12-Day Tanzania Rwanda Uganda Safari and 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 – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Safari 2 Gorilla Tours driver-guide. After introductions and a short safari briefing, transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy the remainder of the day relaxing and preparing for your upcoming East African adventure. Your driver-guide will be available to assist with any arrangements and answer questions about the journey ahead.
Accommodation: Airport Planet Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Airport Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Arusha Airport (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

After an early morning breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its magnificent baobab trees, scenic landscapes and large elephant herds. Enjoy a rewarding game drive through the park, looking out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and numerous bird species. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the year, making it an excellent location for wildlife viewing. After your safari experience, proceed to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai and Hadzabe Cultural Experiences – Lake Eyasi

After breakfast, embark on an enriching cultural adventure around the Lake Eyasi region, visiting two of Tanzania’s fascinating traditional communities. Begin with a visit to a Maasai community, where you will learn about their traditional lifestyle, customs, cattle-keeping practices, distinctive dress and cultural heritage. Continue to meet the Hadzabe community, one of Tanzania’s last remaining hunter-gatherer communities. Discover their traditional hunting techniques, food gathering, survival skills and close relationship with nature. Depending on community activities, you may participate in traditional demonstrations and interact with community members. Later, return to your lodge in Karatu for relaxation and overnight.
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi (Tanzania)

Activities:

• Nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. Explore its diverse habitats and remarkable wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the designated area before proceeding towards Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands. Arrive at your tented camp in time for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Osinon Tented Camp or similar.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Osinon 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 Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a full day exploring the magnificent Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Its endless plains and diverse ecosystems provide excellent opportunities to encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. Depending on the season, your guide will explore areas frequented by the Great Wildebeest Migration, following the movement of the herds and searching for exciting wildlife encounters. Return to camp after an adventurous day in the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Osinon 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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Osinon 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

Spend another rewarding day exploring Serengeti National Park, allowing additional time to discover its wildlife-rich areas and diverse landscapes. Depending on the season and migration movements, you may encounter enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras as they travel across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Your experienced driver-guide will select suitable game-viewing areas based on wildlife movements and prevailing conditions. Enjoy another memorable day of wildlife photography and exploration before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Osinon Tented Camp or similar.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Osinon Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park – Mwanza – Lake Victoria

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you depart Serengeti National Park and travel towards Mwanza, located along the southern shores of Lake Victoria. The journey offers opportunities to appreciate Tanzania’s beautiful countryside and changing landscapes. Upon arrival, check in at your lakeside resort and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Lake Victoria. Depending on your arrival time, unwind, enjoy the lake views and reflect on your Tanzanian safari experience.
Accommodation: Malaika 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)

Mwanza – Akagera National Park, Rwanda

After an early morning breakfast, depart Mwanza for Rwanda, travelling across the Tanzanian countryside towards the Rwanda border. Following immigration and customs formalities, continue towards Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda. This is a considerable cross-border transfer, so an early departure is recommended. Enjoy the changing scenery along the way as you transition from Tanzania into Rwanda. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, relax and prepare 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

Show more

ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

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

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 – Bwindi/Mgahinga, Uganda

Begin your day with an exciting game drive in Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah national park. Explore its beautiful landscapes, including open plains, woodlands and lakes, while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes and, with luck, lions and other predators. After your game drive, depart for southwestern Uganda, travelling towards Bwind/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Following border formalities, continue to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight ahead of your gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Chameleon Hill 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:

Chameleon Hill Lodge

• Mid-range lodge1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi/Mgahinga, Uganda

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before embarking on your unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, venture into the dense tropical forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, enjoy a magical hour observing these magnificent endangered primates in their natural habitat. Witness their fascinating social interactions, feeding habits and family dynamics before returning to your lodge for relaxation and overnight.
Accommodation: Chameleon Hill Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

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

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to August and December to January (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

BuffaloOccasional

ElephantRare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Show more

GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Activities:

• Gorilla tracking

Accommodation:

Chameleon Hill Lodge

• Mid-range lodge1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Trekking – Optional Second Gorilla Trekking Upgrade – Mgahinga – Kigali

After an early breakfast, head to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for golden monkey trekking. Accompanied by experienced park guides, explore the bamboo forests of the Virunga Mountains in search of these playful primates and enjoy observing them in their natural habitat.

Optional Upgrade: You may replace golden monkey trekking with a second mountain gorilla trekking experience in Mgahinga, offering another unforgettable encounter with these endangered primates. This upgrade costs an additional USD 800 per person for the gorilla trekking permit, subject to availability and advance confirmation.

Only one trekking activity will be undertaken on this day. Afterwards, transfer to Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital, for relaxation and overnight.

Accommodation: Hotel des Mille Collines or similar.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Activities:

• 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 – Departure

Enjoy breakfast before your scheduled transfer to Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight. This marks the end of your East African adventure with Safari 2 Gorilla Tours.

Safari Flexibility
This private safari is customizable to suit your interests, dates and budget. It can also operate in reverse, starting in Kigali and ending in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. A dedicated driver-guide and private vehicle are provided, although some activities may involve other participants.

Great Wildebeest Migration Calendar
Jan–Mar: Southern Serengeti – calving season.
Apr–May: Central and Western Serengeti – northward movement.
Jun–Jul: Western Serengeti – possible Grumeti crossings.
Jul–Oct: Northern Serengeti – possible Mara River crossings.
Nov–Dec: Eastern and Southern Serengeti – southward movement.

Please Note that Migration depends on rainfall and grazing conditions. Wildlife sightings and river crossings are not guaranteed.

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.