Get ready for the ultimate African adventure without breaking the bank on our 32 Day Thrilling African Budget Safari. From Uganda’s majestic mountain gorillas to the Maasai Mara’s majestic lions and Serengeti’s endless plains, this budget-friendly safari promises an experience of a lifetime.
Embark on an adrenaline-fueled 32-day journey that ignites your senses! This budget-friendly safari adventure seamlessly blends thrilling game drives, iconic Big Five sightings, electrifying gorilla treks, and enriching cultural immersion. Designed for the fearless and curious, this trip offers an unbeatable fusion of excitement, value, and authenticity, guaranteed to surpass your wildest expectations.
Cost per person:
Starting from: USD $13300 (Budget Accommodation) per person based on two travelers sharing
| 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | |
| Jan-April | $16300 | $13300 | $13100 | $13000 | $12900 | $12800 |
| May- August | $16500 | $13500 | $13300 | $13200 | $13100 | $13000 |
| Sept- Dec | $16400 | $13400 | $13200 | $13100 | $13000 | $12900 |
Cost Per Child (Discount)
| Age | 0-2 years old | 3-6 years old | 7-10 years old | 11-13 years old | 14+ years old |
| Discount Rate | 100% | 65% | 50% | 15% | 0% |
Trip Info
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Budget lodges
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English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian, and Chinese speaking guides
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Safari Van/ 4X4 Landcruiser
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1-100 people
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January - December
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Entebbe International Airport
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Kilimanjaro International Airport
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Why This Tour?
32 Day Thrilling African Budget Safari
This 32 Day Thrilling African Budget Safari takes you on an unforgettable journey through East Africa’s most stunning landscapes, vibrant cultures, and incredible wildlife.
East Africa Tours
You will visit Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Jinja, Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park.
You will visit Kidepo Valley National Park, also knows as The True African Wilderness. Kidepo is also Africa’s hidden gem, where untamed wilderness meets unparalleled beauty, and the Big Five roam free in a truly off-the-beaten-path adventure. You will enjoy game drives and cultural interactions with the Karamojong people as well.
You will also visit Jinja, where the mighty Nile River flows, adventure awaits, with heart-pumping water sports, scenic views, and a dash of history, making it the ultimate destination for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike, in the heart of Uganda’s stunning natural beauty and warm hospitality.
You will also visit Lake Nakuru National Park where millions of flamingos dance on pink waters, rhinos roam free, and the Great Rift Valley’s breathtaking landscapes await, offering a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and nature lovers to experience Kenya’s unparalleled beauty and diverse wildlife in a unique safari adventure.
Tarangire National Park awaits, where you’ll encounter four of the Big Five – majestic lions, stealthy leopards, massive elephants, and formidable buffaloes alongside an array of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs, set against the stunning backdrop of iconic Baobab trees.
Come along on this unforgettable African journey, thoughtfully designed to offer a one-of-a-kind experience among the continent’s most breathtaking natural treasures. A safari to East Africa is an awe-inspiring journey into the heart of the wild, where nature unfolds in its most raw and majestic form. Picture vast golden savannas stretching into the horizon, dotted with acacia trees and roaming wildlife. The air is alive with birdsong, the rustle of grass, and the distant calls of animals.
Highlights
- Gorilla Trekking
- Chimpanzee Tracking
- Rhino Tracking
- Batwa Cultural Interactions
- Game Drives
- Boat Cruises
- Bird Watching
- Zip Lining
- Safari Biking
- Hot Air Balloon Safari
- Maasai Cultural Interactions
- Hiking
Tour Plan
32 Day Thrilling African Budget Safari
On arrival in Uganda, you will be welcomed and picked by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide, who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Entebbe International Airport, and you will be transferred to Murchison Falls National Park.
On your way to Murchison Falls National Park, you will branch off to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking; this activity is truly one of a kind in Uganda, the pearl of Africa.
The distance from Entebbe International Park to Ziwa is about 5 hours drive.
Your first tourist attraction in the park is the top of the falls, which are the most powerful waterfalls in the whole world . It is a breathtaking experience that brings you very close to these magnificent falls, where the Nile forces its way through a gorge in the rocks and tumbles 43m below flowing westwards into Lake Albert. The resulting mist from the turbulence often produces rainbows.
