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Your 19-day itinerary, day by day
The route follows the original 19-day itinerary from Uganda's gorilla forests through Kenya and Tanzania to Zanzibar. Flight timings, border crossings and the seasonal Serengeti camp are coordinated as one tailor-made journey.
Duration19 days
Guide price$20,695
RouteEntebbe to Zanzibar
Where you stay8 lodges & camps
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
Make an Enquiry- Day 1-2
Arrive in Entebbe
Fly into Entebbe, where you will be met and transferred to your guesthouse to settle in after the international journey.
OvernightKaribu Entebbe (1 night)
- Day 2-4
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Transfer to the airport for a light-aircraft flight to Bwindi. Settle into the lodge in the heart of the forest, then trek from park headquarters the following morning in search of mountain gorillas.
OvernightBuhoma Lodge (2 nights)
- Day 4-5
Fly to Nairobi
Return by light aircraft to Entebbe and connect with a regional flight to Nairobi. Transfer to the Karen suburb for an afternoon and evening at leisure.
OvernightKaren Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages (1 night)
- Day 5-8
Maasai Mara
Fly from Wilson Airport into the Maasai Mara and settle into a classic tented camp in Mara North Conservancy. Spend the next two days on shared morning and afternoon game drives.
OvernightKicheche Mara (3 nights)
- Day 8-11
Southern Serengeti
Fly across the Kenya–Tanzania border via Migori and Tarime into the southern Serengeti. Enjoy a private arrival game drive followed by two full days searching for the seasonal migration herds and resident wildlife.
OvernightLemala Ndutu (3 nights)
- Day 11-13
Ngorongoro Highlands
Game drive out of the southern plains and continue to the Ngorongoro Highlands. The next day, descend to the crater floor for up to six hours of wildlife viewing and a picnic lunch.
OvernightNgorongoro Lion's Paw Camp (2 nights)
- Day 13-15
Tarangire National Park
Continue to Tarangire, game driving through the park en route to camp. Spend the following day exploring its baobab landscapes and wildlife with your private guide.
OvernightTarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge (2 nights)
- Day 15-19
Zanzibar beach stay
Drive to Arusha Airport and fly to Zanzibar. Transfer to Kendwa Beach for four nights, with three full days to relax beside the Indian Ocean.
OvernightGold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa (4 nights)
- Day 19
Depart Zanzibar
Enjoy a final morning at leisure before transferring to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight arrangements.
Your route across East Africa
The journey starts in Entebbe and Bwindi, continues through Nairobi and the Maasai Mara, crosses into Tanzania for the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire, then finishes on Zanzibar.
- 1Entebbe
- 2Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- 3Nairobi
- 4Maasai Mara
- 5Southern Serengeti
- 6Ngorongoro Crater
- 7Tarangire National Park
- 8Zanzibar
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. Regional and light-aircraft flights connect the countries and remote safari regions, with immigration completed during the Kenya–Tanzania crossing.
Where you'll stay
Eight distinct stays carry the journey from Uganda's forest to the Indian Ocean. Galleries use verified first-party property imagery; every camp is shown only with photos from its own page.
Entebbe, Uganda
Karibu Entebbe
A small, characterful guesthouse on a leafy hillside close to Entebbe International Airport, ideal for the first night.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Buhoma Lodge
A comfortable forest lodge only minutes from the Buhoma gorilla-trekking trailhead, with spacious rooms and views into Bwindi.
Nairobi
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
An intimate garden retreat in Karen, convenient for the onward Wilson Airport flight and Nairobi's wildlife and cultural attractions.
Mara North Conservancy
Kicheche Mara
A classic tented camp in a private Maasai Mara conservancy, positioned for uncrowded game drives, walks and three nights on safari.
Southern Serengeti
Lemala Ndutu
A seasonal migration camp in the southern Serengeti plains, used here for private game drives during the calving-season itinerary.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
A crater-rim base that keeps the following morning's descent into Ngorongoro straightforward and well paced.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge
A tented lodge for the final two safari nights, surrounded by Tarangire's woodland, baobabs and wildlife.
Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa
A polished beach resort on Kendwa's calm, non-tidal shore, giving the trip four nights of easy swimming and downtime.
Ready to plan your Best of East African Wildlife & Beaches?
Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our East Africa specialists will come back with first thoughts and tailor this itinerary around you, with no obligation.
What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic and internal flights listed in the itinerary
- All road transfers and airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary, amendable to your budget and preferences
- Fees for guides, scouts, drivers and cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the programme
- Shared or private daily game drives, depending on your route and preferences
- Full-board meal plan unless specified otherwise
- Select local-brand drinks on safari
- AMREF Flying Doctors cover
- Conservation charges
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated East Africa specialist through our Bucket List Safari System
- A local ground-support team on hand throughout your trip
- Dedicated pre-travel support for practical questions and preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with your local support team
- A one-to-one safety briefing
- Step-by-step visa and travel-document guidance
- Access to our international flight specialist for US guests
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
The source price is per person based on two people travelling together during the February calving season. Final pricing depends on dates, flight schedules, permit availability and camp choices.
Your questions answered
How much does Best of East African Wildlife & Beaches cost?
The 19-day itinerary starts from $20,695 per person based on two people travelling together during the February calving season. Final pricing depends on dates, gorilla permits, regional flights and availability.
Does the trip include gorilla trekking?
Yes. The itinerary includes two nights in Bwindi and one gorilla trek from the Buhoma trailhead. Permit availability must be confirmed for your dates.
How are Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania connected?
The route uses regional and light-aircraft flights, including Entebbe to Nairobi and the Maasai Mara to the southern Serengeti via the Migori and Tarime border crossing.
Is the Serengeti section seasonal?
Yes. This journey is planned around the southern Serengeti's February calving season. For other months, we can choose a different Serengeti camp to follow the migration.
Can the Zanzibar stay or overall pace be changed?
Yes. The trip is fully tailor-made. We can adjust the beach hotel, add recovery nights, change the safari balance or reshape the route around your dates and priorities.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
A three-country safari with gorilla permits, migration seasonality and multiple light-aircraft connections needs careful coordination. Our East Africa specialists will align every border, flight and camp around your dates.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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