This tour is created for travel professionals to discover the Pearl of Africa – Uganda and experience Magical Kenya! On your way through these beautiful countries, you will enjoy a safari in 5 Ugandan National Parks and Amboseli and Tsavo in Kenya, the Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale and Gorilla tracking (optionally – permit has to be applied two weeks in advance), as well, relax at the Indian Ocean and introduction to the Coastal Hospitality Infrastructure.
Uganda is a country in East Africa. It is a member of the British Commonwealth. It comes from the word Buganda – ganda is the name of the local Bu tribe – an indicator of the land belonging to the tribe. The autonomy of 5the five kingdoms is recognized. It is inhabited by Bantu peoples, Nilots, and other representatives of Central African tribes. It borders on Sudan in the north, on the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the west, on Rwanda and Tanzania in the south, and on Kenya in the east. In the southeast is Lake Victoria. The population is about 40 million. The official languages are English, Luganda, and Swahili. The currency is the Ugandan shilling (100 dollars = 3700 shillings). Electricity 220V, British plug. One of the most civilized African countries with a tourist infrastructure. Specializes in receiving tourists for the last 100 years.
Kenya is Africa’s leading tourist destination. Kenya’s magic is embedded everywhere you look, from wandering majestic elephants to its breathtaking Mountains, Forests, and secluded waterfalls. The land is diverse, offering desert patches alongside snow-capped mountains, valleys, and volcanoes, with beautiful beaches whose dark blue waters are home to colorful coral reefs.
Kenya has many tourist attractions ranging from the sandy beaches at the coast, diverse flora and fauna, game parks, cultural heritage, and scenic landscapes, just to name a few. The Nairobi National Park is within the boundaries of the City of Nairobi. Also close by is the popular Giraffe Centre, where visitors can watch and even feed the giraffes. Other attractions include the National Museum, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru, Hell’s Gate, Tsavo East and West National Parks, to mention but a few. The country’s notable tourist attraction is the annual Wildebeest Migration at the Maasai Mara. It is a sight to behold and has been dubbed the Wonder of the World.
Welcome to Uganda! After a warm welcome by our guide at Entebbe International Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. Breakfast. Settle in and prepare for the adventure that lies ahead.
Accommodation: Infinity Hotel/Boma Guest House or similar
Pick up around 11 am, then drive from Entebbe to Kibale National Park, have a journey through Fort Portal, the capital of the Tooro Kingdom, shadowed by the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains. Journey through lush tea plantations, arriving in Kibale National Park by afternoon.
Accommodation: Koi Koi/Dutchess or similar.
You will go for Chimpanzee tracking and enjoy a wonderful forest experience with these habituated chimpanzees. These engaging apes are closest to human beings and are great to watch being playful both on the ground and in the trees. In the afternoon, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is one of Uganda’s most popular parks, offering scenic game drives. It has a wide variety of wild animals and over 600 bird species, incorporating a wide variety of habitats that range from savannah to wetlands and lowland forests.
Accommodation: Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp/Marafiki Safari Lodge or similar
Driving time: About 1-2 hours
Have an early morning game drive. There are over 100 mammal species that include lion, hippo, buffalo, leopard, spotted hyena, elephant, and the elusive giant forest hog in this park. You will also visit the salt lakes in Katwe before returning to the lodge. In the afternoon, you will have a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel. Here, you will have a chance to see different animals coming to the water, as well as a variety of bird species. Return to the lodge.
Accommodation: Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp/Marafiki Safari Lodge or similar
Today, you will have an en-route visit to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth -Ishasha. This sector is notably known for its resident tree-climbing lions, which are an exceptional attraction in the park. You will have a brief game drive in search of tree-climbing Lions. Continue to Bwindi, home to half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, as well as unique bird species, including 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemic bird species, including the Blue-throated Broadbill, bar-tailed Trogon, and other beautiful forest species. Relax and prepare for an incredible gorilla trekking experience the next day.
Accommodation: Bwindi Forest Lodge/ Gorilla Leisure Lodge or similar
Driving time to Buhoma: 2.5 to 3 hours (Northern Bwindi).
Driving time to Rushaga: About 6-7hours (Southern Bwindi).
Enjoy your morning walking safari in the forest and an ethnical excursion to the nearest village. Thereafter, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi; this lake has 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it almost magical. Proceed to the lodge, and once settled in, you will have a canoe boat ride on this beautiful lake and relax at the lodge.
Optionally – After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing and set off for an unforgettable gorilla trekking journey. Led by experienced rangers, the trek, which takes between 2 and 7 hours, will be challenging but deeply rewarding as you get to spend a full hour in proximity with a gorilla family.
Accommodation: Bwindi Forest Lodge/ Gorilla Leisure Lodge or similar
Today, you will proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest of Uganda’s National Parks. As you enter the park, you will enjoy a game drive in search of animals like impalas, zebras, elands, and many other antelopes. Proceed to the lodge for an overnight.
