Uganda Gorillas & Tanzania Wildlife – 9 Days
$3,874
Your unforgettable journey starts in the stunning city of Kigali, Rwanda. You will visit the Rwanda Genocide Museum, which tells the tragic history of the Rwandan people, a story that is integral to their lives. The tour will then proceed to Bwindi Forest National Park in Uganda, where you can track the fascinating mountain gorillas.
Following this fantastic adventure, your next destination will be Tanzania, where you’ll explore world-renowned wildlife parks such as Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Get ready to witness the African “Big Five” and many other captivating wildlife species against the backdrop of vivid landscapes between Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival Day - Transfer to Kigali
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport (KGL), your safari guide will pick you up transfer you to your hotel in Kigali town, which is about 20 – 30 minutes’ drive. Your guide will brief you on your itinerary before your safari begins. If you have any questions, concerns or need further clarification on something prior to driving to Bwindi, today would be the perfect day.
Heaven Boutique Hotel
This 4-star hotel features 28 rooms decorated in a local Rwandan style, spread across two separate properties on a peaceful residential road. The hotel boasts tropical gardens, a swimming pool, and scenic views of Kigali.
Kigali Town Tour – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today you will set out for a Kigali city tour. You’ll visit the genocide memorial site & museum and have lunch in the city. Later on, you will proceed to Ruhengeri region and make stop at the foothills of the Volcanoes Mountains towards Rwanda-Uganda Cyanika/Katuna land border point for immigration logistics before continuing to your lodging at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Gorilla Leisure Lodge
Located in Bwindi, this gorgeous and lavish oasis is a tranquil eco-lodge. With the impenetrable forest of Bwindi as its backdrop, it offers spectacular views. It brings a natural ambience to the door. With 12 chic and spacious rooms, including doubles and family cottages, with distinctive architecture and intricate designs, this is the place to be.
Trek Gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Park
Around 7:45am you will report to the rangers’ station with your gorilla pass for registration and briefing. Thereafter, you’ll trek through the bush to track the gorillas which can take 2 to 6 hours; so, a reasonable degree of fitness and shoes for hiking is required. Once you find them, you’ll observe their interesting human-like behavior for an hour before descending back to the briefing point.
Gorilla Leisure Lodge
Located in Bwindi, this gorgeous and lavish oasis is a tranquil eco-lodge. With the impenetrable forest of Bwindi as its backdrop, it offers spectacular views. It brings a natural ambience to the door. With 12 chic and spacious rooms, including doubles and family cottages, with distinctive architecture and intricate designs, this is the place to be.
Fly Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), Tanzania
After having breakfast, you will drive to Kigali Airport (KGL) for an international flight to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may attend a safari briefing at our Arusha office before heading to the lodge for an overnight stay. If your arrival is late, the briefing will be conducted the next morning. Please know the flight is NOT included in the price below.
Arusha Serena Lodge
Extraordinary natural beauty, sweeping Lake Duluti and garden views and the ambience of a colonial era coffee farm distinguishes Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa as one of Tanzania’s most timeless and tranquil getaways. Each of the 42 rooms are designed in the manner of a stone cottage featuring classic country house design touches like tiled floors, leaded windows and French doors giving way to beautiful views of the gardens and the lake.
Tarangire National Park
Today, we will drive 2.5 hours southwest to Tarangire, home to the highest concentration of elephants in Northern Tanzania. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, gazelles and many other wildlife species also inhabit this park. Tarangire offers over 550 bird species, including the world’s most giant bird – the Maasai ostrich. Get ready for an adventure!
Farm House
This is a midrange exclusive hotel built on a 500 acres coffee farm nested in a beautiful woodland area located 4km from Ngorongoro Conservation Area entrance. The hotel is designed to take you to the comfort and style of the past with 48 cottage rooms at ground level with a private terrace or balcony overlooking the gardens and/or coffee plantation.
Serengeti National Park
Let yourself be inspired by the beauty and wonder of the Serengeti, where acacia trees and granite kopjes adorn the endless waves of grass! Your time is dedicated to see the best of Central Serengeti, that offers everyday opportunities to spot Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife including big prides of lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, giraffes, a great number of hippos, and abundant birdlife!
Signature Serengeti Camp
Signature Serengeti Camp is located in Makoma Hills at Central Serengeti. It consists of 10 extra-large luxury safari tents raised on wooden platforms for optimal animal sighting and views of the landscape. The camp also has large viewing decks and wheelchair access
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
The Ngorongoro crater, which is only 10 miles wide, was formed around three million years ago when a volcano collapsed. It is the world’s largest volcano caldera and is home to over 25,000 resident animals, making it a unique ecosystem. In the grass steppes and acacia forest, you can spot almost every animal in the East African savanna, including the African “Big Five”.
The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Themed in nature with indigenous trees, lovely gardens, bushes, and birdlife, The Retreat at Ngorongoro consists of 27 spacious guest cottages accommodating singles, couples, and families. Nested in a local village near Karatu town, The Retreat at Ngorongoro has a perfect location for a day trip to Ngorongoro Crater.
Departure Day with Optional Activities
Today you will enjoy a leisure morning, breakfast, and hot lunch at your beautiful lodging before driving further to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in time for your flight back home. It’s an emotional day for us as we bid goodbye but only with hope to see you return! 🙂
To make your day more active, you may choose to do one of the following activities before departing:
- Lake Manyara Biking Adventure and Local Community Visit
- Maasai Cultural Visit + Hot Lunch