CONGO UGANDA KENYA SAFARIS

Thinking of how you can have a complete safari in Africa, covering a wide range of tourist activities and enabling you to see numerous tourist attractions in different places? Consider a combined Congo Uganda Kenya safaris.

This combined safari will enable you to explore different destinations and attractions in Congo, Uganda, and Kenya. On a Uganda safari, you will have an opportunity to see primates like mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and other wildlife in the ten game parks and other protected areas.

On a Kenyan safari, you will see the diverse wildlife, have a chance to witness the famous wildebeest migration experience, and explore the historical towns and bustling cities like Nairobi.

On a Congo safari, you will explore different destinations, like Kahuzi Biega, home to eastern lowland gorillas, and Virunga NP for mountain gorillas, among others.

Below is detailed information about a combined safari in Uganda, Kenya, and Congo.

Top Travel Destinations to Consider on A Combined Congo, Uganda, And Kenya Safari 

Virunga National Park in Congo

Virunga National Park is located in the Albertine Rift Valley in the eastern Republic of Congo. This park was created in April 1925 with an area of 7769 km².

Although Uganda has the largest population of mountain gorillas in the world, Virunga NP of Congo and Volcanoes National Park are also home to some of these remaining gorillas.

The park offers various hiking opportunities, including popular options such as the Mount Nyiragongo hike, mountain gorilla trekking, and golden monkey tracking.

Tourist Attractions in Virunga NP

• Primates like the mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and other primates are worth seeing on a Congo primate safari.
• Other wildlife animals include African Bush Elephants, Hippopotamuses, Okapi, Lions, Tree Pangolins, Water Chevrotains, Western Tree Hyraxes, African Leopards, Buffaloes, Bushbucks, Marsh Mongooses, Red River Hogs
• Birds, including the Yellow Warbler, Wing-snapping Cisticola, Black-faced Rufous Warbler, Tawny-flanked Prinia, Wing-snapping Cisticola, White-fronted Bee-eater, Red-throated Bee-eater, White-throated Bee-eater, Banded Prinia, and Olivaceous Warbler. These and many others can be seen on a birding safari in Congo.
• Mountains like Mount Nyiragongo
• Various plant species

Things to Do in Virunga NP 

• Mountain gorilla trekking
• Hiking the mountain Nyiragongo
• Birding to see some of the 700 birds
• Wildlife viewing
• Visiting the Senkwekwe gorilla orphanage center to see and support the orphaned gorillas

.         Golden monkey trekking to trace golden monkeys as they jump from tree to tree

• Chimpanzee trekking, among other activities.

Accommodation near Virunga NP for Dinner and Overnight

These accommodation options range from budget to luxury lodges.  They include

Hotel Begonias, Exodus Bukavu, Mikeno Lodge, and Kibumba Tented Camp, among others.

The Best Time to Visit Virunga NP

The dry season, from June to September and from December to February, is the best time for most of the outdoor activities.

Kahuzi Biega National Park

While most visitors visit Congo to see endangered mountain gorillas in Virunga NP, Kahuzi-Biega is another popular safari destination for lowland gorilla sightings when on a Congo gorilla trekking safari. This park is located near Bukavu town in the eastern democratic republic of Congo.

Kahuzi Biega is also near the western shore of Lake Kivu and the Rwandan border. The park covers an area of 6,000 square kilometers of tropical rainforest.

Kahuzi Biega was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980 for its special mammals, the eastern lowland gorillas.

After the early breakfast, your driver guide will drive to the park headquarters for a briefing before trekking to spot the lowland gorillas. Gorilla tracking normally takes one hour, and if the gorilla is found, you can at least spend time with them, taking photos and learning about their way of life.

