Day 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro / Arusha, Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha International Airport, our guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel or lodge. Relax after your journey and enjoy a safari briefing.

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and baobab-studded landscapes. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting wildlife including elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and predators. Check into your lodge or luxury camp for overnight stay.

Day 3: Full Day Game Drives in Tarangire

Spend the day exploring Tarangire with morning and afternoon game drives, capturing spectacular wildlife sightings in a serene landscape. Return to the lodge between drives for relaxation.

Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we travel to the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destination. Arrive for an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herbivore herds. Overnight at a lodge or safari camp.

Day 5: Full Day Game Drives in Serengeti

Enjoy a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives allow you to follow predator movements and observe the park’s abundant wildlife in their natural habitat.

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive, encountering rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and flamingos. Overnight at a lodge near the crater rim.

Day 7: Transfer to Entebbe, Uganda

After breakfast, fly or drive to Entebbe, Uganda. Our guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel or lodge near Lake Victoria. Enjoy a relaxed evening and safari briefing for your gorilla trekking adventure.

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. The scenic journey passes through southwestern Uganda’s highlands and villages. Check into your lodge and prepare for gorilla trekking.

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, embark on your mountain gorilla trekking experience. Trek through the dense forest with our expert guide to locate a gorilla family. Spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants. Return to your lodge for relaxation.

Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi Optional Relaxation / Cultural Experience

After breakfast, enjoy a day at Lake Bunyonyi, known for its tranquil waters and stunning scenery. Optional activities include canoeing, village visits, or guided nature walks. Return to your lodge in the evening.

Day 11: Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast, we drive back to Entebbe, passing through scenic landscapes and rural villages. Check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening in preparation for your departure.

Day 12: Departure from Entebbe

After breakfast, our guide will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your 12-day Tanzania Safari & Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour.