Experience East Africa’s best: a short, intense safari that pairs Serengeti’s vast plains with the intimate, once-in-a-lifetime Bwindi gorilla trek. This carefully paced 6-day itinerary delivers big-cat theatrics, the Ngorongoro panorama, and face-to-face time with endangered mountain gorillas.
Why book this trip?
First, you’ll witness iconic Serengeti wildlife and the Mara-River migration. Then, you’ll trek Bwindi’s ancient forest to meet mountain gorillas an experience found only here and in a few neighboring parks.
Consequently, this trip is perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers, and adventurous couples.
Tour highlights
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Day 1: Transfer to Serengeti via Ngorongoro (crater views).
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Day 2: Full-day Serengeti game drives (Big Five & plains game).
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Day 3: Drive to Arusha → flight to Entebbe, Uganda.
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Day 4: Road transfer to Bwindi (equator stop & Igongo lunch).
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Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi (1-hour observation).
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Day 6: Return to Entebbe / departure.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Serengeti.
After breakfast in Arusha, meet your guide and drive through Ngorongoro for crater views and en-route game spotting. Then continue to Serengeti for lodge check-in, dinner, and overnight.
Day 2: Full-day Serengeti game drives.
Rise early for the best predator activity, return for lunch, and then head back out in the afternoon to track birds and any missed sightings. Finally, relax at your lodge with dinner and stories.
Day 3: Transfer to Arusha & fly to Uganda.
After a morning drive and final game spots en route, fly from Arusha to Entebbe. On arrival, meet our representative and overnight in Entebbe.
Day 4: Road transfer to Bwindi.
Drive west via the Equator (Kayabwe) and stop for lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre. Then continue through the scenic Kigezi highlands to Bwindi; check in at your lodge on arrival.
Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi.
Early briefing at park headquarters, then set off into the forest. Trekking lasts 30 minutes – 6 hours depending on gorilla movements. Once found, enjoy a full hour observing, photographing, and recording these gentle giants. Afterwards, collect your trekking certificate and return to the lodge.
Day 6: Transfer to Entebbe / Departure.
Return to Entebbe with a lunch stop in Mbarara (Igongo). Depending on your flight, we will drop you at your hotel or the airport for onward travel.
What’s included
Airport pickup & transfers.
Gorilla trekking permit.
Park entry fees and vehicle concession fees.
Accommodation as per itinerary.
4×4 safari vehicle + fuel.
Full-time English-speaking driver/guide.
All meals during transfers and at lodges.
Bottled water while on safari.
What’s excluded
Tips and gratuities.
Visa fees and international flights.
Optional activities and personal expenses (laundry, calls, alcohol).
Payment transfer fees.
Anything not listed above.
Quick notes & tips
Moreover, pack lightweight layers and sturdy walking shoes.
Furthermore, camera batteries and binoculars are essential.
Finally, gorilla permits sell out therefore book early to secure your spot.