Welcome to the amazing 10 Days Uganda Gorillas and Tanzania Safari an exceptional adventure into the true African wilderness.
The 10 Days Uganda Gorillas and Tanzania Safari will take you through some of Africa’s popular safari destinations namely Uganda and Tanzania. Each of these countries is popular for being home to several tourist attractions. The countries are home to indigenous African cultures as well as multiple animal species. During this safari, you will visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as well as Serengeti National Park. Take part in the popular mountain gorilla trekking as well as wildebeest migration safaris. You will also undertake a cultural tour allowing you to dive into the life of real African culture.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Kampala city tour
Upon arrival at the Entebbe International Airport – Uganda, you will meet our driver-guide. He or she will brief you about the 10 days Uganda gorillas and Tanzania safari. You will embark on an amazing Kampala city tour visiting the Buganda kingdom palace, Kasubi tombs, and Bahai Temple, to mention but a few. Have lunch at any hotel within the city.
You will check in to your earlier booked hotel for dinner and overnight in the later hours of the day.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and afternoon boat cruise
After a delicious morning breakfast at your hotel, check out and meet your driver-guide. You will embark on the drive to Lake Mburo National Park. You will make a stopover at the Uganda Equator for photography and some experiments.
Upon arrival, check in to your booked lodge for lunch before taking on an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo. The boat cruise will introduce you to water dwellers of the park such as hippos and crocodiles. You will interact with the locals as well as see multiple bird species. In the evening, you will return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
On the 3rd day of your amazing 10 days Uganda gorillas and Tanzania safari, you will start with a morning breakfast. This will be followed by an amazing en-route game drive. Make the most out of it and explore all the corners of the park. Lake Mburo is home to multiple zebras, giraffes, and antelopes.
You will continue with an en-route lunch to Uganda’s most popular national Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge and spend the evening at a pool or take on a guided nature walk. Make the most of the lodge facilities such as the gardens, bars, and restaurants. Have dinner and spend the night over.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat cruise
This day belongs to Queen Elizabeth National Park. It starts with a delicious morning breakfast at your lodge. You will then embark on a game drive in the Kasenyi sector – a popular elephant area. You will encounter buffaloes, warthogs, leopards, antelopes, etc. An epic lunch can be organized in the bush at your request. Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, you will go to Mweya for an amazing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This is the water body that joins Lake Edward to Lake George. The channel harbors several animals, fish, and birds. Enjoy it to the best of your knowledge.
In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and spend the night over.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Morning Game Drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and embark on an en-route game drive in the Ishasha sector. Here, you will get the opportunity to see the rare tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park on your safari. You will encounter several other animal and bird species.
Continue driving through the rolling hills of western Uganda with an en-route lunch to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. A great day awaits! Check in to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Gorilla trekking and Batwa Community tour
This is one of the highlights days on your amazing 10 days Uganda gorillas and Tanzania safari. It starts with a morning breakfast followed by briefing at the park headquarters. You will be assigned a gorilla family for trekking. The trekking will begin there and then. With the help of experienced park rangers and guides, you will enter the impenetrable thickets of Bwindi in search of the mountain gorillas. Upon encounter with the gorillas, you will spend one hour in their presence. Take as many photos as you wish but ensure to follow the gorilla trekking rules and regulations. You will return to your lodge for relaxation and lunch.
In the evening, you will visit the Batwa communities. Dive into their day-to-day activities. Participate in their traditional customs as you learn about their rich history and ancestry. Later on, you will retreat to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Note: For an extensive mountain gorilla experience, we can tailor this day’s activity to Gorilla habituation. This allows you to spend more hours in the jungle and learn more about the mysterious behaviors of these human-like apes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7: Flight to Arusha via Kigali
After a morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and embark on the drive to Kigali International Airport. Depending on your flight schedule, you may take on a Kigali city tour and visit some of Rwanda’s historical sites such as the Genocide Memorial Centre as well as the local markets.
Continue to the Kigali International Airport for your Arusha-bound flight. Your Tanzania driver-guide will be waiting for you at the Airport. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 8: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
After a morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and embark on the drive to the magical Serengeti National Park. Drive through the vast savannah plains with lunch en route. Upon arrival, check in to your earlier-booked lodge for relaxation. You may go for a guided nature walk or spend the evening at your hotel. Have dinner and a sleepover.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 9: Full-Day Game Drives in Serengeti National Park
You will start your day with a morning breakfast and go for full-day game drives in the Serengeti plains. Explore the park to the maximum while enjoying scenic views of the surroundings as well as the popular wildebeest migration. Your lodge can organize a picnic lunch in the bush or sundowners at a water source for an ultimate safari experience.
In the evening, you will return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 10: Transfer to Arusha and Departure
Even good things come to an end, your 10 days Uganda gorillas and Tanzania safari is not exceptional. After a morning breakfast, pack your belongings and embark on the drive to Arusha. Your driver will drop you off at either a hotel of your choosing or at the Airport for the outbound flight. This marks the end of your spectacular 10 days Uganda gorillas and Tanzania safari.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Note: This itinerary can be tailored to start from Rwanda or Tanzania, let us know about your travel plans and we make your dreams come true.
Safari inclusions
- Accommodation for the duration of the safari
- 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for scenic viewing
- Professional safari and tour guide-driver
- All national park entry fees
- All meals on the safari as per the itinerary
- Gorilla trekking permit
- All game viewing activities specified
- Concession fees
- Domestic flights as per the itinerary
Safari Exclusions
- International flights and Visas
- Items of personal nature like beverages, tips, souvenirs, and laundry
- Hotel accommodation before and after the safari
- Travel insurance
- Additional Activities not mentioned in the itinerary