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This unforgettable 12-day adventure combines the best of Tanzania’s world-famous safari destinations with the thrilling experience of gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. Begin your journey exploring the wildlife havens of Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Then, fly into Uganda for an extraordinary experience deep in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to meet the majestic mountain gorillas, followed by chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park. With a perfect blend of game drives, cultural encounters, and immersive nature experiences, this safari guarantees breathtaking landscapes, iconic wildlife, and memories to last a lifetime.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Half-Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Morning
Pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Arusha.
Briefing with your safari guide.
Scenic drive to Tarangire National Park.
Stop at the park entrance for entry formalities.
Begin your exciting game drive in Tarangire.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch inside the park.
Continue exploring the park’s diverse wildlife and landscapes.
Evening
Conclude your game drive.
Head to the lodge for check-in.
Enjoy a leisurely dinner.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House
Day 2
Serengeti National Park - Half-Day Game Drive
Morning
After breakfast, check-out from your lodge.
Drive to Serengeti National Park via a scenic route.
Stop at Naabi Hill Gate for park entry.
Begin your game drive in the Serengeti plains.
Afternoon
Enjoy a packed lunch in the park.
Resume game drive, exploring more of Serengeti’s wildlife hotspots.
Evening
Check-in at Embalakai Camp
Relax and enjoy dinner.
Overnight at Embalakai Authentic Camp
Day 3
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Morning
Early breakfast at the camp.
Full-day game drive in Serengeti, exploring remote areas.
Visit kopjes and riverine habitats, rich in wildlife.
Afternoon
Packed lunch in the park surrounded by nature.
Continue game drive, tracking wildlife across vast Serengeti.
Evening
Return to Embalakai Authentic Camp for relaxation.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 4
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Morning
Breakfast at the camp.
Full-day game drive to different regions of Serengeti.
Explore the park’s wildlife diversity.
Afternoon
Enjoy lunch in a scenic spot in the park.
Resume game drive, tracking animals and taking in the breathtaking landscapes.
Evening
Return to Embalakai Authentic Camp for the evening.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 5
Half-Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Morning
Early breakfast at the camp.
Depart for Ngorongoro Crater, passing stunning highland scenery.
Begin your descent into the crater floor for a 4-5-hour game drive.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch with panoramic crater views.
Continue exploring Ngorongoro's rich wildlife.
Evening
Drive back up to the rim and head to Karatu
Check-in, relax, and enjoy dinner.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House
Day 6
Half-Day Cultural Experience at Lake Eyasi
Morning
After breakfast, check-out and head to Lake Eyasi.
Visit the Hadzabe community, learn about their hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
Observe traditional hunting methods and interact with the community.
Afternoon
Continue cultural experience with the Datoga community, known for blacksmithing and cattle-keeping.
Enjoy a traditional lunch with the community (optional).
Evening
Drive back to the lodge
Check-in at the lodge, relax and rewind
Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro farm house
Day 7
Lake Manyara Half-Day Game Drive - Return to Arusha
Morning
After breakfast, check-out from your lodge.
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park.
Begin your game drive, exploring the park’s varied habitats.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch in the park, enjoying the serene surroundings.
Continue game drive, visiting lake shores and forests, observing wildlife.
Evening
Conclude your game drive.
Head back to Arusha
Dinner and overnight at Mount Meru Hotel
Day 8
Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport – Flight to Entebbe –Flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Morning
Breakfast at the hotel in Arusha.
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to Entebbe, Uganda.
Depart Tanzania for Uganda.
Afternoon
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet and greet by your Uganda safari guide.
Take a domestic flight from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip)
Lunch en route or upon arrival.
Evening
Transfer to your lodge near Bwindi.
Check-in at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the serenity of the forest.
Day 9
Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience – Bwindi
Morning
Early breakfast at the lodge
Transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla trekking.
Embark on a guided trek through dense forest to track a mountain gorilla family.
Spend one magical hour observing gorillas in their natural habitat.
Afternoon
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Later, engage in a Batwa cultural experience where you learn about the traditions and history of the indigenous forest people.
Evening
Return to Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay amidst the forest
Day 10
Transfer Kibale National Park via Bigodi Swamp
Morning
Breakfast and early check-out from the lodge.
Begin the scenic journey northwards toward Kibale National Park (approx. 6 hours).
Afternoon
Arrival near Kibale.
Guided Bigodi Swamp Walk – discover primates, birds, butterflies, and wetland flora with a community guide.
Evening
Check-in at Kibale Forest Lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay in the lush forested surroundings
Day 11
Chimpanzee Tracking – Kibale National Park
Morning
Early breakfast at the lodge.
Transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on chimpanzee tracking.
Embark on a guided trek through Kibale Forest in search of wild chimpanzees.
Spend time observing them and learning about their behavior.
Afternoon
Return to the lodge for lunch.
Optional nature walk, birdwatching, or relaxation at the lodge.
Evening
Dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Lodge.
Day 12
Return to Entebbe – End of Tour
Morning
Breakfast and check-out from the lodge.
Begin the return journey to Entebbe (approx. 8–9 hours).
Optional stopovers at local markets or cultural sites along the way.
Afternoon
Scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside with a stop for lunch .
Evening
Arrive in Entebbe for drop-off at the airport or hotel.
End of your Tanzania & Uganda Safari
Pick-up and drop-off (Entebbe Airport)
Gorilla trekking permit
Meals
Chimpanzee tracking permit
Domestic flights (Flight from Kilimanjaro Airport to Entebbe and Flight from Entebbe to Kihihi or Kisoro-Bwindi)
All park entry fees
Accommodation on a full-board basis
4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional, English-speaking guide/driver
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Bottled drinking water during the safari
Government taxes and levies
International flights
Visa fees
Travel and medical insurance
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Tips for guide($15 per day per person)
Personal expenses (souvenirs)
Optional Maasai village visit
Hot air balloon safari ($599 per person)
Laundry service
Items of personal nature
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