6 Days Serengeti and Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari

Experience East Africa with a well-planned Serengeti – Bwindi gorilla Combo, book this 6 Days Serengeti and Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari. These 6 days gorillas and Serengeti safari allow you to experience the top two wildlife experiences in Africa on a single holiday tour in East Africa. On this classic 6 Days Serengeti and Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari, you will spend 6 days and 5 nights exploring some of the most biodiverse regions of East Africa – with a rare opportunity to witness the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

On this classic 6 Days Bwindi and Serengeti, you will trek the mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and then fly to Tanzania for a remarkable wildlife viewing experience in Serengeti National Park. This safari tour starts with arrival at Tanzania Kilimanjaro International Airport. While in Tanzania, you will visit the iconic Serengeti National Park for an opportunity to witness all the iconic wildlife species (African Big Five) and the spectacular wildebeest migration. After your adventure in Tanzania, you will then fly to Uganda through Entebbe International Airport.

From here, go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park located in the southwestern part of the country. Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to the largest mountain gorilla population, with more than half of the remaining mountain gorilla population residing here. There are also 20 habituated mountain gorilla families available for tracking each day.

This classic 6 Days Serengeti and Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari is best designed to allow you to witness the wildebeest migration, African Big Five animals (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant), and the endangered mountain gorillas while in Africa.

Tour Summary for 6 Days Serengeti and Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari

Day 1: Pick up from Arusha and transfer to Serengeti National Park,
Day 2: Whole day wildlife safari experience in Serengeti National Park
Day 3: Transfer from Serengeti to Arusha and board your flight to Entebbe Airport.
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking Activity
Day 6: Depart Bwindi and Transfer to Kampala.

Detailed day by day 6 Days Serengeti and Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Arusha town to Serengeti National Park.

You will be picked up from your accommodation in Arusha town and transferred to Serengeti National Park. This journey lasts for about 4 hours through the scenic countryside of Tanzania. Arrive in Serengeti National Park and drive to your booked safari lodge. Check in and have lunch at your lodge.

After lunch, depart your lodge and embark on a wildlife-viewing game drive in Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is home to large numbers of wildlife including the iconic African big five. You will encounter lions, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, hyenas, giraffes, elands, zebras, wildebeests, Thomson gazelles, baboons, rhinos, and hartebeests among others during your game drive. Later return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Dinner & Lunch

Day 2: Full-day wildlife safari experience in Serengeti National Park.

Wake up early in the morning and embark on a full-day safari in Serengeti National Park. Following breakfast, depart your lodge with packed lunch boxes and embark on a game drive adventure in Serengeti National Park. Visit some of the wildlife hotspots for opportunities to witness various wildlife species including; crocodiles, hippos, zebras, ostriches, and elephants among others. Keep an eye out for the iconic African Big Five species.

Have a lunch break in between the drives and enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the park. After lunch, proceed with your adventure in Serengeti. Visit various wildlife spots for opportunities to witness the annual wildebeest migration and other wildlife species including all the top predators in Africa. As your day comes to a close, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner and Lunch

Day 3: Transfer from Serengeti National Park to Arusha and catch your flight to Entebbe Airport in Uganda.

Wake up and enjoy breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, embark on a game drive en route to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha and drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch your flights to Uganda. You will arrive at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda where you will meet your Uganda safari guide ready to pick you up and drop you at your booked hotel either in Entebbe or Kampala.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Destination: Entebbe Airport
Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House – Mid-Range Hotel in Entebbe
Activities: Transfer by Air from Arusha Airport to Entebbe Airport
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Drinking Water

Day 4: Pick Up From Your Hotel and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

In the morning, your guide will pick you up from the hotel, and you will embark on a drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This long journey will take you about 8 to 9 hours, driving through the scenic countryside. You will have a short stop over at the Equator for photos. After proceed with your drive to Bwindi, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.

Proceed with a drive to your booked accommodation in Bwindi. Arrive at your accommodation and check in. Relax and unwind from your lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge – Mid-Range Lodge in Bwindi Forest
Activities: Scenic Drive from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Drinking Water

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Forest National Park

Today you will be experiencing the long-awaited gorilla trekking. Start your day early in the morning with a sumptuous breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast head to the park headquarters for briefing – you will be taught the dos and don’ts regarding your gorilla trekking. You will then be allocated a gorilla family to trek and ranger guides.

Its time to grab your hiking stick and delve into the jungle in search of the endangered gorillas in their natural habitat. Although the trek is really challenging, after you locate the gorillas you will simply forget the hustle you went through to get to them. As you hike in the jungles, you will notice trees and shoots breaking which is the first and most common sign of gorillas. Upon meeting the gorillas, you will be thrilled and you will kick off with your interaction with the gorillas of course not forgetting to take photos, you will learn about how the gorillas go about their daily lives of feeding and making nests.

Later after trekking, you will head back to your lodge for relaxation and if you wish you can go for a community visit to find out how the locals go about their activities and learn about the cultures of the locals.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge – Mid-range Lodge in Bwindi Forest
Activities: Enjoy Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Drinking Water

Day 6: Transfer Back to Kampala and to Entebbe airport.

Wake up to the beautiful environment of Bwindi, and have your relaxed breakfasts. After breakfast, check out of the lodge and embark on a transfer back to Entebbe International Airport where you will catch your flight back home.

Destination: Entebbe Airport
Accommodation: No Accommodation
Activities: Transfer by Road from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Entebbe Airport
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch En-Route, Drinking Water

End of 6 Days Serengeti and Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari

The trip includes

Accommodation on full board basis.
Ground transportation and drop offs.
Professional tour guide.
Park entry and activities.
Gorilla trekking permits
En route meals.