Perfect Itinerary For Honeymoon/Family/Group Vacation to See Gorillas, Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Stay
Tour Overview
This 16 Days Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Safari is a Uganda gorillas, Chimps, Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Stay Vacation that takes you to witness two of Africa’s Safari spectacle the Gorilla trekking in Uganda, great Big Five animals in Serengeti National Park-Tanzania and finally a Zanzibar Beach Stay in Pongwe.
You will have an opportunity to see the big five animals in Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater, trek the gorillas and Chimps in Uganda and finally have a relaxed beach stay on the white sand beaches of Zanzibar.
We recommend that you arrive in Africa via Kigali International Airport instead of Entebbe International Airport because the road drive time from Kigali to the Gorillas in Bwindi Uganda is approximately 4 Hours compared to the 10 Hours Road Drive from Entebbe/Kampala Uganda to Bwindi. You will then exit Uganda via Entebbe International Airport to Tanzania.
Note that you can travel between the two countries using a single visa called the East African Tourist Visa and this Visa can be got from the first country of arrival at a cost of 100USD Per person.
You experience the Wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro conservation area in Northern Tanzania which is home to several animal and bird species including Lions, Elephants, Buffalos, Black Rhinos, Cheetahs, spotted hyenas, Impalas, Gazelles among others, the Serengeti national park home to the BIG 5 and other species including Hyenas, Cheetahs, Caracals, Serval Cats and several bovine species ,the Tarangare National park and finally your 16 days Combined Uganda Gorilla trekking, Serengeti and Zanzibar beach holiday will climax with the Zanzibar beach holiday where you will have a complete beach relaxation, sun bathing, dolphin tour, spice tour, and sunset dhow cruise etc.
16 Days Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to your Hotel
On arrival at Kigali International airport, you will meet and greet with your driver/guide who will transfer you to your hotel for overnight. He will brief you about your upcoming activities.
Accommodation Option: Hotel Des Mille Collines
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National park
After breakfast at the lodge, you will head for the Kigali City Tour in which you will visit the Genocide memorial and other major sites in the City. You will then have lunch and later start your transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on an Approximately 5 hours’ drive via the Katuna border crossing arriving in time for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Four Gorillas Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking and Pigmies Cultural experience
Today after breakfast you will be transferred to the Park headquarters for briefing about the gorilla trekking rules. You will then enter the jungle to start the search for the Mountain Gorillas and on finding them you will Spend1 hour with them which will be a great experience for everyone. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit the near Pigmies community for a cultural experience and then return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Four Gorillas Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park the Home of Chimps in Uganda
After an early breakfast, you will transfer to Kibale national park the home of Chimpanzees. The journey to Kibale offers an amazing views and opportunities for photography in the country side. You will have lunch on the way and arrive at your lodge in time for check in, relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Tabebuia Safari Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking experience and Bigodi Swamp Walk
Today after breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters for briefing about the rules and regulations of tracking chimpanzees and then proceed in the jungle to start the search for the chimps guided by the Uganda wildlife Authority Rangers. Kibale national park is not only gifted with chimpanzee but also the birding moment. After tracking, you will go lunch and then return to Bigodi for a swamp walk. Dinner and overnight at your Lodge
Accommodation Option: Tabebuia Safari Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Road Transfer to Entebbe International Airport and Flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast you will be transferred by road 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 an early breakfast, you will be transferred from Arusha to Tarangire National park for a full day game drive. Ranked as the third largest park in Tanzania, the Tarangire is home to a large population of elephant the ancient giant Baobab trees, also known as the “Tree of Life”,
You arrive in time for a full day Game drive, lunch and later check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park and Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, leave Tarangire driving to Serengeti national park home to 3 million animals which is larger than any savannah protected area on earth through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. 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: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Full day Serengeti Plains
Today you will have a full day game drive in Serengeti with chances to see predators chasing their pray and enjoy their kill. Serengeti is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and scientific value. You will have game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti with a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade.
Accommodation Option: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Another Full day in The Serengeti (You have an option to do Balloon Safari)
Today you may choose to do an optional balloon safari from where you will have breakfast and continue with your morning game drive before returning to the lodge for lunch. Alternatively, you may decide to relax at the camp for the morning and then go for an afternoon game drive later in the day. Retire to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Today after breakfast, you will transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will later explore Ngorongoro crater with a ranger. This area is 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. After the game drive you will transfer back to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Accommodation Option: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12: Transfer Kilimanjaro International Airport and Flight to Zanzibar
After a heavy breakfast, you will transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport arriving in time to catch your flight to Zanzibar
Accommodation Option: Toa Hotel and Spa -Royal Suite with Jacuzzi/Suite with infinity pool depending on your preference
Meal Plan: All-Inclusive
Days 13-15Full days in Zanzibar
Enjoy your Zanzibar holiday at leisure. Relax on the white sand beach, go snorkeling, diving or sailing. (Extra fees required for all activities.)
Accommodation Option: Toa Hotel and Spa -Royal Suite with Jacuzzi/Suite with infinity pool depending on your preference
Meal Plan: All-Inclusive
Day 16: Transfer To Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
After your extensive East Africa tour, bid farewell to the sun and sand as you transfer to Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your departure flight.
Accommodation: N/A
Meal Plan: Breakfast
End of the 16 Days Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Safari.
Tour Cost includes:-
Airport transfers.
Transportation by a 4wd vehicle.
Full Board Accommodation
Internal flights( From Entebbe to Kilimanjaro and From Kilimanjaro to Abeid Amani Karume Airport)
Gorilla permit
Chimpanzee chimp Permits.
English speaking Driver/guide.
En-route lunches.
Park entrance and concession fees as payable to the authorities based on the itinerary.
Drinking water while on safari.
Tour Cost excludes:
Additional sightseeing
All items of a personal nature such as tobacco; laundry; phone calls, etc.
All extra costs incurred at the hotels including drinks, telephone services.
Tip for safari guide & waiters, porters.
Travel Insurance.
Zanzibar infrastructure tax of USD 1 per person per night.
International Flights.
Lunch on day of departure.
Porter fee while trekking.
Tanzania entrance visa of USD 50 except Americans who pay USD 100 for Tanzania.
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