After the rhino tracking, you will be driven to Murchison Falls National Park.
After seeing the top of the falls, if time allows, you will enjoy a hiking experience from the top to the bottom of the falls at a fee of 10 USD per person payable at the park and thereafter en-route to your lodge, go for a short evening game drive.
Meals and overnight at Leosim Hotel/ Red Chili Rest Camp/ Murchisons River Lodge
After breakfast, you will set off very early in the morning for a morning game drive. You will be able to see various animals like lions, leopards, giraffes, hippos, elephants among others.
Other activities in this game drive include bird watching and sightseeing across the open savannah, dotted woodland, and riverine vegetation along the Nile and Albert deltas.
After the morning game drive, you will go to the lodge to relax and have lunch.
After lunch, you will embark (between 2pm and 4pm) on a three-hour boat cruise on the Nile. This boat cruise offers an amazing view of the falls from the bottom. Hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and aquatic birds can be seen along the shores of the river.
In the evening, you will head out for an evening game drive.
Meals and overnight at Leosim Hotel/ Red Chili Rest Camp/ Murchisons River Lodge
After having an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Kidepo Valley National Park. You will have lunch en route and be treated with some spectacular scenery on your way to the park.
On arrival, you will check into your lodge and go for dinner.
Meals and overnight at Apoka UWA Bandas / Kidepo Guest House / Kidepo Savannah Lodge
After breakfast, you will head out for the morning game drive. If you ever thought of being in the real wild alone, then Kidepo is the perfect place to go Kidepo Valley National Park.
After the morning game drive, you will be transferred to the Kanangorok hot springs, past a nice Lopelangoria observatory point, Kidepo River that is a seasonal river that does not flow during the long dry spells up to the Hot spring.
You will be able to sight the ostriches as they roam the short grassy plains, leopard (if you are lucky) and tortoises along the way.
You will later be driven back to your lodge for lunch.
After lunch, you will depart for an evening game drive to search for Kidepo’s exclusive wildlife such as Ostriches, hartebeest, Roan antelopes and many woodland birds.
Meals and overnight at Apoka UWA Bandas / Kidepo Guest House / Kidepo Savannah Lodge.
After breakfast, you will embark on an early morning game drive through the park to encounter zebras, giraffes, and many more wild animals that roam the short grassland plains of the Kidepo valley.
The Scenic view is splendid with Mt. Lotukei in the far background in the Sudan. You will return to your lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, undertake an optional community walk where you will have the opportunity to interact with the local people – the Karamojong. You will spend a wonderful afternoon/evening with the Karamojong people and have an insight of their way of life and beliefs.
Meals and overnight at Apoka UWA Bandas / Kidepo Guest House / Kidepo Savannah Lodge
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kampala. You will travel through the remotest zones of Uganda, seeing the villages and grass thatched houses passing by the window. View the wild, domestic and cultural richness of this pearl of Africa, experience quality vegetations.
You will arrive in Kampala later in the evening.
Meals and overnight at Bushpig Backpackers Hostel/ Hotel Sojovalo / Emma's Guest House
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale National Park, driving Southwest through the Albertine Escarpment of the Great Western Rift Valley. You will have lunch on your way.
The driving distance from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale National Park is approximately 7 hours. However, the journey offers scenic views and opportunities to observe beautiful landscapes, making it a worthwhile experience.
This route provides a chance to appreciate the diverse geography and natural beauty of the region, enhancing the overall travel experience.
On arrival in Kibale National Park, you will be driven to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a community walk and cultural interaction. It is a fascinating area, located in Magombe swamp.
This area is recognized for an extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primates species like the red colobus monkeys, baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkey grey cheeked, mangabey, vervet monkeys, red tailed monkeys and the L’Hoest monkeys. Additional mammals such as sitatungas, mongooses, bush pigs, otters plus bush bucks.
Meals and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp (Non-self contained tents)/ Kibale Forest Lodge/ Kibale Eco Home
After breakfast, you will head out with your guide and a packed lunch to the park head offices for a briefing about the do’s and don’ts of chimpanzee trekking. You will start early and take about two to six hours, depending on the location of the chimps.
