19 Days Kenya Tanzania and Uganda Safari Holiday – The Ultimate East Africa Grand Expedition

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday stands as one of the most powerful and immersive wildlife and primate journeys in East Africa. Designed by Deks Safaris and Tours, this rare expedition links three of Africa’s most celebrated safari countries into one seamless luxury and adventure experience. The journey flows from Kenya’s savannah heartland into Tanzania’s endless plains, then deep into Uganda’s primeval rainforests. Each destination adds a new story of wildlife, landscapes, and culture.

This 19 Days Kenya Tanzania and Uganda Safari connects iconic destinations including Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Amboseli, Kibale Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Lake Bunyonyi, and Mabamba Swamp. Guests experience classic Big Five safaris, the world’s greatest predator playgrounds, and once-in-a-lifetime chimpanzee and mountain gorilla trekking.

Kenya Safari Experience

19 Days Kenya Tanzania and Uganda Safari Highlights

 Tour Quotation Based on a Mid-Range Safari Vacation

19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday balances game drives, nature walks, cultural encounters, primate tracking, and scenic overland journeys. Every transition reveals dramatic changes in terrain, climate, and wildlife behavior. From flamingo-filled alkaline lakes to elephant-dominated river valleys, from snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro views to misty gorilla forests, this safari carries true continental depth.

This 19 Days Kenya Tanzania and Uganda Safari journey fits seasoned safari lovers, photographers, conservation enthusiasts, researchers, and first-time explorers who desire Africa in full scale. Every lodge and camp support local conservation and community development. Expert safari guides, professional tracking teams, and secure logistics ensure safety, comfort, and deep learning at each stage.

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday by Deks Safaris and Tours represents the highest expression of East African safari craftsmanship.

Detailed 19 Days Kenya Tanzania and Uganda Safari

DAY 1: Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya – Welcome to East Africa

Hotel Boulevard Nairobi

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday begins with arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. The energy of East Africa greets guests immediately. Nairobi blends modern city life with untamed wilderness. A professional Deks Safaris and Tours team receives guests and transfers them through leafy avenues to Hotel Boulevard Nairobi. The hotel provides a calm oasis for rest after international travel.

Guests settle into well-appointed rooms surrounded by tropical gardens. Warm Kenyan hospitality sets the mood for the adventure ahead. The evening allows time for recovery, trip orientation, and quiet reflection. Nairobi’s skyline glows in the distance while birds move through the hotel gardens.

This first night allows the body to adjust after long travel. Light dining options, hydration, and rest support the journey ahead. The air carries a mix of city rhythm and wild promise. Tomorrow, the safari truly begins.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: None in the city
• Birds: Hadada ibis, African pied crow, marabou stork
• Cultures: Kikuyu, Luo, Luhya urban influences, modern Kenyan lifestyle

DAY 2: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park – Flamingos, Rhinos & Scenic Landscapes

Ziwa Bush Lodge

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday shifts into classic safari mode as guests depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey travels through the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Vast open landscapes stretch beneath dramatic cliffs. Small farms, roadside markets, and acacia woodlands define the scenery.

Lake Nakuru National Park reveals one of Kenya’s most concentrated wildlife arenas. The alkaline lake often glows pink with thousands of flamingos. The surrounding woodlands shelter endangered white and black rhinos. Rothschild giraffes browse the treetops. Lions rest beneath fig trees. Leopards glide silently through acacia shadows.

Game drives introduce the first true wildlife encounters of the safari. Guests explore lakeshore mudflats, fever tree forests, rocky escarpments, and open grassland. Indigenous baboons patrol the roads while buffalo herds gather near water.

Later, guests settle at Ziwa Bush Lodge, nestled within natural vegetation. Sunset casts golden light across the park’s horizon. The evening carries the sounds of frogs, nightjars, and distant lions.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Black rhino, white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, lion, leopard, buffalo
• Birds: Greater flamingo, pelican, African fish eagle, cormorant
• Cultures: Kalenjin communities, Rift Valley farming culture

DAY 3: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve – Into the World’s Greatest Safari Arena

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday advances into Africa’s most legendary grassland: Masai Mara National Reserve. The road winds through rolling farmland and pastoral landscapes filled with Maasai cattle herds. Traditional homesteads dot the plains. Warriors in bright shukas appear along dusty tracks.

