16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari Experience

The 16-Day Kenya and Uganda Luxury Safari Experience designed by Deks Safaris and Tours is a masterpiece that fuses two of Africa’s most remarkable safari destinations into a single seamless journey. This itinerary takes you across the golden plains of Kenya and the lush rainforests of Uganda, blending luxury, adventure, culture, and wildlife encounters. From the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli to the breath-taking Masai Mara, from the chimpanzee-filled forests of Kibale to the mystical gorilla kingdom of Bwindi, this journey creates memories that will last a lifetime.

The 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari begins in Nairobi, Kenya, where comfort at a world-class hotel eases you into your adventure. From there, you travel to Amboseli National Park, renowned for its herds of elephants framed by Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak. Later, Lake Naivasha offers serenity before the journey leads to the iconic Masai Mara, home to Africa’s most thrilling predator-prey encounters and, seasonally, the Great Migration. Cultural immersion with the Maasai people deepens the experience with authentic heritage and traditions.

Flying into Uganda

The adventure shifts to the rainforests and savannahs of the Pearl of Africa. In Kibale, you encounter wild chimpanzees during unforgettable treks, while Queen Elizabeth National Park showcases lions, elephants, hippos, and an abundance of birdlife. The journey continues into the mystical Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a once-in-a-lifetime mountain gorilla trekking experience, complemented by interactions with the Batwa community. To close the adventure, Lake Mburo offers intimate wildlife encounters in a relaxed setting, before your final departure from Entebbe.

This 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari is carefully curated for travelers seeking luxury comfort, professional guiding, immersive culture, and unmatched wildlife diversity. Every detail—accommodation, transportation, and activity is designed to elevate your African experience into an unforgettable luxury adventure.

16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari Highlights

Day	Activities	Accommodation
Day 1	Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport and Check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel	Radisson Blu Hotel Meal Plan: Half Board
Day 2	Morning Road Transfer to Amboseli National Park (have Afternoon Game Drives)	Ol Tukai Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3	Adventure in Amboseli National Park (Game Drives, Nature Walks, and Maasai People Culture)	Ol Tukai Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4	Morning Road Transfer to Lake Naivasha National Park with Stopover in Nairobi for Lunch	Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5	Morning Game Drive and Road Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve	Ashnil Mara Camp Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6	Adventure in Masai Mara National Reserve (Game Drives, Great Migration, Nature Walks, and Maasai People Cultural Experience)	Ashnil Mara Camp Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7	Another Day in Masai Mara National Reserve (Game Drives, Hot Air Balloon Ride and Photography)	Ashnil Mara Camp Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 8	Morning Road Transfer to Nairobi for a Flight to Entebbe Airport	Protea Hotel Entebbe Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 9	Morning Road Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park and Have Afternoon Bigodi Swamp Walk	Turaco Treetops Kibale Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 10	Go Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park and Afternoon Relaxation at the Lodge	Turaco Treetops Kibale Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 11	Adventure in the Craters, Visit Tea Plantations, and Afternoon Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park	Elephant Hub Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 12	Adventure in Queen Elizabeth National Park (game Drives, Nature Walks, and Boat Cruise)	Elephant Hub Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 13	Morning Road Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Buhoma Sector) and Afternoon Nature Walk in the Forest	Engagi Gorilla Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 14	Go Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Buhoma Sector) and Afternoon Batwa Cultural Experience	Engagi Gorilla Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 15	Morning Road Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Have Afternoon Game Drives, Nature Walk, and Photography	Kigambira Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 16	Morning Road Transfer to Entebbe Airport for a Flight Back Home	None Meal Plan: Half Board

Tour Quotation Based on Two People Sharing on a Luxury Basis

Rate Per Person: US$10,856
Total for Two People: US$21,712

Kenya Wildlife Safaris

Detailed 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari

Day 1: Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport – Nairobi City Welcome

Your 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari begins with a warm welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. A representative from Deks Safaris and Tours escorts you to Radisson Blu Hotel, a luxury property offering comfort and exceptional service in the heart of the city. After your long international journey, this first day is designed for rest and recovery.

You may choose to unwind at the hotel’s spa, enjoy a swim in the pool, or sample international and African cuisine at the fine dining restaurants. Depending on your arrival time, you might also take a short optional city tour to explore Nairobi’s bustling markets, cultural centers, or even the famous Karen Blixen Museum. The evening is spent in comfort, preparing mentally and physically for the adventures ahead.

As you retire for the night, the anticipation of embarking on an extraordinary 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari journey builds. This gentle start ensures you are refreshed for the wilderness experiences awaiting you in Amboseli the next morning.