After chimpanzee trekking, you will be driven to Sempaya hot springs which are the main attraction of Semiliki National Park and among the safari highlights. At the springs, you will witness water boiling it’s self-using the natural forces.
The strength and hotness of the springs are amazing as one can boil eggs and matooke in a few minutes, its ready to eat.
After visiting hot springs, you will be transferred back to your lodge.
Meals and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp (Non-self contained tents)/ Kibale Forest Lodge/ Ruwenzori View Guesthouse
After breakfast, you will be driven to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is a huge park where wildlife and people coexist in harmony.
On arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George.
Some of the best wildlife viewings are done on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, passing squacco herons, pied kingfishers, large numbers of buffalo and hippo, basking crocodiles and very many different bird species and large mammals. This is one of the most memorable experiences from the park. Over 300 hippos are found in the lake.
After the boat cruise, you will go for an evening game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park aiming to catch the lions hunting in the evening. Lions usually hunt when the temperatures are cooler. We also expect to see the Uganda kob, elephants, buffalos, warthogs, leopards and waterbucks.
Meals and overnight at Bush Lodge / Kabatoro Guest House/ Tembo Safari Lodge
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Ishasha Sector for the tree-climbing lions on the Kasenyi Plains. Ishasha is located in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth.
Have a game drive in Ishasha, famous for its tree climbing lions. The Ishasha Sector is notably recognized for its resident tree-climbing lions which are an exceptional attraction.
After the game drive in Ishasha it is time to move to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the famous mountain gorillas. You will have lunch en route.
On arrival, you will check in at your lodge, then later in the evening, you will head out for a community walk where you will visit the Batwa. This is an indigenous group of people that have lived in the forest for over 500,000 years. You will enjoy traditional dances and drama from them.
The driving distance from Ishasha to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is approximately 6 hours. However, the journey offers scenic views and opportunities to observe beautiful landscapes, making it a worthwhile experience.
This route provides a chance to appreciate the diverse geography and natural beauty of the region, enhancing the overall travel experience.
Meals and overnight at Gorilla Friends Resort Lodge/ Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort/ Nshongi Camp
After breakfast, you will head out with your guide and a packed lunch to the park head offices for a briefing about the do’s and don’ts of gorilla trekking.
Afterwards, you will head out for gorilla trekking through the misty rain forest. Trekking lasts two to six hours, depending on the location of the gentle giants. Make sure you carry enough water, sturdy shoes, non-flash cameras, and rain jackets.
Spending time in the presence of mountain gorillas is a real privilege, so we are sure you will enjoy trekking deep into the forest to find them. This is one of the most memorable experiences you can have while on safari.
At the end of this long and exciting adventure, you will be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi, which is a twisting water body, dotted with 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water.
On arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, you will check in at your lodge and relax for the rest of your day.
The driving distance from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi is approximately 1-2 hours.
Meals and overnight at Paradise Eco Hub/ Bunyonyi Overland Resort/ Crater Bay Cottages and Camp
After having a delightful breakfast, you will be driven to Kampala. Along the way, you will have a stopover at the Equator in Masaka.
You will be able to see where this imaginary line divides our planet into two equal hemispheres. Lunch, snacks, souvenirs and photographs may be taken here.
After that, you will be driven to Kampala. Depending on the arrival time in Kampala, you will go for the city tour.
Meals and overnight at Bushpig Backpackers Hostel/ Ss hotel Kampala/ Russel Hotel
After breakfast, you will depart to Jinja with your packed lunch going through Mabira forest. Mabira Forest is a rainforest area covering about 300 square kilometers. It is home for many endangered species like the primate Lophocebus Uganda.
Distance from Kampala to Jinja is about 2 hours’ drive.
On arrival in Jinja, you will go for White Water Rafting on the rapids which are an adventure and an unforgettable experience. The Nile River finds its source in Jinja where it starts the 4000 km through different African countries.
After white water rafting, you will check in at your hotel and relax.
Meals and overnight at Brisk Hotel Triangle/ Adrift Overland Camp/ Nile Hotel Jinja
You will have an early morning breakfast and chill at your hotel.
