11 Days Uganda Safari-Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife Viewing Tour
Our 11 Days Uganda Safari is a Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Wildlife viewing tour itinerary that takes you to western Uganda’s parks including Kibale forest-the primate capital of the world and Bigodi wetland sanctuary, Queen Elizabeth national park, Lake Mburo National Park and the UNESCO natural world heritage site of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. This 11 Days Uganda Safari Tour starts in Kampala and ends in Entebbe.
Gorilla Family in Bwindi Forest
11 Days Uganda Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to Entebbe Town
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will and greet with a representative from Engabi Tours and Travel who will introduce to you your driver and guide for the trip. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Entebbe where you can rest and get energy to begin your trip around Uganda. If you arrive early we recommend you to take a short tour of the city center visiting the independence monument and Parliament of Uganda to learn how Uganda got her independence from British imperialist on 9th October 1962. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Accommodation Option: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison falls National Parka and Rhino Tracking
Depart Kampala city after breakfast with your guide taking you to Murchison falls national park, the largest conservation area in Uganda. Along the 5 hours’ journey there will be regular stops and you will visit Ziwa rhino sanctuary home to over 20 white rhinos where you will take a guided Rhino tracking on foot with a ranger and have lunch. After lunch proceed into the park and before you check in your lodge, you take a hike to the top of Murchison waterfalls for beautiful scenic views of the Nile. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation Option: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Full Day in Murchison Falls National Park
At 06:30am after a cup of coffee, you will start the game drive with a ranger to explore wildlife of Murchison falls including herds of elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, lion, giraffes, hyena, topi. Arrive back to the lodge on time for full breakfast. After lunch you will head to Paara and enjoy a 3 hours’ boat cruise on River Nile world’s longest river boasts high concentration of hippos, Nile crocodiles and a variety of water birds such as giant kingfishers, fish eagles. Later return to your lodge for overnight.
Accommodation Option: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale national park the home of Chimpanzees
Today after breakfast, you will transfer from Murchison to Kibale forest national park the primate capital of the world home to 13 species of primates including chimpanzees. Approximately 6-7 hours’ journey via scenic rift valley landscapes you will stop in Fort portal town for lunch after which you will check in to your lodge. Diner and overnight at your Lodge
Accommodation Option: Rubalika Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi Swamp Walk
After your breakfast, your tour guide/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.
After lunch you will embark on a nature walk in Bigodi wetland sanctuary, an eco-tourism destination managed by local people. Their conservation story while on the nature walk to spot birds, primates gives you a look into how people live in harmony with nature. You may opt to visit the local homesteads before you return for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Rubalika Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you will head to Queen Elizabeth arriving in time for an afternoon boat cruise on kazinga channel which boasts over 5000 hippos. The boat cruise provides a sight of Nile crocodiles, elephants, and water birds. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation Option: Aardvark Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7: Full Day in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Have a cup of coffee at 06:30am take a game drive with a ranger to spot large mammals such as elephants, buffaloes, lion among antelopes like Uganda kob, topi. Return to the lodge in time for full breakfast. After breakfast you take another game drive till you return back to the lodge. After Lunch you will relax at the lodge and take time off to Swim or stay by the balcony of your life. Dinner and Overnight
Accommodation Option: Aardvark Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Todays after breakfast you will transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, a UNESCO world heritage site with lunch en route. Renowned as home to half of world’s mountains gorillas, Bwindi is famous gorilla tracking destination. derived from the Rukiga word, “Bwindi” means a dark place, Bwindi rainforest has remained untouched since the last ice age 250, 000 million years ago. Dinner and overnight at your lodge
Accommodation Option: Four Gorillas Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Batwa Cultural experience
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 return to the lodge and in the afternoon you will go for a cultural experience in the Batwa Community from where you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. village walk in the communities. Visit the women’s craft center and return for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Four Gorillas Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 10: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park arriving in time for lunch and later an evening game drive. Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation Option: Rwakobo Rock Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 11: Morning Biking or Walking safari (you choose 1) and Departure
Today after breakfast, you will go for a walking safari or a biking safari in park depending on your choice and this will last about 3 hours. After the experience, you will transfer to Kampala/ Entebbe with lunch en-route arriving in time for your onward flight.
Gorilla Trekking Uganda TripAdvisor Reviews As Written By our Past Clients
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Clients in a Game Drive at Murchison Falls National Park
Below is a copy and paste of some of the Uganda safaris Reviews and testimonials on TripAdvisor. These TripAdvisor Safari reviews also include Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Reviews of our past clients and they are independent thoughts from our past clients and they do not represent the views of Engabi Tours and Travel Ltd.
List of Gorilla Trekking Uganda TripAdvisor Reviews
Reviewed August 30, 2024 via mobile I started planning for this trip and talking with Chris about 8 months before we arrived. After speaking with Chris and looking at the itinerary he had planned compared with other tour companies, I decided to go ahead and book the trip. We planned to visit Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. We arrived in Rwanda at Kigali Airport to the smiling face of the most amazing and wonderful guide by the name of Allan. Allan made our next few days so much fun. We stayed in Hotel De Mille Collines for our first night in the city. Our next day Allan drove us to Uganda to Four Gorillas Lodge (5 stars) where we would be heading out the next day for our Gorilla Trek. Wow! So much fun. The Gorillas were amazing and we got to hang out for an hour with a group of about 10 gorillas. We opted for the medium hike (about a 4 hour steep down and then back up). Our next day was driving out for a nights stay in Lake Bunyonyi (lots of islands). Allan took us to lunch in one of the small towns. He also took us to one of the markets and we loved being able to buy some toys for the kids in the town and see their reaction to their new toys. We flew to Kilimanjaro to Tanzania and was met with our next guide, Miriki. The next few days we made our way through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the Serengeti (all the way from the South to the North). Miriki was very knowledgeable and made sure we had a chance to see every animal we could. We also were able to go into a Masai Village and meet the people and they showed us their dances and their homes (also inside) , how the started fire, and the school. Our third guide was Simon and we met him at the border between Tanzania and Kenya. We also had the pleasure of having Chris (who originally booked everything for us) come along and be our second guide. Kenya was beautiful and the Masai Mari had so many animals for the small area that we drove through. We literally were taken care of from the minute we stepped off the plane to the drop off at the airport where Chris literally walked us into the airport to say goodbye. I was a little nervous about paying so much money for a trip (I’m not a rich person and this was a lot for me, but I had saved). This trip was worth every penny. There had been some changes in Lodges by Chris and I was at home thinking to myself that maybe we wouldn’t be staying in nice places. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Every place Chris had booked was really wonderful. These Lodges are all really amazing. The tented lodges were definitely “glamping” – not roughing it. The food was all really good and they always had plenty of bottled water and drinks. It was a trip of a lifetime !!! Thanks Engabi tours and my guides. You all are wonderful!
