9-Days Uganda Gorilla-Tanzania Safari

The 9-Days Uganda Gorilla-Tanzania Safari offers a perfect combination of Uganda’s incredible Gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Tanzania’s iconic wildlife safaris in Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Tarangire National Parks. This safari allows you to experience the thrill of tracking endangered mountain gorillas, as well as witnessing the world-renowned wildlife of Tanzania’s game reserves. With immersive community walks, captivating landscapes, and diverse wildlife encounters, this trip delivers an unforgettable African experience.

Highlights

• Gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
• Full-day game viewing in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
• Full-day game viewing in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
• Game drive in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
• Bwindi community walk for cultural interactions
• Diverse wildlife encounters, including the Big Five
• Scenic landscapes in both Uganda and Tanzania
• Air transfers between Uganda and Tanzania

Safari Summary of 9-Days Uganda Gorilla-Tanzania Safari

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The journey takes you through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, with opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy picturesque landscapes. Bwindi is home to almost half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, making it a prime destination for gorilla trekking enthusiasts.

• Activities: Scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• Accommodation: Mid-range or luxury lodge near Bwindi
• Meals: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Morning Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest and Evening Community Walk

The second day of your 9-Days Uganda Gorilla-Tanzania Safari begins with a once-in-a-lifetime experience: gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After a briefing by the park rangers, you will embark on a guided trek through the dense forest in search of one of the habituated gorilla families. This thrilling trek could last between 2 to 6 hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. Once you find them, you will have an hour to observe and photograph these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

In the evening, enjoy a cultural walk around the Bwindi community, meeting the Batwa people, learning about their traditions, and experiencing their way of life.

• Activities: Gorilla trekking, community walk
• Accommodation: Mid-range or luxury lodge near Bwindi
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Entebbe Airport for Flight to Arusha, Tanzania

After breakfast, you will drive back to Entebbe Airport for your flight to Arusha, Tanzania. Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be transferred to your hotel where you can relax and prepare for the Tanzania wildlife safari segment of your adventure.

• Activities: Transfer to Entebbe, flight to Arusha
• Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Tanzania Wildlife Safari

Day 4: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

On Day 4, your Tanzanian wildlife safari begins as you travel from Arusha to the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley and Maasai villages. Ngorongoro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its massive volcanic caldera, which is home to an abundance of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, and rhinos.

• Activities: Scenic drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Accommodation: Lodge near Ngorongoro
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 5: Full-Day Game Viewing in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

On this day of the 9-Days Uganda Gorilla-Tanzania Safari, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable day of game viewing. The crater floor is home to over 25,000 large animals, making it one of the best places in Africa to see wildlife. During the game drive, expect to see elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and even the rare black rhino. The crater is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with flamingos often seen around the crater lakes.

• Activities: Full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
• Accommodation: Lodge near Ngorongoro
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 6: Drive to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s oldest and most famous wildlife reserve. The park is renowned for its annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebras, as well as its large populations of predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Upon arrival, you will embark on a short game drive en route to your lodge.

• Activities: Scenic drive to Serengeti, game drive
• Accommodation: Lodge in Serengeti National Park
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 7: Full-Day Game Viewing in Serengeti National Park

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park. This full-day game drive offers you the opportunity to witness the diverse wildlife that thrives in the park’s expansive plains. Depending on the time of year, you may witness the Great Migration, where over a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras move in search of fresh grazing grounds. Along the way, look out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and much more.

• Activities: Full-day game drive in Serengeti
• Accommodation: Lodge in Serengeti National Park
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 8: Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Today, you will leave the Serengeti and head to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and the ancient baobab trees that dot the landscape. Tarangire is also home to a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, lions, zebras, and over 500 bird species. After arriving, you will embark on an afternoon game drive, where you can observe the wildlife up close.

• Activities: Transfer to Tarangire, afternoon game drive
• Accommodation: Lodge near Tarangire National Park
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 9: Departure and Fly Back via Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast, you will have a final game drive in Tarangire before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your 9-Days Uganda Gorilla-Tanzania Safari, filled with incredible wildlife encounters and unforgettable experiences.

• Activities: Morning game drive, transfer to airport
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch

The 9-Days Uganda Gorilla-Tanzania Safari is a perfect blend of Uganda’s gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Tanzania’s diverse wildlife safari across Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Tarangire National Parks. From the up-close encounters with mountain gorillas to the thrilling game drives in some of Africa’s top safari destinations, this itinerary offers an extraordinary African adventure. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, nature lover, or cultural explorer, this safari promises to leave you with memories that last a lifetime.