Grand East Africa — 15 Days

Multi-Country & Grand Tours · 15 days / 14 nights · 🇰🇪 Kenya

Grand East Africa — 15 Days

Kenya + Tanzania + Uganda in one grand 15-day overland adventure.

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Overview

The Grand Tour. Kenya's Mara and Rift Valley, then over the border into Tanzania for Serengeti and Ngorongoro, north to Uganda for Queen Elizabeth and finally Bwindi's mountain gorillas. 15 days, 3 countries, 6 parks, 200 species.

Route: Nairobi → Nakuru → Maasai Mara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Arusha → fly Entebbe → QE → Bwindi → Entebbe

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi → Nakuru

    Highlight: Hot-spring soak in Maasai Mara

    Afternoon drive.

    📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 L, D 🏨 Keekorok Lodge
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Boat cruise
    • Hot-spring soak
  2. Day 2

    Nakuru → Mara

    Highlight: Sunrise tracking in Lake Nakuru

    Transfer.

    📍 Lake Nakuru 🚙 Safari Minivan 📏 160 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Lake Nakuru Lodge
    • Cultural visit
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Morning bird-walk
  3. Day 3

    Mara day

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Bwindi

    Game drives.

    📍 Bwindi 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 460 km ⏱ ~9 hrs from Kigali 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Buhoma Lodge
    • Bush breakfast
    • Guided nature walk
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Game drives & sundowner
  4. Day 4

    Mara → Serengeti

    Highlight: Cultural visit in Queen Elizabeth NP

    Cross border at Isebania; afternoon drive.

    📍 Queen Elizabeth NP 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 420 km ⏱ ~7 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Mweya Safari Lodge
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Cultural visit
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Sunrise tracking
  5. Day 5

    Serengeti day

    Highlight: Bush breakfast in Serengeti

    Migration search.

    📍 Serengeti 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 335 km ⏱ ~7 hrs from Arusha 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
    • Bush breakfast
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Visit local market
    • Guided nature walk
  6. Day 6

    Serengeti day

    Highlight: Game drives & sundowner in Ngorongoro

    Lobo or Central Seronera.

    📍 Ngorongoro 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 180 km ⏱ ~4 hrs from Arusha 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
    • Boat cruise
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Photography stop
    • Game drives & sundowner
  7. Day 7

    Serengeti → Ngorongoro

    Highlight: Morning bird-walk in Maasai Mara

    Transfer via Olduvai.

    📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Mara Serena Safari Lodge
    • Photography stop
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Cultural visit
  8. Day 8

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Highlight: Bush breakfast in Lake Nakuru

    Full-day crater drive.

    📍 Lake Nakuru 🚙 Safari Minivan 📏 160 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Mbweha Camp
    • Guided nature walk
    • Bush breakfast
    • Visit local market
    • Morning bird-walk
  9. Day 9

    → Arusha + fly Entebbe

    Highlight: Bush breakfast in Bwindi

    Morning Tarangire drive; afternoon flight.

    📍 Bwindi 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 460 km ⏱ ~9 hrs from Kigali 🍽 B, D 🏨 Buhoma Lodge
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Bush breakfast
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Cultural visit
  10. Day 10

    Entebbe → QE

    Highlight: Sunrise tracking in Queen Elizabeth NP

    Transfer west.

    📍 Queen Elizabeth NP 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 420 km ⏱ ~7 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Kasenyi Safari Camp
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Guided nature walk
    • Game drives & sundowner
  11. Day 11

    QE day

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Serengeti

    Kazinga boat + Kasenyi drive.

    📍 Serengeti 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 335 km ⏱ ~7 hrs from Arusha 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
    • Visit local market
    • Guided nature walk
    • Boat cruise
    • Morning bird-walk
  12. Day 12

    QE Ishasha → Bwindi

    Highlight: Boat cruise in Ngorongoro

    Ishasha tree lions; transfer.

    📍 Ngorongoro 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 180 km ⏱ ~4 hrs from Arusha 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
    • Guided nature walk
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Boat cruise
  13. Day 13

    Gorilla trek

    Highlight: Photography stop in Maasai Mara

    The ultimate primate encounter.

    📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Keekorok Lodge
    • Cultural visit
    • Photography stop
    • Bush breakfast
    • Hot-spring soak
  14. Day 14

    Bwindi → Entebbe

    Highlight: Game drives & sundowner in Lake Nakuru

    Long transfer.

    📍 Lake Nakuru 🚙 Safari Minivan 📏 160 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
    • Visit local market
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Game drives & sundowner
  15. Day 15

    Departure

    Highlight: Boat cruise in Bwindi

    Airport transfer.

    📍 Bwindi 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 460 km ⏱ ~9 hrs from Kigali 🍽 B 🏨 Buhoma Lodge
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Boat cruise
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Visit local market
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$5,006 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$7,952 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
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On this safari

What's onboard

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restaurant Restaurant
local_bar Bar / Lounge
fitness_center Gym / Fitness
pets Pet-Free Zones
family_restroom Family Friendly
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Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
22°C Heavy drizzle · 10 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T17:30
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Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★★ 9.0/10
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $320 / night · +$65 upgrade
Bar / LoungeBush BreakfastCultural VisitsWalking SafarisLaundry Service
412 verified reviews
★★★★☆ 8.6/10
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Luxury Tented Camp · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $245 / night · +$180 upgrade
Spa & WellnessAirport TransfersGym / FitnessFamily FriendlyHoneymoon Setup
318 verified reviews
★★★★☆ 8.4/10
Keekorok Lodge
Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $220 / night · +$65 upgrade
Air-conditioningBar / LoungeHot-Air BalloonLaundry ServiceFamily Friendly
287 verified reviews
★★★★★ 9.3/10
Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge
Luxury · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $540 / night · +$420 upgrade
Bar / LoungeHot-Air BalloonLaundry ServiceGym / FitnessPet-Free Zones
198 verified reviews
★★★★☆ 8.6/10
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Safari Lodge · Lake Nakuru National Park
From $230 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiAir-conditioningSwimming PoolBar / LoungeSpa & Wellness
264 verified reviews
★★★★☆ 8.3/10
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Safari Lodge · Lake Nakuru National Park
From $195 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiSpa & WellnessWalking SafarisGym / FitnessPet-Free Zones
198 verified reviews
Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Emirates
EK721
DXB → NBO
Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop
10:25 14:35 5h 10m Daily $720 Book on Emirates ↗
KLM
KL565
AMS → NBO
Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop
10:10 20:30 8h 20m Daily $950 Book on KLM ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

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In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • 4×4 Land Cruiser (Kenya + Tanzania)
  • Land Cruiser (Uganda)
  • 14 nights full-board mixed lodging
  • Flight Arusha → Entebbe
  • Gorilla permit
  • All park + crater fees
  • Dedicated driver-guide in each country

cancelExcludes

  • International flights
  • Visas (EA multi-visa $100)
  • Alcohol
  • Tips
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