8-Day Uganda and Tanzania Safari with Gorillas and Serengeti Wildlife
Highlights
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Mwanza
Locations Covered
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Mwanza
nature, photography, Wildlife
Private Tour
8 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 8-day East Africa adventure that takes you deep into the heart of Uganda and Tanzania. Begin in Uganda with an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, followed by a cultural encounter with the indigenous Batwa community. Continue to Tanzania, where you will explore the iconic Serengeti National Park and witness abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, and the Great Wildebeest Migration. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular Big Five safari, and finish in Tarangire National Park, known for its elephant herds and baobab-dotted landscape.
Itinerary
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Day 1 – Arrive in Entebbe and Transfer to Hotel
- Arrive at Entebbe International Airport.
Meet your experienced driver guide who will brief you about the safari.
Transfer to your hotel in Entebbe.
Drive through the city at your pace.
Check in at the hotel and relax for the evening.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
Destination: Entebbe City
Accommodation: Entebbe Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner, Breakfast, Drinking Water -
Day 2 – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Wake up early and have breakfast at the hotel.
Begin the scenic drive to Bwindi in southwestern Uganda.
Pass through mountain landscapes and vibrant villages.
Arrive in the afternoon at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Check in at your safari lodge.
Relax and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Camp
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Drinking Water -
Day 3 – Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Visit
- Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at the lodge.
Transfer to the park headquarters for a pre-trekking briefing.
Join your group and trek into the forest to find a gorilla family.
Spend one hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat.
Return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest.
Visit the Batwa community in the afternoon.
Enjoy traditional dances, storytelling, and local cuisine.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Camp
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast -
Day 4 – Return to Entebbe and Fly to Mwanza
- Wake up early and have breakfast.
Drive back to Entebbe while enjoying scenic views en route.
Catch your flight from Entebbe to Mwanza, Tanzania.
Meet your Tanzanian safari guide on arrival.
Transfer to your hotel in Mwanza.
Relax and enjoy views of Lake Victoria.
Have dinner and stay overnight.
Destination: Mwanza City, Tanzania
Accommodation: Tilapia Hotel Mwanza
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast -
Day 5 – Transfer from Mwanza to Serengeti National Park
- Start the day with breakfast at your hotel.
Depart for Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy a scenic drive with stopovers for photos.
Arrive at the park and check in at your lodge.
Optionally, join an evening game drive.
Watch the sunset and herds returning to their hideouts.
Return for dinner and overnight stay.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Tukaone Weavers
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast -
Day 6 – Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
- Wake up early and have breakfast.
Embark on a full-day wildlife viewing adventure.
Spot lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and cheetahs.
Observe wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.
Stop for a picnic lunch in the wild.
Head toward the migration trail to witness the wildebeest movement.
Visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience in the evening.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Tukaone Weavers
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast -
Day 7 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
- Rise early and have breakfast.
Drive through Serengeti to reach Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend into the crater for a game drive.
Spot black rhinos, lions, buffalos, and elephants.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater.
Exit the crater in the late afternoon.
Drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast -
Day 8 – Tarangire National Park and Transfer to Arusha
- Enjoy breakfast at your lodge.
Drive to Tarangire National Park.
Experience sightings of elephants, lions, giraffes, and antelopes.
Observe diverse bird species along the Tarangire River.
Have a picnic lunch in the park.
Depart for Arusha in the afternoon.
Arrive in Arusha for drop-off at the airport or hotel.
Destination: Arusha / Departure
Accommodation: No Accommodation
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinking Water
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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