upon, you will be warmly welcomed by our trusted Uganda safari guide/ driver. Meet and greet and set off on a journey to Murchison falls national park one of the most stunning savanna park in Uganda famous as a home to the most powerful waterfall in the entire world.

Along the way, you will divert to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for Rhino trekking and later on proceed to Masindi town for an enroute lunch and your final destination will be Murchison falls national park. Dinner and spend the night at Pakuba safari lodge.

Day 2: Full day game drive in Murchison falls national park

Full day adventure in Murchison: After breakfast on the 2^nd day of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, you will meet your driver for an entire day game viewing in the plains of Murchison falls national park where you will spot plenty of animals including the big 4 of the big 5. Some of the animals to encounter include Lions, Leopards, elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, Warthogs, antelopes, hippos, giraffes among others. Return to your lodge in time for lunch and head out once again for an evening game drive to maximize on the number of animals spotted. Later in the evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and night rest as above.

Day 3: Morning boat cruise and top of falls hike

Morning boat cruise and top of falls hike: Start your day 3 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari with morning breakfast after which you will be transferred to paraa jet where the boat ride starts. You are expected to be there by 8:30 to catch up with the boat that sets off at 9:00am. During the boat ride upstream to the waterfalls look out for different animals and bird species along the shores. After the boat cruise, you will hike up to the top of falls which is a 45Minutes ascension but strictly meant for the physically fit people with no underlying heart conditions. At the top of waterfalls, you will meet you safari driver awaiting to take you back to your lodge for lunch. You may choose to spend your afternoon at leisure or have an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight will be at your lodge as above.

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale national park

Transfer to Kibale forest national park: After breakfast on the 4^th day of your 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, you will check out of the lodge and start along journey from Murchison falls national park to Kibale forest national park. Being a full day safari, you will enjoy your enroute lunch and upon arrival at your lodge, you will check in your lodge for dinner and have an overnight sleep at Chimpanzee guesthouse while on a Uganda safari.

Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking

Chimpanzee trekking: This 5^th day of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari is such a fascinating day where you will meet our cousins in their habitat. Start your day with a heavy breakfast after which you will head to Kanyanchu at the park headquarters for chimpanzee trekking briefing. After briefing, you will be led into the forest to search for the chimpanzees that have been habituated and used to humans. Upon finding them, you will spend only an hour in their vicinity and then return to your lodge for a relaxed afternoon. All meals will be at the lodge as above.

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park and evening game drive

Kibale forest national park to Queen Elizabeth national park: You will start day 6 of you 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari with breakfast then check out and set off on a drive to Queen Elizabeth national park another stunning savanna destination in Uganda. Expect to arrive in time for lunch and after lunch, you will enjoy a breath taking evening game drive spotting plenty of park dwellers like Elephants, antelopes, buffalos, waterbucks, warthogs, Hippos and many others. Return to your lodge in time for dinner and overnight at Park view safari lodge.

Day 7: Morning game drive and boat cruise

Game drive and boat cruise: On the 7 the day of your 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, you will wake up early for breakfast at your lodge then set off for a morning game drive in the kasenyi plains which is the most attract savanna part of Queen Elizabeth national park. Search for the Elephants, buffalos, lions, waterbucks, antelopes, hippos, warthogs and many other animals that arise early to fed on fresh vegetation in the park. After game drive, you will head back to your lodge for lunch then embark on an afternoon boat ride along the Kazinga channel famous as the best destination to spot a huge school of Hippos, crocodiles and water birds kingfishers, cormorants, fish eagles to mention but a few. You will then head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Park view safari lodge.

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Queen Elizabeth national park to Bwindi impenetrable national park: After breakfast on day 8 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, check out of your lodge and meet your driver for a transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park via Ishasha sector where you will enjoy a brief game drive to search for the tree climbing lions. Lunch will be either picnic or at a hotel in Ishasha sector then exit Queen Elizabeth national park and proceed to Bwindi where you will arrive late in the evening for hotel check in, dinner and overnight rest at Buhoma haven lodge.

Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

Gorilla trekking: A heavy breakfast will be served at your lodge on day 9 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari then head to the briefing ground to attend a briefing before the real act of gorilla trekking. After briefing, you will penetrate into the jungle to search for these endangered primates. The entire trek takes about 2-8 hours. Upon finding these gorillas, you will spend only 1 hour in their vicinity taking photographs and late on exit the forest and return to your lodge for a relaxed evening while on a Uganda Safari.

