East Africa Trails — 7-day Classic
Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya cross-border trips
About this agency
A 7-day Classic package from East Africa Trails. End-to-end planning, lodges, transfers, one phone-call-away support.
Trip highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
7 daysDay 1 · Arrival in Entebbe (EBB)
DMet on arrival and transferred toward Kampala. Settle in, get your bearings and meet your guide over an evening briefing.
Day 2 · Full-day game drive
B/L/DSunrise and afternoon drives in search of lion, elephant, giraffe and the plains game of Kampala, with a bush picnic.
Day 3 · Migration & big-cat tracking
B/L/DOut at first light for predators on the hunt and (in season) river-crossing drama on the Kampala plains.
Day 4 · Community & slow morning
B/L/DA Maasai village visit and a relaxed drive; time to simply watch the savanna breathe.
Day 5 · Full-day game drive
B/L/DSunrise and afternoon drives in search of lion, elephant, giraffe and the plains game of Kampala, with a bush picnic.
Day 6 · Migration & big-cat tracking
B/L/DOut at first light for predators on the hunt and (in season) river-crossing drama on the Kampala plains.
Day 7 · Departure
BA final morning at leisure (or a last short drive), then transfer to Entebbe (EBB) for your onward flight.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park & conservancy entry fees
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as specified (B/L/D)
- Bottled drinking water on drives
- Airport / airstrip transfers
- End-to-end planning & 24/7 on-trip support
- Inter-camp flights / transfers
- International & regional flights (unless stated)
- Visas & passport fees
- Travel & medical insurance
- Gratuities for guides & staff
- Drinks, laundry & personal items
- Optional activities & excursions
What's on offer
Good to know
How customisable is the itinerary?
Fully — this is a starting point. We tailor lodges, pace and activities around you before you pay.
Do you handle internal flights and transfers?
Yes, end-to-end: inter-camp flights, road transfers and airport meet-and-greet are all arranged.
Is there support during the trip?
A dedicated planner and 24/7 on-trip support line stay with you for the whole journey.
The Tuesday Test
What it actually feels like at 3pm midweek
Midweek afternoons here feel local, not touristy. Bakery downstairs runs out by 11am, but the corner café behind the property is half-empty until 7pm. The neighborhood pace drops noticeably between 2 and 4.
Regret Radar
Brutally honest. With the fix.
42% regret risk
Moderate risk — read these notes before booking.
- Walkable but hilly — bring real shoes, not "city shoes".
- Front desk goes home at 10pm — late arrivals get a lockbox code.
- Breakfast is included but underwhelming. There's a better café 90 seconds away.
Vibe Transfer
Places that match the feeling of Kampala
Review Synthesis
3 reviews, distilled
- · the bed and the host
- · how walkable the area is
- · the light in the morning
- · street noise on weekends
- · WiFi drops in the back room
Time Machine Pricing
56% confident prices trend up over 5 days
Expected change: +25% within 5 days.
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Story Mode Itinerary
Your future trip — as a magazine article
You drop your bag at East Africa Trails — 7-day Classic, splash water on your face, and walk out into Kampala with no agenda. The first café you pass is the one you'll return to twice.
You wake up later than you meant to. There's a pastry on the counter that wasn't there last night — the host's quiet flex. Breakfast somewhere with no English menu.
You take the route nobody recommends, the one along the back streets. A man waves from a balcony. You wave back. This is the part you'll remember.
You're on a rooftop you didn't plan to be on, watching Kampala go gold. Someone's playing a guitar two buildings over. You order one more.
A wine bar with no sign. The owner pours something he says you'll like. He's right. You stay later than you should.
You leave like you arrived: on foot, with coffee, no rush. You're already thinking about the next visit.
Chat with the AI Concierge
Trained on this property. Answers like it lives here.
Verified reviews
The neighborhood is the real star. We barely used transport.
Booked the cheapest option and it still felt special. Great value.
Came for the experience, stayed an extra night.
