11-Day Rwanda Uganda Tanzania Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast at your hotel in Kigali, meet your guide for a briefing before visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial to honor the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Continue with a scenic drive of approximately 2.5 hours northwest through Rwanda’s rolling hills and vibrant countryside to Volcanoes National Park. After checking into your lodge, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about gorilla conservation and Dian Fossey’s legacy. Later, experience Rwandan culture at Gorilla Guardians Village through traditional demonstrations and local cultural experiences. Overnight: 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

Show more

GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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

+2 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey or Gorilla Trekking and Uganda

After breakfast, proceed to Kinigi for your primate adventure in Volcanoes National Park. Choose between golden monkey trekking, included in the package, or upgrade to gorilla trekking at an additional permit cost of USD 1,500 per person. Golden monkey trekking provides an opportunity to observe these endangered and playful primates in their natural habitat, while gorilla trekking offers an exceptional encounter with a habituated mountain gorilla family. After lunch, cross into Uganda and continue toward the Bwindi/Mgahinga area. Check in and relax while enjoying views of the Virunga ranges. Overnight: 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

Show more

GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

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

+6 Photos

+5 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi/Mgahinga

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing. Enter the dense montane forest accompanied by experienced trackers and park rangers as you search for a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take several hours depending on the location and movements of the gorillas. Once the family is located, spend up to one unforgettable hour observing their behavior as they feed, groom, play and interact. After the trek, return to your lodge for relaxation and a well-earned rest. Overnight: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Mulehe (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Bwindi/Mgahinga to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, leave the Bwindi/Mgahinga area and drive toward beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. Enjoy spectacular views of Uganda’s terraced hills, rural communities, banana plantations and green valleys along the way. Lake Bunyonyi is one of southwestern Uganda’s most scenic destinations, surrounded by rolling hills and dotted with numerous small islands. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. You may spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or taking in the panoramic views of the lake and surrounding countryside. Overnight: Arcadia Cottages or similar.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

+7 Photos

+6 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Bunyonyi to Kalinzu Forest and Mbarara

After breakfast, depart Lake Bunyonyi and travel toward Kalinzu Forest Reserve, a lush tropical forest renowned for its biodiversity and chimpanzee population. Upon arrival, embark on a guided chimpanzee tracking experience through the forest, searching for chimpanzee communities moving through the treetops and forest floor. You may also encounter other primates, birds and butterflies along the forest trails. After the experience, continue towards Mbarara, a lively city in southwestern Uganda surrounded by rolling hills, farmland and cattle-keeping communities. Overnight: Emburara Farm Lodge.

Main Destination:

Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)

Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (But it’s seldom busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Emburara Farm Lodge

• Mid-range lodgenear Mbarara (Town, Uganda)

+50 Photos

+49 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mbarara to Mwanza Tanzania

After an early breakfast, depart Mbarara at approximately 06:00 AM and drive towards the Mutukula border between Uganda and Tanzania. Complete immigration and customs formalities before continuing to Bukoba on the Tanzanian side of Lake Victoria. From Bukoba, take a domestic flight to Mwanza. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your lakefront resort. Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying views of Lake Victoria, with an opportunity to experience a beautiful African sunset. Overnight: Malaika Beach Resort or similar.

Main Destination:

Mwanza (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Malaika Beach Resort

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

+13 Photos

+12 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mwanza to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart Mwanza and drive towards Serengeti National Park. The entry point and safari route will be determined by the seasonal location of the Great Migration, allowing the itinerary to follow the wildebeest herds rather than a fixed route. Depending on the season and current herd movements, the route may approach Serengeti through the western or northern areas before continuing toward Central Serengeti. Game viewing begins upon entering the park, with the route adapted according to wildlife sightings, migration patterns and park conditions. Overnight: Kon Tiki Tented Camp or similar.

Main Destination:

Western 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

Accommodation:

Kontiki Kogatende Camp

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

+28 Photos

+27 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the endless savannah plains of Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the Big Five and other iconic wildlife, including cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and various antelope species. Depending on the season and location of the herds, you may witness part of the spectacular Great Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to camp around sunset for dinner and relaxation. Overnight: Kon Tiki Tented Camp or similar.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Kontiki Kogatende Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Rise very early for a morning game drive as you continue your journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. The early start provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing while the animals are active and before the day becomes warmer. Continue with game viewing along the way, keeping an eye out for predators, herbivores and other wildlife. Later, leave the Serengeti and proceed toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying changing landscapes as the savannah gradually gives way to the dramatic highland scenery. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and relaxation. Overnight: Embalakai Ngorongoro Elerai or similar.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

• Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

After breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day wildlife experience. The crater floor contains diverse ecosystems supporting an exceptional concentration of wildlife. Search for elephants, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater while surrounded by spectacular scenery and wildlife. Later, ascend from the crater and transfer to Karatu for a relaxing evening. Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge 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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

+7 Photos

+6 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park and Evening Departure

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for your final wildlife experience. The park is famous for its large elephant populations, ancient baobab trees, seasonal wildlife concentrations and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a game drive searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions and other wildlife. After the game drive, continue toward Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania adventure. End of Tour.

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

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.