You can as well head out for today’s optional activities which are payable separately at the location.
- Nile tubing (US $80 per person)
- Quad biking (US $70 per person for 30 minutes, US $90 per person for 1 hours, US $110 for 2 hours)
- Kayaking, it ranges from US $40 to US $80 per person depending on how long you will have the Kayaking)
- Horseback safari (US $130 per person per hour but the person to weigh less than 90KG)
After the optional activities, you will be driven to Kapchorwa. On arrival, you will check in and spend the entire evening relaxing.
Meals and overnight at Homes Of Friends Guest House
On this day after your breakfast, you will be driven to Entebbe International Airport for a flight to Kenya.
Distance from Jinja to Entebbe is 4 hours’ drive.
On arrival in Kenya at around 9:00 pm, you will be welcomed and picked by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and be transferred to your hotel in Nairobi.
Meals and overnight at Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands/ Diamond Palace Hotel/ Stardom Hotel
After breakfast, you will be driven to Amboseli National Park arriving in time for lunch. In the evening, you will have an evening game drive.
Meals and overnight at Kimana Camp Amboseli/ Amboseli Bush Camp/ WE4Kenya Guesthouses & Farm
After breakfast, you will spend the whole day in Amboseli National Park doing game drives. This park is termed as an Animal’s paradise.
Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya- Tanzania border, The Park lies at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Amboseli National Park also contains vast groups of zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, buffalos, hippos and antelopes. Also to be found in Amboseli are lions, leopards, Cheetahs, Rhinos and many species of plain gamed through thousands of meters of volcanic rock from Mount Kilimanjaro.
Animal species seen include elephant, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, impala and leopard. The birdlife seen here includes pelican, bee eater, kingfisher, African fish eagle and pygmy falcon.
Meals and overnight at Kimana Camp Amboseli/ Amboseli Bush Camp/ WE4Kenya Guesthouses & Farm
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Lake Nakuru National Park which is regarded by avid birders’ as the greatest World ornithological spectacle on the Earth.
On arrival, you will check into your lodge and have some lunch. After lunch you will go for an evening game drive.
Lake Nakuru National Park's claim to fame is anchored on its numerous flamingos and over 400 different bird species. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley.
The sight of the millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink.
Meals and overnight at Hotel Citymax/ Marlin Guest Resort/ Sleepway Cottages
After breakfast, you will head out for an early morning game drive. After the morning game drive, you will go back to your lodge for lunch and after, you embark on an evening game drive.
Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s renowned soda lakes and it is world-famous for attracting millions of flamingos to its alkaline shores.
Feeding on the abundant algae that grows in the warm and shallow waters, witnessing these legions of fuchsia-pink flamingos is a sight to behold.
Lake Nakuru National Park has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.
Meals and overnight at Hotel Citymax/ Marlin Guest Resort/ Sleepway Cottages
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Hell’s Gate National Park for bike riding which will take about 2 hours.
After the bike riding safari, you will be driven to Lake Naivasha National Park.
This Lake is arguably one of the main attractions in Kenya. For one, it‘s a gateway to a variety of wildlife.
On arrival in Lake Naivasha, you will check in at your lodge and relax.
Meals and overnight at Fisherman's Camp/ Heshima Lodging/ Fina Gardens Resort Naivasha
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Crescent Island on a boat ride.
Crescent Island Game Sanctuary is located on Lake Naivasha, in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha’s best-kept secret.
Crescent Island Game Sanctuary is surrounded by water, it is actually a peninsula and is currently only accessible by boat from the east or west side. The shores host abundant birdlife including pelicans, cormorants, and fish-eagles with their haunting cry.
There are more animals per acre than any other Kenyan Park, hence many film companies have been to the Island to film the herds of Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebra, and Gazelle. Later return to your lodge for lunch and afternoon relaxation.
Meals and overnight at Fisherman's Camp/ Heshima Lodging/ Fina Gardens Resort Naivasha
After breakfast drive, you will be transferred to Maasai Mara National Reserve. You will pass through the floor of the rift valley and arrive in the evening.
On arrival, you will visit the local Maasai village for a cultural tour. Learn about the Maasai community and interact with the local people.