Tourist Attractions in Kahuzi Biega NP in DRCongo

• Wildlife includes Angola Black Monkeys, Dent’s Mona Monkeys, Blue Monkeys, Hylocereus, bush Buffalo, bush Elephant, Bongo, and Giant Genets, among others that can be seen when on a wildlife safari in Congo.
• Birds include Red-faced Woodland Warbler, purple-breasted sunbird, African Green Broadbill, and Rockefeller’s Sunbird, among others.
• Mount Kahuzi, which is one of the two dormant volcanoes
• Mount Biega, another dormant volcano, has a height of 2790 meters above sea level.
• Lwiro sanctuary, which is a rehabilitation center for orphaned primates like chimpanzees.

Things To Do in Kahuzi Biega NP 

These include gorilla tracking, gorilla habituation to spend time studying the behaviors of the semi-habituated gorillas, wildlife viewing, birding, hiking mountains like Mount Kahuzi and Biega, nature walks, and a cultural tour in neighboring communities, among other interesting activities.

Best Time to Visit 

The best time to visit Kahuzi Biega is during the dry season when rains are minimal.

Mount Nyiragongo—A Volcanic Mountain in Congo

Mount Nyiragongo is an active volcanic mountain in Virunga NP in the democratic republic of Congo. It stands at a height of 3470m (11,385ft) in the Virunga Mountain range.

Mount Nyiragongo has often erupted, and its recent eruption happened on 22 February 2024. This mountain has the largest lava lake in the world, which makes it one of the prime travel destinations when on a Congo hiking safari.

Things to See When on Mount Nyiragongo

• Panoramic view of lake Kivu.
• Panoramic view of the Rwenzori Mountains
• Unique flora
• Unique volcanic landscapes like cinder cones, crater walls
• Various wildlife, including monkeys, reptiles, and chimpanzees
• Birds, which include Ruwenzori Turaco, Red-crested Turaco, Lammergeier, among others.

 Things to Do at Mount Nyiragongo

Hiking to see the world’s largest lava lake, wildlife viewing, birding, and gorilla trekking with the help of park rangers in the Virunga NP, among others.

Accommodations for Dinner and Overnight near Mount Nyiragongo 

5 Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Ihusi Hotel, Bukima Tented Camp, and Lulimbi Tented Camp

Lake Kivu in DR Congo

Lake Kivu is one of the African great lakes that lies on the borders of DR Congo and Rwanda. It covers an area of 2700 km², with a width of 48 km and a maximum depth of 475 m (1,558 ft) and a minimum depth of 220 m (722 ft).  This depth makes it the twentieth deepest lake in the world.

Lake Kivu is the eighth-largest and the deepest lake in Africa. It contains numerous islands, and the largest is Idjwi Island.

Lake Kivu is one of the three lakes in the world that undergo limnic eruption, which leads to the formation of methane bubbles that appear on the surface of the water. Other lakes in the world that undergo the same process are Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun.

Tourist Attractions at Lake Kivu

• Water birds, including White-breasted Cormorants, Pied Kingfishers, and Osprey
• Various fish species, including Nile tilapia, redbreast tilapia,
• Islands like Idjwi Island
• Nearby coffee plantations
• Marine life, which includes the four species of barb, e.g., Pellegrin’s barb, Ripon barb, East African red barb

Interesting Things to Do

• Boat rides to explore the lake and its surroundings
• Birding
• Beach walks
• Explore the local island.
• Swimming
• Visiting the local fishing communities
• Engaging in sport fishing to catch various fish species, including Nile tilapia and redbreast tilapia.
• Visiting neighbouring communities for a cultural tour
• Skiing
• Kayaking

Best Accommodation Options 

For dinner and overnight, book lodges like Lac Kivu Lodge, Goma Serena Hotel, Cap Kivu Hotel, Bassin Du Congo Hotel, etc.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda 

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a popular travel destination in southwestern Uganda, in Kanungu district. It features a dense forest that is hard to penetrate, covering an area of 321 km².

The park is home to over 400 tree species, some of which are over 100 years old, and numerous wildlife species. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site for its global ecological importance.

