21 Days East Africa Signature Safari – Gorillas, Mara & Serengeti
21 Days East Africa Signature Safari – Gorillas, Mara & Serengeti
Experience the ultimate 21 Days East Africa Signature Safari with World Blossom Safaris, combining mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda, thrilling Big Five wildlife encounters, the spectacular Maasai Mara in Kenya, and the endless plains of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. This three-week African adventure is designed for travelers who want to experience the continent’s iconic wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, rich cultures, and unforgettable safari moments in one carefully planned journey.
Our 21 Days East Africa Signature Safari – Gorillas, Mara & Serengeti takes you through three of East Africa’s most exciting safari destinations: Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Walk into the misty rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to encounter endangered mountain gorillas, search for lions and elephants on African savannahs, and explore the famous ecosystems associated with the Great Wildebeest Migration.
With World Blossom Safaris, you can enjoy a personalized safari experience, professional driver-guides, comfortable accommodation options, and a thoughtfully organized itinerary tailored to your travel style and budget.
Tour Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda.
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park.
- Wildlife game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- A scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
- Exploration of the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
- Spectacular wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
- Opportunities to see lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other African wildlife.
- Opportunities to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, depending on the season and herd movements.
- Authentic cultural experiences with local communities.
- Private safari arrangements with World Blossom Safaris.
Detailed 21-Day East Africa Signature Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
Welcome to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your World Blossom Safaris representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a relaxed introduction to Uganda or explore the surroundings.
Your guide will brief you about the upcoming 21 Days East Africa Signature Safari, including the destinations, travel arrangements, wildlife experiences, and gorilla trekking preparations.
Accommodation: Entebbe or Kampala
Meals: Depending on arrival time and hotel arrangement.
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park, one of East Africa’s best-known destinations for chimpanzee tracking. Enjoy a scenic drive through rural communities, green countryside, tea plantations, and beautiful landscapes.
Arrive at your lodge, settle in, and relax in preparation for your primate adventure.
Accommodation: Kibale or Fort Portal
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
Begin your day with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. Accompanied by experienced park guides, walk through the forest in search of chimpanzees and observe their natural behavior when they are located.
After lunch, you may visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk, with opportunities to see birds, monkeys, and other wildlife. You can also learn about local community conservation initiatives.
This is one of the memorable primate experiences included in your 21 Days East Africa Signature Safari.
Accommodation: Kibale or Fort Portal
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its diverse landscapes, wildlife, and rich birdlife. Enjoy views of the countryside and the Rwenzori Mountains when weather conditions permit.
After checking into your lodge, enjoy some relaxation or an optional afternoon activity, depending on your arrival time.
Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 5: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Rise early for a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Search for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, warthogs, and lions, while keeping an eye out for other wildlife.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, known for its hippos, crocodiles, elephants near the water, and abundant birdlife.
This combination of land and water wildlife viewing adds variety to your 21 Days East Africa Signature Safari.
Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, travel towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas. Depending on the route and road conditions, you may travel through the Ishasha sector, which is known for its tree-climbing lion sightings.
Arrive at your selected lodge near the gorilla trekking sector specified on your permit. Your guide will explain the next day’s arrangements and what to bring for the trek.
Accommodation: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 7: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Today is one of the main highlights of your African adventure. After an early breakfast, report to the relevant park headquarters for a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.
Join a guided trek through Bwindi’s forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take several hours, depending on the gorillas’ location and forest conditions. Once the group is found, visitors are generally allowed one hour with the gorillas, subject to current park regulations.
Observe these magnificent primates as they feed, groom, rest, and interact with one another.
Return to your lodge to relax and reflect on this extraordinary wildlife encounter.
Accommodation: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Important: Gorilla trekking permits are subject to availability and must be secured in advance. Permit fees and arrangements will be confirmed in your quotation.
Day 8: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, travel to Lake Bunyonyi, a beautiful highland lake surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with islands.
Enjoy the scenic journey and spend the afternoon relaxing by the lake. Depending on your interests, optional activities may include a canoe excursion, birdwatching, or a guided community visit.
Lake Bunyonyi provides a peaceful break after the forest trekking experience in your 21 Days East Africa Signature Safari.
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 9: Return to Entebbe and Fly to Nairobi, Kenya
After breakfast, begin your transfer towards Entebbe. Depending on your confirmed flight schedule, you may connect to Nairobi by air on this day or use a revised itinerary with an additional overnight stay if needed.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, meet your Kenyan representative and transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as arranged.
Note: The international and regional flights connecting Uganda and Kenya must be confirmed before finalizing this day’s schedule.
Day 10: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, travel to the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve by road or scheduled light aircraft, depending on your selected package.
The Mara is renowned for its open savannahs, large predators, and abundant wildlife. After checking in at your lodge or tented camp, enjoy an afternoon game drive if your arrival time permits.
Accommodation: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 11: Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Maasai Mara
Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or an extended game drive with a picnic lunch.
Look for lions resting in the grass, cheetahs scanning the plains, elephants crossing the savannah, and giraffes moving between acacia trees. You may also encounter hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species.
The Mara offers excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and predator sightings.
Accommodation: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 12: Maasai Mara and the Great Migration Experience
Enjoy another day in the Maasai Mara, giving you more time to explore different wildlife areas and search for animals you may not have encountered earlier.
During the seasonal migration, vast herds of wildebeest and zebras may move through the greater Mara–Serengeti ecosystem. River crossings can occur during the migration season, but their timing and location cannot be guaranteed.
You may also arrange an optional hot-air balloon safari, subject to availability and additional cost.
This extended stay makes the 21 Days East Africa Signature Safari especially rewarding for wildlife enthusiasts.
Accommodation: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 13: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive if your travel arrangements allow. Later, transfer to Nairobi by road or light aircraft.
Arrive in Nairobi and check into your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an optional city excursion or simply relax before continuing to Tanzania.
Accommodation: Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as arranged.