16 Days Gorillas Chimpanzees and Kenya Wildlife Safari

Are you a lover of wildlife and culture? Then this is your perfect tour taking you east of Uganda and magical Kenya. On this 16 Days Gorillas Chimpanzees and Kenya Wildlife Safari and Cultural tour you expect to explore more about the Karamojong of Uganda and also the wildlife in Africa’s true wildernesses Kidepo Valley National Park.

There are so many opportunities to do life activities like Nature walks in the Pian Upe Game Reserve and Wild wonderful safaris in Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Kidepo Valley National Parks.

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

On your very arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our guide will pick you up in time and transfer you to the hotel for relaxation as you get on the move on the next once-in-a-lifetime adventure through the Pearl of Africa and Magical Kenya.

Accommodation: Cassia Lodge

Day 2: Drive up the North to Kitgum, Visit the Rhinos en route, and Fort Patiko. (10 hrs drive)

Today we shall drive north of Kampala to Kitgum which is the closest city to Kidepo Valley National Park which is regarded as the true African wilderness and ranked 3rd best African national park by CNN Travel due to its amazing wildlife, landscapes, and scattered savannah vegetation.

We expect to have a stop for a nature rhino tracking walk and then lunch en route in Gulu. If time allows visit Fort Patiko which has a great historical attachment to it as we continue to overnight in Kitgum

Accommodation: Bomah Hotel

Day 3: Drive through the typical African village to the Kidepo National Park for an evening game drive.

After a delicious breakfast, we then have a beautiful drive through the typical African villages of the Acholi tribe in northern Uganda. Expect to arrive early at your hotel in Kidepo Valley National Park for lunch and enjoy the breathtaking views and fresh winds blowing.

You will also do an evening safari through the Narus Valley which is famous for hosting 1000 Buffalos, Elephants, Antelopes, Lions, Leopards, and much more wildlife

Accommodation: Kidepo Savanna Lodge

Day 4: Full Day Game Drives into the Kidepo Narus Valley.

Full-day safaris around the Kidepo Valley National Park as you look for the unique wildlife in the beautiful park such as Cheetahs, Ostriches, Leopards, Lions, Elands, Zebras, Giraffes, Elephants, and much more. If you are interested in birds, then expect to spot quite some beautiful Savannah species around the park. Expect to have a lunch break at the hotel

Accommodation: Kidepo Savanna Lodge

Day 5: Morning  Game Drive and visit the Karamojong Cultural People.

After a delicious breakfast, you will do a short safari as you head out of the park to the Karamoja region which is famous for the Karamajong people who have a unique culture from the 52 different tribes that live in Uganda.

Expect to drive through typical African villages that will make you appreciate the beautiful life in Africa. We shall have an evening visit to the homesteads and enjoy a campfire with the people as we learn about their culture

Accommodation: Kara Tunga Tented camp

Day 6: Drive to Sipi Falls via Pian Upe for a Morning Nature Walk.

Today we shall explore the beautiful culture of the Karamajong people by visiting one of the homesteads and looking at their day-to-day lifestyle. After the visit, we shall head out to the Sipi Falls region with a stopover in Pian Upe Game Reserve for a wild walk to view some pretty wildlife

Accommodation: Sipi River Lodge/Rafiki Lodge

Day 7: Exploit the Sipi Falls and an abseiling.

Today you expect to explore the beautiful Sipi Falls region by taking a 3-hour walk around the falls; This will give you a lot of photo sessions and breathtaking views through the villages of the Sabei people. Do an evening coffee experience and learn about how the people locally brew their coffee

Accommodation: Sipi River Lodge/Rafiki Lodge

Day 8: Drive Westwards of Mountain Kenya Ranges

Today we shall leave the pearl of Africa and enter magical Kenya which will offer us a great opportunity to explore its pretty wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and people.

With our eyes wide eye, we shall drive west of Kenya and stay in Iten which is famous for the high altitude training of athletes and offers a great view of the great East African rift valley area.

Accommodation: Kerio View Lodge

Day 9. Enjoy a sunrise drive as you head to Nakuru

Enjoy a relaxed morning and go for a scenic drive on the edge of the great East African Rift Valley as you head out to Nakuru. En route, you expect to visit Lake Baringo which is famous for hosting millions of Flamingos

Accommodation: Ziwa Game Lodge

Day 10. Big Five Safari game drive in Nakuru

Visit Lake Nakuru National Park for a safari that will grant us a search for the Black and White Rhinos as we start our count of the BIG 5 African wild mammals that rule the jungle. The park is also home to some pretty wildlife such as Elands, lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and much more. Expect to have lunch at your hotel and relax in the afternoon

Accommodation: Ziwa Game Lodge

Day 11. Drive to the Masai Mara National Park through the Masai Typical Villages.

Today we shall take on a 7-hour drive from the Lake Nakuru region to the mighty Masai Mara which is regarded as a wildlife Paradise in Africa with thousands of wildlife surviving in the great Savannah plains of the area. Through the typical Maasai villages, the pretty smiles of the African faces shall welcome us and make us feel at home.

Accommodation: Aruba Mara Camp

Day 12 & 13: Big 2 Game drive Safari Days for the entire wildlife.

Explore and enjoy the Mara plains; as we look out for the Big 5 mammals such as Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffalos, and Rhinos.

There is also a wide range of unique wildlife such as Cheetahs, Gazelles, Ostriches, Masai Giraffes, Gnus, Hyenas, Jackals, and much more. So Prepare your cameras for a once-in-a-lifetime safari adventure with wildlife

Accommodation: Aruba Mara Camp

Day 14: Drive to Kisumu leaving the Masai Mara

We Leave the Masai Mara and then drive to Kisumu. A break from our journey to Uganda in the old colonial town of Kenya close to Lake Victoria.

Accommodation: Sovereign Hotel

Day 15: Exploit the Smiles of Kenya and Cross back to Uganda

As we appreciate the smiles Kenya puts on our faces, we shall cross over to the Pearl of Africa and stay in Jinja the adventure capital of Uganda that offers a range of activities. Expect to visit the Source of the Nile; The world’s longest river.

Accommodation: The Haven Lodge

Day 16: Relaxing Morning then return to Entebbe Airport

With bags full of pretty memories, we drive to Entebbe for your return flight back home. We know you would love to stay longer, but it’s good to be back home and tell stories to a friend.

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