Uganda and Tanzania Safaris

9-Days Uganda and Tanzania Safaris

$6837-6950 USD

pp

Safari summary

A 9-day trip to Uganda and Tanzania that includes gorilla trekking and witnessing the Great
Migration would offer you an incredible wildlife experience. Here’s a suggested itinerary for
such a trip:
Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your guide who will
transfer you to your accommodation in Entebbe. Take some time to rest and prepare for the
adventure ahead.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Self-drive safari
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable

Bwindi Impenetrable | Ngorongoro Crater | Queen Elizabeth | Serengeti

After breakfast, you’ll drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda. This scenic drive takes approximately 8-9 hours, but the journey is part of the experience as you pass through beautiful landscapes. You’ll reach Bwindi in the evening and check into your lodge.

Gorilla Safari Lodge

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable | Ngorongoro Crater | Queen Elizabeth | Serengeti

Today is the highlight of your trip as ou embark on a thrilling gorilla trekking adventure. After a briefing by the park rangers, you’ll venture into the forest in search of a gorilla family. Once you find them, you’ll spend an awe-inspiring hour observing and photographing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

Gorilla Safari Lodge

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable | Ngorongoro Crater | Queen Elizabeth | Serengeti

Drive from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park, known for its diverse wildlife. Look out for elephants, lions, buffalo, and various bird species. Spend the night in a lodge near the park.

Mweya Safari Lodge

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable | Ngorongoro Crater | Queen Elizabeth | Serengeti

Take an early morning game drive for another chance to spot wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Witness hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species.

Mweya Safari Lodge

Travel to Tanzania (Arusha)

Bwindi Impenetrable | Ngorongoro Crater | Queen Elizabeth | Serengeti

After breakfast, you’ll bid farewell to Uganda and take a domestic flight from Entebbe to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania. From there, you’ll be transferred to Arusha, a vibrant city nestled at the foothills of Mount Meru. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing at your accommodation or exploring the local markets.

Gran Meru Arusha

Serengeti National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable | Ngorongoro Crater | Queen Elizabeth | Serengeti

After breakfast, you’ll depart for Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife destinations and home to the Great Migration. The drive will take you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you might spot wildlife along the way. Arrive in the Serengeti in the afternoon and embark on a game drive en route to your lodge/camp.

Mbalageti Serengeti

Game Drive in the Serengeti

Bwindi Impenetrable | Ngorongoro Crater | Queen Elizabeth | Serengeti

Spend the entire day exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti on game drives. Witness the incredible spectacle of the Great Migration if you visit during the appropriate time of year. You’ll have the chance to encounter a wide variety of animals, including wildebeests, zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and more. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Mbalangeti Serengeti

Ngorongoro Crater

Bwindi Impenetrable | Ngorongoro Crater | Queen Elizabeth | Serengeti

Today, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to observe wildlife. The crater is home to a high concentration of animals, including the “Big Five” (elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos). Enjoy a game drive in the crater and have a picnic lunch surrounded by the stunning natural scenery. Later in the afternoon, you’ll ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha.

Shuhudia Tented Camp

Departure

Bwindi Impenetrable | Ngorongoro Crater | Queen Elizabeth | Serengeti

After breakfast, you’ll have some free time to explore Arusha or do some last-minute souvenir shopping. Depending on your flight time, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.

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