Overview
A safari of two East African Nations, this takes you on 11 nights, with a trek to see the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park and a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel before your drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park the second largest park in Uganda also know for more chimpanzee tracking, park is surrounded by two lakes Lake Albert and Lake Edward which support water activities is your home for a night.
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of the oldest in Uganda for Gorilla trekking and experience other mammal species. Drive to Mgahinga gorilla national park for the unique experience of the golden monkey trekking and cultural visit to the Batwa pigmies.
Flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Arusha, opens up the northern sector into one of the best game viewings in Tanzania first to Tarangire National Park for a night.
Then on to Lake Manyara where you may choose to experience the Lake Manyara tree walkway or have a game drive, stay for one night. Crown your safari with Ngorongoro Conservation Area for two nights in a magnificent location home to approximately 30’000 animals at any given time, and famous for being the largest inactive and intact volcanic caldera in the whole world. Depart from Arusha for your outbound journey.
Trip Highlights
- Wildlife game viewing drives
- Safari boat cruises
- Scenic drives of the green hilly country sides
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Forest.
- Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary visit
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Golden Monkey Trekking
- Batwa Trail Experience
- Birding for Albertine Rift Endemics
- Volcano Hiking or Mountain climbing
Itinerary
Met on arrival at Entebbe International Airport by one of our representatives, and transferred to one of our partner hotels in Entebbe/Kampala.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner at your own account. Overnight at a Hotel in Entebbe.
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park famous for Chimpanzee Trekking.
Meals: lunch, dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest National Park.
Chimpanzee trekking, followed by transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Morning game drive in the park, get off the road in search of tree-climbing lions and leopards, and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park approx. 6 hr 4 min (173mi) drive.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Gorilla Trekking in the National Park, afternoon depart for Mgahinga National Park a 2 hr 14min (30.7mi) drive for dinner and overnight.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Golden Monkey trekking in Mgahinga National Park
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Very early morning drive from Mgahinga National Park back to Entebbe International airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport -Arusha Tanzania via Mbarara Town for lunch.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch. Overnight in Arusha-Tanzania.
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in Tarangire National Park.
Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in Lake Manyara National Park
Transfer from Manyara National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Full day exploring Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in Ngorongoro.
Morning spent at leisure, after breakfast, depart for drive back to Arusha International Airport on your outbound flight.
Meals: breakfast, lunch at airport hotel (subject to your flight time)
Accommodations
Entebbe: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe, Imperial Golf View Hotel, Best Western Premier Garden Hotel, Lake Victoria Hotel, K. Hotels Entebbe, No.5 Boutique Hotel.
Kibale Forest National Park: Primate Lodge Kibale, Primate Lodge, Kyanginga Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge.
Queen Elizabeth National Park: Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness, Katara Lodge, Mweya Safari, Elephant Plains Lodge.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park: Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, Gorilla Forest Camp, Mahogany Springs, Silverback lodge.
Mgahinga National Park: Mount Gahinga Lodge.
Entebbe – Arusha: Katambuga House, Arusha Coffee lodge, Legendary Lodge, Hamerkop House, Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, Villa Maua, Acacia Farm, Kili Villa, Olerai Lodge, Meru House Lekisilai.
Tarangire National Park: Sanctuary Swala Camp, Mpingo Ridge, Tarangire Kuro Treetops, Tarangire Treetops, Oliver’s Camp. Little Chem Chem, Forest Chem Chem
Lake Manyara National Park: MaweMawe Manyara Lodge, Lake Manyara Tree lodge, Chem Chem Lodge, Manyara’s Secret, Escarpment Luxury Lodge,
Ngorongoro Conservation Area: Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater, Nomad Enatamanu Camp, Entamanu Private, The Highlands Lodge, Gibbs Farm.
Activities
Mgahinga National Park:
Climb a Volcano the treks start at 7:00am from the park headquarters, it’s a full day hike.