An overnight at the Maasai village can be organized upon request.
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe over 450 species of animals has been recorded here.
Meals and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp/ Lenchada Tourist Camp/ Mara Crescent
After breakfast, you will spend the whole day in the park in search of its well-known predators and their opponents like zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos and other animal species.
It is the Maasai Mara National Reserve that perhaps has the most spectacular event of the natural world . This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeests and zebras from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture.
Optional activity: A balloon safari at USD 485 per person can be organized early in the morning on this day, then proceed with the normal program.
Meals and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp/ Lenchada Tourist Camp/ Mara Crescent
After an early morning breakfast, you will be driven to Isebania, Kenya - Tanzania border with packed lunches. Meet our Kubwa Five Safaris Tanzania driver/guide, change safari car and immigration formalities and be driven to Serengeti National Park.
On arrival, you will go for an evening game drive.
Meals and overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp/ Africa Safari Maasai Boma Camping/ Sound Of Silence
After breakfast, you will have a full day in Serengeti National Park. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for that time of year.
We can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, and many more.
Optional activity: A balloon safari at USD 600 per person can be organized early in the morning on this day, then proceed with the normal program.
Serengeti National Park Tanzania’s oldest national park, renowned for the part it plays in the annual Great Migration, when an estimated three million antelope – mostly wildebeest – migrate to Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
This epic, seasonal journey is a deeply moving experience and a wonderful photographic subject. Here visitors to the park can roam its sprawling plains on exhilarating game drives or hop into a hot-air balloon ride for an once-in-a-lifetime wilderness adventure.
Meals and overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp/ Africa Safari Maasai Boma Camping/ Sound Of Silence
After an early breakfast, you will be driven to Ngorongoro crater for game drive with packed lunches. You will go through the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands to the base of the Rift Valley Escarpment; a dramatic bluff nearly 2,000 ft high
Distance from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater is 1 hour and 50 minutes’ drive.
On arrival, you will go for a game drive. After the game drive, you will head back to your lodge to relax for the rest of the day.
Meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite/ Jambo Rooms
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ndutu where you will spend the whole day exploring this famous area. Ndutu is known as the area where the zebra and wildebeest birthing takes place each year from December to March alongside being the place where the great wildebeest migration happens.
Meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite/ Jambo Rooms
After breakfast, you will be driven to Olduvai Gorge to explore the wonder of creation with packed lunches. It is believed that the remains of the first human being to walk on earth were found in Olduvai hence being referred to as "the cradle of mankind".
In the late afternoon, you will be driven to the Maasai Boma to share their traditions then later be driven to Karatu.
Meals and overnight at Eileen Lodge
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Lake Manyara National Park. Here lies a narrow belt of acacia woodland and a floodplain that is filled seasonally by Lake Manyara which is often overlooked, but game-rich and best known for its tree-climbing lions.
Walk along the main street of Mto Wa Mbu which is strung out along the road close to the gate for Lake Manyara National Park.
It is a busy and engaging little town where safari tourists mingle with Tanzanians from all across the country. You’ll soon get a feel for the diversity of tribal cultures (members of all Tanzania’s 120 tribal groups live here) and the sometime frenetic, sometimes laid-back pace of local life.
Meals and overnight at Twiga Lodge/ Fig Tree Lodge and Camp/ Panorama Safari Camp
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with packed lunches.
Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and its migratory cycle that includes thousands of elephants, wildebeest, and zebras.
Late in the evening, be driven to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals and overnight at Lindrin Lodge/ Outpost Lodge/ Arusha Safari Hostel
After breakfast, you will be driven to Arusha National Park for a game drive with packed lunches. Arusha National Park is home to the largest population of giraffes in the whole world. You will be able to see several other animals such as elephants, zebras, hippos, cape buffalos and several others.
Late in the afternoon, you will be transferred to Mount Kilimanjaro and you enjoy some sightseeing on the way. Later, you will be taken back to your lodge.
Meals and overnight at Lindrin Lodge/ Outpost Lodge/ Arusha Safari Hostel
After having a delightful breakfast, you will be driven to Arusha town for shopping, have lunch in town, then be driven to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your scheduled flight back home.
