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Absolute Holiday Safaris

Travellers with more time

Longer East Africa Journeys

With eight days or more, you can link the great parks of Kenya and Tanzania, or travel the length of western Uganda.

Longer journeys allow more nights in each place and fewer rushed travel days.

Dense herd of wildebeest descending to a river

Longer East Africa Journeys at a glance

Safaris
15
Trip length
8–15 days
Countries
Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda
Prices
From USD 1,960 pp; 12 on request

Where it works best

15 safaris

Longer East Africa Journeys to consider.

  • Wildebeest and zebras crowding a riverbank during the migration

    8 days · Tanzania · Private or group

    8 Days Great Migration Midrange Safari

    Four nights in the Serengeti, planned around the herds

    Wildlife safari · Mid-range

    An eight-day safari with four nights in the Serengeti, positioned where the herds are likely to be for your dates, plus Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater.

    Price on request

  • Zebras kicking up dust across a dry plain

    10 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Private or group

    10 Days Kenya to Tanzania Midrange Safari

    From Nairobi to Arusha the scenic way

    Wildlife safari · Mid-range

    A ten-day mid-range journey from Nairobi to Arusha: the Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli in Kenya, then Tarangire, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

    Price on request

  • Two mountain gorillas resting in dense forestGorillas & primates

    12 days · Uganda · Private or group

    12 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five Adventure

    Uganda in depth, ending at Lake Mburo

    Primate safari · Mid-range

    Twelve days covering rhinos at Ziwa, two nights at Murchison Falls, Kibale's chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth, a gorilla trek in Bwindi and a final night at Lake Mburo.

    Price on request

  • Mixed herd of zebras and wildebeest on the moveGroup joining

    9 days · Kenya · Group joining

    9 Days Maasai Mara, Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli & Tsavo Safari

    From the Mara to the coast road

    Wildlife safari · Budget

    Nine days across southern Kenya: the Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate, Amboseli, then Tsavo West and Tsavo East, ending in Nairobi or Mombasa.

    Price on request

  • Elephant family crossing open plains with calves between the adults

    8 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Private or group

    8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Budget Safari

    The Mara, the Serengeti and back to Amboseli

    Wildlife safari · Budget

    A budget loop that crosses from the Maasai Mara into the Serengeti, visits the Ngorongoro Crater and returns to Kenya for two nights in Amboseli.

    Price on request

  • Wildebeest silhouetted against a red sunset

    9 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Private or group

    9 Days Kenya & Tanzania Parks Safari

    Lake Nakuru to Lake Manyara

    Wildlife safari · Mid-range

    Nine days with lodge stays: Lake Nakuru, two nights in the Maasai Mara, two in the Serengeti, then the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara before returning to Nairobi.

    Price on request

  • White rhino mother and calf grazing

    10 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Private or group

    10 Days Kenya Tanzania Wildlife Safari

    A full loop of the two countries' great parks

    Wildlife safari · Budget

    Ten days from Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara into the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, then back into Kenya for Amboseli.

    From USD 1,960 pp

  • Zebras walking through dust with hills behindGroup joining

    10 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Group joining

    10 Days Kenya Tanzania Budget Safari Adventurous Experience

    Kenya's highlights, then the Serengeti

    Wildlife safari · Budget

    A ten-day budget safari: the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli in Kenya, then the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania.

    Price on request

  • Two cheetahs resting in the shade of a treeGroup joining

    11 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Group joining

    11 Days Best of Kenya & Tanzania Budget Safari

    Five great parks, two countries

    Wildlife safari · Budget

    Eleven days on a budget: the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, then Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

    Price on request

  • Giraffe walking across golden grasslandGroup joining

    12 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Group joining

    12 Days African Safari Holiday in Kenya & Tanzania

    Mara, lakes, Amboseli and the northern circuit

    Wildlife safari · Budget

    Twelve days: the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate, Amboseli, then Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

    From USD 2,230 pp

  • Lioness standing in tall grass with cubs at her feetGroup joining

    13 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Group joining

    13 Days Kenya & Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

    Two weeks under canvas, nearly

    Wildlife safari · Budget

    A thirteen-day camping journey: the Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, then Tarangire, Lake Manyara, two nights in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

    Price on request

  • Large zebra herd grazing on green grassGroup joining

    14 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Group joining

    14 Days Kenya & Tanzania Budget Safari

    Two weeks across East Africa's great parks

    Wildlife safari · Budget

    Fourteen days and eight parks on a budget: the Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Hell's Gate, Amboseli, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, two nights in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

    From USD 1,960 pp

  • Elephants among palm trees on green savannahGorillas & primates

    8 days · Uganda · Private or group

    8 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Big Five Safari

    Murchison Falls to Bwindi, in comfort

    Primate safari · Luxury

    A luxury Uganda circuit: rhino tracking at Ziwa, Murchison Falls, chimpanzees in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park and a gorilla trek in Bwindi.

    Price on request

  • Chimpanzee holding a leafy branchGorillas & primates

    10 days · Uganda · Private or group

    10 Days Uganda Primates & Big Five Safari

    The full Uganda circuit, overland

    Primate safari · Mid-range

    Ten days overland: Ziwa's rhinos, Murchison Falls, Kibale's chimpanzees, two nights in Queen Elizabeth National Park and a gorilla trek in Bwindi.

    Price on request

  • Young mountain gorilla among broad green leavesGorillas & primates

    15 days · Uganda · Private or group

    15 Days Best of Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari

    Two weeks from the Nile to Lake Bunyonyi

    Primate safari · Mid-range

    Our longest Uganda safari: Ziwa, Murchison Falls, Kibale, three nights around Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, two restful nights at Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo.

    Price on request

Things to consider

Is this the right fit?

  • Cross-border travel

    Allow time for border formalities and check visa requirements for both countries.

  • Pace

    Longer trips can include rest days; ask us to adjust the route.

Useful answers

Questions travellers ask.

Can I combine Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda?

Our published packages combine Kenya and Tanzania. Ask us if you want to add Uganda.

What entry documents do I need for more than one country?

Each country has its own entry requirements, so check the official government sources for Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda before you travel.

What is your longest safari?

Our longest itineraries are the 15 Days Best of Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari and the 14 Days Kenya & Tanzania Budget Safari.

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