Birding
Gorilla Trekking
Golden Monkey Tracking
Tarangire National Park:
Game drives
Birdwatching
Nature walks
Cultural Tours
Lake Manyara National Park:
Day game drives
Night game drives
Bird watching
Guided walking safaris
Hiking
Canoeing
Visit natural hot spring
Outside the L. Manyara Park:
Village walking tours
Biking tours
Hiking tours to hills like Kirumuro and Balaa
Camping
Cultural tours (home of over 120 ethnic groups)
Agro-tours to Mto wa Mbu or Rhotia
Ngorongoro Conservation Area:
Game drives and wildlife viewing
Photographic Safari
Visiting the Maasai
Enjoy picnic lunch
Visit to the Hadzabe
Nature and crater view walks
Birdwatching
Hot air-ballooning
Hiking to the summit of the Gol Mountains
Visit Olduvai Gorge
Visit the Empakaai Crater
Olmoti Crater
Lake Magadi
Lerai Fever Tree Forest
Trip Inclusions / Exclusions
Trip Includes
- Services of meet and greet by our representatives from the International Airport, Entebbe to your city hotel.
- Transfers on arrival and departure in Uganda/Tanzania as per above itinerary.
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- One Gorilla, Chimpanzee, and Golden monkey permit per person as per itinerary.
- 4x4 safari vehicle with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver guide as per itinerary. However, other language speaking drivers are available with prior notice and may incur extra charges.
- Bottles water in the safari vehicle
- Park fees and set activities on the itinerary.
- Amref Flying Doctors cover whilst on this safari aimed at providing quality and affordable Air and Ground Ambulance evacuation services.
Trip Excludes
- International flight ticket, Travel documents, Visa’s for Countries to be visited.
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance from your insurer back at home.
- Specific excursions and services not indicated on the ‘included’ incurs additional charge when booked.
- All personal expenses, telephone calls, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks not indicated by lodge/camp as included, laundry charge may be extra in some or our partners properties.
- Tips and gratuities for staff and driver/guide at our partner properties.
- You may opt for charter/scheduled flight at extra charge- please let us know to quote accordingly.
- Any additional items not included on this itinerary.
- Subject to your departure flight time, a day room at an airport hotel is available at an extra charge.
FAQs
Green season 60 days prior to departure date, peak season 90 days prior to arrival.
Hiking boots
Garden gloves
Rain jacket or poncho
Long-sleeved shirt/blouse
Cameras and extra batteries
Hat/cap and sunglasses
Pair of binoculars
Flashlight (torch)
Mosquito repellent
Other items to include: zoom lens for wildlife shots and energy bars/bites
A single room supplement is implemented in such a case.
Map
Entebbe International Airport, Buku Road, Old Entebbe Subward Airbase, Kigungu Ward, Entebbe City, Wakiso, Central Region, Uganda
Entebbe City, Wakiso, Central Region, Uganda
Kibale National Park, Kamwenge, Western Region, Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rubirizi, Western Region, Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mpungu Sub-County, Kanungu, Western Region, Uganda
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Buzeyi, Cyanika, Kisoro, Western Region, Uganda
Entebbe International Airport, Buku Road, Old Entebbe Subward Airbase, Kigungu Ward, Entebbe City, Wakiso, Central Region, Uganda
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Mtakuja Road, Mtakuja, Kia, Hai, Kilimanjaro, Northern Zone, Tanzania
Arusha, Arusha Municipal, Arusha, Northern Zone, 23103, Tanzania
Tarangire National Park, Manyara Region, Northern Zone, Tanzania
Lake Manyara National Park, Karatu, Arusha, Northern Zone, Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha, Northern Zone, Tanzania
Arusha Airport, Airport Road, Arusha, Arusha Municipal, Arusha, Northern Zone, 23210, Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Mtakuja Road, Mtakuja, Kia, Hai, Kilimanjaro, Northern Zone, Tanzania