Country: Uganda and Tanzania
Destinations: Entebbe, Kibale National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Mara River, Mto wa Mbu town, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater.
Itinerary at Glance
Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee trekking
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 5: Transfer back to Entebbe
Day 6: Arrival Kilimanjaro – Karatu.
Day 7: En route game to Central Serengeti
Day 8: Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti.
Day 9: Full Day Game View in Serengeti (Mara River, Kogatende Region).
Day 10: North Serengeti to Game drives to Central Serengeti.
Day 11: Full Day Ngorongoro crater and fly to Zanzibar
Day 12: Zanzibar
Day 13: Zanzibar
Day 14: Zanzibar
Day 15: Departure.
Safari Overview
Embark on an Unforgettable 15 days Uganda Tanzania classic Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking and wildlife adventure safari that takes you to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and one of the best Tanzania safari parks, that Tanzania is known for. You will have 6 days in Uganda and 9 days in Tanzania.
There is no adventure as beautiful as watching the incredible gorillas in the natural environment. The experience is so breath-taking and worth the long trip. The 6 days Uganda gorilla, chimpanzee and wildlife safari, rewards you with great wildlife experience and primates. You will have a great opportunity of course come face to face with the gorillas and chimpanzees in the jungle. This is a true experience, to sit close to the gorillas and watch them go over their day’s life, before fly to Tanzania. You will start you safari in Tanzania, with a visit to Nothern Serengeti National Park, known for its great wildlife diversity and bird life, later cross over to Central Serengeti, via Ngorongoro crater, which is ever filled with abundant wildlife species including the black Rhinos and cats like lions. You will later wind up your safari with game drives in Central to Northern Serengeti, with a superb opportunity to encounter the wildebeest migration crossing at Mara River. The safari rewards you with Africa’s finest safari moment with great opportunity to encounter the BIG FIVE and wildebeest migration at Mara River crossing. Please note that the itinerary may vary based on your preferences, seasonal factors, and the tour operator you choose. It’s always a good idea to discuss the specifics of your safari with a reputable One More Adventure Safaris to ensure a tailored and memorable experience. It is just one more adventure in the wilderness – Witness Wildlife Wonder! End the tour with Zanzibar beach life.
High lights.
- Gorilla trekking in Uganda
- Chimpanzee trek
- Safari game drives in Tanzania
- Wildlife experience
- Wildebeest Migration watching experience
- Countryside experience
- Endless game drive experience
- Ngorongoro crater wildlife experience
- Road drive experience
- Zanzibar beach life
- Stone town tour
Day 1: Welcome to Uganda!
Day Itinerary
Upon landing at Entebbe International Airport, you will go through the immigration protocol and on getting done, as you exit the tunnel, your driver/guide, will warmly welcome you to Uganda, and he will pick you up from Entebbe airport and transfers you to your booked accommodation for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay. You will have the opportunity to rest and prepare for your safari adventure the following day. Our driver will ensure that you are comfortable and ready for an exciting and unforgettable experience exploring the beautiful landscapes and wildlife of Uganda.
Overnight stay at:
- Mid – range: Papyrus Guest House
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park. Travel time + 6hrs
Day Itinerary
After early morning breakfast by 6am, you meet your guide and drive off heading to Kibale Forest National Park; you will drive through a scenic lush green countryside.
You will enjoy an early lunch at your lodge, and after drive to the park office for Chimpanzee trekking at 2 pm, for briefing before going for Chimpanzee tracking, where you may encounter other primates like Vervet Monkeys, Blue Hoest Monkeys, Black and white colobus Monkeys among others. The park is known as home of primates with 13 primate’s species including the famous chimpanzees. The trek takes roughly 2 – 4 hours, depending on the chimpanzee movement. One hour will be allocated to you, to have a wonderful interaction with the chimpanzees, as you take pictures and short videos, as your local guide explains to you all the biological background of the chimpanzee as you interact. You will later return from trek and drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight stay at:
- Mid – range: Isunga Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Travel time +6hrs.
Day Itinerary
Following having breakfast at your lodge, we shall drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the magnificent route to your booked accommodation with an en route lunch and later reach at your lodge, spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and preparing for the next day’s Gorilla trekking exercise.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Uganda. It’s known for its diverse flora and fauna, with over 350 bird species and over 400 gorillas. Bwindi offers a unique birding experience for bird enthusiasts, as well as gorilla trekking for wildlife enthusiasts. The park’s thick forest makes for an exciting and immersive adventure, attracting tourists from all over the world. It’s best to visit during the dry season for optimal bird watching and gorilla trekking experiences.
