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This itinerary takes you from the savannahs of Tanzania to the rainforests of Uganda, blending wildlife encounters with cultural insights. You’ll witness the Great Migration in the Serengeti, cross into the Maasai Mara, trek through Kibale’s chimpanzee forests, and come face-to-face with mountain gorillas in Bwindi. Along the way, you’ll meet Maasai warriors, Ugandan guides, and conservationists who will share their stories, making this journey as much about people as it is about nature.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha, Tanzania
Day 2-4: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Day 5-6: Maasai Mara, Kenya
Day 7-8: Kibale National Park, Uganda
Day 9-10: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Day 11: Entebbe, Uganda
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
You arrive in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern circuit. The city is bustling, but your lodge is an oasis of calm. You spend the evening relaxing, perhaps sipping a drink on the terrace as the sun sets over Mount Meru. You sleep well, excited for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation:
Mid-range: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Luxury: Gran Meliá Arusha
Transport: Private transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha (1 hour).
Day 2
Fly Into the Serengeti
After breakfast, you fly to the Serengeti. The journey takes about less than 2 hours. By afternoon, you’re in the heart of the Serengeti, where the air hums with life. Your guide points to a lioness resting under a tree. “She’s waiting for her pride,” he says.
Accommodation:
Mid-range: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Transport: Private 4x4 vehicle (6 hours).
Day 3
The Circle of Life
At dawn, you’re out again, the air crisp and cool. A herd of elephants crosses the road, their footsteps silent on the dusty earth. Later, you could stumble upon a cheetah family—a mother and her cubs.
Accommodation:
Mid-range: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Transport: Game drives in a private 4x4 vehicle.
Day 4
The Maasai Connection
Today, you visit a Maasai village on the edge of the Serengeti. The warriors welcome you with a traditional dance, their red shukas bright against the green landscape. One of them, a young man named Lemayian, tells you about their way of life. “We live with the land,” he says. “The lions are our neighbors, not our enemies.” You sit with the women as they bead jewelry, their hands moving swiftly. They laugh as you try to thread a bead, and you realize how much joy exists in simplicity.
Accommodation:
Mid-range: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Transport: Game drives in a private 4x4 vehicle.
Day 5
Fly, crossing into the Mara
You cross into Kenya’s Maasai Mara, a seamless extension of the Serengeti. The Mara feels wilder, the grasslands stretching endlessly.
Accommodation:
Mid-range: Mara Leisure Camp
Luxury: Angama Mara
Transport: Flight to Nairobi
Day 6
The Mara’s Drama
Today, you witness the Mara’s raw drama.
Accommodation:
Mid-range: Mara Leisure Camp
Luxury: Angama Mara
Transport: Game drives in a private 4x4 vehicle.
Day 7
Transfer to Kibale
You fly to Uganda, where the landscape changes dramatically. The flight from Nairobi to Entebbe takes about 1.5 hours, followed by a about 6 hour drive to Kibale. Kibale’s rainforest is a world of green, alive with birdsong and the chatter of monkeys.
Accommodation:
Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp
Luxury: Chimpundu Lodge
Transport: Flight (1.5 hours) + private 4x4 vehicle (6+/- hours).
Day 8
Chimp Trekking
Nothing to add! Youre in the primate capital of the world, and it's chimps tracking day!
Day 9
Transfer to Bwindi’s Misty Mountains
You drive to Bwindi, a journey of about 6 hours. The air is cool, and the mountains are shrouded in mist. The trek is tough, but when you finally see the gorillas, it’s worth every step. A silverback sits majestically, his eyes wise and calm.
Accommodation:
Mid-range: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Luxury: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Transport: Guided walks and community visits.
Day 10
Gorilla Trekking
The day is here! Everything you've ever dreamt of!
Accommodation:
Mid-range: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Luxury: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Transport: Guided walks and community visits.
Day 11
Farewell, East Africa
You fly back to Entebbe, reflecting on the past 11 days, you realize how much you’ve experienced—the landscapes, the wildlife, the people. At the airport, you meet a fellow traveler who asks, “How was your trip?” You smile and say, “It was a story I’ll carry forever.”
Transport: flight back
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All accommodations (mid-range and luxury options)
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Meals as specified
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Park fees and permits (including gorilla trekking permit)
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Guided tours and activities
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Transportation (4x4 vehicles, domestic flights)
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Professional guides and drivers
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International flights
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Visa fees
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Travel and medical insurance
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Tips and gratuities
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Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
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