Of the 1063 mountain gorillas that have survived extinction, Bwindi NP is home to the highest population of mountain gorillas, with about 459 individuals.

Of this enormous number of endangered mountain gorillas, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has over 25 habituated gorilla groups. In each of these gorilla groups, there is a male silverback gorilla who is the head of the group.

Just like the Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda, Bwindi Impenetrable NP is a good destination for gorilla trekking, and gorilla habituation is among the top tourist activities and any safari in East Africa without gorilla trekking in Uganda seems incomplete.

Gorilla trekking activities begin after an early breakfast, and then the driver guide will drive to the park headquarters for a briefing.

Other Tourist Attractions in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Over 350 bird species, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics like Shelley’s Handsome francolin, crimsonwing, Rwenzori Batis, Chapin’s Flycatcher, Tit Hylia, and strange weaver,
• Over 120 mammal species, including primates like chimpanzees
• Several amphibians and reptiles
• The Batwa pygmy people
• Over 200 butterfly species
• Ancient rainforests with plant species including red stinkwood, Symphonia globulifera, East African yellow wood, Newtonia, among others.

Tourist Activities to Do in Bwindi National Park

• Mountain gorilla trekking: here, a group of about 8 members accompanied by a park ranger is assigned to a gorilla family.
• Bird watching to spot the endemic and some migratory birds
• Gorilla habituation to spending time with habituated mountain gorillas. Once you locate a habituated gorilla family, you can spend approximately 2-8 hours with them.
• Forest walks to explore and learn about the forest
• Mountain biking from the Buhoma sector to other areas, assisted by a knowledgeable tour guide familiar with the community.
• Lake Mutanda visit, which is done after gorilla trekking, to refresh from the long trek
• Game viewing, to see different wildlife
• Cultural experiences with the Batwa and Bakiga locals, and nature walks.

 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Lodges

Best lodges in Bwindi for dinner and overnight include Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Mahogany Spring, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Leisure Lodge, and Bwindi Lodge.

Cost of Permits to Trek Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park

One-day gorilla permits cost 800 USD per person for foreign non-residents per trek.

For foreign residents, gorilla permits cost 700 USD per person for non-Africans, 500 USD per person for Africans, and 300,000 UGX per person for East African citizens.

An itinerary permit for gorilla trekking and related activities must be booked 3–6 months in advance of the trekking date. This arrangement aims to protect you from intense competition and high prices during the peak season.

Best Time to Visit Uganda for Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park

The best time for gorilla trekking and other activities in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is during the dry season (June-August and December-February).

Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda—Known for Its Interesting Game Drive

Queen Elizabeth NP is one of the premier wildlife destinations located in the districts of Kamwenge, Kasese, Rubirizi, and Rukungiri in western Uganda. It is the second largest game park in Uganda, with an area of about 1978 km², stretching from the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains to the shores of Lake Edward.

Queen Elizabeth NP is one of the easily accessible Uganda safari national parks, which is just a stopover between Kibale Forest NP and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP.

It’s famous for being home to numerous wildlife species, including the rare tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.

Top Tourist Attractions in Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Over 95 mammal species, including 10 primate species, such as baboons and other endangered species, etc.
• Over 600 bird species, including shoebills, hamerkops, Great White Pelicans, Pink-backed Pelicans,Goliath herons, Great Egrets, Little Egrets, Cattle Egrets, among others
• Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector
• Lake Bunyonyi
• Kasenyi plains
• Crater lakes like Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Katwe
• Sprawling savanna
• The Mweya peninsula, which is located on the banks of the Kazinga channel.

 Interesting Activities in Queen Elizabeth NP 

• Birdwatching,
• Boat trips to the Kazinga Channel, which will also allow you to see hippos
• Chimpanzee tracking with the aid of park rangers at Kyambura Gorge. This activity takes place following an early morning breakfast.
• Research in the Kasenyi Plains to study the behavior of lions and other carnivores
• Tracking of tree climbing lions at the Ishasha sector
• Visiting local communities for a cultural tour
• After morning breakfast, there is a morning game drive in the Mweya peninsula, and there is also a nocturnal game drive to see nocturnal animals like hyenas.