Overnight stay at:
- Mid – range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Day Itinerary
Early morning, with packed lunch, you will go to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on the gorilla trekking adventure. The gorilla trekking is always referred to as a lifetime moment, as it leaves with a great experience of meeting the gorillas face to face in the jungle. You will be given an hour upon finding the gorillas to take a great moment with them as you watch the juveniles swing from one tree branch to another. You will return for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, you just relax at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight stay at:
- Mid – range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5: Transfer back to Entebbe
Day Itinerary
Begin the day with a cup of coffee. You later meet your guide and hit the road to Entebbe, which roughly and 8 hour’s journey depending on the traffic, with an en route lunch. You will reach in the evening at your lodge, refresh, later dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight stay at:
- Mid – range: Best Western Premier Hotel
- Luxury: Protea Hotel By Marriott Entebbe
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Airport transfer and fly to Tanzania.
Day Itinerary
Have a relaxed early morning breakfast, and depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to Entebbe airport for your early morning flight to Tanzania to proceed with your wildlife adventure.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will meet your One More Adventure Safaris, Tanzania Specialist guide. He will warmly welcome you, assist you to your safari vehicle, and transfer you to your Karatu hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure, you can relax and enjoy the African atmosphere. You’re personal and experienced Tanzania Specialist guide not only knows a lot about Tanzanian culture, but can also tell you a lot about the beautiful national parks and sights of the country. So don’t be afraid to ask your guide questions – he will be happy to answer them all. Tomorrow morning your safari will begin!
Dinner and overnight at hotel
Overnight stay at:
- Mid – range: Kankari Lodge,
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 7: En route game to Central Serengeti Park
Day Itinerary
Start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading out on an en-route game drive as you travel to the iconic Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you’ll pass through diverse landscapes, including the rugged highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Keep your eyes open for wildlife as you traverse open plains and woodlands. The Serengeti’s vast, endless horizons come into view, signaling the beginning of an incredible adventure. You may spot predators such as cheetahs or hyenas prowling the grasslands as you approach your camp. Upon arrival in the Central Serengeti, unwind and enjoy the stunning sunset views before dinner.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Camp.
Overnight stay at:
- Mid-Range: Tukaone Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Game Drive from Central Serengeti to River Crossing (North Serengeti)
Day Itinerary
Enjoy a beautiful breakfast at the lodge, before transferring to the northern Serengeti national park, this time take in as much as you can of the great Mara River wildebeest crossing. Witness the thrilling action of the river crossing of hundreds and thousands of wildebeest, the awaiting predators, crocodiles, accompanying zebras, wallowing hippos, elephants and local and migratory birds.
Later head to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight stay at:
- Mid-Range: Sero Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Full Day Game drives in Northern Serengeti Mara River, Kogatende Region
Day Itinerary
Early breakfast, depart for morning game drive along the Mara River. You will be waiting to cross along the river, but you will also do game drive, the Mara River is the last major obstacle standing between the Wildebeest Migration and the relative safety of the Masai Mara. If you’re patient and a little lucky, you may even get to witness the death-defying crossing itself where wildebeest and zebras brave the river’s currents and crocodiles in an attempt to reach safety on the opposite bank. In the afternoon leave the northern Serengeti route to the central Serengeti.
Later head to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight stay at:
- Mid-Range: Sero Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: North Serengeti Game drives to Central Serengeti.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, we head to find good sightings for wildebeest migration and the wildebeest crossing the Mara River. A long stretch of the Mara River runs through the northern Serengeti National Park and the Mara River provides the migration with its most difficult obstacles; you will spend the full day at the river waiting for migration crossing. The great migration will be along the Mara River and this will be your opportunity to see them crossing the famous Mara River full of crocodiles ambushing them. After lunch you will be transferred to the central Serengeti plains, game viewing en-route south from the Mara River valley takes you through hills country.