Reviewed July 1, 2024 via mobile Myself and my partner our approaching the end of our trip organised by Engabi Tours travelling to Uganda and Tanzania and wow what a trip it’s been!!
We started our trip doing gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. Both experiences were organised very well and our tour guide, Alan (who was with us during our time in Uganda) was very knowledgable and made sure we arrived on time to each experience and made the most of them!
We then travelled to Tanzania for a safari in two of the main national parks in Tanzania (Tarangire and Serengeti). Our tour guide, Frank was amazing!! Frank was highly knowledgeable and was able to answer my many many questions. We managed to see the Big Five all thanks to Frank’s expertise. It is clear that Frank loves his job as a tour guide which shined through in his enthusiasm through the safari! If you are considering a safari in Tanzania, I would highly recommend Frank as a tour guide, you won’t regret it!
Reviewed July 1, 2024 via mobile We booked our tour with Engabi after looking at many other UK / local tour operators and Christopher at Engabi was the most responsive and clear in his communication from the outset despite us changing the itinerary many times and booking at short notice! The trip from start to finish was well organised and all the accommodation was great with very good service all round.
Allan (our tour guide in Rwanda and Uganda) did a great job and was very informative over the few days we were with him on the gorilla and chimp tracking experience.
Frank (our tour guide in Tanzania) was also fantastic and his knowledge of wildlife is very impressive. As soon as we arrived, he was able to identify various bird species, plants and animals and was able to give us good information and answer the many questions we had whilst on Safari. Despite our tight itinerary which involved a lot of driving, Frank kept the energy up and was always willing to go the extra mile on game drives even when we were tired! We saw the big 5, a Cheetah kill and also the wilderbeast migration (which were the highlights for us). If you travel to Tanzania on safari, we would highly recommend choosing Frank as your tour guide – you will not be disappointed!
Dealing with Christopher from the start has been so easy. Any questions we had he got back to us straight away! He explained everything accurately so we weren’t left in the dark! Our experience in Uganda through to Tanzania. Was well organised and included everything we wanted. The guides were good, pickups were on time! Need to make specially mention of our guide “Evans” who took us through the Safari part of our tour. He was so pleasurable, full of information. He worked very hard to make our experience unforgettable. Every morning we would get into a pristine clean car that we spent the night before cleaning. He has a lot of experience as a guide and you have the best time if you’re lucky enough to get him. Overall a great experience!
Christopher from ENGABI organised our 15-day individual trip (3 pers.) perfectly from the first to the last moment. The lodges were super and far exceeded our expectations. We liked Bweza Gorilla Lodge best (such friendly staff and great atmosphere in the rainforest) , Aardvark Safari Lodge (huge rooms, great restaurant, elephants by the bed, hippos and buffalos and warthogs on the evening walk) and Rubalika Safari Lodge (what a welcome, you can’t get more African than that!) (each of us in a different order), but Pakuba (antelopes and warthogs in the grounds) and Rwakobo Rock were also great. Of our 3 Africa trips, this was the best, most exciting and most impressive. There is no question that we saw gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, leopards, elephants and much more up close and in abundance. Allan was an excellent driver, knowledgeable guide, experienced guide and friend. The safaris with him were just great, the drives never boring; in the mornings, as an early riser, he made sure we got out too! Allan was always approachable and had an answer to every question. We would especially like to thank Allan for his patience in fulfilling our special requests, which was not always easy! An unforgettable trip – to be recommended without reservation.
My husband and I did a 4 day and 3 night trip to Uganda with Engabi Tours which was amazing. We did gorilla and golden moneky tracking. Our tour guide, Fred, was very nice and always willing to take his car anywhere to be the most convenient for us. The gorillas in Bwindi were incredible. The hike was very difficult between the terain and the altitude. I would 100% recommend hiring a porter. However, seeing them is one of the most amazing experiences. We also saw the golden monkeys on another excursion. Our trek was long but not as strenuous as the gorillas. These guys are so active and incredibly fun to watch. We stayed at Four Gorillas Lodge. The staff were very friendly and super accommodating. The food was good. Drinking water was provided. It is a beautiful space that is very close to Bwindi. Their credit card machine was down while we were there; so, cash is a must which we did not realize ahead of time. We stayed our last night at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort. It is another very nice lodge. The staff and food again were excellent. We loved being right on the water. They do take credit cards here. Keep in mind when traveling to Uganda that it is a third world country. The roads are terrible in some places. Many places require cash, and the wifi is spotty at best. Also, most of the places are solar powered so electricity has to be conserved. However, it is a beautiful country. We are so grateful we got to have this once in a lifetime experience. Chris with Engabi made planning ahead of time pretty easy. I gave him my ideas, and he put together the itinerary perfectly. If we ever return to Uganda, I’d book with Engabi Tours again.
