14-Day The Great Wildebeest Migration & Gorilla Trekking

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide, who will assist with your luggage before transferring you to your lodge in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the lodge, enjoy the surrounding countryside and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead. Your guide will brief you about the journey and the activities planned for the coming days.
Accommodation: Arusha Farm House or similar.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Arusha Farm House

• Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai and Hadzabe Cultural Experiences

After an early breakfast, depart for Karatu, travelling through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania. En route, make a stopover for an authentic cultural experience at a traditional Maasai Boma, where you will learn about Maasai traditions, pastoral lifestyles and cultural heritage. Continue to Karatu and check in at your lodge before proceeding to Lake Eyasi for an encounter with the Hadzabe community, one of Tanzania’s last remaining hunter-gatherer communities. Experience their traditional way of life before returning to your lodge.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk & afternoon nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge in Karatu (Town, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Transfer to Serengeti

After an early breakfast, collect your packed lunch and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive across its wildlife-rich floor. Look out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and the endangered black/White rhino. After your crater experience, continue towards Serengeti National Park, enjoying wildlife sightings along the way. Your accommodation location will be determined by the seasonal Great Wildebeest Migration patterns, with consideration given to Ndutu, Central Serengeti or Kogatende.
Accommodation: Kontiki Tented Camp or similar.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kontiki Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day The Great Wildebeest Migration Safari in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Serengeti ecosystem in search of wildlife and the Great Wildebeest Migration. Depending on the season, your guide will take you towards the most promising areas where large herds of wildebeest and zebras gather, accompanied by predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas and leopards. The migration is a remarkable natural spectacle, characterised by seasonal movements in search of fresh grazing and water. Enjoy picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Kontiki Tented Camp or similar.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kontiki Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Another Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, embark on another full-day safari through Serengeti National Park, allowing more time to explore different wildlife habitats and follow the movement of the migration herds. Your guide will adjust the day’s route according to recent wildlife sightings and herd movements. Depending on the season, you may witness vast herds grazing across the plains, dramatic river crossings in the north or the calving season in the Ndutu region. Enjoy another memorable day photographing wildlife before returning to camp.
Accommodation: Kontiki Tented Camp or similar.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kontiki Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Mwanza

Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, offering a final opportunity to encounter the park’s remarkable wildlife. Later, begin your journey towards Mwanza, travelling through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania. Depending on the departure time and wildlife conditions, you may enjoy additional game viewing along the way. Upon arrival in Mwanza, check in at your resort overlooking the shores of Lake Victoria and enjoy a relaxing evening after your safari adventure.
Accommodation: Maraika Beach Resort or similar.

Main Destination:

Mwanza (City, Tanzania)

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Malaika Beach Resort

• Mid-range lodge in Mwanza (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Flight from Mwanza to Bukoba and Transfer to Mbarara Uganda

After breakfast, transfer to Mwanza Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Bukoba, located along the western shores of Lake Victoria. Upon arrival at Bukoba Airport, meet your Ugandan driver-guide and proceed towards the Mutukula border crossing. Complete the immigration formalities before continuing into Uganda. Enjoy the scenic countryside drive through southwestern Uganda towards Mbarara, the heartland of Ankole culture and cattle keeping. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax.
Accommodation: Emburara Farm Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Mbarara (Town, Uganda)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Emburara Farm Lodge

• Mid-range lodgenear Mbarara (Town, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ankole Long Horned Cattle Experience and Transfer to Kibale

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge before participating in an authentic Ankole long-horned cattle experience. Learn about the cultural and economic significance of the magnificent long-horned cattle to the Banyankole people, including traditional cattle keeping practices and their importance in local heritage. After this cultural encounter, depart Mbarara and travel towards Kibale National Park, passing through beautiful countryside, traditional villages and rolling tea plantations. Arrive at your lodge and enjoy the peaceful forest surroundings.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Community Experience

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee trekking adventure in Kibale National Park, renowned for its rich primate diversity. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, venture into the tropical rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees. Spend an unforgettable hour observing these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided Bigodi Wetland walk and community experience, discovering local birdlife, monkeys, traditional practices and community conservation initiatives.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Activities:

• Morning chimpanzee tracking & afternoon nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer from Kibale to Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After breakfast, depart Kibale National Park and travel towards southwestern Uganda, heading to Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Enjoy scenic views of the countryside, terraced hillsides, local villages and the beautiful highlands of southwestern Uganda. There will be opportunities for refreshments and photography along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, relax and receive a briefing about the following day’s mountain gorilla trekking experience.
Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodgeless than 1hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Today is one of the highlights of your East African adventure. After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your mountain gorilla trekking experience. Accompanied by professional rangers and trackers, venture into the dense rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take several hours depending on the gorillas’ movements. Once located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent endangered primates in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge for relaxation and an opportunity to reflect on this extraordinary encounter.
Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Activities:

• Gorilla tracking

Accommodation:

Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodgeless than 1hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Batwa Cultural Experience and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda

After breakfast, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience, learning about the traditional forest lifestyle, heritage and survival practices of the Batwa people, the indigenous forest community of southwestern Uganda. Continue with a coffee experience, discovering the traditional coffee-growing and processing practices of local farmers. Later, drive towards the Cyanika border crossing and complete immigration formalities before entering Rwanda. Upon arrival in Musanze, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and the Gorilla Guardian Village for cultural insights.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Kigali

After an early breakfast, transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your golden monkey trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced park guides, explore the bamboo forests in search of these beautiful and playful primates, endemic to the Virunga region. Enjoy observing them in their natural habitat before returning to the starting point. Later, drive to Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital city. For an additional USD 1,500 per person, you may upgrade this experience to mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda. This option should be requested when booking to allow sufficient time for gorilla permit processing.
Accommodation: Hotel des Mille Collines or similar.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Hotel des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kigali Genocide Memorial Visit and Departure

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before beginning your Kigali city experience, depending on your international flight schedule. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important historical site commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The memorial offers an opportunity to understand Rwanda’s history, resilience and remarkable journey towards reconciliation and development. After the visit, transfer to Kigali International Airport in good time for your outbound flight. This marks the end of your unforgettable 14-day Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.