This 35-Day East Africa Safari is one of the most complete African adventures. It takes you through five countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The safari includes wildlife viewing, gorilla trekking, cultural visits, and nature experiences in some of Africa’s best parks. You will visit top destinations such as Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Volcanoes, Virunga, and Kahuzi-Biega National Parks.
Expect to see the Big Five animals, the great wildebeest migration, and mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural homes. This is the best long safari for travelers who want to explore the beauty and wildlife of East Africa in one trip.
35-Day East Africa Safari Highlights
- Visit 5 countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and D.R. Congo
- Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi, Volcanoes, and Virunga National Parks
- See chimpanzees in Kibale and Nyungwe Forests
- Experience the Great Migration in Masai Mara and Serengeti
- Explore Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Murchison Falls
- Visit the Senkwekwe Gorilla Center and hike Mount Nyiragongo Volcano
- Enjoy game drives, boat cruises, cultural tours, and bird watching
Brief 35-Day East Africa Safari Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Transfer to your hotel and relax
- Day 2: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive
- Day 3: Visit Lake Naivasha for a boat ride among hippos and birds
- Day 4: Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Days 5–6: Full-day game drives in Masai Mara to see the wildebeest migration and Big Five
- Day 7: Cross the Isebania border to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
- Day 8: Explore Serengeti on a full-day safari
- Day 9: Visit Olduvai Gorge en route to Ngorongoro
- Day 10: Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 11: Explore Lake Manyara National Park
- Day 12: Game drive in Tarangire National Park
- Day 13: Fly to Entebbe, Uganda
- Day 14: Go bird watching at Mabamba Swamp for the shoebill stork
- Day 15: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Day 16: Game drive and boat cruise in Murchison Falls
- Day 17: Transfer to Kibale National Park
- Day 18: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi Wetland walk
- Day 19: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 20: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
- Day 21: Drive to Bwindi via Ishasha to see tree-climbing lions
- Day 22: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Day 23: Cross to Rwanda and stay near Volcanoes National Park
- Day 24: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Day 25: Golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes
- Day 26: Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Day 27: Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk in Nyungwe
- Day 28: Cross into D.R. Congo and transfer to Virunga National Park
- Day 29: Gorilla trekking in Virunga and visit the Senkwekwe Center
- Day 30: Hike to the top of Mount Nyiragongo Volcano
- Day 31: Descend and transfer to Bukavu
- Day 32: Lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi-Biega National Park
- Day 33: Drive to Kigali, Rwanda
- Day 34: Kigali city tour including the Genocide Memorial and craft markets
- Day 35: Departure
Detailed 35-Day East Africa Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Hotel
Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city. Transfer to your hotel and relax. If you arrive early, you can visit nearby places such as Nairobi National Park or the Giraffe Center.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park in the Rift Valley. The park is famous for flamingos and other water birds. Enjoy a game drive and look out for zebras, giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos.
Day 3: Lake Naivasha and Boat Ride
After breakfast, travel to Lake Naivasha. Take a boat ride to see hippos, crocodiles, pelicans, and other birds.
Day 4: Drive to Masai Mara
Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive for lunch, relax, and take an evening game drive to see animals on the open plains.
Days 5–6: Explore Masai Mara
Spend two days in Masai Mara, one of Africa’s best wildlife parks. You may see the wildebeest migration and the Big Five, lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos.
Day 7: Masai Mara to Serengeti
Cross the Isebania border into Tanzania. Drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through beautiful countryside.
Day 8: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti
Enjoy a full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park. Look for wildebeests, zebras, cheetahs, lions, and elephants.
Day 9: Serengeti to Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge
Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop at Olduvai Gorge, a historic site known for early human fossils. Continue to your lodge for dinner.
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Take a full-day game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater to see rhinos, lions, elephants, wildebeests, and zebras.
Day 11: Lake Manyara National Park
Drive to Lake Manyara, known for its tree-climbing lions and many bird species. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Day 12: Tarangire National Park
Head to Tarangire National Park, known for elephants and baobab trees. Take a guided game drive before returning to your lodge.
Day 13: Fly to Entebbe, Uganda
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to Entebbe. On arrival, meet your guide and go to your hotel.
Day 14: Bird Watching at Mabamba Swamp
Visit Mabamba Swamp on Lake Victoria to look for the rare shoebill stork and other water birds.
Day 15: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
Drive north to Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos. Continue to your lodge.
Day 16: Game Drive & Boat Trip
Enjoy a morning game drive to see elephants, lions, and giraffes. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Nile to the base of the powerful Murchison Falls.
Day 17: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Drive to Kibale National Park, known for chimpanzees. Stop for lunch in Fort Portal and continue to your lodge.
Day 18: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Walk
After a briefing, go chimpanzee trekking. In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for bird watching and a nature walk.
Day 19: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy the beautiful views of crater lakes.
Day 20: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Go for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to see hippos and crocodiles.
Day 21: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha
Drive through Ishasha sector to see tree-climbing lions before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Day 22: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
After a briefing, trek to see mountain gorillas in their natural forest home. Spend one hour observing them before returning to your lodge.
Day 23: Cross to Rwanda
Drive to Rwanda through Katuna or Chanika border and continue to your lodge near Volcanoes National Park.
Day 24: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes
Trek to see gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. After the trek, visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for traditional performances.
Day 25: Golden Monkey Tracking
After breakfast, go for golden monkey tracking, which takes about two to three hours. Rest at the lodge afterward.
Day 26: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park, passing by Lake Kivu. The park is home to chimpanzees and many monkeys.
Day 27: Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk
Go chimpanzee trekking in the morning, followed by a canopy walk in the afternoon.
Day 28: Cross into D.R. Congo
Enter the Democratic Republic of Congo through Goma and continue to Virunga National Park.
Day 29: Gorilla Trekking in Virunga
Trek mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park and visit the Senkwekwe Gorilla Center.
Day 30: Hike Mount Nyiragongo
Start the hike to the top of Mount Nyiragongo Volcano and spend the night at the summit.
Day 31: Descend and Transfer to Bukavu
Descend the volcano and drive to Bukavu town for dinner and overnight.
Day 32: Lowland Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi-Biega
Go lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi-Biega National Park, then return to your lodge to rest.
Day 33: Travel to Kigali
Drive back to Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city, and check in at your hotel.
Day 34: Kigali City Tour
Visit the Genocide Memorial, craft markets, and other city sites before returning to your hotel.
Day 35: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home, marking the end of your 35-Day East Africa Safari.
Why Choose the 35-Day East Africa Safari
This safari gives you a full experience of East Africa’s wildlife, primates, and culture. You will explore Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo in one long adventure, visiting famous parks and meeting local communities.
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