Where does one start with such an amazing experience visiting a beautiful country with wonderful heartfelt people. The beauty of the land and breathtaking views of some of the world’s most spectacular animals left us feeling blessed beyond measure. Every day was a new adventure in search of animals one would never get tired of seeing over and over again. Having the opportunity to see the leopard was thrilling. Watching the sunrise with an elephant and her young one in the view took my breath away. The chimpanzees and gorillas were awe inspiring and entertaining. Every moment was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Thank you, Allan and Engabi Tours for providing such a gift!
Putting to words how fabulous Engabi Tours is is a daunting task! My wife surprised me for my 50th birthday with this once-in-a-lifetime holiday. I have always wanted to experience the wonders of Africa, and this trip did not disappoint! The attention to detail in accommodations and tours far exceeded my expectations. From the very first moment when Allan picked us up from the airport I knew we were in for a great time! He is the kindest, most patient and knowledgeable guide we have ever had during our world travels! I can confidently say that I feel as if we started as clients, but left as friends (Allan, if you ever make it to the states, you have a place to stay and a couple of decidedly mediocre tour guides at your disposal)! There are so many highlights from this trip, it’s impossible to pick a favorite! From seeing the big-5 before 9 am the first day at Murchison Falls, to an incredible stay at Four Gorillas Lodge (capped by an impromptu birthday celebration complete with a delicious cake), up close interactions with gorillas, chimpanzees, and even a charging hippopotamus! Allan was by our side introducing us to the local culture and explaining the details of the natural wonders, all while patiently answering our myriad questions! Of all of our travels, Engabi Tours have set the bar High!
I cannot recommend Engabi Tours and Travel enough for adventures in Rwanda and Uganda. Not only are they cool and kind people, who are fun to be around, but every aspect of your tour will be well thought out, planned, and executed with care, by local experts and guides. We did a gorilla trek in Uganda and Engabi had a close partnership with the lodge where we stayed, which turned out to be the best safari lodge we’d ever experienced.
The Engabi tours and Travel company is superb. The service and accommodations offered is world-class. We tour the Impenetrable Forest of Uganda to visit the mountain gorillas, and afterwards visited the Batwa people and learned about their history and customs. It was an incredible trip that will never be forgotten. Peter, our driver, was great and super helpful during our trip. We had the privilege to do part of our tour with Christopher, owner of Engabi Tours. His presence during the trip, and his camaraderie with Peter were wonderful to have for the 3 days we were with them. We learned so much about Rwanda and Uganda. Also, the lodge that was part of the package was the best place we’ve ever stayed at. Four Gorillas Lodge is staffed with the most thoughtful and friendly staff we’ve ever encountered. Nestled at the edge of the forest, the views from the balconies is incredible. One not to miss. Moreover, they handled all the permits necessary for us and helped us with the border crossing into and out of Uganda. I highly recommend taking any tour of Tanzania, Uganda, and/or Rwanda with Engabi. You will not be disappointed.
Most incredible experience of my life! As an American, I was worried about booking with a travel group in Uganda. But Christopher instantly set my mind at ease. Attentive, responsive and patient, he handled every single detail. Our driver, Allan, was our local tour guide and our accommodations at the Four Gorrillas Lodge was, by far, the best service we’ve EVER received! (Which is saying a lot since one of us in our group travels for a living). The property was superb (look at our review) and the Gorrilla trekking far exceeded our every expectation. Highly (CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH) recommend! You won’t be disappointed! (Ps see the review for the trekking. Our guide was AMAZING!)
And if you end up staying in Entebbe before or after your trip, we also highly recommend the Airport View Hotel. The rooms are spacious and clean and a cocktail in the gazebo is a wonderful way to experience a peaceful Uganda evening. Overall, the hospitality and kitchen/bar is unmatched.
So, Engabi Tour& Travel is an excellent travel company!. They are very professional, kind and everything was wonderfull in all our tours managed by Engabi. Thank you Christopher, Vincent, Alan ans Susan! All off you are very nice people and we felt that all of you really helped us to have a wonderfull time in Uganda! Cristopher helped us with everything. We had 3 tours with Engabi. 1. Safari trip in Murchison Falls National Park Uganda – the trip was very good organised. We had a very nice and good driver and of course a nice car. The lodge that Cristopher recommended to us was nice, very clean and with good food (as he promised to us when we talked on the phone). I don`t want to say about the game drive that it was wonderfull… we saw the lion, the elephant and even the leopard!. 2. Jinja trip to the sours of Nile – also very good organised, with nice car and a very kind driver. 3. The amazing part of our Uganda trip was of course the Gorillas Trekking!. I have no word to describe this amazing experience!. Although it is expensive it is totally worth it. Engabi Tour and Christopher organised for us a wonderfull tour. All that he recommended to us was very good (the lodge was wonderfull, clean and good food). Actually being so close to the gorillas was a unique experience and I totally recommend to every people who love animals and Africa. So, as a conclusion, I totally recommend Engabi Tour & Travel, professional, very helpful, nice people, they explained us everything about our trips and most important they do what they promise. So, thanks again to all of you, for sure in my next trip in African countries near Uganda I will contact you again!
Chris and Hamza are amazing! Everything was arranged and sorted out. This was a trip of a lifetime! The best experience of my life. Travelling solo wasn’t a problem either as I had chance to meet others and Chris and Hamza were also great company! I couldn’t recommend Engabi more. 10/10!
