10-Day Tanzania Rwanda Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari

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

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari driver-guide, who will assist with your luggage before transferring you to your lodge in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy the remainder of the day relaxing at the lodge, taking in the peaceful surroundings and preparing for your upcoming adventure. Your guide will provide a safari briefing, introducing you to the itinerary, travel arrangements and exciting wildlife experiences ahead.
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)

Tarangire National Park Game Drive and Transfer to Karatu

After an early breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its magnificent elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Enjoy an exciting game drive across the park’s picturesque savannah landscapes, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and numerous bird species. The Tarangire River attracts large concentrations of wildlife, particularly during the dry season. After your wildlife adventure, drive to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)

Activities:

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

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 approximately 600 metres into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive across its wildlife-rich floor. Look out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and the endangered black rhinoceros. Following your exploration and picnic lunch, continue towards Serengeti National Park through breathtaking highland landscapes and wildlife-rich plains, arriving at your camp in the evening.
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)

Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari and Wildlife Game Drives

Rise before dawn for an extraordinary hot air balloon safari over the magnificent Serengeti plains. Float above the wilderness as the sun rises, enjoying spectacular aerial views of wildlife and the surrounding landscapes. Following your landing, celebrate the experience with a memorable bush breakfast before continuing with guided game drives. Explore the Serengeti in search of lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Your guide will focus on areas offering promising wildlife sightings and seasonal migration activity.
Accommodation: Kontiki Tented Camp or similar.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Activities:

• Early morning hot air balloon safari & afternoon 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 Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Mwanza

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, providing another opportunity to encounter the park’s remarkable wildlife and capture memorable photographs. Later, depart for Mwanza, travelling through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania. Depending on the route and wildlife conditions, you may enjoy additional game viewing opportunities along the way. Upon arrival in Mwanza, check in at your resort overlooking Lake Victoria. Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying the beautiful lakeside surroundings after your safari adventure.
Accommodation: Maraika Beach Resort or similar.

Main Destination:

Lake Victoria (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)

Transfer from Lake Victoria Mwanza Tanzania to Akagera National Park Rwanda

After an early breakfast, depart Mwanza for Rwanda’s beautiful Akagera National Park. This is a long cross-border road journey through the changing landscapes of Tanzania towards the Rwanda border. Your professional driver-guide will assist with border formalities and ensure a comfortable journey, with appropriate stops for refreshments and relaxation. Upon crossing into Rwanda, continue towards the Akagera area. Arrive at your lodge, check in and enjoy a relaxing evening in preparation for the following day’s wildlife adventure.
Accommodation: Akagera Transit Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

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

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Akagera Transit Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Akagera National Park Game Drive and Transfer to Lake Mulehe

After breakfast, enter Akagera National Park for an exciting game drive across its beautiful savannah plains, woodlands, lakes and wetlands. Search for Africa’s iconic Big Five, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards and rhinoceroses, alongside giraffes, zebras, antelopes and numerous bird species. Following your wildlife experience, depart for southwestern Uganda, travelling through Rwanda’s scenic countryside and crossing the border into Uganda. Continue towards Lake Mulehe, near Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where you will check in and relax ahead of your gorilla trekking adventure.
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:

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

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 National Park

After an early breakfast, proceed to the headquarters of Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for your mountain gorilla trekking experience. Following a briefing by the park rangers, enter the forest with experienced guides and trackers in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, spend a memorable hour observing these magnificent endangered primates in their natural habitat, learning about their behaviour and social interactions. After the trek, return to your lodge to relax and reflect on this extraordinary wildlife 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)

Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga and Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, head to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced park guides and trackers, explore the beautiful bamboo forests in search of these playful and endangered primates, known for their distinctive golden-orange markings. Spend time observing their fascinating behaviour and capturing photographs in their natural habitat. For an enhanced primate experience, you can upgrade this activity to a second mountain gorilla trekking excursion at an additional cost of USD 800 per person for the gorilla permit. Later, transfer across the Uganda-Rwanda border to Kigali for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Hôtel 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)

Departure and Transfer to Kigali International Airport

Depending on your international flight schedule, enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. Your professional driver-guide will transfer you to Kigali International Airport in time for your outbound flight. If your schedule allows, you may enjoy a brief Kigali city experience before heading to the airport. This marks the end of your unforgettable 10-Day Tanzania Rwanda Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari, featuring spectacular wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. We hope you depart East Africa with wonderful memories and look forward to welcoming you again. End of Tour.

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.