12 Days Uganda and Tanzania Safari – Gorillas and Great Migration

Experience the ultimate 12-day Uganda and Tanzania safari, combining unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda with the spectacular Great Migration in Tanzania. This carefully designed East African adventure takes you through lush tropical forests, iconic wildlife destinations, and breathtaking savannah landscapes in search of gorillas, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other incredible African wildlife.

Organized by World Blossom Safaris, this 12-day Uganda and Tanzania safari is ideal for couples, wildlife photographers, honeymooners, families with eligible children, and travelers seeking an authentic African safari experience.

Discover the endangered mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park before flying to Tanzania to explore the legendary Serengeti National Park and witness the seasonal movements of millions of wildebeest and zebras. Depending on your travel dates, you may also have the opportunity to see dramatic river crossings, predator encounters, and newborn wildebeest.

Book your Uganda and Tanzania safari with World Blossom Safaris for personalized planning, knowledgeable local guides, comfortable accommodation options, and a memorable journey through two of Africa’s most remarkable safari destinations.

Safari Highlights

• Trek endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda.
• Experience the famous Great Migration in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.
• Search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife.
• Enjoy guided game drives across Tanzania’s spectacular savannah.
• Explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and its remarkable wildlife.
• Discover Uganda’s beautiful landscapes and rich biodiversity.
• Travel with an experienced safari guide and enjoy personalized service.
• Combine primate encounters and classic African wildlife viewing in one adventure.

12 Days Uganda and Tanzania Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where a representative from World Blossom Safaris will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, relax at your accommodation or enjoy an optional visit to Entebbe’s botanical gardens or the shores of Lake Victoria.

Your guide will brief you about your upcoming 12-day Uganda and Tanzania safari, including the gorilla trekking experience, travel arrangements, and preparations for your wildlife adventure.

Accommodation: Entebbe hotel
Meals: Depending on arrival time and hotel arrangement

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas.

Travel through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, rolling hills, rural communities, and scenic landscapes. Depending on the chosen route and road conditions, you may stop for lunch and photographs along the way.

Bwindi is one of the world’s most important mountain gorilla conservation areas and offers an unforgettable opportunity to observe these remarkable primates in their natural habitat.

Arrive at your lodge, relax, and prepare for the following day’s gorilla trek.

Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, subject to package selection

Day 3: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Today is one of the main highlights of your Uganda and Tanzania safari.

After an early breakfast, report to the relevant park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will then enter the forest with experienced guides and trackers to search for a habituated mountain gorilla family.

The trek can take several hours, depending on the gorillas’ location and the terrain. When you find the gorillas, you will spend the permitted viewing time observing their behavior, family interactions, feeding habits, and movements through the forest.

After the trek, return to your lodge to relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery.

Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, according to your selected package
Important: A valid gorilla trekking permit is required and should be secured in advance.

Day 4: Transfer to Entebbe or Kampala

Enjoy breakfast before travelling back towards Entebbe or Kampala. The drive provides opportunities to appreciate Uganda’s countryside and local communities.

Depending on your schedule and flight arrangements, you may stop for lunch along the way and relax at your hotel upon arrival.

This day also provides a convenient opportunity to prepare for the Tanzania section of your Uganda and Tanzania safari.

Accommodation: Entebbe or Kampala hotel
Meals: Breakfast and other meals according to your package

Day 5: Fly to Tanzania and Transfer to the Serengeti

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Tanzania, connecting through the appropriate gateway according to your final flight arrangements.

Depending on availability, your route may involve Kilimanjaro, Arusha, or a suitable regional airstrip. Continue to the Serengeti by scheduled or chartered flight, or by road where practical.

Upon arrival, meet your Tanzanian safari guide and begin your first game drive if your arrival time permits.

The Serengeti is famous for its vast grasslands, abundant wildlife, and the annual movement of wildebeest and zebras across the ecosystem.

Accommodation: Serengeti safari lodge or tented camp
Meals: According to your accommodation and flight arrangements

Day 6: Full-Day Great Migration Safari in the Serengeti

Wake up early for a memorable day exploring the Serengeti National Park.

Your guide will take you through areas where wildlife is active, looking for the Great Migration herds and resident predators. Depending on the season and herd movements, you may encounter thousands of wildebeest and zebras grazing or travelling across the plains.

The Serengeti is also home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, hyenas, giraffes, and numerous bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in an authorized area before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Your guide will adjust the day’s route according to wildlife sightings, seasonal conditions, and park regulations.

Accommodation: Serengeti safari lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 7: Great Migration Tracking and Wildlife Photography

Spend another exciting day exploring the Serengeti in search of the Great Migration.

The migration is a natural, year-round movement of wildebeest, zebras, and other grazing animals in search of fresh grass and water. The location of the herds changes with rainfall and seasonal conditions.

Depending on your travel dates, your guide may focus on the southern plains, central Serengeti, western corridor, or northern Serengeti.

During suitable periods, the northern Serengeti and Mara River region may offer opportunities to witness river crossings. These events are unpredictable, however, and cannot be guaranteed.

Enjoy game drives, photography opportunities, and the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness.

Accommodation: Serengeti safari lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 8: Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Continue your Tanzania safari with another day of game viewing in the Serengeti.

Early morning is often rewarding for observing predators and other wildlife when temperatures are cooler. After breakfast, explore different habitats and look for animals that you may not have encountered on previous drives.

Depending on the season, your guide may take you closer to migration areas or focus on resident wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes.

Return to your camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation beneath the African sky.

Accommodation: Serengeti safari lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 9: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before travelling towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The journey offers more opportunities to observe wildlife and appreciate Tanzania’s diverse landscapes.

Arrive at your lodge in the Ngorongoro area, where you can relax and prepare for the following day’s exploration of the famous crater.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro or Karatu lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable wildlife safari.

This remarkable volcanic caldera supports a wide variety of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species. With favorable conditions and some luck, you may also encounter the endangered black rhinoceros.

Enjoy a guided game drive and a picnic lunch in a designated area before ascending from the crater.

Later, return to your lodge and relax after a rewarding day in one of Tanzania’s best-known wildlife destinations.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro or Karatu lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 11: Return to Arusha

Enjoy breakfast and travel towards Arusha, Tanzania’s main safari hub.

Depending on your interests, schedule, and available time, you may enjoy an optional cultural visit, local market stop, or relaxed afternoon at your hotel.

Your guide will review the arrangements for your departure the following day and assist with any necessary transfers.

Accommodation: Arusha hotel
Meals: Breakfast and other meals according to your package

Day 12: Departure from Tanzania

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or another appropriate departure airport according to yo