TAS 21: 23 DAYS Kenya/Uganda/Tanzania Safari

This is an ideal way to spend 23 days on safari, crossing from one to the other of all three East African Countries. For centuries, the region has captured the imagination of travellers and adventure seekers alike. This itinerary can be amended to suit your requirements.

Departures: Daily, minimum 2 persons.

1: Kampala
Arrive Entebbe, met on arrival and transferred to Speke Hotel in Kampala for overnight. BB

Day 2: Mbarara
Depart in the morning and drive to Mbarara on good tarmac road. Along the way, stop at the Equator, Local Drum makers and take pictures of the Ankole Long Horned Cattle. Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at Regency Lakeview Hotel Mbarara.

Day 3: Bwindi
Depart after an early breakfast for the Mountain Gorilla Sanctuary of Bwindi arriving in time for lunch at the tracking base. In the afternoon, take a self guided walk around the camp along the Munyaga River before returning for sunset views across the Bwindi Forest. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp.

Day 4: After breakfast, travel to the base of the mountain for a briefing before starting the gorilla trek -30 minutes to 8 hours trekking. After picnic lunches and drinks in the Bwindi Impenetrable, we return to base for dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp.

Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi
Breakfast at Leisure, before departing for Lake Bunyonyi believed to be one of the deepest crater lakes in Africa. In the afternoon, take a canoe ride or do some Cray fishing around the evergreen islands. Meals and overnight at Farout Island camp

Day 6: Kampala/Nairobi
After breakfast, depart for Kampala for lunch at the Gallery Cafe before proceeding to the airport for a late evening flight to Nairobi. On arriving Nairobi, met and transferred to Nairobi Safari Club for overnight, BB.

Day 7: Samburu
Depart in the morning and drive through central Kenya and across the equator to Samburu National Reserve arriving Samburu Serena Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 8: Samburu
Full day in Samburu. Morning and afternoon game drives with an optional visit to a local Samburu village. All meals and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.

Day 9: Ark

Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to Aberdare National Park arriving Aberdare Country Club in time for lunch. Afternoon transfer to The Ark for overnight floodlit game viewing. Dinner and overnight at the tree hotel.

Day 10: Lake Nakuru
Morning departure to the Rift Valley making a stop to see Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Arrive Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at the park.

Day 11: Maasai Mara
Depart in the morning and drive along the floor of the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara arriving Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 12: Maasai Mara
Full day in Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary. Morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 13: Maasai Mara
Another full day in Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 14: Nairobi
Depart Mara after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi arriving approx. 13:00hrs. Lunch/Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Nairobi Safari Club. BB

Day 15: Amboseli
Depart Nairobi after breakfast for Amboseli National Park arriving Amboseli Serena Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Early morning pre-breakfast game drive when you have the best chance to see the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro, returning to Serena Lodge for late breakfast. Morning at leisure - afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 17: Lake Manyara
Depart Amboseli after breakfast and drive to Namanga (Kenya/Tanzania border) where you will change vehicle and driver/guide. After customs formalities drive to Arusha for lunch at Impala Hotel, then proceed to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 18: Serengeti
Morning game drives at Lake Manyara Park. Depart after lunch for Serengeti Nat. Park. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

Day 19: Serengeti
Full day in Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives in the vast Serengeti plains. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

Day 20: Ngorongoro
Another morning game drive in Serengeti. Lunch will be at Serengeti Sopa Lodge then depart for Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge for a short visit of the museum. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.

Day 21: Ngorongoro
After breakfast descend into the crater floor for a full day crater tour with picnic lunches. Return to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 22: Tarangire
Depart Ngorongoro after breakfast and drive to Tarangire Nat. Park arriving Tarangire Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.