A 20-day overland circuit linking Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Bwindi with Jinja and Kibale—expect big-game drives, chimp tracking, Kazinga Channel boat trips and mountain gorilla treks. Plan permits, layered gear and advance logistics for the best wildlife encounters.
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Dust lifts off the track as your vehicle drops into a sunlit valley; acacia crowns lean into the breeze and a distant roar tells you lions are keeping watch. This 20-day circuit threads the continent’s great ecosystems — Masai Mara’s migration plains, Serengeti’s rolling kopjes, Ngorongoro’s crater rim and the moss-dark slopes of Bwindi — with river life at Jinja and bird-rich wetlands in between.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
Approximately 20 days
Fitness Level
You should be in good general fitness for long game drives, short hikes and at least one sustained uphill trek for gorilla tracking
Wildlife
History
This route crosses regions shaped by the East African Rift and centuries of Maasai pastoral culture; colonial-era park boundaries later formalized many protected areas.
Conservation
Gorilla and chimpanzee habitats are protected by strict permit systems and community-conservation programs; support local guides and follow park rules to minimize impact.
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Book gorilla permits early
Gorilla permits are strictly limited and often sell out months in advance—secure them as soon as dates are fixed.
Bring a good pair of trekking boots
Gorilla treks and some forest walks are steep and muddy—waterproof boots with ankle support make steep descents safer.
Pack malaria prevention
Malaria is present across much of the route—consult a travel clinic for prophylaxis and carry repellent.
Carry small bills for guides/tips
Many services expect local-currency tips; small denominations make transactions easier in camps and villages.
Waterproof trekking boots
Useful for muddy forest trails and steep gorilla-trekking terrain.
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Rain and mist are common in highland forests—layers that shed water are essential.
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Binoculars (8x–10x)
Helps you scan plains and treetops for distant game and birds.
Headlamp with spare batteries
Handy for camps, early starts and power outages in remote lodges.