12 Days Uganda & Tanzania Safari – Gorilla Trekking & Serengeti Great Migration Adventure

This 12 Days Uganda & Tanzania Safari combines Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with world-class wildlife encounters in Serengeti National Park, including the legendary Great Migration. Experience primates, Big Five wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, cultural encounters, and luxury safari lodges in two of Africa’s top destinations.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda

Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport.

Transfer to your hotel, relax and prepare for your adventure.
Overnight: Entebbe

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Fly or drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the endangered Mountain Gorillas.
Overnight: Bwindi

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Experience – Lifetime Encounter

After briefing, enter the rainforest for your Gorilla Trekking adventure.

Spend one unforgettable hour with a gorilla family.
Evening relaxation at your lodge.
Overnight: Bwindi

Day 4: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – Scenic Relaxation

Drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes.

Enjoy canoeing, nature walks, or relaxation.
Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi

Day 5: Return to Entebbe & Fly to Kilimanjaro – Tanzania

Transfer back to Entebbe and take your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Meet and transfer to Arusha.
Overnight: Arusha

Day 6: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Big Elephant Herds

Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant elephant herds and massive baobab trees.
Overnight: Tarangire

Day 7: Transfer to Serengeti National Park – Endless Plains

Drive to the legendary Serengeti National Park, home of the Great Migration.
Enjoy an en-route game drive.
Overnight: Serengeti

Day 8: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive – Great Migration Adventure

Full-day game drives following the Great Migration herds, predators, and Big Five wildlife.
Overnight: Serengeti

Day 9: More Serengeti Wildlife Viewing

Morning and afternoon game drives focusing on river crossings (seasonal), big cats, and savannah wildlife.
Overnight: Serengeti

Day 10: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Drive to Ngorongoro Crater, stopping for Maasai cultural experiences.
Overnight: Ngorongoro

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Natural Wonder

Descend into the crater for a full-day safari.

Expect lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalos, hyenas, and more.
Return to Arusha.
Overnight: Arusha

Day 12: Departure Day

Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your outbound flight.
End of safari.

Inclusions

Gorilla trekking permit

All accommodation

All meals on safari

All ground transfers

Professional English-speaking guide

All game drives

Park entrance fees

Drinking water

Exclusions

International flights

Optional activities

Personal expenses

Tips

Travel insurance

Tanzania domestic flights

Visa fees