10 Days Kenya and Uganda Safari Itinerary. This 10 Days Kenya and Uganda Safari is a perfectly crafted East African adventure combining Kenya’s world-famous savannahs with Uganda’s lush rainforests and rare primate encounters. The journey takes you through iconic national parks including the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Highlights include Big Five game drives, the Great Rift Valley scenery, Nile River cruise, chimpanzee tracking, and unforgettable gorilla trekking. This safari is ideal for travelers seeking a balance of wildlife, landscapes, culture, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Organized by Kenlink Tours, this itinerary is flexible, professionally guided, and designed to deliver comfort, safety, and authentic African encounters.

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Welcome to Kenya

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a professional Kenlink Tours safari guide. After a short briefing about your safari, you will be transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a city orientation drive or relax at the hotel after a long journey.

Nairobi is Kenya’s vibrant capital and the gateway to some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Overnight stay with dinner and breakfast.

Day 2: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive southwest through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive offers stunning landscapes, rolling hills, and rural Kenyan life along the way.

Arrive in the Masai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive across the vast open plains. The Masai Mara is renowned for its high concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs. Dinner and overnight in the reserve.

Day 3: Full Day Game Drives in Masai Mara

Today is dedicated to exploring the Masai Mara in depth. Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives when wildlife is most active. This reserve is home to the Big Five and is also famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, which occurs seasonally.

Your experienced guide will track wildlife and explain animal behavior, ecosystems, and conservation efforts. You may also choose an optional visit to a Maasai cultural village to learn about traditional customs and lifestyles. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch and later enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingos, diverse birdlife, and as a sanctuary for endangered white and black rhinos. The park also hosts lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, and waterbucks. Enjoy scenic views of the lake and surrounding escarpments. Dinner and overnight near the park.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Transfer to Uganda (Entebbe/Kampala)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Uganda, arriving at Entebbe International Airport. Upon arrival, a Kenlink Tours representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala.

Uganda, known as the “Pearl of Africa,” offers a different but equally rewarding safari experience, with rich biodiversity, friendly people, and lush landscapes. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 6: Kampala – Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, depart Kampala and drive northwards to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. En route, enjoy countryside views, local markets, and traditional villages.

Arrive at the park in the afternoon and proceed to the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile River squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically. This powerful waterfall is one of Uganda’s most spectacular natural attractions. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 7: Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari in Murchison Falls

Begin the day with an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the park. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and possibly leopards.

In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, you will see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and numerous bird species. The cruise offers excellent photography opportunities. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Murchison Falls – Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and drive southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through scenic landscapes and rural communities. This journey showcases Uganda’s diverse geography, from savannah plains to crater lakes.

Arrive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening. The park is famous for its varied ecosystems and abundant wildlife. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 9: Game Drive, Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise & Transfer to Bwindi

Start the day with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, known for lions, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes. Later, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway linking Lake George and Lake Edward. The channel hosts one of the highest concentrations of hippos in Africa and rich birdlife.

In the afternoon, drive south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight near the park.

Day 10: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Departure

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before your gorilla trekking experience. Guided by expert rangers, you will hike through dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once found, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and later transfer to Kigali or Entebbe for your departure flight, marking the end of an extraordinary Kenya and Uganda safari with Kenlink Tours.

Why Choose Kenlink Tours for This Safari?

At Kenlink Tours we specialize in tailor-made safaris across East Africa, offering experienced guides, well-maintained safari vehicles, reliable logistics, and personalized service. This 10-day Kenya and Uganda safari can be customized to suit your budget, travel style, and interests, whether luxury, mid-range, or budget.