Upon arrival in the Masai Mara, the land unfolds in vast golden plains broken only by acacia trees and winding rivers. An evening game drive introduces the immense predator density of this ecosystem. Lions patrol the grasslands with confidence. Cheetahs scan for movement. Elephants move slowly through the open savannah.

The Mara River winds across crocodile territory. Hippos rise in the fading light. The air fills with the calls of birds settling for the night. Guests arrive at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, a comfortable safari base near the reserve. Dinner unfolds under starlit skies.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Lion, elephant, cheetah, hippo, hyena, giraffe
• Birds: Secretary bird, kori bustard, martial eagle
• Cultures: Maasai pastoral culture, warrior traditions

DAY 4: Full Day Masai Mara Adventure – Big Cats, River Crossings & Maasai Culture

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday reaches full pace with a full-day adventure inside Masai Mara National Reserve. Morning game drives capture predators in motion. Lions advance through tall grass at sunrise. Cheetahs sprint across open plains. Leopards retreat into riverine forests.

Midday brings sightings of massive herbivore herds. Topi, hartebeest, zebra, and wildebeest graze across endless savannahs. Elephants lead family groups toward watering points. Buffalo herds form black walls of muscle.

In the afternoon, guests visit a Maasai Boma community. This cultural interaction reveals traditional homesteads, fire-making methods, warrior dances, beadwork symbolism, and ancestral livestock customs. Guests learn how Maasai traditions coexist with modern conservation.

As sunset paints the plains in soft amber, guests may enjoy an optional sundowner while overlooking the Mara River. The sounds of nocturnal Africa rise as the sky darkens.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo
• Birds: Lilac-breasted roller, vultures, weaver birds
• Cultures: Maasai warrior culture, beadwork art, livestock traditions

DAY 5: Masai Mara to Central Serengeti – Crossing Borders into Tanzania’s Wild Heart

Kontiki Serengeti Camp or Robbin Serengeti Camp

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday crosses from Kenya into Tanzania and enters the vast realm of the Serengeti National Park. The terrain shifts slowly as the golden plains widen infinitely. Unlike any other ecosystem on Earth, the Serengeti stretches unbroken to the horizon.

An evening game drive reveals Tanzania’s predator capital. Lions dominate the ecosystem. Spotted hyenas roam in powerful clans. Elephant groups graze across open basins. The scale of the Serengeti inspires instant awe.

Contingent on the season, guests may encounter vast migratory herds of wildebeest and zebras. Dust clouds rise behind thousands of moving hooves. The landscape itself feels alive.

Overnight at Kontiki Serengeti Camp or Robbin Serengeti Camp places guests deep within wildlife territory. Night sounds echo through the plains as stars flood the sky.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Lion, elephant, hyena, zebra, wildebeest
• Birds: Ostrich, crowned crane, tawny eagle
• Cultures: Tanzanian pastoral communities, safari camp culture

DAY 6: Full Day Central Serengeti Exploration – Predator Capital of Africa

Kontiki Serengeti Camp or Robbin Serengeti Camp

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday devotes a full day to the unrivaled predator action of Central Serengeti. The Seronera Valley forms the core of this region. Permanent water sources draw wildlife year-round. Lions patrol the riverbanks. Leopards rest in sausage trees. Cheetahs hunt across open plains.

Morning drives focus on hunting behavior and territorial displays. Afternoon drives explore hidden kopjes where big cats seek shade. Elephant families traverse ancient migratory corridors. Buffalo herds graze across floodplains.

Photography thrives in this environment. Light, dust, movement, and drama combine into perfect frames. Each turn reveals unpredictable encounters. The Serengeti displays raw ecological balance in action.

The evening returns to camp for relaxation beneath star-filled skies. The rhythm of Africa hums through the soil.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, zebra
• Birds: Secretary bird, hornbills, bat hawk
• Cultures: Conservation culture, ranger life, safari traditions

DAY 7: Southern Serengeti & Ndutu Plains – Calving Grounds of the Great Migration

Ndutu Safari Lodge

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday shifts into the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu Plains, famous for wildebeest calving season. Short grass plains provide ideal birthing grounds. Tens of thousands of newborn wildebeest appear during peak months. Predators remain close behind.

Lions stake territory near calving herds. Cheetahs focus on vulnerable calves. Hyenas patrol in large numbers. The predator-prey balance appears raw and uninterrupted.

The Ndutu landscape blends savannah with seasonal lakes and woodland pockets. Flamingos may gather on shallow lake edges. Elephants move between forest and grassland.