Best Accommodation Options for Dinner and Overnight 

These include Elephant Hub Lodge, Katara Lodge, Kyambuya Lodge, White House Lodge, Enganzi Lodge, and Park View Lodge.

The best time to visit Queen Elizabeth NP is during the dry season.

Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda 

Murchison Falls NP is Uganda’s largest national park, which ranks among the top travel destinations that you should not miss on a combined Congo, Uganda, and Kenya safari.

Murchison Falls NP covers an area of about 3893 km². It was first designated as a game reserve in 1926 and later as Kabalega NP in 1952.

On your Uganda adventure safari, you will see diverse wildlife and have a glimpse of Murchison Falls, which is Africa’s most powerful waterfall that flows from the Victoria Nile.

At the Murchison Falls, the mighty Victoria Nile is forced into a narrow gorge of only 8 meters wide before it plunges into the wider Devil’s Cauldron, sending a thunderous roar and a misty rainbow.

Top Tourist Attractions in Murchison Falls NP

According to the Uganda Wildlife Authority, Murchison Falls is home to

• About 556 bird species, including saddle-billed storks, White-crested turaco, African fish eagles, Goliath heron, red-winged Grey Warbler, and others.
• The powerful Murchison Falls
• The Nile River
• Over 51 reptiles and 51 amphibians
• Nile crocodiles and hippos that are common along the riverbanks near the Albert Delta
• Over 144 mammal species, including over 10,000 buffalo, over 35,000 Uganda Kobs, over 900 African elephants, and giraffes, are worth seeing on a Uganda wildlife tour
• primates, including olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, and chimpanzees, etc.

Interesting Tourist Activities 

• Hiking through Kaniyo Pabidi or Rubongo Forest to the top of Murchison Falls
• Hot air balloon rides to see the different wildlife in the park.
• Game drives, such as morning game drive, afternoon game drive, and evening game drive, to spot various wildlife, including herbivores and carnivores, in the field and their natural habitats.
• Chimpanzee tracking in the Budongo forest and Rabongo forest, which are part of Murchison Falls NP.
• A boat cruise at the bottom of Murchison Falls
• Birding to spot some of the 500 birds.
• Having views of the roaring Murchison Falls.

Top Accommodations around Murchison Falls Np 

These include Paraa Safari Lodge, Murchison Motels, Baker’s Lodge, Red Chilli Lodge, and Nile Safari Lodge

A tour to Murchison Falls NP is one of the most interesting safaris in Uganda.

Kibale National Park in Uganda 

Kibale NP is among the best travel destinations to consider on a combined safari in Congo, Uganda, and Kenya. It is located in western Uganda near Fort Portal, covering an area of 766 square kilometers, ranging between 1,100 meters and 1,600 meters in elevation.

Kibale NP was established in 1993, and it is renowned for being home to Uganda’s largest population of chimpanzees. It is Africa’s foremost research site for tropical forest biology and the top chimpanzee tracking destination when it comes to chimpanzee tracking safaris.

Those interested in chimpanzee trekking tours/ primate safaris, the activity begins with an early breakfast, and then your driver guide will drive to the park headquarters for a briefing.

Kibale NP and Queen Elizabeth NP are located relatively close to each other, and safaris to these two parks can be combined.

Top Tourist Attractions in Kibale National Park

• Over 1500 chimpanzees are often seen by visitors on chimpanzee trekking in Uganda.
• About 370 bird species with 23 Albertine rift valley endemics, e.g., Blue-headed bee-eater, Lowland masked apalis, Cassin’s spinetail, Nahan’s francolin
• ·Other primates, which include baboons, red colobus monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, among others.
• Over 350 tree species
• Scenic hiking trails
• Other mammals include elephants, golden cats, bush pigs, and duikers, among others.