Cost Included/Exclude
Inclusions
- One gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for well in advance
- One chimpanzee permit per person to be secured and paid for well in advance
- Services of an expert guide
- Airport transfer (Airport pick up and drop off)
- Internal flight tickets (from Uganda to Kenya)
- Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Ground transportation (4×4 safari Landcruiser / minivan with pop-up tops)
- Full board accommodation and en route meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Park fees and relevant government taxes.
Exclusions
- Airfares
- Visa fees
- Personal insurance
- Expenses of personal nature, such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, and cigarettes
- Accommodation and meals not indicated in the itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The cost covers air tickets from Uganda to Kenya, airport transfers, all accommodations, meals as specified, park entrance fees, game drives, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits, boat cruises, guide services, and ground transportation throughout the safari.
Yes. Gorilla trekking permits (Bwindi) and chimpanzee tracking permits (Kibale) are included in the total cost of the trip.
Essentials include lightweight clothing, hiking/trekking boots, a rain jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera, a reusable water bottle, and personal medication. A full packing list will be shared upon booking.
Yes, but children under 15 are not allowed to participate in gorilla and chimpanzee trekking. We offer alternative activities for young children on the trekking days. While you are out on trekking, your children will be well taken care of by the experienced staff at our safari lodge. To ensure their enjoyment and safety, we provide a range of activities, including:
- Indoor Games: A variety of engaging games and entertainment options
- Outdoor Games: Fun and adventurous activities in a safe and supervised environment
Our staff are trained to provide quality care and attention to your children, allowing you to relax and enjoy your trekking experience
We use clean, safe, and comfortable lodges. All accommodations have private self-contained rooms; bathrooms are inside the rooms/tents.
Yes. We cater to most dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others. Please let us know your preferences in advance.
While most of the safari involves vehicle-based game drives and scenic travel, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking require moderate physical fitness due to hiking in mountainous and forested terrain.
Yes. We strongly recommend that all participants have comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage.
Our private safari is tailored to provide an intimate and immersive experience for small groups. We accommodate groups of 2 to 24 travelers, ensuring that each participant receives personalized attention and a unique safari experience. Even solo travelers can participate in this safari.
Yes, we can tailor this safari to fit your schedule, interests, or accommodation preferences. Contact us for a personalized quote.
- Uganda
Tanzania is a popular safari destination in Africa. The Tanzania safari tours and holidays based on the wildlife viewing is incredible, with big cats being especially visible. All the Big Five can be found in Tanzanian national parks and reserves, including the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Almost 40% of the country is protected and set aside for conservation, making it possible to spend two weeks on a Tanzania safari driving from national park to national park while rarely leaving the bush.
- Kenya.
Kenya safari tours and holidays offer some of the finest scenery and one of Africa’s greatest wildlife and bird watching destinations.
Kenya is the historical home of the East African safari. The country’s vast savannah grasslands are teeming with charismatic mega-fauna like Big Cats and the Big Five (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, and rhino).
Other than that, the landscapes here are truly breathtaking, ranging from deserts in the north to dense forests in the west to the Rift Valley lakes in the center to a tropical coast in the east.
As a result, there is a well-established safari industry in the region, ready to show you one of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes and an abundance of exotic wildlife.
- Tanzania
Tanzania is a popular safari destination in Africa. The Tanzania safari tours and holidays based on the wildlife viewing is incredible, with big cats being especially visible. All the Big Five can be found in Tanzanian national parks and reserves, including the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Almost 40% of the country is protected and set aside for conservation, making it possible to spend two weeks on a Tanzania safari driving from national park to national park while rarely leaving the bush.
Before Departing On Your Gorilla Trekking:
- A maximum number of eight visitors may visit a group of habituated mountain gorillas in a day. This minimizes behavioral disturbance to the gorillas and the risk of their exposure to human-borne diseases.
- Always wash your hands before you head out to the gorillas.
On The Way To The Gorillas:
- Please always keep your voices low. You will also be able to observe the great birdlife and other wildlife in the forest.
- DO NOT leave rubbish in the park. Whatever you bring into the forest should be carried back out with you.