Day 10: Drive to Entebbe

Bwindi to Entebbe: You will have breakfast at your lodge early in the morning on the 10^th day of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari then check out and set off on a long journey drive from Bwindi to Entebbe with an enroute lunch in Mbarara and another stopover at the equator to take such beautiful photographs standing between the South and North pole. Upon arrival in Entebbe, you will check in your lodge for dinner and have a night stay at 2 friends hotel Entebbe.

Day 11: Flight to Tanzania

Entebbe to Tanzania: After breakfast on day 11 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, you will be driven to Entebbe international airport to catch a flight to Tanzania where you will then be welcomed by our Tanzania guide that will brief you about the remaining itinerary and you drive to your reserved hotel for lunch. Spend your afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight will be served at the hotel at Tulia boutique hotel and spa.

Day 12: Transfer to Lake Manyara national park

Drive to Lake Manyara national park: Breakfast will be served at your hotel early in the morning then get ready for a drive to Lake Manyara national park a home to the rare tree climbing lions whose other population thrill in Queen Elizabeth national park in Uganda. Upon park arrival, check in your lodge for lunch them enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of lions, zebras, elands, elephants, waterbucks and many more. After enjoying game drive, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Twiga lodge

Day 13: Transfer to Serengeti national park

Lake Manyara national park to Serengeti national park: After breakfast on day 13 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, you will check out of the lodge meet your driver to start the journey to Serengeti national park, one of the best savanna parks and top visited in Tanzania. Serengeti national park is one those parks where one is sure of spotting all the big 5 games and enjoy an annual wildebeest migration depending on the travel month. Upon arrival, check in your lodge for lunch and spend your afternoon on a game drive viewing several animals including Lions, Wildebeests, Buffaloes, Elephants and many more. Later in the evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and night sleep at Osinon camps and lodges.

Day 14: Full day in Serengeti national park

Full day in Serengeti national park: On this day 14^th of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, breakfast will be served then meet your safari driver for a full day excursion in the endless plains of Serengeti national park where you will enjoy a full day game drive. There is a lot to see while on a game drive including animals like Lions, Elephants, Wildebeests, Zebras, Gazelles, Elands, and many more. You may return to your lodge during lunch time or opt for a packed picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight will be at your lodge as above.

Day 15: Drive to Ngorongoro crater

Serengeti national park to Ngorongoro Crater: Wake up early in the morning for breakfast after which you will check out and start your 15^th day of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari with a drive from Serengeti national park to Ngorongoro crater famous for the world’s largest caldera. Upon arrival, you will descend into the caldera for a game drive in search of the several animals that thrill in this caldera such as lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Cheetahs, hippos, gazelles, waterbucks, hartebeests and many more plus lots of bird species including the Flamingo bird. You will then retire to your lodge for a relaxed dinner and overnight rest at Hhando coffee lodge.

Day 16: Transfer to Arusha

Ngorongoro to Arusha: After breakfast on the 16^th day of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, meet your guide and set off on a journey from Ngorongoro crater to Arusha where you will arrive in time for lunch. Relax at your lodge for the remaining hours of the day. Dinner and overnight at Tulia boutique hotel and spa.

Day 17: Fly to Nairobi Kenya

Arusha to Nairobi: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel in Arusha on day 17 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari then check out and be transferred to the airport to catch a flight to Nairobi Kenya. Upon landing at the airport, you will be welcomed by our Kenyan guide who will brief you about the Kenyan side as you drive to your reserved hotel for a meal. Dinner and overnight will be at 67 airport hotel while your on your East Africa Safari.

Day 18: Drive to Masai Mara national reserve

Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve: After breakfast on day 18 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, check out of your hotel and be driven to Masai Mara National Reserve the most stunning savanna destination in Kenya. This is about 5-6 hours’ drive with an enroute in Narok town one of the cultural town in Kenya. Proceed to the park for check in and lunch and then spend your afternoon on a game drive in the plains of Masai Mara. Look out for elephants, wildebeests, lions, buffalos, giraffes, elands, waterbucks, gazelles, zebras, leopards and many more. After the game drive, you will return to your lodge for dinner and night sleep at AA Mara lodge.

