14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania)

14 DAYS GRAND EAST AFRICA CIRCUIT

14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania): This 14 days Grand East Africa circuit is a 2 weeks excursion in 4 destinations including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania. This  combined East Africa safari is one of the best adventure that travel lovers would take on to truly enjoy the best of East Africa with in 4 neighboring countries. This 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania) will take you on a primate viewing adventure in Uganda the pearl of Africa where you will trek chimpanzees in Kibale forest national park and mountain Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park then connect to Rwanda where you will visit the Genocide memorial sites then fly into Kenya for a breath taking wildlife viewing1safari in Masai Mara national reserve and a golden opportunity of encountering wildebeests on a migration depending on the season of year one visits East Africa and finally fly to Tanzania to sum up this 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania) in Serengeti national park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Manyara national park. This 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania) starts in Uganda the pearl of Africa and ends in Tanzania.

Highlights of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania)

• Day 1: Transfer to Kibale forest National Park – Uganda
• Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale & connect to Queen Elizabeth national park – Uganda
• Day 3: Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise – Uganda
• Day 4: Transfer to Lake Mutanda – Uganda
• Day 5: Uganda Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park – Uganda
• Day 6: Transfer to Kigali – Rwanda
• Day 7: Fly to Nairobi & connect to Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya
• Day 8: Full day excursion in Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya
• Day 9: Full day excursion in Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya
• Day 10: Fly to Arusha Tanzania
• Day 11: Transfer to Lake Manyara national park – Tanzania
• Day 12: Transfer to Serengeti national park – Tanzania
• Day 13: Game drive and proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Tanzania
• Day 14: Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater and departures – Tanzania

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale forest National Park – Uganda

Kampala to Kibale forest national park: You will be picked from your hotel or direct from the Airport on day 1 of 14 days Grand East Africa Circuit, meet and greet your safari driver and embark on a scenic drive to Kibale Forest National Park via stunning vegetation cover with plenty of attractions. Getting to the park, you will be reward with a fascinating view of different primate species since the forest harbors over 13 primate species including Olive Baboons, Chimpanzees, Blue monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, Red tailed monkeys, Black & White Colobus moneys and many more. The forest also harbors plenty of bird species. You will check in your lodge for dinner and grab an overnight sleep.

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale & connect to Queen Elizabeth national park – Uganda

Chimpanzee trekking & connect to Queen Elizabeth national park: After an early morning breakfast on day 2 of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit, pack some snacks, drinking water and be transferred to Kanyanchu  where briefing about chimpanzee trekking will be conducted. After briefing, hire a porter and be led into the forest to search for the habituated troop of chimpanzees in their habitat in the forest. Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest takes about 2-5 hours and upon finding Chimpanzees, you will spend only 1 hour taking photographs and closely interacting with chimpanzees. Exit the forest and be returned to your lodge for lunch. Relax at your lodge for a few hours then check out of the lodge and be driven direct to Queen Elizabeth national park for overnight sleep.

Day 3: Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise – Uganda

Game drive and Boat cruise in Queen: Enjoy your breakfast early morning on day 3 of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania), then be driven to Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth national park for a fascinating game drive to search for several mammals that thrill in this savanna park. Taking on a morning game drive is such rewarding adventure since most mammals are very active in the morning. Be sure to spot as many animals as possible including Elephants, Buffaloes, Hippos, Uganda Kob, Leopards, waterbucks and many more.

After game drive, return to the lodge for lunch then head to Kazinga channel for an afternoon boat cruise to watch a huge population of Hippos and other aquatic wildlife.

Day 4: Transfer to Lake Mutanda – Uganda

Queen Elizabeth national park to Lake Mutanda: After breakfast on day 4 of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania), check out of the lodge and be ready for a drive from Queen Elizabeth national park to Lake Mutanda situated far in south western part of Uganda in Kisoro. Along the journey, you will be rewarded with stunning views of rolling kigezi hills, beautiful vegetation cover and many more. Lunch will be enjoyed enroute and upon arrival, you will spend your evening at leisure ready for next day’s adventurous safari with the endangered mountain gorillas.

Day 5: Uganda Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park – Uganda

Mountain Gorilla trekking safari: After an early breakfast on day 5 of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania), get ready for a fascinating encounter with endangered Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitats in Bwindi impenetrable forest. You will start your day with a briefing by experienced rangers after which you will be led into the forest via different trails on a search for these gentle giants.