- You will be taken to where the guides observed the gorillas the day before. From there you will follow the gorilla’s trail to find them. Look out for the gorilla’s nesting sites along the way!
- When you approach the mountain gorillas, the guides will inform you to get ready.
When You Are With The Gorillas:
- A seven-meter (21 feet) distance should be tried to be observed at all times from the gorillas. The further back you are, the more relaxed the group will be.
- You must stay in a tight group whey you are near the gorillas.
- Keep your voices down at all times. However, it is okay to ask the guide questions.
- Do not smoke, drink, or eat when you are near the gorillas. Eating or drinking inevitably will increase the risk of food/drink morsels/droplets falling, which could increase the risk of transmission of diseases.
- Sometimes the gorillas charge. Follow the guides example (crouch down slowly, do not look the gorillas directly in the eyes, and wait for the animals to pass). Do not attempt to run away because that will increase the risk.
- Flash photography is not permitted! When taking pictures move slowly and carefully.
- Do not touch the gorillas. They are wild animals.
- The maximum time you can spend with the gorillas is one hour. However, if the gorillas become agitated or nervous, the guide will finish the visit early.
- After the visit keep your voices down until you are 200 meters away from the gorillas.
General Health Rules:
- Remember that mountain gorillas are very susceptible to human diseases. The following rules are ways to minimize the risk your visit might pose to them.
- Respect the limits imposed on the number of visitors allowed with the gorillas each day. This minimizes the risk of disease transmission and stress to the group.
- If you are feeling ill, or you are carrying a contagious disease, volunteer to stay behind. An alternate visit will be arranged for you, or you will be refunded your money.
- If you feel the urge to cough or sneeze when you are near the gorillas, please turn your head away and cover your nose and mouth in order to minimize the spread of bacteria or viruses.
- Always stay seven meters (21 feet) away from the gorillas. This is to protect them from catching human diseases.
- Do not leave any rubbish (eg. food wrappers) in the park; foreign items can harbor diseases or other contaminants.
- If you need to go to the toilet while in the forest, please ask the guide to dig you a hole with his panga. Make sure the hole is 30 centimeters deep and fill it in when you are finished.
What To Bring On Your Gorilla Safari:
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes.
- Put on earplugs for those who feel uncomfortable with the jungle sounds.
- Carry a packed lunch and enough drinking water.
- Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable), and insect repellent.
- Bring a photo of a film camera. Using a flashlight is not permitted so we recommend using films of 400-800 ASA.
- When is the best time of year to visit Uganda?
Uganda is accessible at any time of year. Mountain gorilla trekking is on most tourists’ bucket lists, and permits are available all year.
Uganda is a tropical country that receives a lot of rain. The wettest months are March to May, which can make travel difficult. During the Wet Season some roads become extremely muddy and difficult to navigate.
The dry season months of June to August and December to February provide the best travel conditions, and are also ideal for Ugandan gorilla trekking. The dry season months are also ideal for general wildlife viewing in savannah reserves because animals congregate around rivers and waterholes, and the grass is shorter, making spotting easier.
2. How are the wildlife viewing opportunities in Uganda?
Uganda is home to some of the best wilderness areas on the African continent. Uganda unquestionably has some of the best and most beautiful wildlife in the world.
Uganda has a diverse wildlife population and is home to the big five game animals. Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park are the best places in Uganda to see wildlife.
A wildlife viewing experience in Uganda is well worth your time and money, and it will leave you with lasting memories. Uganda, unspoiled and raw, offers a genuine sense of off-the-beaten-path adventure.
Uganda is endowed with numerous natural and cultural wonders that are largely unknown to the general public. Uganda is still relatively unknown, with the majority of tourists interviewed stating that this was their first visit and promising to return with their friends. With an astounding number of hippos, rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, gorillas, chimps, giraffes, buffalos, and other animals thriving in Uganda’s national parks, Uganda is undeniably endowed.
Uganda is home to over 350 different species of mammals of various sizes. They include large mammals such as gorillas, rhinos, hippos, chimps, buffaloes, lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and warthogs, as well as small mammals such as bats, moles, and shrews. These mammals are classified into three groups: primates (gorillas, chimps, monkeys, and others), carnivores (leopards, African wildcats, cheetahs, and others), and herbivores (Buffalos, elephants, Giraffes and more).