Overnight stay at:
- Mid-Range: Tukaone Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Full Day Game in Ngorongoro crater – Zanzibar
Day Itinerary
Depart early for a full day in the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s natural wonders. The crater, formed by a collapsed volcano, is a haven for wildlife, featuring diverse habitats including forests, grasslands, and lakes. Descend into the crater floor, where you’ll encounter an incredible density of animals: elephants, rhinos, lions, and vast herds of wildebeests and zebras. The crater also hosts a large population of flamingos along the shores of Lake Magadi, creating a stunning visual contrast. Your guide will share the rich history and geology of this unique ecosystem. A picnic lunch amidst the wildlife provides a perfect midday pause before continuing your exploration. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
Overnight stay at: Marafiki Bungalow Kiwengwa
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 12: Stone town tour, Spice tour & Dhow Cruise.
Day Itinerary
Have morning breakfast, you will head for a day excursion to explore the vibrant hot spot of Zanzibar with a tour of the Stone Town, and learn about its rich history and cultural heritage and Spice tour, which is the second income earner of Zanzibar, with a drive through a profusion of greenery in the countryside seeing, smelling and tasting a variety of spices and mouth-watering tropical seasonal fruits such as jack fruit, pineapple, banana, green coconut juice, dourian, love apple, litche, soursop ( depending on the season ) etc. Spices such as cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, vanilla, and nutmeg – are as exotic as the flavour. This is also the very best and cheapest place to buy locally made perfumes and oils. Our guided walking tour passes through villages and spice plantations, a walk through the farms as spice farm workers climb trees, seek out specific plants and cut off various barks, letting you see, feel and taste everything. Later in the evening, head for the sunset Dhow cruise to explore Zanzibar Sea. You will return in the late evening.
Overnight stay at: Marafiki Bungalow Kiwengwa
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 13: A Day of Leisure by the Zanzibar Beach
Day Itinerary
Today offers a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of everyday safari life—a chance to unwind and immerse oneself in the serene beauty of Zanzibar’s stunning beaches. With no set itinerary, the day is yours to enjoy as you please. Picture yourself lounging on the soft, powdery sands, with the gentle sound of waves lapping at the shore creating a soothing backdrop. You might choose to take a leisurely stroll along the coastline, feeling the warm, golden sun on your skin and breathing in the fresh sea breeze. For those seeking a refreshing dip, the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean beckon invitingly. Dive in and feel the cool embrace of the ocean, swim lazily amidst the gentle currents, or simply float serenely on the surface, letting all worries drift away. Alternatively, find tranquility in the comfort of your hotel balcony, where you can unwind with a captivating novel in hand. Lose yourself in the pages of a gripping story while savoring panoramic views of the turquoise waters stretching out before you. Whether you choose to bask in the sunshine, explore the underwater wonders, or lose yourself in the pages of a book, today is all about embracing relaxation and rejuvenation. So, take your time, soak up the beauty of Zanzibar, and savor every moment of this blissful day at leisure.
Overnight stay at: Marafiki Bungalow Kiwengwa
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 14: A Day of Leisure by the Zanzibar Beach
Day Itinerary
Another day at leisure, to relax, refresh and rewind
Overnight stay at: Marafiki Bungalow Kiwengwa
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 15: Transfer to Zanzibar Airport.
Day Itinerary
Today, our incredible East Africa journey, comes to an end! Have morning breakfast, you will have a free relaxed morning day at the hotel, and depending on your flight time to your home country, you shall be transferred to Zanzibar Airport, to catch up with your flight back home, with great memories. Thank you for choosing One More Adventure Safaris for your Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar, primate and wildlife safari experience. It is always sad to say goodbye, but we know that you will have made some great new friends and some very special memories in this beautiful region of East Africa. We hope to see you back again someday for one more adventure safari!
End of Safari. Meal Plan: Breakfast
The Safari Includes:
- Transportations on a 4 x 4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Accommodations and meals as stated
- All executions mentioned in this proposal
- Entrance fees to all National Parks
- 1 Gorilla permit ($800) per person
- Chimpanzee permit
- Zanzibar tour
- Spice tour
- Concession fee
- Bed Night Levy
- Crater Service Fee
- Unlimited game drives
- En route lunches
- Arusha – Zanzibar local flight
- Unlimited bottles of mineral water
- Professional English speaking driver guide
- Driver/guide and vehicle for Safaris without a km limit!!!
- All government taxes
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like:
- Visa Fees & flights
- Optional activities
- Tips for guides
- Laundry
- Alcoholic drinks
- International vaccinations & tests
- Health test requirements
- Personal travel Insurance
- Personal shopping bills
- Phone call bills
- Extras while at the hotel
- Items of personal nature