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Ceuta & Melilla
EAST AFRICA: SAFARI, VOLCANOES AND MOUNTAIN GORILLAS
Volcanoes pierce the sky, waterfalls roar with power, wildlife thrives in the wild, sacred lakes shimmer. East Africa is safari on the grandest scale.
≈ 36
Days
4557
Km
23
Stops
Nairobi, Hell's Gate canyons, the Nile's source at Jinja, Rwanda gorillas, Lake Kivu, Bwindi primates. East Africa condenses a continent into one journey.
- Volcanoes: mountain gorilla mist
- Bwindi: rainforest primate sanctuary
- Kidepo: untamed wilderness valley
- Lake Kivu: serene blue water
Your day-by-day itinerary
1
Day
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Nairobi: vehicle preparation, cash withdrawal and shopping in the city center.
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Distance:
85.7 km
Travel time:
1h26
2
Day
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Hell's Gate National Park: volcanic landscapes, gorges and viewpoints.
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Wildlife observation without major predators (zebras, giraffes, elands, baboons).
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Distance:
112 km
Travel time:
2h30
3
Day
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Route from Hell's Gate to Kisumu (Lake Victoria) via Naivasha and Kericho.
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Lakeside walk and hippopotamus observation points at dawn/dusk.
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Sunset over Lake Victoria from the public pier.
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⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
270 km
Travel time:
7h
4
Day
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Jinja: sources of the Nile and colonial city center.
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Walk along the Nile banks (bridge/shores) and scouting water activities.
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⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
240 km
Travel time:
6h
5
Day
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Route Jinja → Entebbe via Kampala (dense urban traffic).
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Shore of Lake Victoria at Entebbe: walk and bird observation points.
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Organization of a canoe trip
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Distance:
120 km
Travel time:
3h
6
Day
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Mabamba Swamp: wetland renowned for the shoebill.
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Canoe trip with ornithological trackers (sunrise recommended).
Next stop
Distance:
40 km
Travel time:
1h
7
Day
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Route to Lake Mburo National Park, hills and wooded savannas.
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Lake Mburo tracks: zebras, topis, impalas, buffaloes.
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Late afternoon safari on the loops near the marshes.
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⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
235 km
Travel time:
5h
8
Day
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Route to Lake Bunyonyi, terraced landscapes and volcanic islands.
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Viewpoints over the lake and surrounding villages.
Activities
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Traditional canoe ride on the lake (calm conditions).
Next stop
Distance:
150 km
Travel time:
4h
9
Day
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Volcanoes National Park visitor center: brief hikes and permits.
Activities
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Golden monkey or gorilla trek reservation (depending on available permits).
Next stop
Distance:
90 km
Travel time:
2h30
10
Day
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Mount Bisoke ascent: volcanic trail, bamboo forest and crater (full day).
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Wildlife observation at altitude (mountain weather conditions).
Next stop
Distance:
59.2 km
Travel time:
59min
11
Day
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Route to Gisenyi (Lake Kivu): lakeside corniche and black sand beaches.
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Walk along the lake promenade and observation of fishing pirogues.
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Distance:
60 km
Travel time:
2h
12
Day
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Scenic route to Nyungwe National Park (mountain forest).
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Visitor center: information on chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk.
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Option: Nyungwe Canopy Walk (suspended walkways).
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
200 km
Travel time:
5h
13
Day
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Route Nyungwe → Kigali through the Rwandan hills.
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Kigali Genocide Memorial (silent visit and museography).
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
200 km
Travel time:
5h
14
Day
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Gatuna/Katuna border (RW → UG), ascent to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Activities
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Gorilla trek (if permit scheduled for another day) and trail reconnaissance.
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
170 km
Travel time:
6h
15
Day
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Route Bwindi → Queen Elizabeth NP: craters and savannas.
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Mweya Peninsula: viewpoints over Kazinga Channel.
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Late afternoon safari (northern tracks): elephants, lions, hippos.
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⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
180 km
Travel time:
6h
16
Day
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Long stage to Murchison Falls NP via Fort Portal/Hoima (mixed roads).
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Viewpoint of the falls (Upper/Top of the Falls).
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Cruise/observation on Victoria Nile optional depending on schedule.
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
390 km
Travel time:
8h30
17
Day
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Northeast route to Kidepo Valley NP (isolated section, semi-desert landscapes).
Activities
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Sunset safari in Narus valley (savanna wildlife).
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
330 km
Travel time:
8h
18
Day
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Exit Uganda through northern border posts and descent to Kitale (Kenya).
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
280 km
Travel time:
8h
19
Day
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Scenic route Kitale → Iten (Kerio escarpment, viewpoints).
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Short walk on Rift Valley viewpoints (stable weather).
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Distance:
130 km
Travel time:
2h30
20
Day
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Iten → Aberdare foothills (Nyeri sector) via small roads.
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Crossing agro-forestry zones and viewpoints of Mount Kenya (distant).
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Twilight wildlife observation at ranches/private reserves (on the edge).
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
310 km
Travel time:
7h
21
Day
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Route to Samburu National Reserve (track and tarmac sections).
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Observation loops: gerenuk, Grévy's zebra, oryx, elephants.
Activities
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Slow route via wildlife corridors (Borana/Lewa transit authorized)
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
180 km
Travel time:
6h
22
Day
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy: high wildlife density (Big Five, rhinoceros).
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Central safari route and grassy areas near water points.
Next stop
Distance:
145 km
Travel time:
3h30
23
Day
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Return to Nairobi
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
220 km
Travel time:
5h
24
Day
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Route Nairobi → Amboseli NP (view of Kilimanjaro weather permitting).
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Amboseli tracks: large elephant herds, swamps and plains.
Activities
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Observation loop at sunset near the Enkongo Narok swamps.
Next stop
Distance:
200 km
Travel time:
4h
25
Day
2 photos
Next stop
Distance:
160 km
Travel time:
3h30
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What weather should you expect?
Weather varies by season. We recommend checking forecasts before your trip.
How many days should I plan?
We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 29 and 43 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.