The Great Lakes and Peaks Safari – Off the Beaten Track
Duration: 18 Days | Countries: Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania
Highlights
Day #1–7: Uganda – Murchison Falls and Bwindi
Day #8–13: Rwanda – Volcanoes and Akagera
Day #14–18: Tanzania – Lake Victoria and Serengeti
18 Day detailed Itinerary Of The Great Lakes & Peaks Safaris
Day #1–7: Uganda – Murchison Falls and Bwindi
Pick up your car rental in Kampala and drive to Murchison Falls National Park, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge. Spend three days exploring the park, enjoying boat rides on the Nile, and spotting lions, giraffes, and hippos.
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Red Chili Rest Camp.
- Midrange: Pakuba Lodge.
- Luxury: Chobe Safari Lodge.
Next, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park for two days of game drives and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for two days of gorilla trekking.
Day #8–13: Rwanda – Volcanoes and Akagera
Enter Rwanda through the Cyanika border and head to Volcanoes National Park. Spend two days trekking golden monkeys and learning about Dian Fossey’s conservation work.
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse.
- Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge.
- Luxury: Bisate Lodge.
Drive to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah park, for a mix of wildlife and scenic views. Spend two days exploring the park through game drives and boat safaris.
Day #14–18: Tanzania – Lake Victoria and Serengeti
Cross into Tanzania and drive to Lake Victoria, where you can relax and enjoy fishing excursions. Continue to the Serengeti for the final leg of your safari. Spend four days immersed in the Serengeti’s iconic landscapes, enjoying game drives and relaxing evenings under the stars.
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Nyani Campsite.
- Midrange: Kati Kati Tented Camp.
- Luxury: Singita Grumeti Lodge.
End your journey in Arusha or Dar es Salaam, where you can return your vehicle and reflect on an unforgettable adventure.