Ndutu Safari Lodge rests inside this wildlife-rich zone. Sunset arrives with distant predator calls. The cycle of life continues through the night.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, zebra
• Birds: Flamingos, kori bustard, plovers
• Cultures: Safari research culture, Tanzanian hospitality

DAY 8: Ndutu Plains to Ngorongoro Crater – From Calving Grounds to the World’s Greatest Natural Caldera

Ngorongoro Farm House or Marera Valley Lodge

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday continues with an early morning departure from the Ndutu Plains. Soft sunrise light washes over the short grass savannah as predators retreat from night hunts. Final game drives offer last chances to witness cheetahs scanning the plains and lions returning to shaded resting sites. Wildebeest herds move steadily across the open land while newborn calves struggle to match the rhythm of the adults.

The drive then transitions toward the volcanic highlands of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The terrain rises gradually. Acacia forests turn into cooler montane vegetation. Maasai cattle herds appear along the roadside under the guidance of young herdsmen. As the road climbs higher, the landscape opens into dramatic panoramic views of the vast Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Arrival at Ngorongoro Farm House or Marera Valley Lodge brings comfort and sweeping views over rolling farmland and ancient volcanic ridges. The air feels cooler and fresher at this altitude. The evening allows travelers to relax while watching clouds drift through the crater rim. Wildlife often moves near the lodge boundaries after sunset, bringing quiet excitement to the evening atmosphere.

This transition day blends lowland savannah energy with highland calm. It prepares the senses for one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife encounters on the following day.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Wildebeest, zebra, lion, elephant, hyena
• Birds: Flamingos, augur buzzard, crowned crane
• Cultures: Maasai highland pastoral culture, Tanzanian farming communities

DAY 9: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration – Africa’s Ultimate Wildlife Amphitheater

Ngorongoro Farm House or Marera Valley Lodge

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday enters one of Earth’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries: the Ngorongoro Crater. At dawn, safari vehicles descend 600 meters into this vast collapsed volcano. The crater floor stretches wide with open grasslands, wetlands, lava ridges, and freshwater pools.

This natural enclosure holds one of the densest wildlife populations in Africa. Massive buffalo herds dominate the plains. Black rhinos move quietly among acacia thickets. Lions rest near kopjes while scanning nearby grazing herds. Elephants roam freely with impressive tusks shaped by decades of survival. Hippos fill deep water pools where birds gather in large numbers.

The rarity of black rhino sightings makes this day exceptionally valuable for wildlife enthusiasts. Each encounter holds heavy conservation meaning. Birdlife thrives across the wetlands. Flamingos create flashes of pink along soda lakes. Herons, storks, and pelicans patrol the shallows.

A scenic picnic lunch on the crater floor brings guests dangerously close to hippo pools, creating unforgettable safari intimacy. The afternoon game drive continues across different crater zones. As the sun lowers, golden light enhances every movement.

The ascent back to the crater rim reveals sweeping final views before returning to the lodge for relaxation.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo, hyena
• Birds: Flamingo, pelican, stork, crowned crane
• Cultures: Maasai conservation coexistence traditions

DAY 10: Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park – The Elephant Kingdom of Tanzania

Palace Hotel Arusha

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday shifts ecosystems once again with a morning drive toward Tarangire National Park. This park defines dry-season wildlife concentration. The Tarangire River becomes the main lifeline for thousands of animals. Giant baobab trees dominate the open plains, creating one of Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes.

Game drives reveal massive elephant herds, often numbering in the hundreds during dry months. Young calves follow adult females in tight family formations. Lions track herd movements from shaded bushland. Giraffes browse between baobabs while zebras and wildebeests scatter across the plains.

The park holds one of East Africa’s richest bird populations. Colorful bee-eaters slice through the air. Martial eagles perch atop tall trees. Ostriches stride through open grassland.

After a full wildlife experience, the safari departs for Arusha City for overnight relaxation at Palace Hotel Arusha. The city offers a transition between bush and border crossing ahead. Guests refresh, enjoy modern comforts, and prepare for the Kenyan border crossing tomorrow.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Elephant, lion, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest
• Birds: Ostrich, martial eagle, yellow-collared lovebird
• Cultures: Meru people, northern Tanzania trading culture

DAY 11: Arusha to Amboseli National Park – Crossing Back into Kenya Beneath Kilimanjaro

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge or Amboseli Eco Camp

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday begins the cross-border journey back into Kenya via the Namanga Border Post. After customs clearance, the scenery opens into dusty plains dotted with acacia trees and Maasai homesteads. Ahead, the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro rises dramatically above the African plains.