We were a family of four, booked a Uganda / Tanzania Safari tour for August 2021. Although we were a little anxious to travel during the pandemic, we took a chance and were glad we did! I cannot say enough about the whole experience-we booked through Christopher, who made sure our itinerary was everything we wanted. The lodges were beautiful, the food was yummy, and the people were all so amazing-friendly, accommodating, and so happy!! Our drivers were Allan and Cathburt-how they manage those roads is short of a miracle!! They all knew so much of the country and the animals, very informative and interesting! We felt safe throughout our trip and were well taken care of! Definitely, the trip of a lifetime!!!
Date of experience: August 2021
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The short 3 Days Uganda gorilla Trekking tour takes a short drive from Kigali to spend 2 nights in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The short 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour is for adventurers who have less time on holiday or are on a short stay in Kigali City-Rwanda. The 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour itinerary also caters for guests who want to avoid the long drive from Entebbe to Bwindi as it makes it possible for one to fly in and out of Kigali International Airport-Rwanda and enjoy Gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
On this private 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour, you will arrive at Kigali International Airport and embark on a road drive of only 4-5 hours from Kigali to Ruhija/Rushaga sectors of Bwindi via the Katuna/ Chanika border points helping you to avoid the 10 road drive hours from Entebbe to Bwindi. This Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour package is the most convenient way to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park without spending long hours of driving or paying extra monies for a flight from Entebbe.
2025 Estimated Tour price for the 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour Package
1,550USD Per Person Sharing for 2 People sleeping in a Budget Accommodation
1,850USD Per Person Sharing for 2 People sleeping in a Mid-range Accommodation
The 3 days Uganda gorilla Trekking Package costs above are based on 2 Persons sharing and they are inclusive of accommodation, meals during the tour, private transportation in a safari land-cruiser or Van, services of a good English-speaking guide/driver, gorilla permits, activities mentioned in the itinerary and bottled drinking water through the trip.
A Mountain Gorilla in the Jungles of Bwindi
3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today a representative from Engabi Tours and Travel Ltd will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali or from Kigali International Airport and transfer you to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Katuna border or Chanika border arriving in time for lunch at your lodge.
Accommodation Option: Four Gorillas Lodge(Mid-Range), Bweza Gorilla Lodge (Budget)
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Rushaga/Ruhija Sector of Bwindi
Today you will wake up for an early morning breakfast after which you will be transferred to the park headquarters for briefing about the dos and don’ts of Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and it’s here that you will be allocated a gorilla group to visit. After the briefing you will enter the forest in search of the Gorillas and upon finding them you will be allowed to spend up to a maximum of hour with them. Later after the trek you will be transferred to the lodge to freshen up, have a massage treat, relax and enjoy your dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Four Gorillas Lodge(Mid-Range), Bweza Gorilla Lodge (Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Kigali & Departure
Today after breakfast, you will lazily transfer to Kigali depending on the schedule of your flight arriving in time to proceed to the Airport for your onward flight or drop-off at your lodge in Kigali marking the end of your Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali tour
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour From Kigali
To make your gorilla safari booking with Engabi Tours and Travel, contact us on WhatsApp at +256-757341593 Or send us an email at info@gorillasafaridiscovery.com
Our payments are preferred in US Dollars
Currency exchange rates vary daily based on the current international banking data available.
We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.
Payment by credit card is subject to a surcharge of 3.5%.
Tips for a Better Gorilla trekking experience
Book your Tour and Secure the Gorilla Trekking permits early
In Uganda, only 128 visitors can take part in the Gorilla Trekking experience in Bwindi and Uganda has the cheapest gorilla permits prices at USD800 compared to Rwanda. This means the competition is quite high for the few gorilla permits in Uganda and it becomes hard to secure gorilla trekking permits a few days to your Uganda gorilla tour although you might get lucky sometimes hence a need to book your tour or gorilla trekking permit fully latest 3 months in advance.
Know your fitness levels before the Gorilla Trekking experience.
Finding the Gorillas is not predictable meaning you might walk for long hours before finding them hence a need to be moderately fit and prepared for the longer treks.
Get the help of Porters for the gorilla trek
If you are not moderately fit, we recommend you get the help of a porter so that you can track without having to carry the few essential items listed below in your day pack. The porters are from the local community and very used to the local conditions and can assist in pushing, pulling and supporting you during your trek to the gorillas. They usually come at an additional fee over and above your safari cost ranging from approximately USD15-20 per porter per day as a fee with additional tipping being optional.
What to pack for a Successful Gorilla Trekking Experience
Plenty of water – 1-2 liters per person (most lodges provide the water, but we also have it in the car)
High energy snacks in addition to your packed lunch provided by the lodge/camp
Spare film and batteries for videos and cameras
Gloves (gardening type are good)
Waterproof bag to protect photographic equipment
Hiking gaiters
A hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and band-aids might be useful
A lightweight waterproof jacket/poncho
Walking sticks are made available at the start of the trek for some of the steeper and more slippery tracks and may prove to be very handy.
Allowed Uganda Gorilla Trekking Age Limits
The age limit for gorilla trekking is 15 years and the authorities are very strict on this! With special written permission, however, a 14yr old might pass.
What is the Best Time to go for the 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour
The best time to visit Uganda is late December to late February, and from June to September, as the weather at this time of year is generally dry, and warm. Temperatures average at around 25 degrees Celsius.
General Information
Entry Requirements:
All visitors to Uganda and Rwanda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. To move between Uganda and Rwanda, we recommend that you acquire an East African Tourist Visa and this can be got from your first country of arrival
Language:
Luganda, English (Uganda) and French, English, Kinyarwanda & Kiswahili (Rwanda)
Voltage:
In Uganda the standard voltage is 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs.
Currency:
Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.
Clothing:
Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.
Baggage:
Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.
Water:
You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.
Health;
East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray
Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.