Fun Tourist Activities in Kibale National Park

• Chimpanzee tracking (primate walk) for visitors to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitats as they climb to the lush jungle canopy.
• Chimpanzee habituation experiences, which allow visitors to accompany researchers in the forest
• Cultural visits, where tourists move to villages near the park to interact with the locals for deeper cultural encounters.
• Night walk to search for nocturnal animals, e.g., pottos and galagos, among others
• Nature walks to enjoy the beauty that nature gives
• Bird watching to spot different birds
• Monkey tracking
• Crater lake tours

Best Accommodation Options near Kibale National Park 

For dinner and overnight, book accommodation at Crater Safari Lodge, Isunga Lodge, Primate Lodge Kibale, Chimpanzee Forest Lodge, Lake Nyamirima Cottages, among others.

Best Time to Visit Kibale National Park

The best time to visit the park for a Kibale chimp trekking safari and other engaging activities is during the dry season.

Amboseli National Park in Kenya 

Amboseli NP is located on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro in the Loitoktok district near Nairobi. This great game park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991. It is famous for having large herds of elephants.

Amboseli NP covers an area of 392 km² with an unfenced core and an 8000 km² ecosystem spreading wide to the borders of Kenya and Tanzania.

Tourist Attractions in Amboseli NP

• Offers spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro
• Over 400 species of birds, including African darter, hamerkop, Egyptian Vulture, lesser flamingo, among others often seen when on a Tanzania birding safari.
• Lake Amboseli, which only floods during the rainy season
• Observation hill, which offers a 360-degree view of the entire Amboseli NP
• Sinet delta, which is mostly covered in thickets that are home to numerous birds
• Wildlife species include spotted hyenas, rhinos, cheetahs, buffalo, impalas, wildebeest, and elephants, among others, worth seeing on a wildlife safari in Tanzania.

Tourist Activities in Amboseli National Park

• Wildlife viewing
• Game drives, which may include early morning game drive, afternoon game drive, and evening game drive to observe buffalo, elephants, antelopes, etc.
• Having panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro
• Bird watching to spot both migratory and endemic birds
• Visiting local villages with the help of a local guide for cultural encounters.
• Hot air balloon rides to see the park plains and wildlife in the field.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch.

The Top Accommodation Option for Dinner and Overnight

These include Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Oltukai Lodge, Tortilis Camp, Amboseli Serena Lodge, and Kimana Lodge, among others.

Best Time to Visit Amboseli NP 

The best time to visit this wonderful destination is during the dry season, when there is less foliage, easing wildlife viewing. The ground, too, is always dry, easing game drives and other outdoor activities in the park.

Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, East Africa -Witnessing Wildebeests Crossing to Serengeti National Park

Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most famous travel destinations in Kenya, famous for being home to millions of wildebeests.

This is making Kenya one of the best destinations for interesting safari adventures. Masai Mara National Reserve is in the southern region of Kenya along the Tanzanian border. Masai Mara National Reserve covers an area of 1510 km².

Masai Mara National Reserve also borders Tanzania’s Serengeti NP, which shares the great wildebeest migration experience. It is in Narok County, 270 kilometers from Nairobi, Kenya’s capital.

For its great population of wildebeests of about 1.5 million animals, Masai Mara National Reserve remains Kenya’s prime destination to consider on a Kenya wildlife safari, attracting thousands of tourists. These come to witness the Mara River crossing by the wildebeest and zebras.

Tourist Attractions in the Masai Mara National Reserve

• Wildlife includes the wildebeests, cheetahs, gazelles, zebras, buffaloes, leopards, elephants, rhinoceroses, and others.
• Escarpments like the Oloololo Escarpment,
• The great Mara River
• Other rivers, like the Sand River and the Talek River
• More than 470 bird species, including owls, grey kestrels, Jackson’s bustards, Ross’s turacos, nightjars, ostriches, spoon-shaped beaks, vultures, parrots, eagles, quails, guinea fowls, hawks, egrets, and others.

