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Kenya, Uganda & Rwanda: Sample Safari Journeys

21 October 2026 · 5 min read

Three supplied six-day journey ideas: Kenyan wildlife, Ugandan gorillas and Rwanda's forests and lakes.

Kenya · 6 days / 5 nights

A private journey through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, with accommodation selected for your comfort level.

  • Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley; afternoon game drive.
  • Day 2: Maasai Mara game viewing, with optional balloon safari or Maasai community visit.
  • Day 3: Lake Nakuru for rhinos, giraffes and birdlife.
  • Day 4: Continue to Amboseli; sunset game viewing if arrival time allows.
  • Day 5: Explore Amboseli's elephant country and wetlands.
  • Day 6: Return to Nairobi, with optional city attractions if time and reservations permit.

Uganda · 6 days / 5 nights

From Entebbe through Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi, with permits and connections arranged before confirmation.

  • Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe and relax near Lake Victoria.
  • Day 2: Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park by road or domestic flight.
  • Day 3: Kasenyi Plains game drive and Kazinga Channel boat safari.
  • Day 4: Continue towards Bwindi through the Ishasha region.
  • Day 5: Gorilla trekking with park guides, then time to rest.
  • Day 6: Visit Lake Bunyonyi if connections allow, then an arranged return towards Entebbe.

Rwanda · 6 days / 5 nights

Combine Kigali, Volcanoes National Park and Lake Kivu. Accommodation, permits and optional activities are confirmed for your dates.

  • Day 1: Arrive in Kigali; optional memorial, art or craft visits.
  • Day 2: Drive north to the Volcanoes region and settle into your lodge.
  • Day 3: Gorilla trekking with park rangers.
  • Day 4: Optional golden monkey trekking, guided hiking or a community-led cultural experience.
  • Day 5: Continue to Lake Kivu for relaxation or a boat excursion.
  • Day 6: Return to Kigali for departure or an extension.

Extend your journey

Kenyan extensions include Diani, Watamu, Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Aberdare, Ol Pejeta, Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate. Uganda extensions include Jinja, Murchison Falls, Lake Bunyonyi and Kibale. In Rwanda, add Akagera, Nyungwe, Kigali experiences or more time at Lake Kivu. Availability and costs are confirmed in your quote.

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