13 Days Uganda & Tanzania

This 13 days Uganda and Tanzania Safari is an exceptional package introducing the best of Uganda and Tanzania. The destinations to visit in Uganda include Kibale Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Lake Bunyonyi. You will also visit to see the shoebill stork and also do optional lion tracking in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will also explore some of Tanzania’s top National parks which include Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and NgoroNgoro Conservation Area rewarding you with a lifetime Uganda-Tanzania combined experience.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival & transfer to the hotel- Mabamba Wetland Tour

You will be picked by our experienced driver guide on arrival at the airport, have a short briefing about the trip and then proceed to the Hotel for refreshment. In the afternoon, for a tour to Mabamba wetland home to the rare shoebill stork and many other bird species. Enjoy a canoe ride in the swamp as you search for the famous birds. Dinner md overnight at Victoria Rock Resort

Day 2. Transfer to Kibale National Park – Bigodi wetland walk

Have a relaxed breakfast, check out and embark on the drive headed to Kibale forest National Park. The drive is roughly 5 to 6 hours taking you through beautiful landscapes, teal plantations, towns and homesteads.  Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon and refresh. In the evening go for a nature walk in Bigodi wetland which shelters several birds, primates and other ground animals. Dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

 Day 3.  Chimpanzee trekking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park – Evening boat cruise

After an early morning cup of coffee, carry your packed lunch and transfer to Kanyanchu visitor information Centre for briefing and registration, The   chimpanzee trekking experience begins at 8:00m and can be as short as 30 minutes or last for over 5 hours depending on your speed of hiking and the location of chimpanzees. You will be allowed to spend an hour in the presence of the chimpanzees. Thereafter, depart from Kibale and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s second largest park. Check in, refresh and relax. In the evening, embark on a boat cruise at Kazinga channel which connects Lakes Edward and George. Enjoy the cold breeze and exceptional views of wild water animals resting on the river banks. Overnight   at Tembo Safari Lodge /Enganzi Game Lodge

Day 4.  Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Have a relaxed morning breakfast, get your bags ready and drive out of Queen Elizabeth National park headed to Lake Bunyonyi located in south western Uganda. Have lunch enroute as you drive through local communities and trading centers and opportunity to meet and interact with local people. Arrive in the afternoon, check in and refresh. Dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

 Day 5.  Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Following a heavy breakfast, get your packed lunch and drive to the respective park headquarters in Bwindi Forest where registration and pre-gorilla trekking briefing takes place. You will be allocated one of the 21 gorilla families in Bwindi Forest for trekking.  At 8:00 am, start the hike uphill in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. The strenuous hike can last for between 2 to 7 hours but you are 90% sure of meeting the gorillas at the end of the trek. After meeting them, you will be allowed to spend an hour in their presence. Take pictures, capture live videos, and enjoy this lifetime experience. Later in the evening transfer to Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Day 6.  Transfer to Entebbe

Enjoy a sunrise breakfast on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, check out, and embark on a drive to Kampala. Relax and spend an overnight at Victoria Rock Resort Entebbe

Day 7. Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania & transfer to Arusha

Have an early morning breakfast and transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your connecting flight to Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania. From there, drive to Arusha City. You can have an optional tour in the city center. Dinner and overnight at Charity Hotel Arusha

Day 8:  Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Following heavy breakfast, check out and start the drive to Lake Manyara National park in the Rift Valley Region. The Park is famous for tree-climbing lions and other wildlife.   Check in to your lodge, refresh, and relax. You will then go for an evening game drive to catch up with wild animals grazing and hunting before retiring for the night. Dinner and overnight at Siafu Serenity Lodge in Mto Wa Mtu

Day 9 : Transfer to Serengeti National park – Evening game drive

Following a heavy breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park and launch an evening game drive to the lobo area to search for your favorite wildlife including lions, leopards, zebras, elephants, giraffes, buffalos. Wildebeest migration is normally between October and December meaning depending on the time of your visit, you may witness this amazing wildlife activity. Our experienced guides ensure to follow the best trails to have a closer view of your favorite animals. Dinner and overnight at TAJ Rest House

Day 10. Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Your breakfast will be served early and then head to the Central Serengeti to spend your day observing the different wildlife species. The major highlight of this day is the visit to the Seronera Valley where you will have a chance to watch a variety of wildlife including Hyenas, Leopards, Lions, Buffalos, Hippos, Topis, Giraffes, and Gazelles among others. Our guides will take you to the best game viewing spots to catchup with all the available wildlife there.  Return to the lodge later for your dinner and overnight at Sound of Nature Lodge

Day 11. Explore Ngorongoro National Park

Early today, drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a game-viewing experience in the open side of this conservation area. Predators like the lions, jackals, hyenas, leopards, and cheetahs dominate this area, and other antelopes, buffalos, zebras, rhinos, hippos, wildebeests, waterbucks, gazelles and many bird species are also seen here. You will have a bush lunch and embark on a full-day excursion into this natural habitat for a variety of wildlife. Dinner and overnight at TAJ Rest House

Day 12. Transfer to Arusha

Have a relaxed breakfast and transfer to Arusha city. Visit several shopping malls and enjoy a tour of the city Centre. Some of the places to visit in Arusha city include Meserana Snake Park and the Cultural Heritage Centre among others. Dinner and overnight at Siafu Serenity Lodge in Mto Wa Mtu

Day 13. Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure

Have a relaxed breakfast and transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight to the next destination

End of the safari

Included

• All meals and accommodation during the trip
• Ground transport
• Chimpanzee permits
• Mountain gorilla permits
• Park entrance fees
• Drinking water
• Guiding fees
• All mentioned activities
• Government taxes

Excluded

• Visas
• Tips
• Flights
• Beverages
• Souvenirs