Fun Things to Do at the Masai Mara National Reserve

• Cultural encounters with the Masai people
• Witnessing the great wildebeest migration experience as wildebeests cross to the Serengeti NP
• Game drives, for example, the early morning game drives that start after an early breakfast, the afternoon game drive, and the evening game drive
• Bird watching
• Nature walks
• Sharing picnic lunch and other meals
• Hot air balloon rides

Top Accommodation for Dinner and Overnight in the Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Sarova Mara Game Camp, Mara Bush House, Cottars Camp, Angama Mara, Serian Nkorombo Tented Camp, Leopard Hill, and others.

 The Best Time to Visit the Masai Mara National Reserve

The best time to visit the Masai Mara National Reserve on your Kenya safari tour is during the dry season, especially in July. It is in July when the wildebeests are crossing the Mara River. Expect to find other animals gathering around the same water source.

Lake Nakuru National Park—Famous for Bird Watching

Lake Nakuru NP is located in the northwest of Nairobi, and it is considered a birder’s haven since it hosts the largest population of flamingos. It is often visited by tourists on a Kenya birding tour. This game park can be accessed using the main Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

Tourist Attractions in Lake Nakuru NP

• Over 400 bird species, including flamingos, African jacanas, Schalow’s wheatear, great white pelicans, white-breasted cormorants, African Marsh Harriers, martial eagles, great egrets, maccoa ducks, purple grenadiers, and others.
• Rivers, such as the Njoro River, flow into Lake Nakuru.
• Lake Nakuru is renowned for its vibrant birdlife.
• Wildlife includes Rothschild waterbucks, giraffes, cheetahs, lions, rhinos, leopards, and others.
• Baboon Cliff, which offers an extraordinary panoramic view of Lake Nakuru
• Waterfalls like Makalia are located in the southern part of the park.

Tourist Activities in Lake Nakuru NP

• Bird watching for both migratory and endemic birds
• Wildlife viewing, especially at the rhino sanctuary for black and white rhinos
• Nature walks to connect with the environment.
• A boat cruise on lake Nakuru.
• Hiking to different places in and around the park

Best Accommodation Options for Dinner and Overnight

Flamingo Suite, Nakuru lodge, Kimba Amani Eco Camp, Sunbird lodge, and Sarova Woodlands Hotel, among others. These accommodation options offer a hearty breakfast, lunch, and supper. They also have facilities like free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool, among others, to make sure you enjoy your African safari.

The Best Time to Visit Lake Nakuru, NP 

The best time to visit Lake Nakuru NP is during the dry season to engage in the many outdoor tourist activities.

Other Travel Destinations to Add to Your Travel Bucket List on a Combined Safari

Uganda	Congo	Kenya
Kidepo NP	Garamba NP	Tsavo NP
Semuliki NP	Salonga NP	Mombasa & Kenya Beaches
Lake Mburo NP	Okapi Wildlife Reserve	Mount Longonot NP
Mount Elgon NP	Maiko NP	Meru NP
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park	Falls Of Zongo	Nairobi NP
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary	Lola Ya Bonobo	Ndere Island NP
Rwenzori Mountain NP	Lomami NP	Chyulu Island NP
The Source of The Nile	Senkwekwe Gorilla Orphanage	Mount Elgon NP
Kampala City	Mangrove Park	Ol Donyo Sabukin NP
Entebbe City	Livingstone Waterfalls	Central Island NP
Lake Victoria	Bayoma Falls	Ruma NP
Kasubi Tombs	Kundelungu Park	Sibiloi NP
Uganda Equator Line	Kinshasa National Museum	Naboisho Conservancy
Entebbe Botanical Garden	Kundelungu Park	Mount Kenya
Rubaga Cathedral	Upemba NP	Diani Beach
Nyero Rock Painting	Lubumbashi	Nairobi

How to Get to Congo, Uganda, and Kenya for a Safari?