 

Day 19: Full day in Masai Mara national reserve

Full day game drive in Masai Mara: Day 19 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari is a full day adventure in Masai Mara, you will start your day with breakfast then head out for a full day game viewing with your packed lunch. During the game drive, you will spot lions, Cheetahs, leopards, elands, elephants, buffalos, giraffes, hippos, antelopes, waterbucks and many more. After game drive, you will return to your lodge for dinner and have an overnight sleep as above at AA Mara lodge

Day 20: Drive to Nairobi

Masai Mara to Nairobi: After breakfast on day 20 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, and checking out of the lodge and enjoy an enroute game drive as you exit Masai Mara national reserve back to Nairobi. You will enjoy an evening Nairobi city tour. Dinner and overnight at 67 airport hotel.

Day 21: Fly to Goma – Democratic Republic of Congo

Nairobi to Goma: On day 21 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, enjoy your relaxed breakfast then check out of your hotel and be driven to the airport to catch a flight from Nairobi to Goma where you will be received by our Congo guide for a drive to your hotel for dinner and overnight rest in Goma city.

Day 22: Transfer to Mikeno Lodge

Goma to Mikeno lodge: On 22^nd, you will have breakfast at you hotel, then check out and be driven to Grande Barrie border where you will check in with the Virunga tourism office as early as 11:00am. You will then head to the office to pick up your gorilla trekking permit and join the convoy for a transfer to Mikeno Lodge in Rumangabo. You will then have your later lunch and spend your afternoon at leisure at Mikeno lodge.

Day 23: First Gorilla Trek

1^st Gorilla trek: After breakfast on day 23 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, you will be transferred to Bukima for briefing about gorilla trekking before embarking on your journey to a breath taking forest walk to search for the endangered mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking in Virunga takes about 1 to 5 hours with only 1 hour of close vicinity with Gorillas in other natural habitats. After the trek, you will head to Bukima Camp for lunch and stay here for dinner and overnight sleep at Bukima Tented Camp.

Day 24: Second Gorilla Trek

2^nd Gorilla Trek: After breakfast on day 24 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, you have a second gorilla trek in Virunga national park thus will head back to the briefing ground before being allocated a gorilla family to trek.  After briefing, you will penetrate the forest once again for a 2^nd gorilla trek. Once you spot these gorillas, you will have 1 hour again with gorillas and later on have lunch at Bukima Camp then check out and be driven to Mikeno lodge where you will visit Senkwekwe gorilla orphanage.

Day 25: Chimpanzee trekking

Chimpanzee trekking:  Chimpanzee trekking in Virunga national park starts very early in morning thus on this day, you need to arise as early as possible, and be transferred to the briefing ground to attend briefing about Chimpanzee trekking. After briefing, you will embark on a forest walk in Mahura forest in search of the chimpanzees in their natural habitats. The trek lasts about 2-4 hours after which you will return to your lodge for a relaxed breakfast. The remaining time will be spent at leisure at your lodge as above.

Day 26: Mount Nyiragongo Hiking

Mount Nyiragongo Hike: Day 16 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari is such a long awaited day where you will ascend the most hiked volcano in DRCongo. You will start your day with an early morning breakfast at your lodge then check out and be transferred with your packed lunch box to the briefing point at Kibati ranger post to join other hikers. You will undergo a briefing session about Mount Nyiragongo and later on start ascending the mountain through rugged vegetation at the base in the forest as you continue ascending. Lunch will enjoyed enroute while dinner will be at the summit where you will spend an entire night watch the Lava Lake and viewing the neighbouring Goma city. Dinner and overnight in wooden shelter at the summit.

Day 27: Descend Nyiragongo & Proceed to Gisenyi

Descend Mount Nyiragongo and transfer to Gisenyi Rwanda: After breakfast at the summit of Mount Nyiragongo on day 27 of 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, you will meet other hiker to start descending the Volcano back to Kibati by 11:00am. You will then be picked up and transferred by convoy to Goma where you will cross over to Gisenyi Rwanda where you will check in your lodge for dinner and night rest at Paradise Malahide/ Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Day 28 and 29: Free days

Free days: You will spend day 28 and 29 at leisure enjoying the beautiful Lake Kivu. You may go swimming, enjoy nature walk and many other beach activities. All meals will be enjoyed at the lodge as above

Day 30: Transfer to Kigali city

Drive from Lake Kivu to Kigali: After breakfast on day 30 which is the final day of your 30 days Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DR Congo safari, you will enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge after which you will check out of the lodge and be driven either back to Goma or to Kigali city depending on your next travel plan.

END OF 30 DAYS UGANDA, TANZANIA, KENYA & DRCONGO