3. Is Uganda safe for tourists?
When traveling to urban areas, travelers should take the usual precautions for their safety and try to avoid traveling at night. Petty crime is a problem in urban areas, just as it is in all poor countries. Each national park is equipped with security personnel in order to guarantee the tourists’ well-being.
- When is the best time of year to visit Kenya?
The months of June through October are perfect for visiting Kenya. Trails are more accessible and the weather is more reliable during this time. This is also in sync with the annual Maasai Mara wildebeest and zebra migration. Animals are congregating in large numbers around the remaining water sources as the dry season continues.
Unfortunately, high-season prices are in effect all year long, with the exception of June It’s also more crowded,. The crowds are also larger – in some parks, the queue of safari vehicles can take away something from your experience, and some areas of the Maasai Mara can be completely overwhelmed with vehicles during the migration.
However, many travelers prefer the months of November through February because that is when the majority of migratory birds arrive, travel is rarely interrupted by rain, and the country is transformed into a lovely shade of green. Heavy rains are possible during this time of year, turning safari trails into muddy bogs, so most tourists avoid it. During these months, costs are reduced.
2. How are the wildlife viewing opportunities in Kenya?
Kenya’s parks offer a wide range of experiences for wildlife viewers. Many of the most visited National Parks in Kenya, including Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Samburu, and Lake Nakuru, offer excellent chances to see exotic and endangered species on safari. All of these parks have dense animal populations, making them excellent all-around safari destinations where you can see a wide variety of animals in a short amount of time.
The Big Five are commonly seen on safaris. One of the best places in Africa to see big cats is the Maasai Mara, and white rhinos are common at Kenya’s Lake Nakuru National Park. Thousands upon thousands of flamingos flock to the shallow waters of the Rift Valley lakes, particularly Lake Bogoria, each year in search of food.
3. Is Kenya safe for tourists?
A trip to Kenya for a safari is in most cases risk-free, but there are a few things travelers should keep in mind. There is a widespread perception that Nairobi and other major cities in Kenya are plagued by high rates of violent crime.
Kubwa Five Safaris has a good reputation when it comes to safety, and if you pay attention to the safety briefings and do as your guides instruct, you should have no problems.
- When is the best time of year to visit Tanzania?
The optimal time to book a safari in Tanzania varies depending on the individual’s goals for the trip. Planning beforehand is essential if witnessing the wildebeest migration is the primary goal of your trip. From June to October is when you have the best chance of seeing the wildebeest migration in Serengeti, though you will need to remain in different parts of the park at different phases of the migration, which is unpredictable because it depends on the rain.
To avoid the crowds, it’s best to book your Serengeti hotel room well in advance of the annual wildebeest migration. If you plan on going on a safari, avoid the months of March through May because that’s when it rains the most.
2. How are the wildlife viewing opportunities in Tanzania?
The chances of seeing exotic animals in Tanzania are high. Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater are all stops on the Northern Circuit of Tanzania safaris. Even though some of these parks are only open during certain times of the year, they all offer fantastic opportunities to see wild animals. If you want to get the most out of it, you should go the whole way and see the different ecosystems and habitats that make up the park.
The parks are large enough that you can find solitude if you want it, but this is still a very popular route, so you can expect to be among other people at various points. If you need some peace and quiet, the Southern circuit offers slightly more challenging but still excellent game viewing. It’s possible that repeat travelers to Africa who aren’t as eager to see the Big Five would enjoy this route more.
2. Is Tanzania safe for tourists?
The tourism industry in Tanzania is well-developed and well-seasoned, so visitors need not worry about their safety on a safari in Tanzania.
To counter this, it’s not a good idea to go out on foot at night in Dar es Salaam or any other large city because of the high rate of petty crime. Tourists are occasionally targeted in Arusha and other urban tourist hotspots, but most of the time the bother is innocuous and is really just touts trying to sell things (anything from safaris to beaded necklaces). It is usually enough to be firm and stand your ground to diffuse any situation.
The vast majority of tourists to Tanzania don’t spend much (if any) time in urban areas; therefore, this shouldn’t be a problem.
