13 Days Family Friendly Uganda and Tanzania Safari Vacation
The 13 Days Uganda and Tanzania Safari Vacation is a remarkable Primates and Wildlife Viewing adventure trip that features experiences in the famous Serengeti and Bwindi National Parks. The 13 Days Uganda and Tanzania Safari Vacation Package takes tourists Bwindi impenetrable National Park, Kibale forest National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire National parks. You may choose to do an optional Balloon Safari in between the trip. Please Note that this package can also be booked by couples, honeymooners, groups and solo travelers.
13 Days Uganda and Tanzania Safari Vacation Activities
Gorilla trekking
Chimpanzee tracking,
Game spotting in Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire
Bigodi swamp walk
13 Days Uganda and Tanzania Safari Vacation Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale forest National Park
Having arrived in Uganda the previous night or on arrival at Entebbe International Airport in the early morning, you will meet and greet with your driver/guide from Engabi Tours who will transfer you from to Kibale Forest National park arriving in time for lunch at your lodge and later dinner and an Overnight stay.
Accommodation Option: Bweza Lodge-Kibale
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Kibale forest- Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi Swamp Walk
After your morning breakfast, your driver will lead you to Kanyanchu park headquarters for briefing from the senior park ranger. At 8:00 am you will join the rest of other trackers and transfer to the starting point which is 2 Km away from the park headquarters. Most often chimpanzee tracking goes for 3 to 4 hours. While in the forest you may interface with primates including the red tailed monkey, L’Hoest monkey, baboons, white and black Colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabey, red Colobus, blue monkeys and pottos. Other animals include forest elephants unique from the common type, giant forest hogs and a striking tree species. Later you will have lunch at your lodge before embarking on a guided nature walk to Bigodi swamp sanctuary, a good site for birders. Expect to see the Great Blue Turaco and Papyrus Gonolek which can easily be sighted among the other many bird species. There is also an array of butterfly species. In the evening return to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.
Accommodation Option: Bweza Lodge-Kibale
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 : Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park
After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to Bwindi impenetrable forest National park the home of gorillas. Along the way you will enjoy nice landscape views and arrive in time for hot lunch. Later check in and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation Option: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 : Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will get up so early in the morning for breakfast and thereafter your driver will drive you to the Park head offices with your packed lunch. On reaching there by 7:30am you will be briefed about what to do and not to do while trekking after which you will be led by the ranger guides through the mist jungle. Trekking usually takes between to 8 hours or even a full day due to the location of gorillas. When you see them, it will be a great and fun time as you watch them and only 1 hour is permitted to watch them. Also ensure you carry enough water with you, hats, sun glasses, rain coats, and non-flash cameras. Later after lunch, relax in your room as you wait for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 : Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
Today you will wake up at leisure and transfer to Kampala/ Entebbe with a hot lunch en-route. This journey will take approximately 10 hours and you will reach your lodge in Entebbe in time for check in, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 6 : Transfer to Entebbe International Airport and Flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast you will be transferred to Entebbe International airport depending on the schedule of your flight from where you will catch your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in the late afternoon, you will be transferred to your Hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Mt Meru Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 7 :Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the Tarangire National Park for game viewing experience in this magnificent park which is famous for its large collection of baobab trees, spectacular large mammal population and variety of bird species, not to mention one of the largest concentration of elephants in the country. After the Game drive, you will be transferred to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Tanzania Bush Camp-Tarangire
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8 : Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park and Late afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, leave Arusha driving through Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti national park home to 3 million animals which is larger than any savannah protected area on earth. You will drive all the way to Central Area of Serengeti and on arrival you will check in to your room, enjoy the lunch and thereafter go for an Afternoon game drive returning to your accommodation late in the evening. Dinner and Overnight at your Lodge.
Accommodation Option: Tanzania Bush Camp(Central Or Ndutu depending on the time of your travel)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9 : Full day Serengeti Plains
Today is without question one of the highlights of your safari. After a rich breakfast you will start your adventure a little earlier than usual. During a full day game drive, you will experience the Serengeti in its full glory today! Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
Accommodation Option: Tanzania Bush Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10 : Morning Game Drive in Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Today after breakfast, you will head out for a game drive in the Serengeti with your picnic lunch and thereafter transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area arriving in time for check-in and later dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11 : Full Day Game Drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Today after breakfast , head out for a morning game in the Ngorongoro crater which is sometimes compared to Garden of Eden on earth. The big numbers of wildlife can be spotted in a day including all big five, the elephant, black rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetahs, and lots of hyenas, hippos, zebra and wildebeest being the most abundant. You will take a break for lunch. in the afternoon, you will continue game viewing in the south corner of the park where you visit Lake Magadi where you can see flamingos, hippos and other water birds. Return for dinner and overnight
Accommodation Option: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12 : Transfer to Arusha
After a heavy breakfast, you will transfer to Arusha arriving in time for check-in at Mount Mt Meru hotel. Before departure to Arusha, you may choose to visit the hadzabe community for a cultural experience.
Accommodation Option: Mount Meru Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 13 : Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
After a heavy breakfast and depending on the schedule of your flight, you will transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch your flight back home marking the end of your trip.
Accommodation Option: N/A
Meal Plan: Breakfast
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13 Days Family Safari Tour Cost inclusions;
Full board accommodation.
Transportation and all transfers
Chimpanzee trekking permits at US$ 250 per person
Gorilla trekking permits at US$ 800 per person
Park entrance fees
English speaking driver
Internal flight (One way from Entebbe to Kilimanjaro International Airport)
Bottled drinking water
Each and every activity mentioned in the itinerary.
Tour Exclusions;
Laundry services
Tips given to staff
International flights
Items for personal use like souvenirs
Beers
Crafts and cigars and optional activities.
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