Accommodation: Hyena Hill Lodge/Kigarama Wilderness Lodge or similar
Early in the morning, have a guided nature walk. On this walk, you will see giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and many more. Later, drive to Entebbe for your international flight to Kenya at @4:20pm.
After the immigration procedure in Nairobi, you will be transferred to the hotel for a refreshing stay. At 7:30 pm, transfer to the Safari Park Hotel to enjoy the “Cat’s Show”, a performance with the participation of the best Kenyan dancers and acrobats that has been going on for the last 40 years. During the show, dinner is served – 15 types of meat, including crocodile, ostrich, camel, as well as a salad and dessert buffet. Drinks are extra. After the show, it is possible to take a picture with the artists. At 10 pm, transfer to the hotel for rest.
Accommodation: The Westwood/Panari Hotel or similar
Driving time: 4-5 hours
Time in flight: 1 hour 10 minutes
6:00 am early breakfast, check out, 6:45 am transfer to SGR Nairobi train station, departure time at 8:00 am; however, you must arrive at the station early to go through security procedures and print tickets. Travel to EMALI (arrival at the station at 9:37 am). Drinks, snacks, and breakfast are sold on the train. Alcohol and flammable sprays are not permitted to carry on the train. Transfer to Amboseli National Park. Check-in and lunch. The evening game drive will start at 2 pm. Experienced travelers say that the best view of Kilimanjaro opens from Amboseli, although the highest mountain in Africa is located in Tanzania. Amboseli is also called the home of elephants, and indeed, this is another feature of the park, which is home to up to 9 thousand individuals. There is always a lot of water in the park, so you will see a lot of animals. Depending on the time, you can inspect a few lodges.
Accommodation: AA/Sopa Lodge or similar.
6:00 am breakfast, check-out, morning game drive in Amboseli. By 10 am, you will leave the park and head to the Tsavo East National Park. Entrance through the Mtito Andei Gate and check-in to the legendary Maneaters Lodge for lunch. The evening game drive will start at 4 pm. Back to the lodge for dinner.
Tsavo East is famous for the largest groups of elephants in the world, as well as many Maasai giraffes. The landscape of Tsavo East mainly consists of grassy savannah, scrubland, and swamps near the Voi River. The famous Yatta lava plateau is located here. In the park, you can see impala antelope, buffalo, big kudu, water goats, lions, cheetahs, and other animals.
Accommodation: Maneaters/VOI Wildlife Lodge or similar.
Morning game drive, breakfast, check-out, transfer to the VOI train station. Departure for Mombasa at 12:06 pm. At 2 pm, transfer to Mombasa town for the Old Mombasa walking tour.
MOMBASA is a coastal city in southeastern Kenya, on the shores of the Indian Ocean. It was the first capital of British East Africa until Nairobi became the capital in 1907. The city soon became a major trading center in East Africa, mainly trading spices, slaves, coconuts, and ivory. Commercial ties reached the mainland of India and China. Over the centuries, the city changed hands – the Arabs, the Portuguese, the Sultanate of Oman, and in 1840, Mombasa was taken by the Sultan of Zanzibar, who later gave it to the British. It became a protectorate of Great Britain, which made Mombasa a seaport and railway station.
Tourists enjoy some types of safaris, and since the beach is perfect for snorkeling, diving, and much more, this is why Mombasa has been a popular tourist destination for the past 100 years. On the other hand, Mombasa is not only famous for its beaches. The destination is well known as an ancient city that existed from the first to the fifth century.
Mombasa is now Kenya’s main port and the capital of Mombasa County. The city is known as the “white and blue city” in Kenya, also for its calm pace amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, so the slogan “Hakuna matata” – a Swahili phrase meaning “no problem” or “don’t worry” – reflects the reality of a slow life.
Check in to the hotel by 5 pm. Enjoy your stay at the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation: Continental Resort/Severin Sea Lodge or similar.
After the sun rises and breakfast, check out, and we’ll start the hotel inspections for the properties based in Mombasa. Arrival at the best beach in Africa – Diani by 2 pm. Enjoy yourself at the Ocean! The traditional show starts after dinner.
Accommodation: Leopard Beach/Diani Sea/Neptune or similar.
Breakfast, then site inspection for the Diani-based properties. Back to the hotel by 1 pm.
Depending on your itinerary you can enjoy the boat ride to the disappearing islands and snorkeling (3 hours with lunch at the fisherman restaurant), Bora-Bora Wildlife Park (3 hours with lunch at the fisherman restaurant), Watersport activities (2 hours with lunch at the fisherman restaurant), Lunch and the Kongo river Sunset (3 hours), Late check-out from the hotel with lunch till 6 pm.
Transfers to Ukunda/Mombasa Airport or SGR Terminus are scheduled every 3 hours.
On request, you can extend your stay in Diani.