12-Day Luxury Tanzania & Uganda Gorilla Trekking Experience
Tour Overview
Experience the best of East Africa on this 12-day luxury Tanzania and Uganda safari. Discover iconic wildlife destinations, enjoy premium accommodations, and embark on an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda. From thrilling game drives in Tanzania to close encounters with endangered mountain gorillas, this journey offers the perfect blend of luxury, wildlife, and authentic African experiences.
Tanzania & Uganda Gorilla Trekking Experience
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your guide and
transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Relax and recover from your journey while preparing
for the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Gran melia Arusha(5☆)
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Serengeti National
Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive en route to your camp.
Highlights: Vast plains, predators, and endless wildlife sightings.
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Spend the entire day exploring the iconic Serengeti ecosystem in search of lions,
cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and much more.
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Another exciting day in the Serengeti with opportunities to witness spectacular wildlife
behavior and breathtaking landscapes.
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Enjoy your final full day in Serengeti, maximizing your chances of encountering the
park’s most remarkable wildlife.
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After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
On the way, visit a traditional Maasai Village for a fascinating cultural experience.
Arrive at Ngorongoro Labalaba Lodge in the afternoon and enjoy leisure time with
stunning views of the highlands.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Labalaba Lodge
Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater
is one of Africa’s best wildlife destinations and offers excellent chances of spotting the
Big Five.
Return to the lodge in the evening.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Labalaba Lodge
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its diverse
habitats, tree-climbing lions, and large bird populations.
Later, visit Mto wa Mbu Village for an authentic cultural tour and local experience.
Overnight: Manyara Secret Lodge
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, you will be welcomed by our
representative and transferred for overnight at the selected accommodation.
After breakfast early morning you will be driven back to the Airport for your flight to Kihihi
at 7:45 am. This is a 2 hours flight and once you get to Kihihi, you will be driven to Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park, where you will arrive in time for lunch at the lodge. In the
afternoon you could choose to relax or go for the Batwa Cultural experience (optional).
Overnight and dinner at accommodation.
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides of Uganda Wildlife Authority, set off
for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. The activity starts at 8.00am and you join
the other members according to the distribution of the gorilla families, only eight per
family each day. You need to carry with you the packed lunch, enough drinking water,
rain jacket in case of rain and trekking boots while the rangers will provide you with a
walking stick. If you are not sure of your fitness you might hire a porter and pay him a tip
to help you carry the bag. It is unpredictable how long will take to find the primates as
they freely move into the forest. However the encounter with the gorillas, lasting for
about one hour, certainly is a rewarding experience and an unforgettable one. After the
trekking, you go back to the lodge for leisure. Dinner and overnight at selected
accommodation.
After breakfast, transfer to Kihihi where you will get on to your scheduled flight to
Entebbe at 09.45am with arrival in Entebbe at 11.25am, you will once again be
transferred to your accommodation for overnight, thereafter connecting for your
International flight out.
Package Includes & Exclude
Package Include
✓ Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
✓ Domestic flights: – Arusha → Serengeti – Entebe → Kihihi
✓ Private 4×4 luxury safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✓ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✓ All National Park & Conservation Area entrance fees
✓ Ngorongoro Crater service fees
✓ Unlimited game drives as per itinerary
✓ Maasai Village cultural visit
✓ Mto wa Mbu cultural experience
✓ Full-board meals during safari (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
✓ Bottled drinking water during safari
✓ Airport transfers in Tanzania & Zanzibar
✓ Government taxes and VAT
✓ Emergency evacuation coverage during safari
✓ Uganda accommodation on Bed & All meal basis
Package Exclude
✗ International flights
✗ Tanzania and Uganda Visa fees
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Hot Air Balloon Safari (optional)
✗ Alcoholic and premium beverages
✗ Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, telephone calls, etc.)
✗ Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
✗ Tips and gratuities for gguides,rangers camp staff and drivers
✗ Additional hotel nights before or after the itinerary
✗ Medical expenses
✗ Any items not specifically mentioned under “Included in the Package”
Validity: This quotation is subject to availability at the time of booking and may change without prior notice.
A 30% deposit is required to confirm the booking. The remaining balance must be paid
prior to arrival in Tanzania.
Booking & Payment Terms
Cancellation fees may apply depending on the cancellation period and the policies of
the lodges, camps, airlines, and other service providers.
Cancellation Policy
All accommodations listed in this proposal are subject to availability at the time of
booking. In the event that any property is unavailable, a similar standard
accommodation will be provided.
Accommodation Disclaimer
The safari will be conducted in a private 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof,
accompanied by a professional English-speaking safari guide.
Safari Vehicle & Guide
Guests are responsible for ensuring they possess valid passports, visas, travel
insurance, vaccination certificates, and any other required travel documentation.