9-Day Gorilla and Wildlife Safari in Uganda and Tanzania

Overview

Enjoy an exciting East African adventure with the best Uganda safari company for tailor-made tours. This 9-day journey combines mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda, wildlife safaris in Tanzania, and relaxing island experiences in Zanzibar.
Your journey begins in Uganda, where you travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This beautiful rainforest is home to endangered mountain gorillas. Trek through the forest with trained guides and enjoy the rare chance to watch a gorilla family in its natural home.
After your Uganda experience, fly to Tanzania and continue to the famous Serengeti National Park. The wide plains are home to lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards and large herds of wildebeest. Game drives give you plenty of time to enjoy the wildlife and take beautiful photographs.
The final part of your journey takes you to Zanzibar. Here, you can enjoy warm beaches, historic Stone Town, spice farms and the green Jozani Forest. It is a relaxing way to finish your safari after several days of wildlife adventure.
As the best Uganda safari company for tailor-made tours, the focus is on making your journey easy and comfortable. Private guides, carefully selected lodges, safari transfers and internal flights help you move smoothly between destinations.
This safari includes gorilla trekking permits, park fees, accommodation, meals and major transfers. It is a great choice for couples, friends and travelers who want wildlife, culture and relaxation in one journey.

Tour Plan

Your journey with the best Uganda safari company for tailor-made tours begins when you arrive at Entebbe International Airport.
A professional representative will meet you at the airport, help with your luggage and begin the journey toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Travel through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, passing green hills, banana farms, villages and small towns. Stop for lunch along the way before continuing toward Ruhija.
As you get closer to Bwindi, the landscape becomes greener and more mountainous. The thick rainforest covers the hills and creates a peaceful setting.
Arrive at Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort Campsite and check into your room. Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying the cool mountain air.
Dinner is served at the lodge as you prepare for tomorrow’s mountain gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort Campsite

Wake up early for one of the most exciting experiences of your safari.
After breakfast, travel to the ranger station for a gorilla trekking briefing. Rangers will explain the rules and what to expect before you enter Bwindi Forest.
Walk through the rainforest with experienced trackers. The trek may take several hours depending on where the gorillas are located. Along the way, enjoy views of thick plants, colorful birds and butterflies.
Once the gorillas are found, spend time watching them in their natural home. See how they feed, play, rest and care for their young.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and some rest.
Later, enjoy a Batwa cultural visit. Meet members of the local community and learn about their history, music, dancing and traditional forest life.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner.
Accommodation: Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort Campsite

After breakfast, leave Bwindi and begin the journey back toward Entebbe.
Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel through Uganda’s countryside. Along the way, stop at the Equator line in Masaka.
Take photographs, visit local craft shops and enjoy a short break before continuing to Entebbe International Airport.
Board your scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania.
On arrival, a representative will meet you and transfer you to Arusha. Check into Outpost Lodge and spend the evening relaxing after your journey.
Arusha is the main starting point for many safaris in northern Tanzania and is the perfect place to prepare for your Serengeti adventure.
Accommodation: Outpost Lodge, Arusha

After breakfast, leave Arusha and travel toward Serengeti National Park.
As you enter the park, the landscape opens into wide grasslands filled with wildlife. Over the next two days, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with your professional safari guide.
Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes and many other animals. Depending on the season and location, you may also see large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Visit areas known for hippos and predators, and stop for photographs whenever interesting wildlife appears.
You may also choose an optional hot-air balloon safari for an extra cost. This experience gives you a beautiful view of the Serengeti from above during sunrise.
At the end of each day, return to Osero Camp for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Osero Camp

After breakfast, fly from the Serengeti to Zanzibar.
On arrival, transfer to Tembo House Hotel & Apartments. Zanzibar offers a very different experience from the safari parks, with warm beaches, historic streets and tropical scenery.
During your stay, explore Stone Town on a guided walking tour. Walk through narrow streets and learn about the island’s history, culture and architecture.
Continue to a spice farm and discover how cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and other spices grow. You can smell, taste and learn about the plants that helped make Zanzibar famous.
Another highlight is a visit to Jozani Forest. Walk through the green forest and search for the rare red colobus monkeys. The area also has mangrove forests and many tropical plants.
You will also have time to relax and enjoy Zanzibar at your own pace.
Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel & Apartments

Enjoy your final breakfast in Zanzibar and spend some time relaxing before your departure.
Depending on your flight time, you may enjoy the hotel facilities, walk along the beach or shop for souvenirs.
Your driver will later transfer you to Zanzibar Airport for your flight home.
As your safari comes to an end, you can look back on an amazing journey through East Africa. You have trekked mountain gorillas in Uganda, explored the wildlife-rich Serengeti and enjoyed the tropical beauty of Zanzibar.
The best Uganda safari company for tailor-made tours makes sure your final transfer is smooth and well organized.

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