Tanzania • Rwanda • Uganda
Experience an extraordinary journey across three of East Africa’s most captivating destinations on this 17-day East African Grand Safari.
Your adventure starts in Tanzania, where you will search for Omo, the rare leucistic white giraffe; explore iconic national parks; discover fascinating local cultures; descend into the Ngorongoro Crater; and experience the legendary Serengeti.
From Tanzania, fly to Rwanda for a Kigali city experience before crossing into Uganda.
In Uganda, discover the peaceful beauty of Lake Bunyonyi, trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi, search for the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, cruise the Kazinga Channel, search for the reported leucistic hippo, trek chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge, and finish with horseback riding and a walking safari in Lake Mburo.
17 days. Three countries. One extraordinary East African adventure.
SAFARI AT A GLANCE
Duration: 17 Days / 16 Nights
Countries: Tanzania, Rwanda & Uganda
Travel Style: Private Premium Safari
Highlights
- Search for Omo, the leucistic white giraffe
- Tarangire National Park
- Hadzabe cultural experience
- Maasai cultural experience
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Serengeti National Park
- Flight to Kigali
- Kigali city tour
- Lake Bunyonyi canoeing
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
- Ishasha tree-climbing lions
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Search for the leucistic hippo
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge
- Lake Mburo horseback safari
- Guided walking safari
- Entebbe departure
Day No. 1
ARRIVAL IN TANZANIA – ARUSHA
Welcome to Tanzania
On arrival, your Entale African Safaris representative will meet you and transfer you to Arusha this marks the beginning of your grand East African safari.
Rest at your hotel and get ready for an exciting safari ahead!
Overnight: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
TRANSFER FROM ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Search for Omo, the White Giraffe.
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park.
The park is renowned for its giant baobabs, large elephant herds, and beautiful savannah scenery.
Today, your wildlife search takes on an extraordinary purpose.
Explore areas associated with Omo, the famous leucistic white giraffe, while also searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and predators.
With luck, you may encounter this remarkable giraffe in its natural environment.
Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 3
LAKE EYASI TO HADZABE & DATOGA CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Today, you will experience Tanzania’s remarkable cultures.
Travel to Lake Eyasi and meet members of the Hadzabe and Datoga communities.
Discover traditional lifestyles, hunting and gathering practices, pastoral traditions, crafts, music, and storytelling.
This immersive cultural experience gives you a more profound understanding of Tanzania beyond its wildlife.
Overnight: Kisima Ngenda Tended Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 4
MAASAI CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES IN EAST AFRICA
Step beyond the safari vehicle and into the vibrant world of the Maasai, one of East Africa’s most iconic communities. Meet local families, visit a traditional homestead, and discover their fascinating way of life, from cattle keeping and traditional dances to colorful beadwork and storytelling.
You will have the chance to interact with the community, learn about their traditions, and experience a side of Africa that wildlife alone cannot reveal.
Overnight: Fig tree lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 5
NGORONGORO CRATER ON YOUR 17-DAY EAST AFRICAN SAFARI
Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and, with luck, black rhinos.
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery before continuing your exploration.
Overnight: Fig tree lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 6
TRANSFER FROM NGORONGORO TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, journey towards the legendary Serengeti.
Enjoy an en-route game drive as you enter the park and explore its endless plains.
Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, and other wildlife.
End the day with a beautiful African sunset.
Overnight: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 7
SERENGETI – GAME DRIVE – FLY TO KIGALI
Begin with an early morning game drive through the Serengeti.
Return for breakfast before transferring to the airstrip for your flight to Kigali, Rwanda.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and relax.
Overnight: Hotel des Mille Collines
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
DAY 8
KIGALI CITY TOUR – LAKE BUNYONYI
Begin your morning with a Kigali city tour.
Explore the city’s cultural and historical highlights before beginning your journey towards southwestern Uganda.
Cross the Rwanda–Uganda border and continue to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi.
Arrive in the evening and relax beside the lake.
Overnight: Bird Nest Resort
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 9
LAKE BUNYONYI CANOEING – BWINDI
Wake up to stunning views over Lake Bunyonyi.
Take a peaceful traditional canoeing trip paddling through the lake’s scenic 21 islands.
Later transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Spend the afternoon resting at your lodge and getting ready for the gorilla trek tomorrow.
Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 10
Gorilla Trekking—Step Into Their World
Imagine walking through the misty ancient forest, surrounded by towering trees and the sounds of the wild. Your heart races as your ranger whispers, “They’re close.”
You take another step, push gently through the thick foliage, and suddenly, there they are. A powerful silverback watches you calmly while curious young gorillas play nearby.
For a moment, everything else disappears. You simply stand there, watching one of Africa’s most remarkable families living freely in their natural home.
Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 11
TRANSFER FROM BWINDI TO ISHASHA
After breakfast, drive to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Embark on a game drive through this lovely wilderness in search of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and other animals.
The main attraction is the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
Don’t forget to have your cameras ready as you look for the place where these amazing lions are known to take their rest in trees.
Overnight: Enjojo Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 12
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Game Drive • Kazinga Channel • Leucistic Hippo Search
Wake up early for a morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Explore the savannah while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, Uganda kob, and other wildlife.
Later, enjoy a spectacular boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
Watch giant concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and waterbirds along the shores.
During the cruise and surrounding wildlife experience, keep your eyes open for the reported leucistic hippo.
While we can’t guarantee this rare sighting, the search adds an exciting element to your safari.
Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening.
Overnight: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 13
KYAMBURA GORGE CHIMPANZEE TREKKING
Forests, Primates & Afternoon Relaxation
After breakfast, head to Kyambura Gorge for your chimpanzee trekking experience.
With your ranger guide, descend into the dramatic gorge, and you will enter its lush forest in search of chimpanzees.
The trek also offers opportunities to encounter other primates, birds, and forest wildlife.
After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Depending on your energy and interests, you can spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or enjoy another optional game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
This flexible afternoon allows you to enjoy the park at your own pace.
Overnight: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 14
TRANSFER FROM QUEEN ELIZABETH TO MBURO NP
From Savannah to a Horseback Safari
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel to Lake Mburo National Park.
Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your lodge.
Later, enjoy a horseback wildlife experience, riding through the park’s scenic landscapes.
Watch zebras, impalas, topi, antelopes, and other wildlife as you explore the wilderness on horseback.
Overnight: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 15
LAKE MBURO
Guided Walking Safari
Start the day with a guided walking safari.
Leave the vehicle behind and explore the wilderness on foot with an experienced ranger.
Learn to recognize animal tracks, dung, plants, birds, and other signs of wildlife.
The walking experience brings you closer to the smaller details of the African ecosystem. You can as well go to visit the Longhorned Ankole cattle farms and participate in the milking experience.
Later, relax at your lodge and enjoy your final evening in the Ugandan wilderness.
Overnight: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 16
LAKE MBURO TO ENTEBBE
After breakfast, depart Lake Mburo and travel to Entebbe.
Stop at the Equator for photographs, souvenirs, and a short experience before continuing to Entebbe.
Check into your hotel and enjoy your final evening in Uganda.
Overnight: Entebbe Forest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
DAY 17
ENTBEB E INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DEPARTURE
Enjoy your final breakfast before your private transfer to Entebbe International Airport.
Your unforgettable East African adventure comes to an end.
You leave with memories of Tanzania’s legendary wildlife and cultures, Rwanda’s vibrant capital, and Uganda’s gorillas, chimpanzees, savannahs, and lakes.
Meals: Breakfast
PACKAGE INCLUDES
✓ Private safari vehicle
✓ Professional English-speaking guide
✓ Accommodation as specified
✓ Meals as indicated
✓ Tanzania park and conservation fees
✓ Uganda park fees
✓ Gorilla trekking permit
✓ Chimpanzee trekking permit
✓ Kazinga Channel boat cruise
✓ Lake Bunyonyi canoeing
✓ Lake Mburo horseback safari
✓ Guided walking safari
✓ Kigali city tour
✓ Cultural experiences listed
✓ Airport transfers
✓ Rwanda–Uganda ground transportation
✓ Bottled drinking water
✓ Game drives listed in the itinerary
✓ Border crossing assistance
PACKAGE EXCLUDES
✗ International flights
✗ Tanzania–Rwanda flight unless specifically included
✗ Visas
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Personal expenses
✗ Laundry
✗ Alcoholic beverages
✗ Tips and gratuities
✗ Souvenirs
✗ Optional activities
✗ Additional accommodation
✗ Any services not specifically listed under inclusions
A JOURNEY CREATED AROUND YOU
At Entale African Safaris, we believe that the best safari is not simply about visiting famous places.
It is about the stories you collect along the way.
From searching for a rare white giraffe beneath Tanzania’s baobabs to meeting traditional communities, descending into Ngorongoro, watching the Serengeti come alive, and standing just meters from mountain gorillas, every day brings something different.
Then, in Uganda, the adventure changes again.
You will cruise the Kazinga Channel, search for a rare leucistic hippo, descend into Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzees, and finally experience Lake Mburo from horseback and on foot.
This is East Africa beyond the ordinary.
BOOK YOUR EAST AFRICAN GRAND SAFARI TODAY
Three countries. Seventeen days. Countless unforgettable moments.
Whether you are a couple seeking an extraordinary African escape, a family looking for an unforgettable adventure or a photographer chasing rare wildlife, Entale African Safaris can tailor this journey to you. Talk to our travel expert at info@entaleafricansafaris.com or +256777830855.