o 10 Days Gorillas-wildlife and Beach Safari – 10 Days Bwindi, Serengeti & Zanzibar Safari
This classic 10 Days Gorillas-wildlife and Beach Safari is a carefully crafted package that allows you to experience the thrills of mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda, wildlife watching in Serengeti, and excellent beach safari experience in Zanzibar. This 10 Days Bwindi, Serengeti & Zanzibar Tour offers exclusive game viewing in Serengeti National Park, home to the African Big Five animals and the spectacular wildebeest migration.
This safari presents the very best of East Africa, as you will explore the impenetrable jungles of the pearl of Africa (Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park), the vast savanna plains of Serengeti and the historic Zanzibar for a beach holiday experience. This tour starts in Uganda and ends in Tanzania. You will fly to Uganda via Entebbe International Airport to start your adventure. From Entebbe, you will transfer to the southwestern part of the country to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a memorable gorilla trekking experience. After gorilla trekking in Uganda, you will fly to Tanzania for a remarkable wildlife experience in the Serengeti National Park. Experience from the iconic wildebeest migration to Big Five viewing adventure while in Serengeti National Park. You will then fly to Zanzibar for a beachside holiday experience after thrilling wildlife adventures on the mainland.
Tour Summary – 10 Days Gorillas-wildlife and Beach Safari
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
On Day 3: Transfer Kigali & Fly to Tanzania
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
On Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
Day 7: Transfer to Zanzibar
Day 8: Water sports at a Zanzibar beach
On Day 9: Transfer to Stone Town & Stone Town tour
Day 10: Departure
Detailed day by day 10 Days Bwindi, Serengeti & Zanzibar Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be picked up by your driver guide at your hotel to start your journey to Bwindi. You will drive through Rukungiri via Mbarara and Ntungamo. Go through the slow dirt road that winds through the highlands to Buhoma via Kihihi and Butogota.
Arrive at Bwindi and proceed to your booked lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Bwindi.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Start your day early in the morning with breakfast at the lodge, after breakfast, head to the park headquarters. At the headquarters, you will join other visitors for a short briefing session about mountain gorilla trekking. During the briefing session, you will be given all the necessary information for a successful trek in the forest. You will be told the dos and don’t during the trek, trekking guidelines and safety tips while in the forest. You will then be allocated a gorilla group with other 7 members.
After all is done, grab your trekking stick and indulge in the impenetrable jungles of Bwindi to search for the endangered mountain gorillas. You will navigate the stunning jungles of Bwindi, encountering a variety of bird life, wildlife, and other forms. After a long trek, you will finally locate the gorillas in the wild.
You will enjoy your allocated time of 1 hour observing these majestic creatures as they go by their day. You will enjoy viewing them as the young ones play, and mothers groom their babies, and feed. Have an excellent experience with the gorillas in the wild.
After your allocated time elapses, trek back to the starting point. You will receive a certificate of participation from the park officials. Return to your lodge for refreshment. Later in the evening, you can go for an optional community tour of the nearby Batwa villages.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Kigali International Airport and fly to Serengeti National Park
Following an early morning breakfast, your driver guide will transfer you to Kigali City to catch your flight to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Arrive in Kigali International Airport in Rwanda and board your flight to Serengeti National Park where you will be enjoying your next adventure.
Arrive in Seronera Airstrip in Serengeti where your safari guide will be waiting. Transfer to the lodge where you will be spending your night.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4&5: Exploring Serengeti National Park
The next two days, you will spend them exploring the iconic Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is renowned for its large numbers of wildlife including lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos, elephants, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, cheetahs, and African Wild Dogs among others. Serengeti is also known for its spectacular wildebeest migration where over 2 million mammal grazers move in search for fresh pastures and water.
You will enjoy multiple safari game drives in Serengeti visiting different wildlife hotspots in the park. Enjoy wildlife adventures in Serengeti National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Visit Ngorongoro Crater for a wildlife viewing experience
Wake up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive at Ngorongoro and descend into the crater floor for a remarkable wildlife viewing experience. Ngorongoro Crater is a world Natural wonder, the largest unbroken volcanic Caldera. On top of the stunning beauty of this place, it boosts large populations of wildlife that you will see during your game drive.
The crater floor is home to all the top wildlife species including the Big Five African Animals. You will have a picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the crater floor. You will continue with your adventure in the crater floor in the evening. As your day comes to a close, ascend to the crater rim where your safari lodge is located for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner
Day 7: Fly from Serengeti to Zanzibar
After breakfast, depart your lodge and drive to Seronera Airstrip in Serengeti for your chattered flight to Zanzibar. Upon reaching Zanzibar Airport, you will be transferred to Sunshine Marine Lodge on Matemwe Beach where you will check in at the hotel. You will have several hours to rest as you look out to nothing but spectacular views of the Beach.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 8: Water sports at a Zanzibar beach
Enjoy Zanzibar’s turquoise waters, identified as suitable pockets for a variety of water sports. There is also a prevalence of exceptional sea creatures and reefs as well as the gentle oceanic creatures that make you feel the need to view more, quietly as you take in the phenomenal views of the ocean. Visit the Mnemba Marine Park for snorkeling after breakfast. Later in the evening you can relax at the lodge and have sunset views with a special dinner under artistically made lights.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 9: Visit the Stone Town
From Matemwe Beach, you will transfer to Stone Town. After checking in, our guide will pick you up for a walking historical Stone town tour where you will get an introduction to the historical town. Stone Town gives you a sense of culture with tradition as you navigate through the walkways and have views of old buildings and ancient sites of the slave trade. After the tour, you will have dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 10: Departure
Wake up at your hotel and have breakfast. Depending on the time of your flight, you can either drive directly to the Airport or relax at your hotel room. Board your flight back to Tanzania mainland. You will arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will connect to your outbound flight back home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner