11-Day Tanzania Uganda Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

• 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 arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide from Safari 2 Gorilla Tours. After a short introduction and safari briefing, transfer to your lodge in the Arusha area. Depending on your arrival time, spend the remainder of the day relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings as you prepare for your exciting East African wildlife adventure.
Accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn or similar.

Meal Plan: Dinner.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Rivertrees Country Inn

• Mid-range lodgenear 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

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

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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:

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

Accommodation:

Karatu Tented Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Transfer to Serengeti

Following an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive across its wildlife-rich floor. The crater is home to an impressive concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch while surrounded by the magnificent crater scenery. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and continue towards Serengeti National Park, with opportunities for wildlife viewing along the way.
Accommodation: Mbuni Central Serengeti Camp or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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:

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

Accommodation:

Mbuni Serengeti Camp

• Luxury 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

Spend an entire day exploring the legendary Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across its vast savannah plains in search of the Big Four, including lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes, alongside cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes and zebras. Depending on the season, you may encounter enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras participating in the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Your guide will select suitable wildlife viewing areas depending on seasonal movements and recent sightings.
Accommodation: Mbuni Central Serengeti Camp or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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:

Mbuni Serengeti Camp

• Luxury 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 Lake Victoria Mwanza

After breakfast, enjoy another game drive in Serengeti National Park, exploring different wildlife areas and taking advantage of further opportunities to spot its remarkable wildlife. Later, depart the Serengeti and drive towards Mwanza, situated along the southern shores of Lake Victoria. Upon arrival, check in at your lakeside accommodation and enjoy a relaxing evening overlooking the beautiful surroundings of Africa’s largest lake.
Accommodation: Malaika Beach Resort or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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)

Flight to Bukoba and Transfer to Mbarara Uganda

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before transferring to Mwanza Airport for your scheduled flight to Bukoba, Tanzania. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your transfer team and proceed towards Uganda through the Mutukula border crossing. Complete the immigration formalities before continuing to Mbarara, the heartland of the Ankole region. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy a relaxing evening in preparation for the following day’s cultural experience.
Accommodation: Emburara Farm Lodge or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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 Longhorn Cattle Experience and Chimpanzee Trekking

After breakfast, enjoy an authentic Ankole cultural experience, discovering the famous long-horned cattle, their cultural significance and their importance to local communities. Thereafter, proceed towards Kibale National Park, renowned as one of Africa’s finest destinations for chimpanzee trekking. Participate in an exciting forest trekking experience accompanied by experienced park rangers in search of our closest primate relatives. Observe the chimpanzees in their natural habitat before returning to your lodge.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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 & afternoon chimpanzee tracking

Accommodation:

Turaco Treetops Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After an early morning breakfast, depart Kibale National Park and travel towards Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Enjoy the beautiful Ugandan countryside, characterised by rolling hills, traditional homesteads, green landscapes and spectacular mountain scenery. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, relax and receive a briefing about the following day’s unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Today marks one of the major highlights of your East African adventure. After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Accompanied by experienced rangers and trackers, venture through the beautiful rainforest until you encounter these magnificent primates. Spend one unforgettable hour observing and photographing the gorillas in their natural habitat before returning to your lodge with memories of this extraordinary wildlife encounter.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Kigali Rwanda

After breakfast, proceed to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience in the bamboo forests of the Virunga Mountains. These beautiful and endangered primates offer a wonderful additional wildlife encounter. Alternatively, you may upgrade this experience to a second mountain gorilla trekking adventure in Mgahinga/Bwindi at an additional USD 800 per person for the gorilla trekking permit. Following your trekking experience, proceed to Kigali, Rwanda, crossing the Cyanika border. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for relaxation.
Accommodation: Hôtel des Mille Collines or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.

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)

Departure from Kigali International Airport

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy breakfast before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your departure. This marks the end of your 11-day East African safari.
End of Safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast

Safari Flexibility: The safari can operate in reverse, starting in Kigali, Rwanda, and ending at Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania.

Great Wildebeest Migration: A year-round natural phenomenon with seasonal movements:

* Jan–Mar: Southern Serengeti and Ndutu (calving).
* Apr–May: Central Serengeti and Western Corridor.
* Jun–Jul: Western Serengeti and Grumeti River.
* Jul–Oct: Northern Serengeti and Mara River crossings.
* Nov–Dec: Eastern and southern Serengeti.

Disclaimer: Migration movements and wildlife sightings depend on rainfall and grazing conditions. Locations and river crossings are not guaranteed. Routes and accommodation may be adjusted accordingly.

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.