8 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Safari

Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Safari

Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Safari. The 8 days luxury Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Safari Tour takes you to witness two of Africa’s Safari spectacle the Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Big 5 animals viewing in Tanzania. The luxury Safari Tour takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National park respectively.

Day to Day:

8 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Safari

Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Safari Tour Highlights:

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Day 3: Transfer to Kigali International Airport and Flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day 4: Transfer to Tarangire National park and Game Drive
Day 5: Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park and Afternoon Game Drive
Day 6: Full day Serengeti Plains (Western and Central)
Day 7: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Day 8: Departure at Kilimanjaro airport

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

From your hotel in Kigali, you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable national park the home of gorillas in Uganda via the Katuna Border point. You will arrive at your lodge in time for check in, lunch and later dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Option: Four Gorillas Lodge / Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience

Today After breakfast you will be transferred to the park headquarters for briefing and later start your gorilla trek experience at around 8:30 am. Spending 1 hour with mountain gorillas will be a great experience for everyone. After spending a good time with the gorillas you will transfer back to the Lodge for a hot lunch and to freshen up. In the evening you may choose to relax in your Room or walk in the nearby community, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Option: Four Gorillas Lodge / Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Kigali International Airport and Flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast you will be transferred to Kigali International airport depending on the schedule of your flight from where you will catch your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in the late afternoon, you will be transferred to your Hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Option: Arusha Coffee Lodge / Gran Melia Arusha / Arusha Serena Hotel / Lemala Hamerkop House
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 4: Transfer to Tarangire National park and Game Drive

Today after breakfast, you will embark on a transfer to Tarangire national park. This park has the largest concentration of 3000 elephants in Tanzania. Arrive and check in for lunch. The game drive in Tarangire will be done in the afternoon till evening. Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Option: Tarangire Kuro Tree Tops, Elephant Springs by Karibu, Mwamba Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park and Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, drive to Serengeti national park home to 3 million animals which is larger than any savannah protected area on earth through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will drive all the way to Serengeti and on arrival you will check in to your room, enjoy your lunch and later go for an afternoon Game Drive in the Serengeti Plains with an opportunity to see predators and the Wildebeest as you experience the Serengeti in its full glory.
The action-packed game drive will end late in the evening as you head towards your accommodation where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you.

Accommodation Option: Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Lemala Nanyukie tented lodge, Lahia Tented lodge, and Beyond Grumeti, Serengeti River Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Full day Serengeti Plains (Western and Central)

Today you will have a full day of game drive in the Seronera Area with an opportunity to see more predators and the Wildebeest. You will have your breakfast a little earlier than usual and head out for a game drive with a convenient stop for your picnic lunch. Later in the evening return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Option:Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Lemala Nanyukie tented lodge, Lahia Tented lodge, and Beyond Grumeti, Serengeti River Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Today after breakfast, you will transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will later explore Ngorongoro crater with a ranger. This area is compared to Garden of Eden on earth. The big numbers of wildlife can be spotted in a day including all big five, the elephant, black rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetahs, and lots of hyenas, hippos, zebra and wildebeest being the most abundant. You will take a break for lunch. in the afternoon, you will continue game viewing in the south corner of the park where you visit Lake Magadi where you can see flamingos, hippos and other water birds. After the game drive you will transfer to the lodge for dinner and overnight

Accommodation Option: lemala Ngorongoro/ Melia Ngorongo/ Lions Paw Lodge/ Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Departure at Kilimanjaro airport

Today depending on the schedule of your departure flight, you will enjoy your breakfast, check out and transfer to Arusha for lunch and later to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Tour Includes:

Exclusive Safari transport in custom made Safari 4 by 4 wheel drive Land Cruiser with air conditioner.
Services of English-speaking driver guides.
Pick-up and drop-off.
Gorilla Trekking Permits and park entry fees
Bottled water
All Meals included
Seven nights accommodation at luxurious lodges
All Activities listed in the itinerary

Tour Excludes:

International and Visa entry charges to Uganda.
Personal expenses and gratuities.
Additional optional activities.

Best Time To Travel:

The best time to embark on this unforgettable Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania safari is between July and October. During these months, the weather is dry, making gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest more manageable and enjoyable. It’s also when the wildebeest migration reaches its dramatic peak in Northern Serengeti, with thousands of animals attempting the perilous Mara River crossings an unmissable spectacle. These months offer the perfect blend of thrilling wildlife encounters and comfortable travel conditions.

How To Get There:

Getting to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

The most convenient access point is Kigali International Airport (Rwanda), especially for travelers heading straight to the gorillas.
Kigali to Bwindi (via Katuna Border): Approx. 4–5 hours drive, covering around 170–190 km, depending on the sector of Bwindi. This route is significantly shorter and more comfortable than driving from Uganda’s Entebbe Airport, which takes over 9–10 hours.

From Bwindi to Arusha (Tanzania)
After your gorilla trek:

Drive back to Kigali International Airport (4–5 hours), then take a short flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Upon arrival, drive about 1 hour to reach your hotel in Arusha for the night.

Arusha to Serengeti (Northern)

You’ll take a scheduled flight from Arusha Airport to Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti. This flight takes around 1.5 hours.
On arrival, your safari guide picks you up for your first game drive.

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

By road, this transfer and game drive combo takes about 3–5 hours, depending on stops and sightings along the way (approx. 80–120 km of wildlife-rich terrain).

Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

This scenic drive is around 145 km and takes about 4–5 hours, including stops for photos or short game drives en route.

Ngorongoro to Kilimanjaro International Airport

On your final day, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your outbound flight. The drive from Karatu (near Ngorongoro) to the airport takes roughly 3.5 to 4 hours (approx. 220 km).

About Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

It is located in southwestern Uganda, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts the highest concentration of mountain gorillas in the world. The actual gorilla trek through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can be physically demanding, as the terrain is rugged and dense with vegetation. There are four sectors in Bwindi where gorilla trekking is carried out and they include Buhoma sector, Rushaga sector, Ruhija sector and Nkuringo sector.

The gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are endangered species and approximately 400 mountain gorillas live in the park, making it one of the largest populations in Africa. The gorillas in Bwindi are known for their habituation, meaning they have become comfortable with human presence and can be safely visited by tourists.

Getting to Bwindi national park during a gorilla safari can be either by a domestic flight to Kihihi airstrip or Kisoro airstrips and the second option to get to the park is to embark on a scenic road trip to Bwindi national park which takes approximately 8 to 10 hours but allows for breathtaking views of Uganda’s countryside.

About Serengeti National Park

Serengeti national park is one of the largest wildlife safari destinations in Tanzania which is located in the northern part of the country. Covering about 14750 square kilometers, the park is characterized by open grasslands, rocky outcrops, and scattered acacia trees which act as habitat for the different wildlife species.

The park is divided into three main areas: the Seronera Valley, the Central Serengeti, and the Northern Serengeti. The Seronera Valley is the most popular tourist area and is known for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five.

The Central Serengeti is home to the famous migration of wildebeests, which takes place every year from July to August. The Northern Serengeti is less visited but offers excellent views of the park’s diverse landscapes and wildlife.

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