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Uganda and Kenya Beach Vacation

Inspirational safari & beach holiday to Kenya and Uganda

A truly unique trip, take in the very best that Uganda has to offer from mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest to tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park and, after all the action and long drives, retreat to the Kenyan coast for some well-deserved chill time. In Uganda, together with your private guide you will explore rainforests, savannas and mountains and encounter a host of wildlife. This adventure vacation is as much about the scenic journey as it is about the destinations. 

Visit Lake Mburo, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale National Park, staying in a highly recommended lodges which are largely small and well located for your activities.  Highlights include tracking gorillas and chimpanzees, game drives and boat cruises in search of big game and interactions with the wonderful Ugandan people. You will then fly to Kenya’s coast and continue to Kinondo Kwetu, an all-inclusive luxury boutique retreat set among baobabs and palms. Between moments of unhurried relaxation, a wide range of activities awaits, including snorkelling, kayaking, sailing and tennis, alongside kite surfing, horse riding and guided excursions along the coast.

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Day by Day summary

  • Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Entebbe International
  • 2 nights - Primate Lodge, Kibale, Uganda
  • 2 nights - Elephant Plains Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
  • 2 nights - Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
  • 2 nights - Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi, Uganda
  • 1 night - Mihingo Lodge, Lake Mburo, Uganda
  • 1 night - Hemingways Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
  • 4 nights - Kinondo Kwetu, Kenya Coast & Islands, Kenya
  • Ends - Transfer to Nairobi International for your international flight home

At a glance

  • Country Icon Kenya, Uganda
  • Nights Icon 14 Nights
  • City Icon City
  • Beach Icon Beach
  • Safari Icon Safari

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Every Mahlatini trip is tailored to your exact travel wishes—no readymade tours or set departures. Get in touch with our experts to start creating your bespoke itinerary.

Guide Price

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Includes flights from JFK
Itinerary Details

Day-by-day

Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Entebbe International

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Day 1 - 3

Arrive at Entebbe Airport where your private guide will meet you and drive you to your lodge on the outskirts of Kibale National Park.

  • 2 nights

Primate Lodge
Full Board | Cottage
Uganda

Primate Lodge double room
Elephant Plains Lodge Breakfast
Elephant Plains Lodge Firepit
Elephant Plains Lodge Infinity Swimming Pool
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Day 3 - 5

Today you will be driven to the Mweya Sector of the Queen Elizabeth National Park.

  • 2 nights

Elephant Plains Lodge
Full Board | Cottage
Uganda

Elephant Plains Lodge Aerial shot of property
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Day 5 - 7

Drive today to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

  • 2 nights

Ishasha Wilderness Camp
All Inclusive | Safari Tent
Uganda

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Day 7 - 9

The journey today is to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for your gorilla tracking.

  • 2 nights

Buhoma Lodge
All Inclusive | Cottage
Uganda

Buhoma lodge twin bedroom 1280
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Day 9

Drive to the Lake Mburo National Park today.

  • 1 night

Mihingo Lodge
Full Board | Luxury Tented Room
Uganda

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Day 10

Return to Entebbe Airport for a flight to Nairobi in Kenya. Here you will be met and taken to your hotel in the city for the night.

  • 1 night

Hemingways Nairobi
Bed & Breakfast | Deluxe Suite
Kenya

Hemingways nairobi deluxe suite 1280
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Day 11 - 15

Today you will be taken to Wilson Airport to catch your flight to Diani on the Kenya coast. You will be met and driven the short drive to your hotel.

  • 4 nights

Kinondo Kwetu
All Inclusive | Beach Cottage
Kenya

Kinondo kwetu family room with twin beds 1280

Day 15

Return to Diani today for your flight via light aircraft to Nairobi International Airport. Here you will connect with your onward flight home.

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Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.

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Includes

  • Accommodation as specified
  • Meals as specified
  • Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
  • All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
  • Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
  • National Parks and conservation entry fees
  • Private safari vehicle and guide
  • 1 x Gorilla Tracking Permit per person
  • Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
  • Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
  • Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Excludes

  • Gratuities
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
  • Visas and visa fees where relevant
  • Beverages with the exception of all inclusive hotels
Indulge your passions

ACTIVITIES

This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.

  • 4 WD Safari Icon 4WD Safari
  • Birdwatching Icon Birdwatching
  • Boat Trip Icon Boat Trip
  • Guided Walking Safari Icon Guided Walking Safari
  • Night Drive Icon Night Drive
  • Ocean Safari Icon Ocean Safari
  • Primate Trekking Icon Primate Trekking
  • Hot Air Balloon Flights Icon Hot Air Balloon Flights
  • Quad Biking Icon Quad Biking
  • Canoeing Kayaking Icon Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing Icon Fishing
  • Golf Icon Golf
  • Horseriding Icon Horse riding
  • Snorkelling Scuba Diving Icon Snorkeling/Scuba Diving
  • Kids Club Icon Kids Club
  • City Sights Icon City Sights
  • Wellness Spa Icon Wellness/Spa
  • Kids Club Icon Family Activities
  • Cycling Icon Cycle Tours
  • Guided Walking Safari Icon Guided Walk
  • Cultural Experience Icon Cultural Excursion
Enriching encounters

ICONIC WILDLIFE

Whether you want to tick off the Big Five or encounter specific safari species and sea creatures on your safari and coastal stay, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.

  • Zebra
    Zebra
  • Whale Shark
    Whale Shark
  • Spotted Hyena
    Spotted Hyena
  • Puffer Fish
    Puffer Fish
  • Loggerhead Sea Turtle
    Loggerhead Sea Turtle
  • Lion
    Lion
  • Leopard
    Leopard
  • Impala
    Impala
  • Humpback Whale
    Humpback Whale
  • Hippo
    Hippo
  • Hawksbill turtle
    Hawksbill Turtle
  • Gorilla
    Gorilla
  • Flamingo
    Flamingo
  • Elephant
    Elephant
  • Crocodile
    Crocodile
  • Coral
    Coral
  • Chimp
    Chimpanzee
  • Colobus Monkey
    Colobus Monkey
  • Bushbuck
    Bushbuck
  • Buffalo
    Buffalo
  • Bottlenose Dolphin
    Bottlenose Dolphin
  • Barracuda
    Barracuda
  • African Fish Eagle
    African Fish Eagle
Sample itineraries

TRIPS TO INSPIRE

From exhilarating wildlife encounters to out-of-this-world natural wonders, echoes of ancient empires, and rose-gold beaches, every bespoke journey is designed to immerse you in the extraordinary. Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime safari, a milestone celebration, a soul-stirring retreat, or simply looking to travel well and with purpose, these itineraries offer a starting point for what’s possible. As a top tour operator in the world, as recognised by both Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveller, we will guide you on how to shape the ultimate expedition.

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  • Flights and transfers included
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