Dietary Requirements:
For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure the Hotel is notified prior to travel
Gratuities:
As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:
The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day
Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day
Photography:
Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.
Rwanda Gorilla Permit Price | Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Cost 2024 : Rwanda Gorilla Permit Price is 1500USD Per Person Per day for ordinary Gorilla Permits, 15,000$ Per Person Per day for Private gorilla trekking of an entire group with an exclusive personalized tour guide service and 30,000$ for a minimum of 3 visitors trekking 3 consecutive days. An all Inclusive Rwanda Gorilla Trekking cost starts from 1900$ Per Person Sharing for 2 Persons and it includes Gorilla Permit, Transportation and accommodation among other components.
Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Cost Breakdown
The price of a 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour ranges from US $2,500 to US $5,800 Per Person Sharing for 2 People depending one’s Choice of accommodation and budget. The Price is inclusive of transportation from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda and back, Full board accommodation for 2 Nights, Gorilla Permit, English speaking driver, drinking water and government taxes. The Price of a Gorilla Tour does not include air tickets, tips, alcoholic beverages and any other expenses that appear personal in nature.
In General, the Price of a Gorilla Trekking Tour in Rwanda depends the number of people traveling (Traveling alone is more expensive), the number of days one intends to stay (the more days one stays the more costs incurred), the type of accommodation and budget and the administrative Costs.
How to Acquire a Rwanda Gorilla Permit
You can acquire or Book a Rwanda Gorilla Permit by contacting Rwanda Development Board or through a recognized East African Tour Operator. Engabi Tours and Travel Ltd is a reliable local East African Tour Operator with Tripadvisor reviews from previous guests and we provide much more than just a permit by also reserving your hotel, providing transportation and also showing you other destinations within Rwanda.
How To Plan a Tailored Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari For First Timers
For First Timers that are craving for the bloody drama of the great migration that passes through the Serengeti and Mara Eco systems, it can be overwhelming to start planning a Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari because of a number of things including the choice of accommodation, the number of days to stay and how to get there among others. Planning a Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania requires you to book your Vacation very early in the year or a year in advance to ensure that you don’t miss out on accommodation and some time transportation since the migration takes place during the high season Months of June, July, August and September. Our Ultimate guide to planning a Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari provides tips to book your Wildebeest Migration Safari Vacation that occurs in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.
The annual Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania goes through the Serengeti-Mara Ecosystem as over 2 million animals including the wildebeest as well as zebra and gazelle follow the rains from region to region. The migrating herds undergo a number of challenges and hardships including attacks from predators and crocodiles that lie in wait at various river crossing points. The Migration goes through the south and central Seronera areas into the Western Corridor and arrive in Grumeti River during the month of April to May residing till June. Then Migrating herds then move towards the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya crossing the Crocodile infested Mara River around the Months of July and August all through to September and arriving in the Lobo and Loliondo areas in eastern part of Serengeti during the Months of October and November. The wildebeest Migration comes back to the southern part of Serengeti in the Ndutu calving grounds with arrivals starting around December staying till March (read more on when is the best time to visit Serengeti ).
The Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari dates and timing entirely depends on the annual rains and availability of fresh pasture which may seasonally occur earlier or later in the year but the experience is worth the effort as you get to watch over 1 Million animals move across the Serengeti plains driven by instinct or necessity. The epic journey is one of violence and endurance as the Migrating herds battle forward through the lion infested kopjes and crocodile infested rivers.
All you need to know to plan an epic Serengeti Migration safari
-Book your Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari Very early
Early booking is highly recommended because camps tend to fill up quickly especially during the Months of June to October which is a high season and a great time to view the popular river crossings in Grumeti and Mara River. It is better that you start planning and making inquiries in December or March or even a year in advance. However tourists should note that the Migrating herds can be seen all year-round and one can choose to see the calving season instead of the river crossings. Start Planning your Serengeti Migration Safari with Engabi Tours and Travel
-Choose the right Month for your Migration Safari and Number of Days to Stay:
There are no specific dates to witness the Wildebeest Migration crossings in Serengeti though the months June until early October provide high chances of witnessing the Natural wonder in either Grumeti River ( June) or the Mara River ( Mid July, August, September up to very early October) . We therefore recommend that you go for your Serengeti Migration Safari ( River Crossings) between the Months of June up to mid October though Serengeti National Park can be visited all year round. Tourists should consider a stay of 7 Days Serengeti Migration Safari minimum ( when Transfers are by Road from Arusha and if the Migration tour is combined with other Northern Circuit parks of Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater) or 3 Days Migration Safari minimum when one decides to fly to the Serengeti. Tourists may also consider combining the Migration Safari with Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda or Uganda ( See here a sample Gorilla Trekking and Migration Safari Itinerary)
-Choose the right accommodation Camp:
Your place of accommodation matters a lot on your migration safari as it helps you to have wonderful experience and get the best views of the Natural wonder. The Migration Camps tend to be more luxurious and expensive due to the prime locations closer to the wildebeest crossings and we recommend an early booking for one to be able to secure the best camps in the best locations. Contact us for advise on the camp and availability. Other things to consider include what to pack and the travel requirements to enter Tanzania.
What is the Best Month to go for a Serengeti Migration Safari?
The Best Months to go for a Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari is from June-September as explained below:
June up to early July is traditionally the Grumeti River crossing period though the intensity and drama of the crossing depends on the water levels of Grumeti River which occasionally sees raised levels like the Mara River sees in July and August. Expect a rewarding experience in June as the herds will be spread out.
Late July marks the start of the Mara River crossings as well as mating season in the Serengeti and since it’s a dry season with a more arid Serengeti, the wildebeest herds begin moving faster in search of water and greener grass making their way across Grumeti River and Mara River where crocodiles are encountered.
