10-Day Gorillas & Big 5 Encounter - Uganda & Tanzania

Arrival at Entebbe international Airport

Day 1Arrival at Entebbe international Airport Arrival at Entebbe international Airport Our safari representative will be waiting to cheer you and welcome you for your 10-day gorilla and Big Five encounter in Uganda and Tanzania. You will then transfer to your hotel in Entebbe to relax and get ready for the adventure starting the next day. Main Destination: Entebbe (City, Uganda) Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House Mid-range guest house in Entebbe (City, Uganda) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Home of Mountain Gorillas

Day 2Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Home of Mountain Gorillas Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Home of Mountain Gorillas You'll start the day with an early breakfast before setting out from Entebbe via the Equator line for monumental photo shoots. You'll continue the drive via the Rift Valley through the Kigezi Highlands and on to the mountains of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is home to endangered mountain gorillas. You'll retire your day at the lodge overlooking the misty forest. 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: Gorilla Mist Camp Mid-range lodge just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mountain Gorilla Encounter – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 3Mountain Gorilla Encounter – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Mountain Gorilla Encounter – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park You'll spend the day tracking the endangered mountain gorilla, spending up to an hour among them. You'll see mothers keeping infants close as they knucklewalk on three limbs. You'll watch scampering toddlers reined in by an attentive father. Late in the day, you'll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for an overnight stay in the middle of Africa’s second deepest lake. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Boat Ride on Lake Bunyonyi & Transfer to Entebbe

Day 4Boat Ride on Lake Bunyonyi & Transfer to Entebbe Boat Ride on Lake Bunyonyi & Transfer to Entebbe You'll start the day with a relaxed breakfast before starting the boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi for island hopping. You'll then drive to Entebbe. With a lunch stop on the way and getting some time to stretch the legs at the equator. You'll drive to Entebbe and have a relaxed evening as you get ready for the Big Five wildlife encounter in Tanzania the next day. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House Mid-range guest house in Entebbe (City, Uganda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Guided Nature Walk Entebbe Botanical Gardens – Regional Flight to Tanzania with Uganda Airlines

Day 5Guided Nature Walk Entebbe Botanical Gardens – Regional Flight to Tanzania with Uganda Airlines Guided Nature Walk Entebbe Botanical Gardens – Regional Flight to Tanzania with Uganda Airlines With a lazy breakfast, you'll get ready for a relaxed guided walk in the botanical garden with chances of spotting different primates and bird species. You'll have an early lunch and get ready for the air transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport with Uganda Airlines where your guide will pick you up and proceed to Arusha for an overnight stay. Main Destination: Entebbe (City, Uganda) Accommodation: Pazuri Inn Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Tarangire National Park - Experience the Big Five Wildlife – Home of Elephants

Day 6Transfer to Tarangire National Park - Experience the Big Five Wildlife – Home of Elephants Transfer to Tarangire National Park - Experience the Big Five Wildlife – Home of Elephants With a lazy breakfast, your guide will pick you up and proceed to Tarangire National Park, one of the largest national parks in Tanzania, located in the Manyara region. This place is characterized by the large herds of elephants, tree-climbing lions, and the fascinating baobab trees, also called the Tree of Life for its almost mythical powers that some cultures attach to it. This park is especially known for the Tarangire River, which flows all year round and is the only source of water for wild animals during the dry seasons. 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: Eileen's Trees Inn Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater Rim Experience - Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Day 7Ngorongoro Crater Rim Experience - Transfer to Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater Rim Experience - Transfer to Serengeti National Park With an early breakfast, you'll proceed to the famous Ngorongoro Highland, looking forward to descending into the famous Ngorongoro Crater rim and experiencing the 8th Wonder of the World. It’s a half-day game drive down the crater rim. The jewel in Ngorongoro’s crown is a deep, volcanic crater, the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20 km across, 600 meters deep, and 300 sq km in area, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder. You will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here. You'll transfer to spend the night in the middle of the Serengeti Plains. 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 LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) +15

Serengeti Exploration with an Optional Hot Air Ballon

Day 8Serengeti Exploration with an Optional Hot Air Ballon Serengeti Exploration with an Optional Hot Air Ballon An optional Hot Air Balloon Safari can be added (not included in price) to the tour on any of the days in the Serengeti, providing a spectacular opportunity to view the game from the air. Today, you'll spend the whole day on a game drive in this National Park, which is rich with all the different species of animals. To maximize wildlife viewing, you will carry a picnic lunch with you and spend the full day in the Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is an ecosystem on its own, explore the diverse landscape with ever-changing flora and fauna. Main Destination: Central 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 Serengeti 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 & Transfer to Karatu

Day 9Serengeti National Park & Transfer to Karatu Serengeti National Park & Transfer to Karatu You will spend the morning exploring the great Serengeti plains, its animals, and incredible landscapes. The Serengeti is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, such as impalas, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos, but is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. Apart from the migrating herds, you may see predators, such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch and proceed to Karatu via the famous Ngorongoro Highlands. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge in Karatu (Town, Tanzania) +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Community Immersion in Mto Wa Mbu – Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International airport

Day 10Masai Community Immersion in Mto Wa Mbu – Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International airport Masai Community Immersion in Mto Wa Mbu – Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International airport With a lazy breakfast, you'll drive to Mto wa Mbu (River of mosquitoes) for a morning cultural tour and walking safari. You can decide to have a lavish local lunch in the areas before you head back to Arusha or to the airport for your departure back home with lots of African memories, as you have wrapped up the 10-day Gorilla Trekking & Big 5 Encounter in Uganda and Tanzania. Main Destination: Mto Wa Mbu (Town, Tanzania) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by African Finfoot S