17 Days Self Drive around East Africa – Safari Tours.
Lake Victoria is shared by Uganda, Kenya , Tanzania and this is an option for one way car rental in East Africa in 4×4 Landcruiser 78 with a rooftop tent, camping gears & Fridge.
Visit Lake Victoria and the bordering countries – Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania on a 17 Days self –drive to enjoy the strong waters of the lake as well as the breath taking sceneries and wildlife of preeminent parks like Serengeti, Masai Mara game reserve, Ngorongoro crater, Arusha national park, Amboseli national park and the fresh waters of Kisumu islands.
Borders recommended are;
- Uganda –Kenya : Busia border
- Kenya to Tanzania: Sirari border
Summary of the tour
Day 1: Entebbe to Nabugabo
Day 2: Relax on the waters of Lake Victoria
Day 3: Transfer to Ssese Islands
Day 4: Transfer to Bukoba
Day 5: Transfer to Mwanza from Bukoba
Day 6: Transfer to Serengeti national park
Day 7: Have a full day game drive
Day 8: Game drive and transfer to Ngorongoro crater
Day 9: Game drive and transfer to Arusha National park
Day 10: Have a walking safari
Day 11: Transfer to Amboseli national park
Day 12: Game drive in Amboseli national park
Day 13: Game drive and transfer to Masai Mara
Day 14: Full day game drive at the reserve
Day 15: Second full day game drive at Masai Mara
Day 16: Transfer to Kisumu Islands for relaxation
Day 17: Transfer to Entebbe
Detailed 17 Days Lake Victoria Expedition
Day 1: Entebbe to Nabugabo
During the transfer to Nabugabo, have a stopover at the equator circle for photography. Continue with the journey and have a mouthwatering lunch in Masaka town and after proceed to the lake. The lake is surrounded with 3 beautiful resorts which will surely excite your evening walk.
Day 2: Relax on the fresh waters of Lake Victoria
As you are enjoying the pleasant weather conditions at the lake, spot a number of beautiful and colorful bird species as the waters of Nabugabo are known for attracting variety of bird species. Enjoy a fresh fish during dinner and retire in the camp at Nabugabo campsite.
Day 3: Transfer to Ssese Islands
After early morning breakfast, you will transfer to Bukakata landing site where you will find a ferry that connects Masaka to Ssese Island. The ferry gives you a chance to explore the amazing waters of Lake Victoria and camping is also available.
Day 4: Transfer to Bukoba
Wake up early to catch a beautiful sunrise on the waters of Lake Victoria as you transfer to Bukoba Island. The early wake up will also help you to catch the ferry that will transport you to Bukakata landing site. While on the islands, explore the lake and enjoy different activities done on it such as fishing and others. Spend the night at any campsite in Bukobe town.
Day 5: Transfer to Mwanza
Prepare for a long day drive for approximately 10 hours. You will drive through the town of Mwanza which is situated along the shores of Lake Victoria. Upon reaching, you will retire and relax on the beaches of the lake.
Day 6: Transfer to Serengeti National park
After morning breakfast, embark on a full day drive to Serengeti national park and have an Enroute lunch at any desired hotel. Expect to reach the park at late afternoon and have some relaxation at the lodge and retire.
Day 7: Have a full day game drive at Serengeti national park
Wake up for early morning breakfast and go for a game drive in the park. Due to the bad conditions of the roads, you are advised to drive slowly and carefully. On this game drive, fancy your eyes and cameras with a number of wildlife species including the big five. The cast plains of the park also host variety of animals including the cheetahs, leopards, zebras, lions, elephants and many others. Dinner and overnight at any campsite or lodge
Day 8: Morning game drive and transfer to Ngorongoro crater
Wake up early to enjoy the beautiful sunrise at Serengeti and spot some predators like lions, hyenas, leopards and others during their morning hunt. After a game drive, embark on your 3 hours journey drive to Ngorongoro Crater. On your way, expect to view numerous wildlife species and birds.
Day 9: Game drive and transfer to Arusha National Park
With packed breakfast, have an early morning breakfast and go for a game drive in the vast plains of Ngorongoro crater where you will get a chance of seeing different wildlife species. After the drive, proceed to Arusha National park and the journey will take about 4 hours.
Day 10: Have a walking safari
After an early morning breakfast, go for a walking safari in the park with an experienced park ranger. During the walk, expect to see the sparkling waterfalls in the park and different wildlife species such as colobus monkeys, waterbucks, bushbucks, and variety of bird species. After the walk, have some relaxation at the lodge and do some swimming at the lodge pool.
Day 11: Transfer to Amboseli national park
Upon waking up, have some breakfast and then continue with your journey to Amboseli national park. The drive will take about 4 hours and on your way, have magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro and different wildlife species. On reaching, have some relaxation at the lodge and then have an evening game drive in search of the park wildlife. Dinner and retire at the lodge of your choice.
Day 12: Full day game drive and cultural tour
On waking up, go for a morning game drive and catch the beautiful sunrise at the park. The game drive will expose you to a number of wildlife including large herds of elephants, lions, waterbucks, bushbucks and many others. Return to the lodge for breakfast and then go for a cultural tour where you will enjoy the cultural practices of the Maasai communities.
Day 13: Game drive and transfer to Maasai Mara game reserve
Have an early morning game drive and go for a game drive in the park so as you can spot different predators like lions, hyenas and leopards going for a hunt. After the search, transfer to Masai Mara game reserve. The reserve is among the most visited destinations in Kenya characterized by open grasslands, acacia woodlands and variety of wildlife species. You will reach the reserve in the late evening and check in any desired lodge.
Day 14: Game drive in Masai Mara game reserve
Enjoy a full day game drive in the park during the morning and afternoon hours. Drive to the heart of Mara North Conservancy where Jonathan Scott made his filming which made Leopard Gorge known. During the game drive, have a chance of seeing different wild animals including the big five -lions, buffalos, rhinos, leopards and Elephants.
Day 15: Second game drive in the reserve
After breakfast, go for a second game drive in the reserve and enjoy the beautiful features of the park both in the morning and afternoon. The drive will give you a great chance of spotting other wildlife which you never targeted in the first game drive. Among these animals include warthogs, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, eland, hartebeest, and many others.
Day 16: Transfer to Kisumu Islands
After a long self- drive, transfer to Kisumu Islands and other islands of the mighty fresh water lake- Victoria for some relaxation. While at the island, expect to spot different bird species and the fishermen doing their activity. You can as enjoy some fresh fish.
Day 17: Transfer to Entebbe
Wake up for early morning breakfast as you enjoy the morning breeze along the shores of the mighty lake. Before noon, embark on your 4 hours’ drive journey to Entebbe for your flight or spend a night in any desired hotel.