12-Day East Africa Mega Grand Expedition
Kenya Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Uganda Mountain Gorillas
Safari Overview
The most prestigious and complete wildlife safari expedition on the African continent. Spanning three extraordinary countries, this 12-day masterpiece links the world-famous Great Migration plains of Kenya's Masai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti, descends into the volcanic wonder of Ngorongoro Crater, and culminates with a life-changing encounter with wild mountain gorillas in Uganda's ancient Bwindi rainforest.
Trip Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Arrive in Nairobi, meet your safari director, and drive across the Great Rift Valley into the Masai Mara for an afternoon predator drive.
Full Day Big Cats & Migration Tracking in Mara
Full day game drive along the Mara River with picnic lunch in the wild savannah.
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
Cross into Tanzania via the Isebania border, entering the sweeping northern Serengeti plains.
Full Day in the Heart of the Serengeti
Track lions on granite kopjes, cheetahs hunting gazelles, and massive wildebeest herds.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Morning game drive and drive to Ngorongoro Crater rim with scenic stop at Olduvai Gorge.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari & Drive to Arusha
Early descent into the 600m caldera for black rhinos and giant tuskers. Afternoon drive to Arusha.
Flight from Kilimanjaro to Entebbe, Uganda
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) for your flight across Lake Victoria to Entebbe, Uganda. Relax by the lake shores.
Entebbe to Kibale Chimpanzee Forest
Scenic drive through tea estates to Kibale Forest with afternoon Bigodi Wetland monkey sanctuary walk.
Chimpanzee Tracking & Journey to Bwindi Forest
Morning chimpanzee habituation tracking in Kibale canopy. Afternoon drive south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
The Ultimate Mountain Gorilla Trek in Bwindi
The crown jewel: trek into the mist-covered rainforest with UWA rangers to spend one intimate hour with a wild mountain gorilla family.
Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi Island Relaxation
Gentle morning drive to Lake Bunyonyi. Afternoon wooden dugout canoeing, island exploration, and celebratory dinner.
Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe & International Flight
Drive back to Entebbe across the Uganda equator. Farewell lunch and transfer to airport for your homeward flight.
What’s Included & Excluded
- ✓Official $800 UWA Mountain Gorilla Trekking Permit
- ✓$250 Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Tracking Permit
- ✓All park fees for Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
- ✓Flight ticket between Tanzania and Uganda
- ✓Custom 4x4 Land Cruisers with professional guides in Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda
- ✓11 Nights luxury lodges and 5-star camps, all meals, bottled water, medical rescue cover
- ✕International long-haul flights from your home country
- ✕East Africa Tourist Visa (Kenya/Uganda) and Tanzania visa
- ✕Gratuities and personal bar expenses
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