30-Days East Africa Safaris: A Magnificent Voyage Across Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania

Take part in the greatest African escapade with our 30-Days East Africa Safaris where you get to traverse the depth of the country of Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. This tour is for those who wish to see all that Africa has to offer and embark on the wildest of safaris. From the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda to the Land of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, enjoy this 30 day itinerary which gives the chance of a lifetime to visit a few of the most renowned tourist attractions in East Africa.

The background information on 30-Days East Africa Safaris

The 30-Days East Africa Safaris aims to provide the traveler with all possible facets of exploration of four East African countries: Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. This journey incorporates a variety of experiences such as, but not limited to, gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and watching the Great Migration in Serengeti. In between, you will visit several national parks that are well known the world over, meet people and enjoy everything that East Africa has to offer. The East African region is entrancing and tourism to its countries is well facilitated by the support of experienced guides, handpicked lodges, and organized itineraries as in this case of the safari .

Major aspects of 30-Days East Africa Safaris

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park, Uganda
Game Drives in the Masai Mara in Kenya and the Serengeti in Tanzania
Cultural Norms and Practices of the Batwa and the Maasai among others
Boat Safaris on the Kazinga Channel and Nile River
The Great Migration and other Big 5 – Serengeti and Masai Mara CNN
Visiting the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Bird Watching in Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and other popular birding hotspots

Detailed Itinerary for 30-Days East Africa Safaris

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda

The 30-Days East Africa Safaris kicks off immediately upon your arrival in Kigali, Rwanda. You will be met at the airport by our representative and later taken to your hotel. Depending on the time of your arrival, you may visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial or go on a tour of the city.

Day 2: From Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

Following breakfast, you’ll enjoy a drive to Volcanoes National Park. The drive presents picturesque views of Rwanda’s typical hills and terraced farmland. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and rest in preparation for the next day gorilla trekking excursion.

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

The day you have been waiting for during your 30-Days East Africa Safaris is finally here. After an early morning meeting, you will embark on a journey to search for Gorillas. With guides’ support, you will trek in a jungle looking for a family of gorillas. Spend one hour in the company of these creatures in their natural setting.

Day 4: Enjoying the Activities Offered by Volcanoes National Park.

As for today, you can choose to go for a second gorilla trek, or do other activities in the park such as paying respect to the tomb of Dian Fossey, or even going looking for golden monkeys. In the evening, you may visit a rural settlement in order to know more about the culture of the people in Rwanda.

Day 5: From Volcanoes National Park to Lake Kivu

Proceed to the stunning fresh water Lake Kivu which lies on the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Upon getting there, check into your lodge that overlooks the lake and rest for the remaining of the day or partake in the water-related activities such as kayaking or boat rides.

Day 6: From Lake Kivu to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda

In this example, the destination is Bwindi impenetrable forests national park which has the majority of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

Head into Uganda and proceed further to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where more than half of the world’s mountain gorillas live. Check in to your lodge and ease into the day as you prepare for the second gorilla trekking adventure.

Day 7 : Gorilla Trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

One such worth taking is the safari trek through the dense forests of Bwindi where submerged under the wild a few mountain Gorillas can be spotted. In a few moments, after the briefing you will step into the forest with the guides and track down a family of gorillas. A different quality of experience than your hike in Rwanda – this is a hike in the opposite country.

Day 8: Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you’ll proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the most diverse and sought-after national parks in Uganda with abundant wildlife resources. It consists of savannahs, forests, wetlands, as well as lakes. After check in and have some refreshments, you’ll enjoy an evening game drive looking for elephants, lions among others.

Day 9: Game Drive and Boat Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Be ready in the morning and go for a game drive along the Kasenyi Plains, where there are good chances of seeing lions, buffaloes and elephants. Later in the day, enjoy a boat safari on Kazinga channel and watch some hippos and crocodiles along with other birds.

Day 10: From Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kibale National Park

This day, venture out of your habit and move to Kibale National Park, famous for its number of primates. After checking in at your lodge, you will go to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a nature walk where monkeys, birds, and other animals can be observed.

Day 11: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park

Let us talk this round about Chimpanzee tracking which is the pleasing activity of the day. After a short introduction, you can go to the forest with your guide to look for the particular group of chimpanzee or apes. Moreover, Kibale is one of the few places in Africa with the highest chances of watching chimps.

Day 12: Kibale Forest National Park to Murchison Falls National Park

This time around, be ready to record more countries as you continue with the 30-Days East Africa Safaris tour to Murchison Falls National Park which is the largest in Uganda. The park is characterized by stunning scenery especially the waterfall where the Nile river falls into a deep and narrow gorge. As you get there, a short walk towards the top of the falls is recommended to enjoy the view.

Day 13: In Murchison Falls National Park: Game Drive and Boat Safari

Start with a morning game drive over the northern bank of the River Nile, where one is likely to see elephants, giraffes, and even lions. In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise to the foot of Murchison Falls where the Nile River squeezes itself in between rocks of 7m only.

Day 14: Travel from Murchison Falls to Jinja

As a result, today you will be proceeding to Jinja, a place popularly known for being the source of the Nile River as well as the adventurous center of Uganda. After checking into your hotel, you may either rest or go sightseeing around the area.