To get to these three countries for a safari, you can use the following routes.

Travelling By Air 

You can take a flight to the major airports.

1. For Uganda, use Entebbe International Airport.
2. For Kenya, use Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
3. For Congo, use Goma International Airport, Bangoka International Airport, and Lubumbashi International Airport.

You can also fly from international airports to different travel destinations that are near airstrips in different parts of the country.

Enjoy customized flights within the country to save time and make your journey more convenient. Skip the long drives and fly to your destination hassle-free.

Traveling By Road

Traveling between countries will require you to travel by road, using the main border crossing points.

Between Uganda and DR Congo, the border crossing points are Mpondwe, Goli, and Bunagana.

Between Uganda and Kenya, the border crossing points are Malaba and Busia.

Traveling to different destinations by road can easily be done when using a 4X4 safari vehicle. For successful travels and tours by road, they can best be done during the dry season when the road is not slippery.

 Cost of a Congo, Uganda and Kenya Safari

The cost of a combined safari varies depending on the number of activities and many other factors.

For Uganda

• Chimpanzee trekking permits cost $200 in Uganda.
• Gorilla trekking permits cost around $800 per person in Uganda.
• Gorilla permits in Congo cost around 400 per person.
• Park entry fees in Uganda are $40 for foreign non-residents and $30 for foreign residents.

For Kenya

• Park entry fees in Kenya are around $80 and $120

.         Prices for lodges vary, ranging from budget to Ultra-luxury Lodges. Prices start from $150 to $4,000+ per person per night

For Congo

• The park entrance fees in Congo for the Virunga and Nyiragongo hike cost around $100
• Accommodation prices range from $100 per night for budget options to $1,500+ per night for luxury lodges.

Parking List for Congo, Uganda, and Kenya Safari 

Clothing

Pack neutral-coloured clothing, light layers, and rain gear like a jacket, comfortable footwear, comfortable headgear like a hat, swimwear, and sleepwear.

Protective Gear

These include sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellents, binoculars, and Camera Equipment.

Health and First Aid

These include prescription medications, a basic first aid kit, and hydration gear.

Miscellaneous Items

They include travel documents (passport, visa, and travel insurance documents), cash, electrical adapters, personal toiletries, a flashlight or headlamp, a notebook, and a pen.

Congo, Uganda, and Kenya Safari FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Is Uganda or Kenya Better for A Safari?

Both countries are good for a safari; however, the choice of where to go depends on what one is interested in.

For Uganda

Uganda is best known for gorilla trekking experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale national Park, the primate capital.

Adventure safaris, like touring the source of the Nile in Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa, make Uganda a destination for interesting safari adventures.

For Kenya

Kenya is most liked for its diverse wildlife, especially the famous wildebeest migration experience in the Masai Mara game reserve, the big five animals, and others.

It is also known for having developed infrastructure compared to its neighbouring countries.

2. How Much Does an Average 10-Day Kenya Safari Cost? 

A 10-day Kenya safari tour can cost around $1,500 to $10,000+ per person. This cost depends on the choice of safari taken, which ranges from a budget safari to a luxury safari.

3. What Are the Best Months for Safari in Uganda? 

The best months to visit Uganda are during the dry months, which are December–February and June– August.

4. How Much Does the Eco Adventure Safari Cost? 

Eco adventure safaris, especially gorilla trekking in Uganda, generally cost from $2,400 to $4,500+ per person for a 5-day trip. However, the prices may change depending on the days one wants to spend on an activity.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Congo, Uganda, and Kenya on a combined safari. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife encounters, bustling cities, and vibrant African cultures, among others. Book now for an unforgettable safari experience.