Arrival inside Amboseli National Park reveals the most celebrated elephant photography destination in East Africa. The park holds large-tusked bulls that dominate open wetlands and grasslands. Seasonal swamps attract hippos and vast bird populations. Kilimanjaro’s glaciers shine brightly above flat savannah terrain, creating one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife backdrops.

Evening game drives introduce elephant families moving through shallow marshes while dust clouds rise behind them. Lions patrol territorial boundaries as giraffes browse acacia leaves against Kilimanjaro’s pale silhouette.

Overnight at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge or Amboseli Eco Camp places guests directly inside the park’s ecosystem. The night carries distant lion roars and the low rumbles of elephants under moonlit skies.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Elephant, lion, giraffe, buffalo, hippo
• Birds: Crowned crane, flamingo, African jacana
• Cultures: Maasai border communities and shared traditions

DAY 12: Full Day Amboseli National Park – Kilimanjaro Views and Elephant Encounters

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge or Amboseli Eco Camp

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday devotes this day to a full exploration of Amboseli National Park. Early game drives capture the first light breaking across snow-covered Mount Kilimanjaro. Elephant families appear in delicate silhouettes against rising mist. Photographic opportunities reach world-class levels.

Predators with full bellies rest after nocturnal hunts. Lions stretch beneath flat-topped acacias. Cheetahs scan open plains for grazing gazelles. The vast wetlands support hippos, buffalo herds, and countless water birds. The contrast between dry savannah and green swamps creates extreme biodiversity within short distances.

Later drives explore open plains where zebras, wildebeests, and giraffes roam freely. Kilimanjaro remains in constant view, acting as the journey’s visual anchor.

The afternoon allows relaxation at the lodge while enjoying panoramic mountain views. The evening offers another photographic game drive under changing skies filled with golden and purple hues.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Elephant, zebra, lion, cheetah, buffalo
• Birds: Pelican, kingfisher, secretary bird
• Cultures: Maasai warrior traditions, conservation coexistence

DAY 13: Amboseli to Nairobi and Flight to Entebbe, Uganda – From Savannah to Rainforest Gateway

Airport Link Guest House or Best Western Premier Garden Hotel

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday transitions from savannah into tropical rainforest territory. A morning road transfer returns guests to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for the scheduled flight to Entebbe, Uganda.

The flight crosses the equatorial belt of East Africa. Lake Victoria appears beneath vast cloud layers. Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, guests receive a warm Ugandan welcome. The air feels humid and fresh. Lush vegetation immediately surrounds the airport.

Overnight at Airport Link Guest House or Best Western Premier Garden Hotel provides comfort and preparation for Uganda’s powerful primate segment. This shift marks the transition from classic savannah safari into deep tropical forest exploration.

The evening allows time for relaxation, gear preparation for trekking, and quiet recovery. Tomorrow, the safari enters chimpanzee territory.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: None during transit
• Birds: Lake Victoria fish eagle, weaver birds
• Cultures: Baganda people, lake-based trading culture

DAY 14: Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park & Bigodi Swamp Walk – Entering the Primate Kingdom

Kibale Forest Camp or Kibale Forest Lodge

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday moves westward across Uganda toward Kibale Forest National Park, one of Africa’s richest primate ecosystems. The journey passes through lush tea plantations, crater lakes, banana farms, and equatorial rainforests.

Kibale Forest holds the highest diversity of primates in East Africa, including thirteen species. Thick canopy forests rise high with tangled vines and ancient trees. After lunch and lodge check-in, the afternoon brings the immersive Bigodi Swamp Walk.

This rich wetland sanctuary reveals monkeys, otters, colorful frogs, butterflies, and birdlife found nowhere else. Indigenous guides explain medicinal plants, wetland ecology, and local conservation programs. The swamp also supports community-based eco-tourism, providing direct benefits to surrounding villages.

As the sun sets, the forest awakens with calls of night primates and hidden forest creatures. Overnight at Kibale Forest Camp or Kibale Forest Lodge places guests within walking distance of tomorrow’s chimpanzee tracking adventure.

