Coffee and lunch stops:

Uganda & East Africa Safari — Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Monday, 13 Dec 2027 — Nata (Botswana)

Arrival and expedition start. Meet the group, vehicle checks and briefing before beginning the northbound journey.

Stay: Nata Lodge
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: Yes

Day 2 — Tuesday, 14 Dec 2027 — Livingstone (Zambia)

Travel north via Kazungula into Zambia. Settle in near Victoria Falls area and prepare for longer travel days ahead.

Stay: The Waterfront
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: Yes

Day 3 — Wednesday, 15 Dec 2027 — Lusaka (Zambia)

Transit day toward central Zambia. Regroup in Lusaka and prepare for continued northbound travel.

Stay: Eureka
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Bar
Electricity: No

Day 4 — Thursday, 16 Dec 2027 — Mkushi (Zambia)

Continue north through Zambia’s farming region toward the Great North Road.

Stay: Fika Lodge
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: Yes

Day 5 — Friday, 17 Dec 2027 — Mpika (Zambia)

Long but scenic drive north, approaching the Tanzanian corridor.

Stay: Kapishya Hot Springs
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Ok)
Electricity: Solar

Day 6 — Saturday, 18 Dec 2027 — Kalungu (Zambia)

Transit day toward the Tanzanian border region.

Stay: Kings Highway
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: No
Electricity: No

Day 7 — Sunday, 19 Dec 2027 — Namanyere (Tanzania)

Cross into Tanzania and arrive at Lake Tanganyika. Begin slowing the pace.

Stay: Lake Shore Lodge
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: No

Day 8 — Monday, 20 Dec 2027 — Namanyere

Rest day at Lake Tanganyika — swimming, relaxing and recovery from travel days.

Stay: Lake Shore Lodge
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: No

Day 9 — Tuesday, 21 Dec 2027 — Namanyere

Second rest day to enjoy lake activities and downtime.

Stay: Lake Shore Lodge
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: No

Day 10 — Wednesday, 22 Dec 2027 — Mpanda (Tanzania)

Leave the lake and head inland toward western Tanzania.

Stay: Riverside Campsite
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: No
Electricity: Yes

Day 11 — Thursday, 23 Dec 2027 — Kibondo (Tanzania)

Continue north through rural Tanzania en route to Rwanda.

Stay: Swedish Modern Hotel
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Ok)
Electricity: Yes

Day 12 — Friday, 24 Dec 2027 — Kigali (Rwanda)

Enter Rwanda and arrive in Kigali. City exploration and preparation for festive period.

Stay: Fazenda Senga Resort
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: Yes

Day 13 — Saturday, 25 Dec 2027 — Kigali

Christmas Day in Kigali. Relaxed exploration, coffee stops and cultural visits.

Stay: Fazenda Senga Resort
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: Yes

Day 14 — Sunday, 26 Dec 2027 — Kigali

Free day. Optional visits including Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Stay: Fazenda Senga Resort
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: Yes

Day 15 — Monday, 27 Dec 2027 — Kisoro (Uganda)

Enter Uganda. Arrival near Bwindi region and preparation for gorilla trekking.

Stay: Kisoro
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Bar
Electricity: Long extensions

Day 16 — Tuesday, 28 Dec 2027 — Kisoro

Gorilla trekking day — guided hike to mountain gorilla families.

Stay: Kisoro
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Bar
Electricity: Long extensions

Day 17 — Wednesday, 29 Dec 2027 — Kisoro

Recovery day and optional local activities including artisan coffee experience.

Stay: Kisoro
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Bar
Electricity: Long extensions

Day 18 — Thursday, 30 Dec 2027 — Fort Portal (Uganda)

Travel through Queen Elizabeth National Park toward crater lake region.

Stay: Nkuruba Lake Reserve
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Bar
Electricity: Yes

Day 19 — Friday, 31 Dec 2027 — Fort Portal

Chimpanzee trekking and exploration. New Year’s Eve.

Stay: Nkuruba Lake Reserve
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Bar
Electricity: Yes

Day 20 — Saturday, 1 Jan 2028 — Jinja (Uganda)

Travel to the source of the Nile. Sunset views and river activities.

Stay: Adrift
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: Yes

Day 21 — Sunday, 2 Jan 2028 — Jinja

Optional rafting or relaxation along the Nile.

Stay: Adrift
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: Yes

Day 22 — Monday, 3 Jan 2028 — Jinja

Additional free day for activities or rest.

Stay: Adrift
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: Yes

Day 23 — Tuesday, 4 Jan 2028 — Nakuru (Kenya)

Travel south into Kenya.

Stay: Punda Milias
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: Yes

Day 24 — Wednesday, 5 Jan 2028 — Arusha (Tanzania)

Enter Tanzania and prepare for Ngorongoro region.

Stay: Snake Park Maserani
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Ok)
Electricity: No

Day 25 — Thursday, 6 Jan 2028 — Karatu

Base for Ngorongoro Crater exploration.

Stay: Flamingo Lodge
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Ok)
Electricity: Yes

Day 26 — Friday, 7 Jan 2028 — Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater safari with local guides.

Stay: Flamingo Lodge
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Ok)
Electricity: Yes

Day 27 — Saturday, 8 Jan 2028 — Dodoma

Transit day south through central Tanzania.

Stay: Dodoma
Shower: N/A
Toilet: N/A
Bar & Restaurant: N/A
Electricity: N/A

Day 28 — Sunday, 9 Jan 2028 — Iringa

Scenic drive through highlands.

Stay: Old Farmhouse
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Ok)
Electricity: No

Day 29 — Monday, 10 Jan 2028 — Mwanza

Continue south toward Malawi corridor.

Stay: Utengule
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: Yes

Day 30 — Tuesday, 11 Jan 2028 — Karonga (Malawi)

Enter Malawi and reach Lake Malawi shoreline.

Stay: Chitimba
Shower: Cold
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Ok)
Electricity: Long extensions

Day 31 — Wednesday, 12 Jan 2028 — Karonga

Rest day at Lake Malawi — swimming and relaxation.

Stay: Chitimba
Shower: Cold
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Ok)
Electricity: Long extensions

Day 32 — Thursday, 13 Jan 2028 — Chipata (Zambia)

Return into Zambia.

Stay: Mama Rula
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: No

Day 33 — Friday, 14 Jan 2028 — Lusaka

Transit toward southern Zambia.

Stay: Eureka
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Bar
Electricity: No

Day 34 — Saturday, 15 Jan 2028 — Nata (Botswana)

Final travel day back to Botswana. Expedition concludes.

Stay: Nata Lodge
Shower: Hot
Toilet: Flush
Bar & Restaurant: Yes (Good)
Electricity: Yes