17 Days East African Safari : Experience Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda

This 17 days East African safari with Giant Holiday Safaris offers a complete wildlife and primate adventure across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The journey covers Africa’s most famous parks, including Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Amboseli, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Guests enjoy Big Five game drives, the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal), chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, and unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park. Comfortable lodges, expert local guides, and well-planned routes ensure a smooth and rewarding safari experience. This 17 Days East African Safari is ideal for travelers seeking wildlife, culture, landscapes, and once-in-a-lifetime primate encounters in East Africa.

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Kenya

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a professional Giant Holiday Safaris representative will warmly welcome you. You will receive assistance with luggage and transfer to your comfortable hotel. After check-in, your 17 Days East African Safari representative will conduct a short briefing to explain the journey ahead, travel times, and wildlife expectations. This day allows you to relax after your international flight and prepare for the exciting 17 Days East African Safari adventure. Nairobi offers a calm introduction to East Africa, with modern comforts and friendly hospitality. Enjoy a peaceful evening at the hotel as you rest for the journey ahead.

Day 2: Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart Nairobi in a 4×4 safari vehicle and drive southeast toward Amboseli National Park. The journey offers scenic views of rural Kenya and local communities. On arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its wide open plains and large elephant herds. On clear days, you will enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. The evening game drive introduces you to wildlife and landscapes unique to this park.

Day 3: Full Day Adventure in Amboseli National Park : 17 Days East African Safari

Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The park is one of the best places in Africa to see elephants up close. You may also encounter lions, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and warthogs. The swamp areas attract hippos and many bird species throughout the year. Your guide will share knowledge about animal behavior and the ecosystem. Between game drives, return to the lodge for meals and relaxation. This day offers excellent photography opportunities, especially with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.

Day 4: Transfer from Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

After an early breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel north toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Lunch will be served en route. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a game drive along the lake shores. Lake Nakuru is well known for its birdlife and beautiful scenery. It is also one of the best places in Kenya to see rhinos and Rothschild’s giraffes. As the sun sets, you will check in at your lodge and relax after the drive.

Day 5: Transfer from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

Begin the 17 Days East African Safari with a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Look out for flamingos, pelicans, rhinos, giraffes, lions, and antelopes. After breakfast, drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a short rest before heading out for an evening game drive. The Masai Mara is known for its rich wildlife and endless savannahs. This marks the beginning of one of Africa’s most exciting safari experiences.

Day 6: Full day Adventure in Masai Mara National Reserve : 17 Days East African Safari

Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve is home to the Big Five and many other species. You may see lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and hippos. Your experienced guide will track wildlife and explain animal behavior. The open plains offer excellent photography opportunities. This day allows you to fully enjoy the beauty and wildlife of the Masai Mara.

Day 7: Full day Adventure in Masai Mara – Great Migration Experience

Enjoy another full day of the 17 Days East African Safari in the Masai Mara. Between June and September, the reserve hosts the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world’s greatest wildlife events. Millions of wildebeest and zebras move in search of fresh grass. Your guide will focus on migration areas and river crossings when possible. Outside migration season, the park still offers outstanding wildlife viewing. Return to the lodge in the evening to relax and share safari stories.

Day 8: Transfer from Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart with packed lunch and drive to the Kenya–Tanzania border at Isebania. After immigration procedures, meet your Tanzanian guide and continue to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game viewing along the way as you enter the vast Serengeti plains. Arrive at your lodge in the evening after an exciting cross-border safari experience.

Day 9: Full Day Adventure in Serengeti National Park : 17 Days East African Safari

Spend the day exploring the Serengeti, famous for its endless grasslands and high predator numbers. Wildlife sightings may include lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and hyenas. The park is also rich in birdlife. Your guide will tailor game drives based on animal movements. This day offers classic African safari moments in one of the world’s most iconic parks.

Day 10: Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with picnic lunches for a game drive on the crater floor. The crater supports a high density of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and antelopes. After the game drive, ascend to your lodge and enjoy breathtaking views of the crater.

Day 11: Transfer from Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Ngorongoro and drive to Tarangire National Park. The park is known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and seasonal wildlife movements. Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River, which attracts animals during the dry season.

Day 12: Tarangire – Kilimanjaro – Entebbe – Kampala : 17 Days East African Safari

After breakfast, drive to Arusha and continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Board your flight to Entebbe, Uganda. On arrival, a Giant Holiday Safaris guide will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Spend the evening relaxing after travel.

Day 13: Transfer from Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park

Depart Kampala after breakfast and drive west to Kibale Forest National Park. The journey passes through beautiful countryside and tea plantations. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk around nearby crater lakes, offering cultural and nature experiences.

Day 14: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, head to Kibale Forest for chimpanzee trekking. Observe chimpanzees and other primates in their natural habitat. Later, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos and birds.

Day 15: Transfer from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Begin with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Continue through the Ishasha sector, known for it’s tree-climbing lions. Drive onward to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving in the evening.

Day 16: Morning Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After breakfast, set off for mountain gorilla trekking. Guided by experts, you will hike through the forest to meet a gorilla family. Spend time observing their behavior at close range. In the afternoon, enjoy a community visit if time allows.

Day 17: Transfer from Bwindi to Entebbe – End of 17 Days East African Safari

Drive back to Kampala with stops at Igongo Cultural Centre and the Uganda Equator. Continue to Entebbe International Airport for your late evening departure, marking the end of your unforgettable 17 Days East African Safari with Giant Holiday Safaris.

17 Days East African Safari Inclusions

Park fees (for non-residents)
Gorilla permits (one per person, non-resident)
Chimp permits (one per person, non-resident)
All specified activities (unless labeled as optional)
Accommodation throughout the tour (unless upgraded)
Professional driver/guide
All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
All internal flights during the 17 Days East African Safari
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfers
Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Drinking water provided daily

17 Days East African Safari Exclusions

International flights (to/from home)
Additional accommodation before and after the tour
Tips (recommended tipping guideline of US$10.00 per person per day)
Personal expenses (such as souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

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