The entire trek lasts 2-8 hours depending on the movement of gorillas since they are found of roaming the forest in search of food. During gorilla trekking in Bwindi, you will be rewarded with a lot of views including the diversity of stunning flora of different plant species and several fauna species including more primates, mammals, birds, butterflies and many more. Once you find a gorilla family, remember to keep a distance of at least 15cm between you and gorillas and avoid using flashlight as you take photographs. Spend only 1 hour in presence of gorillas and finally exit the forest back to the lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.

Day 6: Transfer to Kigali – Rwanda

Drive to Kigali: After breakfast on day 6 of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania), check out of the lodge and meet your safari driver for a drive to Kigali Rwanda. While in Kigali, you will take on a city tour exploring different Genocide Memorial Sites that were put up to keep the memory of several Rwandese that perished during the 1994 Genocide. If time allows, you will as well explore craft shops, shopping malls and many more attractions within Kigali city.

Day 7: Fly to Nairobi & connect to Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya

Fly to Nairobi and drive to Masai Mara: After breakfast on day 7 of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania), check out of the lodge and be driven to Kigali international airport to catch a flight to Jomo Kenyatta international airport Nairobi where you will be welcomed by our Kenya guide ready to take you on a thrilling experience with in Kenya. He will introduce himself to you and drive you to Wilson airport to catch a domestic flight to Masai Mara where you will be welcomed on an Aerial view of the stunning savanna park that harbors plenty of wildlife species. Upon landing, you will be welcomed once again and transferred on a game drive to encounter with mammals as they graze freely with in the reserve. Masai Mara is a famous destination in Kenya most especially for the annual Great migration where thousands of animals converge and migrate according to rain patterns.

Day 8: Full day excursion in Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya

Full day wildlife viewing safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve: have breakfast served at your lodge on day 8 of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania) and head out for an entire day wildlife viewing experience with in Masai Mara National Reserve where you will enjoy a fascinating game drive amidst several wildlife species. You may choose to pack lunch or return to the lodge for lunch during lunch time. Amongst the wildlife to look out for during game drive in Masai Mara national reserve include; Wildebeests, Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Leopards, Elands, Zebras and several species of birds among others. If you visit during the months of July to October, you will be rewarded with a view of the Great Migration.

Day 9: Full day excursion in Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya

Full day wildlife game drives in the Masai Mara: On this day 9 of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania), you will spend another day exploring Masai Mara to maximize the number of animals seen. Wake up for an early breakfast just like the previous day then meet your safari driver once again for a full day excursion to different parts of the park.

Day 10: Fly to Arusha Tanzania

Fly To Tanzania: Enjoy your breakfast on day 10 of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania), then head out for brief game drive to wind up with the remaining parts of Masa Mara national reserve after which you will take a domestic flight to Wilson airport in Nairobi where you will have lunch then be driven to Jomo Kenyatta international airport for a flight to Kilimanjaro airport in Tanzania. Upon landing at Kilimanjaro airport, you will then be picked up by our Tanzania representative direct to a hotel for check in, dinner and overnight sleep.

Day 11: Transfer to Lake Manyara national park – Tanzania

Drive to Lake Manyara national park: On day 11 of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania), wake up for breakfast at your lodge after which you will check out of the lodge and be driven to Lake Manyara national park where you will enjoy a game drive to spot tree climbing lions and other park dwellers. Have a walk to Mto WA Mbu village to interact with the local community members and visit their projects.

Day 12: Transfer to Serengeti national park – Tanzania

Drive to Serengeti national park: Enjoy your early morning breakfast on day 12 of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania),then check out of the lodge and be driven from Lake Manyara national park to Serengeti national park one of the best parks in Tanzania. The park thrills with endless plans that harbor several wildlife species seen while on a game drive adventure. The park rewards travelers with a chance to spot wildebeests on a migration depending on the season and time of visit.

Day 13: Game drive and proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Tanzania

Game drive in Serengeti national park: After breakfast on day 13 of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania), check out of the lodge with a packed lunch box then meet your safari driver for a game drive in the park as you proceed with your journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. While in Ngorongoro, you will check in your lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.

Day 14: Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater and departures – Tanzania

Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater: On day 14 of 14 days Grand East Africa circuit (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania), have an early breakfast and descend into the crater for an early morning gam drive in the world’s largest caldera. The crater thrills with a lot of attractions including both wildlife as well as the locals living harmoniously together. After game drive, return to the lodge and depending on your flight details, you may enjoy your meal at the lodge and be transferred back to Arusha.

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