Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport – Nairobi City Welcome

Your 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari begins with a warm welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. A representative from Winton Africa Safaris escorts you to Radisson Blu Hotel, a luxury property offering comfort and exceptional service in the heart of the city. After your long international journey, this first day is designed for rest and recovery.

You may choose to unwind at the hotel’s spa, enjoy a swim in the pool, or sample international and African cuisine at the fine dining restaurants. Depending on your arrival time, you might also take a short optional city tour to explore Nairobi’s bustling markets, cultural centers, or even the famous Karen Blixen Museum. The evening is spent in comfort, preparing mentally and physically for the adventures ahead.

As you retire for the night, the anticipation of embarking on an extraordinary 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari journey builds. This gentle start ensures you are refreshed for the wilderness experiences awaiting you in Amboseli the next morning.

Transfer to Amboseli National Park – First Game Drive

After a delicious breakfast, you embark on a scenic road transfer to Amboseli National Park, located near the Kenya-Tanzania border. The 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari journey introduces you to Kenya’s countryside, filled with vibrant villages, open fields, and dramatic landscapes. Upon arrival at Ol Tukai Lodge, one of Amboseli’s premier safari lodges, you check in and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch overlooking the park.

In the afternoon, your first game drive begins. Amboseli is world-renowned for its large herds of elephants, often photographed against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. You may also encounter lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and a wealth of birdlife. With the guidance of experienced rangers, every drive offers opportunities for incredible wildlife photography.

As the sun dips behind Kilimanjaro, you return to your lodge for dinner. The evening ambiance is filled with the sounds of the wilderness lions roaring in the distance and elephants trumpeting across the plains.

Full Day in Amboseli – Game Drives, Walks, and Maasai Culture

This day is devoted to exploring Amboseli in depth. Begin with an early morning game drive, when predators are most active and the golden sunrise paints the landscape. After breakfast, you may embark on a guided nature walk, learning about the smaller wonders of the ecosystem, from unique flora to fascinating tracks left by animals.

A highlight of the day includes cultural immersion with the Maasai people, one of Africa’s most iconic tribes. You visit a traditional Maasai village, where warriors demonstrate dances, women share songs, and elders narrate stories of heritage and resilience. This authentic encounter highlights the symbiotic relationship between the Maasai and their natural environment.

The afternoon is dedicated to another game drive, ensuring you witness Amboseli’s vast diversity. Dinner at Ol Tukai Lodge is followed by relaxation under the starlit African sky, offering peace and reflection on the beauty you’ve experienced.

Journey to Lake Naivasha – Stopover in Nairobi

After breakfast, you depart Amboseli and head toward Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake nestled in the Rift Valley. En route, you enjoy a stopover in Nairobi for a leisurely lunch before continuing the 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari journey. Upon arrival at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, you check into your elegant lodge overlooking the lake’s shores.

In the afternoon, you may choose to embark on an optional boat safari on Lake Naivasha, gliding past hippos, waterbucks, and an incredible variety of birdlife, including cormorants and fish eagles. The tranquility of the lake contrasts beautifully with the raw wilderness of Amboseli, offering a refreshing balance in the safari experience.

The evening is spent at the resort, enjoying dinner and perhaps sipping wine as you watch the sun set across the lake. This day is a transition between landscapes, preparing you for the excitement of the Masai Mara.

Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you set off on a road transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier safari destination. The drive takes you through the scenic Rift Valley, with rolling hills and expansive plains leading to the Mara. Upon arrival at Ashnil Mara Camp, a luxury tented camp strategically located along the Mara River, you check in and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, your first game drive in the Masai Mara begins. Known for its dense wildlife population, the reserve offers excellent chances to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and more. The Mara is particularly famous for predator-prey interactions, providing thrilling moments for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike.

As dusk approaches, you return to your camp for dinner. Surrounded by the calls of the wild, your evening at Ashnil Mara Camp captures the magic of being in one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.

Full Day in the Masai Mara – Great Migration and Culture

The Masai Mara delivers one of the most spectacular wildlife shows on earth: the Great Migration. Depending on the season, you may witness thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles crossing the plains and rivers in dramatic survival battles against predators and crocodiles. Even outside migration season, the Mara is teeming with life and offers unmatched wildlife diversity.

Your day begins with a morning game drive, followed by optional activities such as a guided nature walk. Later, you immerse yourself in a Maasai cultural experience, visiting a local community to learn about their traditions, dances, and way of life.

The afternoon continues with another game drive, ensuring every opportunity to witness the Mara’s extraordinary wildlife. The day concludes with dinner at Ashnil Mara Camp, reflecting on the natural drama you’ve observed across the golden plains.

