10 Day Gorillas to the Great Plains: Uganda and Tanzania
Three nights in the Serengeti, then Entebbe, Lake Mutanda and a gorilla trek in Bwindi.
Go beyond the expected.
Ten days in two countries. Spend three nights in the Serengeti, including the northern Mara River, fly to Uganda via Entebbe, canoe on Lake Mutanda and trek to gorillas in Bwindi.
- Three nights in the Serengeti
- Mara River in the north
- Mabamba Wetland shoebill search
- Lake Mutanda canoe trip
- Gorilla trek and Batwa visit
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
- Mountain gorilla permit
- Flights as listed
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your lodge.
Day 2 Fly to the Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Fly to the Serengeti for a first game drive.
Day 3 Northern Serengeti and the Mara River
Northern Serengeti
Drive north towards the Mara River, looking for crossings.
Day 4 Serengeti game drives
Northern Serengeti
A full day of game drives.
Day 5 Connect to Entebbe
Serengeti and Entebbe
Fly out of the Serengeti and connect to Entebbe.
Day 6 Mabamba Wetland
Entebbe and Mabamba
Look for shoebill in the Mabamba Wetland.
Day 7 Fly to Kisoro and Lake Mutanda
Kisoro and Lake Mutanda
Fly to Kisoro and settle in beside Lake Mutanda for a canoe trip.
Day 8 Gorilla trekking
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Trek to a gorilla family and spend an hour with them.
Day 9 Batwa and viewpoint visit
Bwindi
Meet the Batwa people and enjoy views over the forest.
Day 10 Fly to Entebbe and departure
Bwindi and Entebbe
Transfer to the airstrip and fly to Entebbe for your onward flight.
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Questions about 10 Day Gorillas to the Great Plains: Uganda and Tanzania
Can I combine a Tanzania safari with Zanzibar?
Yes, this is one of the most popular East African combinations; a Serengeti or Ngorongoro safari followed by several days on Zanzibar’s beaches, connected by a short flight.
Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?
Most nationalities need a visa for Tanzania, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
Do I need a visa to visit Uganda?
Most nationalities need a visa for Uganda, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so check the current official guidance for your passport well ahead of your safari.
How many days do I need in Uganda?
A focused gorilla trekking safari can work in as few as 4–5 days, but 8–12 days lets you combine gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking, a savannah park such as Queen Elizabeth or Murchison Falls, and some rest time. We shape the exact length around what you want to include.
How many national parks does Tanzania have?
Tanzania protects its landscapes across more than twenty national parks, alongside conservation areas and game reserves that together cover roughly a third of the country’s total area; one of the highest proportions of protected land of any country in the world.
How many national parks does Uganda have?
Uganda protects its landscapes and wildlife across ten national parks, ranging from the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (home to mountain gorillas) to the savanna of Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls, Uganda’s largest park.
How much does a gorilla trekking permit cost in Uganda?
Uganda gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and priced separately from your safari cost. Permit prices and availability change periodically, so we confirm the current official rate and secure your permit as part of planning your safari: book several months ahead where possible, since permits for popular dates sell out.
Is climbing Kilimanjaro part of a normal safari?
Kilimanjaro is usually planned as its own multi-day trek (typically 6–9 days depending on route) either before or after a separate safari itinerary, rather than combined into the same days, since it requires its own acclimatisation schedule.