Day 15: Wet and Wild on the White Waters of the Nile River

Get ready to be active the entire day, as you will be doing white-water rafting on the Nile River. For those seeking a less vigorous pursuit, you can ride a boat to the mouth of the Nile or go bungee jumping instead.

Day 16: Jinja to Lake Nakuru, Kenya

After crossing the border to Kenya Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park known with its numerous flamingos and many other bird species. On arrival, check in at the lodge in time for an evening game drive in search of rhinos, lions and other wild animals.

Day 17: Game Drive in Lake Nakuru National Park

Spend the day indulging in Lake Nakuru National Park. There are diverse animal species in this park including the Rothschild giraffes which are endangered, zebras as well as buffaloes. The alkaline lake is famed with many flamingos so it’s very conducive for photographers.

Day 18: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Move towards Lake Naivasha which is a fresh water lake found within the Great Rift Valley. When you get there, welcome a boat ride on the lake which is filled with hippopotamus, many birds and even other wild animals. For the last activity of the day, go to Hell’s Gate National Park for a walking safari tour.

Day 19: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

From Lake Naivasha, 30-Days East Africa Safaris travels to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Back at the lodge, she prepares for the evening game drive. Maras are one of the Africa’s outstanding wildlife marae, presenting great chances to see the Big Five game.

Day 20: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

The whole day is spent on game drives in the Masai Mara. This reserve is famous for its plentiful wildlife; there are lots of lions and elephants, leopards and even rhinos. Between July and October, if you are lucky enough, you will experience a marvelous natural event: The Great Migration.

Day 21: Cultural Visit to a Maasai Village

Take part in the Maasai traditions by visiting a resident Maasai village. Familiarize yourself with their lifestyles, practices and belief systems. Revise these adventures with one more game drive in the Masai Mara where there are chances of getting elephants making mud pools and more wildlife

Day 22: Marsabit to the Serengeti National Park Tanzania

Tanzania welcomes you and the endless plains located at the Serengeti National Park, and famous for its rich animal diversity. Later in the day, you will go on a game drive evening to try and locate animals that could include, lions and cheetahs.

Day 23: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

On game drives throughout the day, spend viewing the Serengeti. The park is largely populated with wildlife that comprises of billions of wildebeests, and healthy population of zebras and elephants. In the event you travel for the Great Migration, you are more likely to see river crossings which are certainly engaging and impressive.

Day 24: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Finish off your trip to the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After checking into your recommended lodge, you are free to spend the rest of the day admiring the view of the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater which is one of the natural anomalies in the world. The Ngorongoro Crater is characterized by the large population of animals within it which makes it one of the best destinations for game viewing.

Day 25: Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

This day you will be taken deep into and also descend of the Ngorongoro Crater with an all-day game drive inside it. The stunning view inside the beautiful flower-shaped crater concaving many animals is cherished also by the ‘Big Five’— lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. You will also get the chance to see flamingos at Lake Magadi which is found inside the crater. A buoyant picnic lunch will be provided in the crater at a favorite location with beautiful views all around you.

Day 26: Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park

Your 30-Days East Africa Safaris continues as you travel to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and towering baobab trees. After checking in at your lodge, you will head out on an evening game drive. Tarangire is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, and zebras.

Day 27: Enjoy Exciting Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Spend the entire day in Tarangire National Park. The park is well known for its huge concentration of elephants, which most likely will be seen on many of the game drives taken. Visitors to Tarangire, with its old baobabs, seasonal swamps and other such features, engage in wildlife viewing in a different setting. The park also has varieties of bird species which birdwatchers will find fascinating.

Day 28: Travel from Tarangire to Arusha

This time you will be going to Arusha which is the starting point for Tanzania northern safari circuit. When you land in Arusha, the rest of the day will be free for further activities. You can opt to enjoy the lively town of Arusha, do some shopping and visit markets or spend time at your lodge. Arusha is also a hub of tourist activities as it has good weather and is located near mount Meru which is the second tallest mountain in tanzania.

Day 29: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and ascent Kilimanjaro from Arusha

This is a day trip to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Admire the base of Africa’s tallest mountain and its beautiful terrain. You can even option to take a short hike along one of the Kilimanjaro trails where you will experience the mountain’s rainforest zone and its associated flora and fauna. No interior colonization of any part of the ice cap is required to appreciate its magnificence on this day.

The 30-day East African Safari ends today.

Jambo. After a full breakfast, you shall enjoy a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport to board your flight. If your fight does not leave immediately, you can indulge in some last-minute shopping or perhaps even visit an art gallery in Arusha. All these will be cherished memories for a lifetime as you make a departure from East Africa, beauties of its astonishing nature, captivating animals and diverse cultures experienced throughout 30 days will be kept to the lowest limits.

The 30-Day East Africa Safaris is the best trip that one takes who is able to enjoy the overwhelming splendor of East Africa. This long and all-encompassing itinerary makes it possible for you to sample the sights and attractions of Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. From the exhilarating experience of looking after gorillas in their natural habitat to travelling at the time of the Great Migration, we have designed this safari to go beyond just a journey. One of the most unforgettable experiences will be the 30 days East Africa Safaris Tour, whether it is your first visit to Africa or you have travel journeyed before. This is a safari with well-planned and executed itinerary which helps you to discover east Africa’s great gifts.