Wildlife, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Black-and-white colobus monkey, red-tailed monkey, forest antelope
• Birds: Great blue turaco, papyrus gonolek
• Cultures: Batooro kingdom traditions, forest-based communities

Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Tracking

DAY 15: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park – Face-to-Face with Our Closest Relatives

Overnight: Kibale Forest Camp or Kibale Forest Lodge

Day Fifteen of the 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday marks one of Africa’s most emotionally powerful wildlife encounters chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park. After an early breakfast, guests transfer to the Kanyanchu tracking headquarters for a pre-trek briefing led by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Safety procedures, chimpanzee behavior, and forest conservation guidelines are clearly explained as guests prepare to step into one of Africa’s most biodiverse rainforests.

The trek begins beneath towering fig trees, tangled lianas, and thick undergrowth alive with birds, insects, and distant primate calls. The forest floor feels ancient, and every step carries anticipation. Ranger guides follow chimp vocalizations high-pitched pant-hoots echoing through the canopy until the energetic chimpanzee communities appear swinging overhead, feeding, grooming, and interacting in extraordinarily human-like ways.

The one-hour permitted observation window passes in what feels like moments. Witnessing chimps nurse young, establish dominance, and share food offers rare insight into our evolutionary cousins. Photographers capture unforgettable forest portraits filled with emotion and movement.

After the trek, guests return to the lodge for lunch and a restful afternoon. Optional village walks may be arranged to meet nearby farming families who coexist peacefully with the forest. Evening relaxation is accompanied by forest sounds cicadas, distant owl calls, and rustling primates settling in for the night.

Animals, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Chimpanzee, L’Hoest monkey, red colobus, forest antelope
• Birds: Great blue turaco, African grey parrot, green-breasted pitta
• Cultures: Batooro farming culture, traditional herbal medicine knowledge

DAY 16: Kibale to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Batwa Cultural Experience

Overnight: Gorilla Valley Lodge or Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

On Day Sixteen, the 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday transitions into the legendary gorilla highlands of southwestern Uganda. The drive from Kibale Forest to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Rushaga Sector) unfolds through crater lakes, highland tea estates, banana plantations, and rugged mountain terrain.

Bwindi itself is a mist-draped fortress of ancient forest, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, guests check in at either Gorilla Valley Lodge or Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, both offering sweeping forest views and tranquil mountain serenity.

The afternoon introduces guests to the Batwa Cultural Experience an authentic encounter with the indigenous forest people of Bwindi. The Batwa were originally hunter-gatherers who lived harmoniously with the forest long before conservation boundaries existed. Through storytelling, hunting demonstrations, fire-making, songs, and dances, guests gain deep cultural insight into a disappearing way of life.

This interaction is not staged it is living history. Conversations reveal survival techniques, spiritual beliefs, and forest knowledge passed down across generations. By evening, guests return emotionally enriched and culturally connected to Bwindi’s human heritage.

Dinner is served beneath misty mountain skies as anticipation builds for the world’s most iconic wildlife encounter tomorrow mountain gorilla trekking.

Animals, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Forest elephant (rare), duiker, bush pig
• Birds: African green broadbill, Rwenzori turaco
• Cultures: Batwa pygmy forest culture, spiritual forest traditions

DAY 17: Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – Africa’s Deepest Lake Paradise

Overnight: Itambira Island Resort or Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Day Seventeen delivers the emotional highlight of the 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After an early breakfast, guests report to the Rushaga ranger station for a detailed safety and ethics briefing before hiking into the dense rainforest.

Treks vary from one to five hours depending on gorilla locations. The forest is steep, humid, and thick, but the reward is life-changing. When the first silverback appears broad-chested, calm, and commanding time seems to pause. Observing mountain gorillas at close range as they feed, groom, nurture infants, and assert dominance becomes one of the most powerful wildlife experiences on Earth.

After the regulated one-hour interaction, trekkers return for lunch and receive official gorilla trekking certificates proof of participation in one of Africa’s greatest conservation experiences.

The journey then continues to the magical Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s second deepest lake. The landscape transforms into terraced hills rolling into mirror-like waters scattered with small islands. Guests enjoy a peaceful sunset boat cruise, gliding past fishing canoes and forested shorelines as golden light reflects off calm waters.

Overnight at Itambira Island Resort or Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort offers serene rest after one of life’s most unforgettable days.

Animals, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Mountain gorilla, otter, vervet monkey
• Birds: White-tailed blue swallow, African fish eagle
• Cultures: Bakiga highland culture, traditional lake fishing communities

DAY 18: Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe – Scenic Uganda Heartland Journey

Overnight: Airport Link Guest House or Best Western Premier Garden Hotel

Day Eighteen of the 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday begins with sunrise over Lake Bunyonyi’s islands as mist gently lifts off the glassy waters. After breakfast, guests begin the scenic return journey to Entebbe, traveling through southwestern Uganda’s fertile countryside.