Day 2: Transfer to Amboseli National Park – First Game Drive

After a delicious breakfast, you embark on a scenic road transfer to Amboseli National Park, located near the Kenya-Tanzania border. The 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari journey introduces you to Kenya’s countryside, filled with vibrant villages, open fields, and dramatic landscapes. Upon arrival at Ol Tukai Lodge, one of Amboseli’s premier safari lodges, you check in and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch overlooking the park.

In the afternoon, your first game drive begins. Amboseli is world-renowned for its large herds of elephants, often photographed against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. You may also encounter lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and a wealth of birdlife. With the guidance of experienced rangers, every drive offers opportunities for incredible wildlife photography.

As the sun dips behind Kilimanjaro, you return to your lodge for dinner. The evening ambiance is filled with the sounds of the wilderness lions roaring in the distance and elephants trumpeting across the plains.

Day 3: Full Day in Amboseli – Game Drives, Walks, and Maasai Culture

This day is devoted to exploring Amboseli in depth. Begin with an early morning game drive, when predators are most active and the golden sunrise paints the landscape. After breakfast, you may embark on a guided nature walk, learning about the smaller wonders of the ecosystem, from unique flora to fascinating tracks left by animals.

A highlight of the day includes cultural immersion with the Maasai people, one of Africa’s most iconic tribes. You visit a traditional Maasai village, where warriors demonstrate dances, women share songs, and elders narrate stories of heritage and resilience. This authentic encounter highlights the symbiotic relationship between the Maasai and their natural environment.

The afternoon is dedicated to another game drive, ensuring you witness Amboseli’s vast diversity. Dinner at Ol Tukai Lodge is followed by relaxation under the starlit African sky, offering peace and reflection on the beauty you’ve experienced.

Day 4: Journey to Lake Naivasha – Stopover in Nairobi

After breakfast, you depart Amboseli and head toward Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake nestled in the Rift Valley. En route, you enjoy a stopover in Nairobi for a leisurely lunch before continuing the 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari journey. Upon arrival at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, you check into your elegant lodge overlooking the lake’s shores.

In the afternoon, you may choose to embark on an optional boat safari on Lake Naivasha, gliding past hippos, waterbucks, and an incredible variety of birdlife, including cormorants and fish eagles. The tranquility of the lake contrasts beautifully with the raw wilderness of Amboseli, offering a refreshing balance in the safari experience.

The evening is spent at the resort, enjoying dinner and perhaps sipping wine as you watch the sun set across the lake. This day is a transition between landscapes, preparing you for the excitement of the Masai Mara.

Day 5: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you set off on a road transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier safari destination. The drive takes you through the scenic Rift Valley, with rolling hills and expansive plains leading to the Mara. Upon arrival at Ashnil Mara Camp, a luxury tented camp strategically located along the Mara River, you check in and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, your first game drive in the Masai Mara begins. Known for its dense wildlife population, the reserve offers excellent chances to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and more. The Mara is particularly famous for predator-prey interactions, providing thrilling moments for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike.

As dusk approaches, you return to your camp for dinner. Surrounded by the calls of the wild, your evening at Ashnil Mara Camp captures the magic of being in one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.

Day 6: Full Day in the Masai Mara – Great Migration and Culture

The Masai Mara delivers one of the most spectacular wildlife shows on earth: the Great Migration. Depending on the season, you may witness thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles crossing the plains and rivers in dramatic survival battles against predators and crocodiles. Even outside migration season, the Mara is teeming with life and offers unmatched wildlife diversity.

Your day begins with a morning game drive, followed by optional activities such as a guided nature walk. Later, you immerse yourself in a Maasai cultural experience, visiting a local community to learn about their traditions, dances, and way of life.

The afternoon continues with another game drive, ensuring every opportunity to witness the Mara’s extraordinary wildlife. The day concludes with dinner at Ashnil Mara Camp, reflecting on the natural drama you’ve observed across the golden plains.

Day 7: Another Adventure in the Masai Mara – Hot Air Balloon Ride

This day offers a unique perspective of the Mara through an optional hot air balloon ride. At dawn, you glide silently above the savannah as wildlife roams below, the sunrise illuminating the endless plains in breathtaking colors. Upon landing, a champagne breakfast awaits you in the bush, completing one of Africa’s most magical experiences.

The remainder of the day is devoted to game drives and photography, capturing more of the Mara’s remarkable wildlife. Whether it is lions lounging under acacia trees, cheetahs sprinting across the plains, or elephants gracefully moving in herds, every moment is captivating.

Dinner at Ashnil Mara Camp is a celebration of this iconic safari destination, marking the end of your Kenyan adventures before transitioning to Uganda.

