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Lake Manyara, Serengeti Wildlife & Gorilla Trek Safari

Tanzania & Uganda Combined Safari – 10 Days
Gorillas, Chimpanzees & the Big Five of East Africa

Introduction: Two Iconic Safari Worlds, One Unforgettable Journey

East Africa is home to some of the most spectacular wildlife experiences on Earth, and this 10-day Lake Manyara, Serengeti Wildlife & Uganda Gorilla Trek Safari brings together two legendary safari destinations Uganda and Tanzania into one seamless adventure.

This expertly curated itinerary by All Budget Gorilla Safaris Ltd is designed for travelers who want to experience the very best of African wildlife in a single journey:

From the dense rainforests of Uganda to the endless savannah plains of the Serengeti, this safari delivers a perfect balance of primates, predators, culture, scenery, and adventure. Carefully selected lodges, domestic and international flights, professional guides, and all major permits are included ensuring a smooth, worry-free safari experience.

This is more than a holiday.
It is a once-in-a-lifetime African safari journey, thoughtfully designed for discerning travelers seeking authentic wildlife encounters, comfort, and expert guiding.

Tanzania Safari

Tanzania Safari

Safari Overview & Highlights

Safari Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Countries Visited

  • Uganda – Primate capital of the world
  • Tanzania – Home of the Great Plains and the Big Five

Safari Highlights

 

Detailed Day-by-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe / Kampala – Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala (or Entebbe International Airport if arriving before 11:00 AM). After a detailed safari briefing by your professional guide, you begin a scenic drive westwards toward Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda’s premier chimpanzee tracking destination.

The journey takes you through traditional Ugandan villages, fertile farmlands, and rolling green hills. You will observe daily rural life as locals tend to crops such as millet, maize, beans, and bananas.

As you approach Fort Portal, the scenery transforms dramatically into vast tea plantations stretching across the foothills of the legendary Rwenzori Mountains a stunning photographic moment.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run conservation area famous for primates and birdlife. Expect to see blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, baboons, otters, bushbucks, and spectacular birds like the Great Blue Turaco.

Accommodation (Full Board):

  • Luxury: Primate Lodge Kibale | Crater Safari Lodge
  • Midrange: Isunga Lodge | Kibale Forest Camp (ensuite)
  • Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse | Kibale Forest Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park

Today you experience one of Africa’s most thrilling primate encounters chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park.

After breakfast, transfer to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a ranger-led briefing. You then enter the forest in small groups, guided by expert trackers.

Kibale Forest is home to over 1,500 chimpanzees and 13 primate species, making it the richest primate habitat in East Africa. The trek usually lasts 1–3 hours, depending on the chimpanzees’ location.

Once found, you are allowed one full hour observing chimpanzees as they feed, groom, play, hunt, and vocalize in their natural environment an unforgettable wildlife experience.

On the return walk, keep an eye out for forest elephants, buffaloes, and rare birds such as the green-breasted pitta and crowned eagle.

Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

The journey is long but exceptionally scenic, passing through crater lakes, highland farms, banana plantations, and dramatic mountain landscapes. Depending on conditions and gorilla permit allocation, the route may pass through Ishasha Sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions.

You arrive in Bwindi in the afternoon, where misty forest canopies and birdsong welcome you to one of Africa’s most ancient rainforests.

Accommodation (Full Board):

  • Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Mahogany Springs | Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
  • Midrange: Engagi Lodge | Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
  • Budget: GorillaFriends Camp | Rushaga Gorilla Haven

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

This is the highlight of your Uganda safari mountain gorilla trekking.

After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a detailed briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You are assigned a gorilla family and begin your trek through dense rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes.

The trek can last 2 to 6 hours, depending on the gorillas’ movements. Once located, you spend one magical hour in proximity (within 6 -7 meters), observing gorillas as they feed, interact, nurture their young, and move through the forest.

Bwindi is also a biodiversity hotspot, hosting 350 bird species, 120 mammal species, and countless plant varieties.

After the trek, return to your lodge for relaxation and reflection.

Accommodation: Same as Day 3
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 5: Fly Bwindi – Entebbe – Kilimanjaro – Arusha

After breakfast, transfer to Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip for your scenic domestic flight to Entebbe International Airport (approx. 1.5 hours).

You connect to your international flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania. Upon arrival, you are warmly received by our Tanzania team and transferred to Arusha, the safari capital of northern Tanzania.

Accommodation: Mrimba Palm Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Meals: Breakfast

 

Day 6: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

Enjoy a full game drive exploring diverse habitats groundwater forests, open savannah, and soda lakes. Lake Manyara is famous for:

  • Tree-climbing lions
  • Large elephant herds
  • Giraffes, buffaloes, hippos
  • Over 400 bird species, including flamingos and pelicans

After the game drive, transfer to Mto wa Mbu for overnight.

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
  • Midrange: Eileen’s Trees Inn

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 7: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast and a short morning game drive, depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast, endless plains one of the richest wildlife ecosystems on Earth. Afternoon game drive en route to your lodge.

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge
  • Midrange: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 8: Serengeti Game Drive – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy an early morning game drive in central Serengeti, when predators are most active. Expect sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and possibly the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).

Later, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
  • Midrange: Pakulala Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater floor supports a dense concentration of wildlife, giving you excellent chances to spot the entire Big Five in one game drive.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool before ascending and driving back to Arusha.

Accommodation: Mrimba Palm Hotel (BB)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 10: Departure – Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight home.

End of Safari Services

 

Safari Inclusions

  • Gorilla trekking permit (Uganda)
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit (Kibale)
  • All park entry fees (Uganda & Tanzania)
  • Domestic flight (Bwindi–Entebbe)
  • International flight (Entebbe–Kilimanjaro)
  • All accommodations with meals as specified
  • Professional English-speaking guides
  • All transfers in 4×4 safari vehicles
  • Bottled water during safari

 

Safari Exclusions

  • International flights to/from Africa
  • Visas and travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses and drinks

 

FAQs

Is this safari suitable for first-time travelers to Africa?
Yes, it is ideal for first-time visitors seeking both primates and classic wildlife.

What is the minimum age for gorilla trekking?
15 years and above.

Can this safari be customized?
Absolutely. We tailor itineraries to your travel dates, lodge preferences, and budget.

 

Why Book with All Budget Gorilla Safaris Ltd?

  • Uganda & Tanzania safari specialists
  • Guaranteed gorilla permits
  • Highly experienced guides
  • Excellent lodge selection
  • Personalized service from inquiry to departure

 

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🌍 Uganda Gorillas. Tanzania Big Five. One Epic Journey.

 

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