August is arguably the best month to see the dramatic Mara River crossings in the Serengeti or Masai Mara and it’s the time the dry season kicks into overdrive. The herds are continuing their search for greener grass making their way across the crocodile infested Mara River.
September is one last chance to see the epic Mara River crossings in the Serengeti or Masai Mara and around this time its more hot and dry in both Serengeti and Masai Mara. Most of the wildebeests have already crossed into the greater Masai Mara area and are enjoying the lush green resources before venturing North wards.
Our Recommended Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari Packages that may Inspire you!
The 3 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania is a fly-in-fly-out Serengeti Safari package that takes you to view and experience that Great Migration Serengeti Mara River Crossing in the Kogatende Area North of Serengeti National Park. The 3 Days 2 nights Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari itinerary takes is recommended during the Months of late July, August through to September
This 7 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari is a 1 Week Tanzania Itinerary that is designed specifically to increase your chance to see the great Northern Serengeti Wildebeest Migration (Mara river crossing) and is recommended in the Months of July, August, September and through to October. The 7 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari will take you to both the Central Serengeti National Park (Seronera area) and the Kogatende area (Remote Northern Serengeti National Park) through the Lobo area (Area North of the Central Serengeti National Park) and it includes a visit to the Ngorongoro crater.
Get to watch Mountain Gorillas and the famous Wildebeest Migration Mara River Crossing across the Mara River with this 11 Days Private Gorilla Trekking and Wildebeest Migration Serengeti Safari in Uganda and Tanzania. This Gorilla Trekking and Wildebeest Migration Serengeti Safari is recommended during the Months of Late July, August, September all through to Early October and will involve flying from Arusha to Serengeti North and drive back to Arusha through Ngorongoro and Tarangire on your Tanzania leg of the trip.
The 12 Days Serengeti Migration and Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour to Tanzania and Uganda through Rwanda features two of East Africa’s Wildlife experiences, Gorilla Trekking and the great Wildebeest Migration specifically the Mara River Crossing. This memorable Great Wildebeest Migration Serengeti and Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour is recommended during the Months of late July, August and September as this is the time when the Migration head has reached the Kogatende Area in North Serengeti and has started or is already crossing the crocodile infested Mara river to Kenya’s Masai Mara.
The 13 Days Combined Masai Mara, Serengeti and Gorilla Trekking Safari offers tourists an ultimate African Safari in the World’s Wildlife and Primates Capitals of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The Masai Mara, Serengeti and Gorilla Trekking Safari takes you to witness two of Africa’s top wildlife encounters the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda and the Big Five animals combined with Mara River Wildebeest Migration Crossing in the famous Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara National Park. This Classic African Safari to Masai Mara, Serengeti and Bwindi National Parks will begin in Uganda’s via Kigali International Airport-Rwanda then you will head to Tanzania and finally finish it off from Masai Mara in Kenya and it will create a lifetime’s worth of memories for you.
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5 Days Four Seasons Serengeti Package ( Super Luxury Serengeti Safari)
Overview
Our 5 Days Four Seasons Serengeti Package is Super Luxury Serengeti Safari that takes you to one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in the world that is unequalled for its natural beauty and scientific value. On this 5 Days Four Seasons Serengeti Package Super Luxury Serengeti Safari, you will have your overnights at Central Serengeti’s Four Season Safari Lodge in the Seronera Area which is home to luxury and is carefully positioned for close proximity to the wildlife herds and great migration.
Gran Melia Hotel Arusha
5 Days Four Seasons Serengeti Safari Package Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport, you will be met by a representative of Engabi Tours and Travel who will welcome you to Tanzania and transfer you to your Hotel in Arusha. He/She will brief you about the upcoming safari activities.
Accommodation Option: Gran Melia Arusha
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Transfer from Arusha to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport to catch your flight to Serengeti National Park (Seronera Area). Upon arrival at Seronera airstrip you will be met by your driver/guide who will transfer to your lodge with a half day game drive on the way. Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation Option: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Today you will wake up to an early morning sunrise game drive and later return to the Lodge for late breakfast at around 9:00Hrs. After breakfast you will return to the plains for game drive together with your lunch boxes and spending the whole afternoon and evening looking for the Serengeti animals. Return to the Lodge for dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation Option: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Another Full day in Serengeti National Park
Today you may go out for an early morning Balloon Safari or for another morning game drive. The rest of the day relax in your room or by the pool side to relax and enjoy the magnificent Four Seasons Lodge.
Accommodation Option: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day5: Transfer back to Arusha and later Kilimanjaro International Airport
After a light breakfast you will go on your final game drive in Serengeti Plains as you transfer to Seronera Airstrip to arrive in time for Check in and transfer to Arusha Airport. On arrival at the Airport, you will be met a driver from Engabi Tours and Travel who will transfer you to Arusha town for lunch and later to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch your outbound flight.
4 Days Karisimbi Hike and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour
Our 4 Days Karisimbi Hike and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Karisimbi Mounatin is a Primate and adventure holiday that starts in Entebbe and ends in Kigali with a short Kigali City tour. The 4 Days Karisimbi Hike and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour is one of the best Gorilla Trekking and Mountain Hiking itinerary offered by Engabi Tours and Travel.
Bwindi Forest Gorilla Family
Karisimbi Hike and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Itinerary (4 Days)
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe / Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Having arrived in Uganda the previous day, you will be picked up by your driver from your hotel and he will transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park the home of Mountain Gorillas. En-route you will have lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara. You will arrive in time at the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Timing: Approximately 10 hrs
Day 2 : Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the gorilla trekking starting point. Here you will be briefed about the gorilla trekking rules while your guide takes care of the practicalities. After briefing you set off into the forest with a specialized guide who leads you to the point where the gorillas are. For one unforgettable hour you are in the area of the mountain Gorillas seeing them in their daily life, with a chance to spot some forest interior birds.