Day 8: Flight to Uganda – Arrival in Entebbe

After breakfast, you embark on a road transfer back to Nairobi, where you board a flight to Entebbe International Airport, Uganda. Upon arrival, you are transferred to Protea Hotel Entebbe, a luxury lakeside hotel offering relaxation after your flight.

The afternoon is free to unwind, swim, or stroll along Lake Victoria’s shores. Dinner and overnight at the hotel provide comfort as you prepare for Uganda’s wilderness adventures beginning the next day.

Day 9: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park – Bigodi Swamp Walk

Your Uganda journey begins with a road transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, home to East Africa’s largest chimpanzee population. The scenic drive passes tea plantations, crater lakes, and rural communities.

Upon arrival, you check into Turaco Treetops Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you embark on a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation project rich in primates and birdlife, including the great blue turaco. The walk provides an immersive introduction to the ecosystem and its importance to both wildlife and people.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge conclude this day of travel and exploration.

Day 10: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

This day is dedicated to chimpanzee tracking. After breakfast, you join rangers for a trek into Kibale Forest, where you track and observe wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Spending an hour with these intelligent primates offers deep insights into their behavior, communication, and family bonds.

The forest is also home to other primates such as red colobus, black-and-white colobus, and vervet monkeys, along with countless bird species. After the trek, return to Turaco Treetops Lodge for lunch and relaxation. The afternoon is free to enjoy the lodge’s serene setting before dinner and overnight.

Day 11: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Craters and Tea Plantations

After breakfast, you depart Kibale for Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through a region dotted with crater lakes and lush tea plantations. Stops are made for photography and exploration before continuing the journey.

Upon arrival at Elephant Hub Lodge, you check in for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in Queen Elizabeth, exploring the park’s savannah plains where elephants, lions, buffalo, and antelopes roam freely.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge mark the beginning of your exploration in one of Uganda’s most diverse wildlife havens.

Day 12: Full Day in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today is dedicated to discovering the richness of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Begin with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi sector, famous for predators such as lions and hyenas.

In the afternoon, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel reveals dense concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and an incredible variety of water birds. Later, a guided nature walk provides a more intimate experience with the landscape, uncovering its smaller wonders.

Returning to Elephant Hub Lodge, you enjoy dinner and relaxation after a day filled with remarkable wildlife encounters.

Day 13: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Nature Walk

After breakfast, you embark on a scenic road transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The drive offers breathtaking views of rolling hills, valleys, and local villages.

Upon arrival in the Buhoma Sector, you check into Engagi Gorilla Lodge. In the afternoon, you explore the forest on a guided nature walk, discovering its rich biodiversity, from exotic plants to rare birds.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge prepare you for the highly anticipated gorilla trekking the next day.

Day 14: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Batwa Culture

This day is the highlight of your 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari: mountain gorilla trekking. After an early breakfast, you join rangers and trackers to venture into Bwindi’s dense forest in search of a gorilla family. Once located, you spend an awe-inspiring hour observing their behavior, interactions, and social structures.

The experience is deeply moving, offering a rare connection with one of the world’s most endangered species. After the trek, you return to the lodge for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, you participate in the Batwa cultural experience, where Uganda’s indigenous forest people share their traditions through dance, storytelling, and demonstrations of forest survival skills.

Dinner and overnight at Engagi Gorilla Lodge conclude a day of unforgettable adventure.

Day 15: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Afternoon Safari

After breakfast, you set off for Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest but most scenic savannah park. Upon arrival, check into Kigambira Safari Lodge and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, embark on game drives to spot zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, and warthogs. Later, a guided nature walk offers opportunities for up-close wildlife encounters and stunning photography.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge provide relaxation before your final day of 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari.

Day 16: Departure – Return to Entebbe

On your last day, you enjoy an early breakfast before a scenic road transfer back to Entebbe International Airport. Stops may be made at the Equator for photographs and souvenir shopping.

This marks the conclusion of your 16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari Experience with Deks Safaris and Tours, leaving you with unforgettable memories of wildlife, culture, and luxury across East Africa.

16-Day Kenya Uganda Luxury Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Safari Inclusions

Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Accommodation in luxury lodges and camps as per itinerary
Meals and drinking water as specified in the plan
Professional English-speaking driver-guides
Ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicles
Domestic flights (Nairobi – Entebbe)
Park entrance fees for all listed parks
Gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi
Chimpanzee tracking permits in Kibale
All scheduled game drives, boat cruises, and guided walks
Cultural experiences with Maasai and Batwa communities

Safari Exclusions

International flights into Nairobi and out of Entebbe
Visa fees for Kenya and Uganda
Travel insurance and medical expenses
Optional activities (hot air balloon ride, extra city tours, etc.)
Personal expenses such as tips, drinks, and souvenirs
Porter services during gorilla trekking
Extra meals or services beyond those specified