26-Day East African Discovery Tour
The Ultimate Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania Expedition.
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Safari Overview
Embark on the ultimate East African safari adventure spanning three magnificent countries. This comprehensive 26-day journey takes you from Kenya's iconic wildlife reserves through Uganda's primate havens to Tanzania's legendary Serengeti plains. Experience the Big Five, encounter endangered mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, and explore some of Africa's most diverse ecosystems—all in one extraordinary expedition.
Safari Review
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
Begin your East African odyssey with a scenic drive north through Kenya's agricultural heartland. Cross the equator at Nanyuki with views of Mount Kenya before arriving in Samburu.
Afternoon Activities
- Game drive through the reserve
- Wildlife viewing along Ewaso Nyiro River
★ Top Highlights
- •Grevy's Zebra (only 2,000 remain)
- •Reticulated Giraffe (8,500 worldwide)
- •Beisa Oryx
- •Gerenuk
- •Somali Ostrich
- •900 elephants, 40-50 lions
Full Day Samburu National Reserve
Experience the full spectrum of Samburu's wildlife with morning and afternoon game drives when animals are most active.
Morning Activities
- Early game drive (6:30-9:30 AM)
- Elephant herds at river
- Lion and leopard sightings
Afternoon Activities
- Afternoon game drive (4:00-6:30 PM)
- All five Samburu Special species
- Optional: Singing Wells ceremony
★ Top Highlights
- •All Samburu Special Five
- •Crocodiles along river banks
- •450+ bird species
- •Cultural village visits
Samburu - Lake Nakuru National Park
Journey south through diverse Kenyan landscapes into the dramatic Great Rift Valley.
Afternoon Activities
- Game drive (4:00-6:30 PM)
★ Top Highlights
- •Rhino Sanctuary - black and white rhinos
- •Rothschild's Giraffes
- •Flamingos (seasonal)
- •Tree-climbing lions
Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Travel to Kenya's legendary wildlife reserve, northern extension of Tanzania's Serengeti.
Afternoon Activities
- Game drive (4:00-6:30 PM)
★ Top Highlights
- •Kenya's highest Big Five concentration
- •1.7 million wildebeest migration (July-October)
- •95 mammal species, 570 bird species
Full Day Maasai Mara
Full day exploring the Mara's pristine wilderness.
Morning Activities
- Early morning drive (6:30 AM)
- Big cat encounters
- Elephant families
Afternoon Activities
- Afternoon game drive
- Hippo pools
- Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari ($450-550)
- Optional: Maasai village visit ($20-30)
★ Top Highlights
- •Largest lion population in Kenya
- •Leopards in riverine forests
- •Great Migration (seasonal)
- •Mara River crossings
Full Day Maasai Mara
Second day with extended game drive options.
Morning Activities
- Extended game drive
- Musiara Swamp
- Paradise Plain for cheetahs
Afternoon Activities
- Mara River exploration
- Photography opportunities
- Optional guided nature walks
★ Top Highlights
- •Predator-prey interactions
- •Dramatic Mara skies
- •Close-up wildlife portraits
Maasai Mara - Lake Naivasha
Journey to Kenya's highest freshwater lake at 1,884 meters.
Afternoon Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha ($25-35)
- Crescent Island walking safari ($30)
- Optional: Hell's Gate National Park
★ Top Highlights
- •Close encounters with hippos
- •African fish eagles
- •Walk among giraffes and zebras
Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
Journey south toward Mount Kilimanjaro.
Afternoon Activities
- First game drive (4:00-6:30 PM)
- Positioning for Kilimanjaro sunset views
★ Top Highlights
- •Mount Kilimanjaro (5,896m)
- •Views of Athi Plains
Full Day Amboseli National Park
Explore Amboseli's diverse ecosystems with best elephant viewing in Africa.
Morning Activities
- Sunrise game drive (best for Kilimanjaro views)
- Visit Enkong Narok Swamp
- Climb Observation Hill
Afternoon Activities
- Game drive through Ol Tukai Woodlands
- Elephant families at swamps
- Golden hour photography
- Optional: Maasai village visit
★ Top Highlights
- •1600-1,900 elephants including big tuskers
- •World's longest-studied elephant population (since 1972)
- •Lions, cheetahs, leopards
- •400+ bird species
Amboseli - Nairobi
Return to Nairobi for rest before Uganda flight.
Afternoon Activities
- Optional: David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
- Optional: Giraffe Centre
- Optional: Shopping at Maasai Market
★ Top Highlights
- •Final views of Kilimanjaro
Included
- All park fees
- Gorilla trekking permit ($800)
- Chimpanzee permit ($150)
- Full board accommodation
- 4x4 safari transport
- Internal flights (Nairobi-Entebbe)
- Professional guides
- Boat cruises
Excluded
- International flights
- Visas (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania)
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
- Optional activities
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