The drive passes through terraced farmlands, roadside markets, cattle corridors, and bustling town centers. Uganda’s rural life unfolds in full color children walking to school, farmers tending crops, and vendors displaying fruits along the roadside. Lunch is enjoyed en route.

Arrival in Entebbe takes place in the late afternoon. Guests check in at Airport Link Guest House or Best Western Premier Garden Hotel for final relaxation. The lakeside breeze, swimming pool, and peaceful atmosphere offer perfect closure after weeks of adventure.

The evening is reserved for rest, souvenir packing, and sharing safari stories. Tomorrow marks the final wildlife chapter with one of Africa’s most legendary bird encounters.

Animals, Birds & Culture

• Animals: None scheduled
• Birds: Marabou stork, cattle egret
• Cultures: Central Ugandan urban culture, lakeside trading communities

DAY 19: Shoebill Tracking in Mabamba Swamp & Final Departure – End of the Safari

No Overnight – End of Safari

The final chapter of the 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday begins at dawn with departure to Mabamba Swamp, located along the shores of Lake Victoria. This wetland is globally famous as one of the best places in Africa to track the legendary shoebill stork one of the world’s most prehistoric-looking birds.

Travel by motorized canoe through narrow papyrus channels creates thrilling anticipation. The swamp feels timeless. Birdlife explodes in every direction: kingfishers dive for fish, jacanas walk on floating vegetation, and herons rise silently from reeds. Then, suddenly, the shoebill appears tall, motionless, alien-like standing patiently in the shallows before striking with lightning speed.

Shoebill sightings are never guaranteed, which makes each encounter profoundly special. Once sightings conclude, guests return to Entebbe for lunch and final airport transfer for international departure.

This moment marks the official end of one of East Africa’s finest multi-country safari journeys.

Animals, Birds & Culture

• Animals: Monitor lizard, swamp antelope (rare)
• Birds: Shoebill stork, malachite kingfisher, African jacana
• Cultures: Lake Victoria fishing culture, canoe navigation traditions

19 Days Kenya Tanzania and Uganda Safari Holiday Inclusions and Exclusions

Full Safari Inclusions

• All airport transfers in Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda
• All ground transportation in 4×4 safari vehicles
• Domestic and cross-border transfers as scheduled
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• All accommodation as listed in the itinerary
• All meals on full-board safari days
• Bottled drinking water during safaris
• All park entrance fees (Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda)
• Masai Boma cultural visit
• Bigodi Swamp Walk
• Chimpanzee trekking permit (Kibale)
• Mountain gorilla trekking permit (Bwindi)
• Batwa Cultural Experience
• Lake Bunyonyi sunset boat cruise
• Mabamba Shoebill canoe excursion
• All scheduled game drives
• Government taxes and conservation fees

Full Safari Exclusions

• International flights to and from Africa
• East Africa visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, tips)
• Hotel extras (alcoholic beverages, spa)
• Any optional activities not listed
• Evacuation or medical insurance
• Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff

Conclusion

The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Holiday by Deks Safaris and Tours is the ultimate African journey merging iconic savannah safaris, legendary parks, deep forest primate encounters, rich tribal cultures, and rare bird tracking into one seamless luxury adventure. From the plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti to the misty highlands of Bwindi and the wetlands of Mabamba, this journey represents the finest expression of East Africa Safari Holidays.

19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Pricing & Seasonal Rates

Why we use packages

• The 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari spans three countries (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) and involves mulitple ecosystems (savannahs, forests, lakes, swamps).
• Key cost drivers: Gorilla trekking permit, Chimpanzee permit, Park entrance fees, Lodging category, Transport and logistics.
• Seasonal demand fluctuates: high-season (dry months) often sees greater lodge demand and permit scarcity; low-season offers some flexibility.

19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari Package Tiers

Prices exclude international flights to/from Africa, visas, travel insurance, personal expenses, tips, optional activities beyond the defined itinerary.

Seasonal Rate Adjustments & Best Times to Travel

Note:

• For gorilla trekking in Uganda, permit rates as of 2025 are fixed foreign non-residents pay USD 800.
• Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale Forest costs USD 250 per foreign non-resident.

Because those permit costs are non-negotiable and apply per person, they heavily influence final 19 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Safari package pricing especially in Premium and Luxury tiers.