12 Days Uganda – Tanzania Safari
A classic African adventure
- The safari takes you through diverse landscapes and top national parks, including Murchison Falls National Park, famous for its dramatic waterfalls, River Nile boat cruises, and abundant wildlife.
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Duration
12 Days
Date
Any time of the year
Pick Up
Airport, Hotel
The 12 Days Uganda – Tanzania Safari is a classic African adventure that blends primate encounters in Uganda with world-class wildlife safaris in Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. This carefully curated journey allows travellers to experience the very best of East Africa, from tracking endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, to exploring Tanzania’s legendary savannahs filled with iconic wildlife.
In Uganda, the safari takes you through diverse landscapes and top national parks, including Murchison Falls National Park, famous for its dramatic waterfalls, River Nile boat cruises, and abundant wildlife. The journey then continues to Tanzania by flight, where you enter the heart of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations—Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of the Serengeti, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.
Expect exceptional game viewing, including sightings of the African Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—alongside breath-taking scenery and unforgettable cultural and natural experiences. This combined Uganda and Tanzania safari offers a perfect balance of adventure, nature, and comfort, making it ideal for travellers seeking a complete East African safari experience.
Inclusions
- Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe / Kampala and transfer to Arusha / Kilimanjaro
- Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale Forest National Park
- Transportation in a 4WD safari vehicle
- Park entrance, game drive, and ranger fees where applicable
- Dedicated professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Bottled drinking water during drives and excursions
- Accommodation and meals as outlined in the itinerary
- Applicable government taxes
Exclusions
- International flights
- Accommodation before or after the safari
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
- Tips, and laundry
Itinerary
Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Relax after your journey and enjoy dinner. Your guide will brief you on the upcoming safari adventure.
Drive northwest through scenic Ugandan countryside to Murchison Falls National Park. Stop at the top of the falls for breath-taking views and photography before heading to your lodge for the evening.
Begin with a morning game drive to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, observing hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife.
Drive south to Kibale Forest, passing beautiful rural landscapes. Enjoy lunch en route and check in to your lodge upon arrival.
Start with a morning chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest, spending an hour observing chimps in their natural habitat. Afterward, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, enjoying scenic stops for photos along the way.
Experience gorilla trekking in Bwindi, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas. After the trek, transfer to Kigali, Rwanda for overnight.
Catch your flight to Arusha, Tanzania, then drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, famous for large elephant herds and iconic Baobab trees.
Drive from Tarangire to the Serengeti National Park, exploring wildlife along the way. Check in at your lodge and relax for the evening.
Spend a full day on game drives in the Serengeti, encountering the Big Five and countless plains animals. Enjoy the vast landscapes and rich biodiversity of this world-famous park.
Take an optional early morning hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti for a unique perspective of wildlife and the savannah. Continue with a full-day game drive afterward.
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive in the crater. Witness elephants, rhinos, lions, and other wildlife in one of the world’s largest intact ecosystems.
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, concluding your 12-day Uganda–Tanzania safari adventure.
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