After trekking the gorillas, you transfer to Volcanoes National Park for relaxation and thereafter dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lebambou Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 : Hiking and Overnight on Mount Karisimbi
Today you will wake up early for breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters together with your packed lunch for briefing and thereafter you will head to the starting point where you will start ascending Mount Karisimbi via the forest, plantations and many other attractions at the base. During the hike, you have a lot of attractions to look out for including primates, mammals, birds, and plants among others. It takes 6-7 hour to ascend up to 3,700m above the see level where you will camp for dinner and have your overnight stay awaiting to summit the top the following day.
Day 4 : Descend the Volcano and Transfer back to Kigali
This morning you will wake up and ascend the summit where you will get most beautiful views. From there you descend back to kinigi and transfer back to Kigali. embark on a city tour upon arrival in which you will visit the Kigali genocide memorial and craft shops. Later you will be transferred to Kigali airport to catch your onward flight.
End of 4 Days Karisimbi Hike and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour
4 Days Karisimbi Hike and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour Cost Is Inclusive of:
Gorilla Permit
Karisimbi Mountain Hiking Permit
Tents, supplies and special porters to cook while on top of the mountain
Full Board Accommodation
All Transfers
English Speaking driver
Drinking Water
Taxes
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5 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari-Late July, August, September & October
Book this 5 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari to Watch the dramatic Wildebeest Migration Mara River crossing and be able to explore the big 5 animals in the Kogatende and Seronera areas of Serengeti plains. This Fly-In, Fly-Out 5 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari adventures into the center of The Annual Great Wildebeest Migration that circles the Serengeti-Mara triangle. This Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari Package is designed to increase your chances of viewing the Wildebeest Mara River Crossing and it includes both the Lobo area and the Wagakuria area where the majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found trying to cross the Mara River into Kenya’s Masai Mara from late July, August, September all through to October.
5 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari Highlights:
Day 1: Flight from Arusha to Northern Serengeti and Afternoon Game Drive
Day 2: Full day Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) game drive
Day 3: Transfer from Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) to Central Seronera
Day 4: Full day game drive in Central Serengeti (Seronera)
Day 5: Flight from Seronera Airstrip to Arusha
5 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari Itinerary:
Day 1: Flight from Arusha to Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, you will meet your driver guide who will then transfer you to Arusha Airport to catch your flight to North Serengeti where on arrival you will transfer to your Camp or lodge with a game drive on the way. Later in the afternoon you will head out for game from where you will return to the lodge for an evening relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Tanzania Bush Camp-North
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Full day Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) Game Drive
After breakfast, you will head out for a full day game drive in the Kogatende/Wagakuria area where resident wildlife numbers are high with prides of lions all over. The major highlight of today is the Mara River Crossing which is sometimes very difficult to find and depends on the day’s luck. You may also decide to do an optional Hot Air Balloon Safari which will give you a birds-eye view of the Serengeti Plains as you rise alongside the sun and witness millions of wildebeest crossing the Mara river. Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation Option: Tanzania Bush Camp-North
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer from Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) to Central Seronera
After breakfast, you will head out for a morning game drive in the Kogatende together with your lunch boxes and later in the afternoon you will transfer to Central Serengeti with game viewing opportunities along the journey. On arrival you will check in to your lodge and later have an evening game drive in the Seronera area.
Accommodation Option: Tanzania Bush Camp-Central
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Full day game drive in Central Serengeti (Seronera)
After breakfast, you will enjoy a full day game drive in the park where you will be able to see resident animals like elephant, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lion, leopard and cheetah. Later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Tanzania Bush Camp-Central
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Flight from Seronera Airstrip to Arusha
After breakfast you will depart for Seronera Airstrip with a game drive en-route to catch a scheduled flight to Arusha airport. On arrival you will meet with representatives of Engabi Tours and Travel who will transfer you to Arusha Town for lunch and later to your hotel in Arusha or to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch your flight back home marking the end of the Safari
Accommodation Option: N/A
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
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3 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari (Mid luxury Trip)
The 3 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari comes with an amazing Tanzania wildlife experience in the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The 3 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari involves Game drives in both the Serengeti plains and Ngorongoro crater which allows you to experience the great biodiversity in the area.
Zebras in Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Itinerary (3 Days)
Day 1: Transfer from Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport to Serengeti National Park
Today you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha or from Kilimanjaro International Airport and you will drive to Serengeti National Park the home to the Big Five Animals. On arrival you will have your lunch and later an afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Day 2: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Today you will have a full day game drive along Serengeti plains and here you will have an opportunity to see elusive lions, leopards, elephants, cheetah, buffalo, Eland , wildebeest, Zebra , wild dog, gazelles etc.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport via the Ngorongoro Crater
Today you will rise very early and transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater with your packed lunch for an epic wildlife viewing experience. Later in the afternoon you will transfer to Arusha Town at your hotel or to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight marking the end of the 3 Days Serengeti Safari Holiday.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: N/A
Note that you may choose to fly into and out of the Serengeti at an extra Cost
3 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari Cost is Inclusive of:
What is Serengeti National Park Famous for? What is Serengeti famous for? Serengeti National Park Tanzania is famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration a natural wonder that sees millions of wildebeests, Thompsons gazelles, zebras and elands migrate further North to Masai Mara in Kenya each year from June to October. The Serengeti is also famous for the high concentration of a variety of wildlife populations including the African elephant, lion, Cape buffalo, rhino, leopard as well as cheetahs, gazelles, giraffes and zebras among others not forgetting the sunrises and sunsets that make the heart go wild.
