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12-Day Grand East Africa Safari

Journey Overview

This epic 12-day safari connects three of East Africa's most incredible countries. Start in Uganda tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Cross into Kenya for the world-famous Masai Mara with its vast lion prides and Great Migration river crossings. End in Tanzania exploring the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. This is the ultimate African safari for those who want to experience it all.

Destinations

Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Masai Mara, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater

Group Size

Small Group (Max 8)

Best Season

June–October (peak) & December–March

Difficulty

Moderate

Style

adventure, wildlife, gorilla, safari, luxury, family

Duration

12 Days / 11 Nights

Your Journey Day by Day

1

Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel near Bwindi or Queen Elizabeth.

Airport pickup, scenic drive to lodge
Mweya Safari Lodge / Buffalo Safari Lodge
Dinner
Private 4x4 vehicle
2

Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari

Morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth NP. Afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel — watch hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

Game drive, boat cruise
Mweya Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Safari vehicle, Boat
3

Transfer to Bwindi – Gorilla Trekking

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Afternoon briefing for the next day's gorilla trek.

Scenic drive, gorilla trek briefing
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge / Mahogany Springs
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private 4x4 vehicle
4

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Track mountain gorillas through Bwindi's ancient forest. One magical hour with the gorillas. Celebration with the porters afterward.

Gorilla trekking, community walk
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge / Mahogany Springs
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Safari vehicle (to trailhead)
5

Cross into Kenya – Masai Mara

Early departure to cross the Uganda–Kenya border. Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve for a sunset game drive.

Border crossing, scenic drive, sunset game drive
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
6

Full-Day Masai Mara

Full day in the Masai Mara. Search for the Big Five and Great Migration river crossings (seasonal). Hot air balloon safari optional.

Full-day game drives, balloon safari (optional)
Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
7

Masai Mara to Serengeti (via Isebania)

Cross into Tanzania at Isebania border. Drive to Serengeti National Park with en-route game viewing.

Border crossing, en-route game drive
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
8

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Full day exploring Serengeti's vast plains. Look for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and Great Migration herds.

Full-day game drive, photography
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
9

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Morning game drive then drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Afternoon descent into the crater for a game drive — one of Africa's most wildlife-dense areas.

En-route game drive, crater descent
Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
10

Ngorongoro to Arusha

Morning crater drive then ascend and drive to Arusha. Afternoon at leisure or optional cultural tour.

Morning crater drive, return to Arusha
Mount Meru Hotel / Arusha Coffee Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private 4x4 vehicle
11

Arusha to Zanzibar

Fly from Arusha to Zanzibar. Transfer to your beach resort. Afternoon at leisure on pristine beaches.

Flight, beach relaxation
Baraza Resort & Spa / Melia Zanzibar
Breakfast, Dinner
Domestic flight, Private transfer
12

Departure from Zanzibar

Morning at leisure depending on flight time. Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for departure.

Leisure, airport transfer
None
Breakfast
Private vehicle

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