Another Adventure in the Masai Mara – Hot Air Balloon Ride

This day offers a unique perspective of the Mara through an optional hot air balloon ride. At dawn, you glide silently above the savannah as wildlife roams below, the sunrise illuminating the endless plains in breathtaking colors. Upon landing, a champagne breakfast awaits you in the bush, completing one of Africa’s most magical experiences.

The remainder of the day is devoted to game drives and photography, capturing more of the Mara’s remarkable wildlife. Whether it is lions lounging under acacia trees, cheetahs sprinting across the plains, or elephants gracefully moving in herds, every moment is captivating.

Dinner at Ashnil Mara Camp is a celebration of this iconic safari destination, marking the end of your Kenyan adventures before transitioning to Uganda.

Flight to Uganda – Arrival in Entebbe

After breakfast, you embark on a road transfer back to Nairobi, where you board a flight to Entebbe International Airport, Uganda. Upon arrival, you are transferred to Protea Hotel Entebbe, a luxury lakeside hotel offering relaxation after your flight.

The afternoon is free to unwind, swim, or stroll along Lake Victoria’s shores. Dinner and overnight at the hotel provide comfort as you prepare for Uganda’s wilderness adventures beginning the next day.

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park – Bigodi Swamp Walk

Your Uganda journey begins with a road transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, home to East Africa’s largest chimpanzee population. The scenic drive passes tea plantations, crater lakes, and rural communities.

Upon arrival, you check into Turaco Treetops Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you embark on a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation project rich in primates and birdlife, including the great blue turaco. The walk provides an immersive introduction to the ecosystem and its importance to both wildlife and people.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge conclude this day of travel and exploration.

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

This day is dedicated to chimpanzee tracking. After breakfast, you join rangers for a trek into Kibale Forest, where you track and observe wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Spending an hour with these intelligent primates offers deep insights into their behavior, communication, and family bonds.

The forest is also home to other primates such as red colobus, black-and-white colobus, and vervet monkeys, along with countless bird species. After the trek, return to Turaco Treetops Lodge for lunch and relaxation. The afternoon is free to enjoy the lodge’s serene setting before dinner and overnight.

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Craters and Tea Plantations

After breakfast, you depart Kibale for Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through a region dotted with crater lakes and lush tea plantations. Stops are made for photography and exploration before continuing the journey.

Upon arrival at Elephant Hub Lodge, you check in for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in Queen Elizabeth, exploring the park’s savannah plains where elephants, lions, buffalo, and antelopes roam freely.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge mark the beginning of your exploration in one of Uganda’s most diverse wildlife havens.

Full Day in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today is dedicated to discovering the richness of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Begin with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi sector, famous for predators such as lions and hyenas.

In the afternoon, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel reveals dense concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and an incredible variety of water birds. Later, a guided nature walk provides a more intimate experience with the landscape, uncovering its smaller wonders.

Returning to Elephant Hub Lodge, you enjoy dinner and relaxation after a day filled with remarkable wildlife encounters.

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Nature Walk

After breakfast, you embark on a scenic road transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The drive offers breathtaking views of rolling hills, valleys, and local villages.

Upon arrival in the Buhoma Sector, you check into Engagi Gorilla Lodge. In the afternoon, you explore the forest on a guided nature walk, discovering its rich biodiversity, from exotic plants to rare birds.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge prepare you for the highly anticipated gorilla trekking the next day.

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Batwa Culture

This day is the highlight of your 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari: mountain gorilla trekking. After an early breakfast, you join rangers and trackers to venture into Bwindi’s dense forest in search of a gorilla family. Once located, you spend an awe-inspiring hour observing their behavior, interactions, and social structures.

The experience is deeply moving, offering a rare connection with one of the world’s most endangered species. After the trek, you return to the lodge for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, you participate in the Batwa cultural experience, where Uganda’s indigenous forest people share their traditions through dance, storytelling, and demonstrations of forest survival skills.

Dinner and overnight at Engagi Gorilla Lodge conclude a day of unforgettable adventure.

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Afternoon Safari

After breakfast, you set off for Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest but most scenic savannah park. Upon arrival, check into Kigambira Safari Lodge and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, embark on game drives to spot zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, and warthogs. Later, a guided nature walk offers opportunities for up-close wildlife encounters and stunning photography.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge provide relaxation before your final day of 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari.

Departure – Return to Entebbe

On your last day, you enjoy an early breakfast before a scenic road transfer back to Entebbe International Airport. Stops may be made at the Equator for photographs and souvenir shopping.

This marks the conclusion of your 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari Experience with Winton Africa Safaris, leaving you with unforgettable memories of wildlife, culture, and luxury across East Africa.