Basically a Safari in Serengeti National Park takes you to explore Africa’s best safari park known for it’s world’s largest wildlife migration and a high concentration of big cats like lions, cheetah, leopard and hyenas and With no doubt, Serengeti National Park Tanzania is where safari goers come to truly experience an ultimate Serengeti National Park Safari on their safari holiday in Africa and the park is undoubtedly the best kept and known wildlife sanctuary in the world also known for having accommodated the early man himself at Olduvai Gorge about two million years ago. The near by areas of Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire National park and Lake Manyara National park are also worth a visit.
Serengeti National Park is the oldest and Tanzania’s most popular National park located in Northern Tanzania and bordering with Kenya’s Masai Mara. The park covers an area of 14,763 square kilometers (5,700 square miles) of grassland plains, savanna land as well as riverine forest and woodlands. Traditionally it’s inhabited by the Maasai people who call it Siringitu,“meaning the place where the land moves on forever”.
A Serengeti National Park safari is a spectacular experience no matter what time of the year you visit and below we have listed what we think are the best things to do in Serengeti to guide you in planning a Serengeti Safari holiday.
Famous Things to do in Serengeti National Park
Witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration
Arguably one of the world’s top Natural wonders, this annual event sees over one and a half million wildebeest accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebra and numerous antelope species move in search for greener pastures. Their movement covers about 500 kilometers in a clockwise direction from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara. The highlights of the Great wildebeest Migration are the Grumeti River crossing (May/June) and Mara Rivers crossing (July-September) which take place as the wildebeest head back north wards the Masai Mara. Between February and March, you can witness wildebeest birthing their young ones in the Ndutu area which attracts predators and therefore a lot of dramatic predator action.
Game Viewing /Wildlife Game drives
The Serengeti National Park is a top destination for an ultimate Tanzania safari game drive on an African safari Vacation. The park is home to 2,500 lions and more than one million wildebeest that roam the Serengeti plains. Given the large size of the park, tourists cannot explore it in a single day and may require at least 4 days to explore each section of the park.
Serengeti is known for predators like cheetah, leopards, hyena, jackals and a ton of lions in addition to elephants, Buffalo, wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelles and antelopes among others.
A lion in Serengeti
Masai Village Cultural tour
Masai semi-nomadic people have been the inhabitants of the Serengeti ecosystem for centuries. They live in northern Tanzania and southern Kenya along the Great Rift Valley and their traditional ways of life and the unique traditional clothing make a visit to their villages memorable. Here you will learn about their customs, traditions and lifestyles with a brief dancing ceremony, a visit to the traditional boma made of sticks, mud and cow dung, a visit to the village schools and craft village among other activities.
Hot Air balloon Safari
Experience the Serengeti plains and its wildlife in a special way by embarking on a hot air balloon Tanzania safari. This is a memorable way of exploring the Serengeti and helps tourist have a different perspective of the wildlife and the vast plains on the hot air balloon as they have a bird eye’s view of the park.
Visit Oduvai Gorge & Kopjes
Arguably one of the most ancient and historical spots to visit during a Tanzania wildlife safari, the Oduvai Gorge is a famous spot where archaeologists Louis and Mary Leakey discovered human fossils and tools dating back to over 2 million years ago. Fossil remains of over 60 hominids have been found in this area making it one of the most important pale anthropological sites in the world. It is a convenient stop for tourists traveling between the Ngorongoro crater and the Serengeti National Park. The Kopjes on the other hand are granite rocks that stand out in the Serengeti Plains and add to the already spectacular flat grassland. They offer perfect places to see wildlife like the lions, cheetahs and reptiles.
On your visit to Tanzania’s oldest national park and a major lead for the northern safari circuit, you can also visit other northern Tanzania circuit Parks that include the Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with extension trips to Uganda or Rwanda for gorilla trekking and to Zanzibar and Ssese Islands for a beach holiday.
Our Recommended Serengeti National Park Safari Tours:
3 Days Serengeti National Park Safari
Duration: 3 Days | Locations: 1
This Serengeti National parktour is for Business travelers or Tanzania visitors with time constraints but interested in visiting the Serengeti for wildlife viewing or the great migration (June-October). You may decide to fly into Serengeti or you may be transferred by Road from Arusha (We recommend you fly into the Serengeti so that day 1 of the trip can also be utilized since the journey is a long one (Approximately 8 hrs). The package can be tailor made to fit your style of travel whether luxury or Budget
This Serengeti safari tour is designed to give safari goers enough time to explore the Serengeti wildlife and the wildebeest migration (if visiting in July –October). You may decide to fly into the Serengeti or you may be transferred by Road from Arusha (We recommend you fly into the Serengeti so that day 1 of the trip can also be utilized since the journey is a long one (Approximately 8 hrs). The package can be tailor made to fit your style of travel whether luxury or Budget
Highlights:
Game drives
Bush walks
Diverse landscapes and experiences for photography
5 Days Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro crater Tanzania Safari
Duration: 5 Days | Locations: 3
This Tanzania safari tour takes you to Lake Manyara National park home to tree climbing lions and flamingos, Serengeti and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater
This Serengeti safari tour is perfect for travelers with more time on hand for a longer Tanzania safari and it takes you all Northern Circuit parks of Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara.
8 days Gorillas and Serengeti Uganda Tanzania safari
Duration: 8 Days | Locations: 4
This gorilla trekking and Serengeti Safari tour takes will take you to trek the last remaining Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park in Uganda and to view to wildlife and the Big Five animals in Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire Parks in Tanzania. It brings you the two top highlights of an African Safari -gorilla trekking and Serengeti safari
Highlights:
Gorilla trekking in Uganda
Big Five safari in Ngorongoro crater
Game drives in Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks
