Our 17 Days Uganda Tanzania Safari takes you to the best tourist destinations in both Uganda and Tanzania. Track primates in Uganda and explore Tanzania wildlife on this tour.
Day 1: Entebbe International Airport to Kampala.
Upon arrival at Entebe International Airport, you will meet your dedicated Driver Guide who will brief you about 17 Days Uganda Tanzania Safari and transfer to Kampala for dinner and overnight at your hotel/lodge. Depending on the time of arrival, you can decide to do some activities in Entebbe like visiting the Botanical gardens, visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (Zoo) or visit the reptile village. (Lake Victoria View Guesthouse, Papyrus Guesthouse or Cassia Lodge). Request a Quote
Distance: 47km
Driving Time: 1Hr
Meals Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park.
After breakfast, drive heading west to Fort Portal with picnic lunch en-route. Fort Portal rests in the shadow of the fabled “Mountains of the Moon” and is famous for the many tea plantations. From this lovely town you will continue to Kibale National Park. Arriving in time for leisure. dinner and overnight. (Kibale Forest Camp,Kibale Forest Camp or Kyaninga Lodge).
Distance: 308km
Driving Time: 5Hrs
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 3: Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After breakfast, the forest opens for a sensational chimps tracking. After a pre-tracking briefing at walking distance from your accommodation, you will start your hike adventure into the forest. En route your guide will explain more about the forest and the other inhabitants, including other primates and birds such as the Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Black-billed Turaco, Pied Hornbill, Chestnut winged Starlings and many more. Upon sighting the chimpanzees, you will stay with them for one unforgettable hour as they continue their daily routine – growling, grooming, feeding, taking care of the young ones and agilely climbing up trees. It certainly is one unforgettable wildlife encounter and the hour is always over too soon. After your forest walk, return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon transfer to Bigodi Swamp for another totally different nature walk. The Bigodi Swamp Walk is an initiative of the local community and is known for its rich diversity of birds and primates. Then proceeds your drive to Queen Elizabeth NP heading towards the south while passing the majestic foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the “Mountains of the Moon”. Arrive at your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight. (The Bush Lodge, Parkview Safari Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge).
Distance: 143km
Driving Time: 3Hrs
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 4: Full Day into Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The day begins early when you start with a morning game drive while heading to the mating ground of the Uganda Kobs. Alternatively, you can decide to experience a unique Hot Air Balloon Safari, followed by a bush breakfast and game drive (pre-booking required). In the afternoon take a 2-hours boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural channel between Lake Edward and Lake George. Later on drive back to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight. (The Bush Lodge, Parkview Safari Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge).
Distance: Unlimited within the park
Game Drive Time: Unlimited
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
After breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, the home of the endangered mountain gorillas. You will have a game drive en-route with picnic lunch along the way. Arrive at your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.(Broadbill Forest Camp, Rushaga Gorilla Camp Resort or Chameleon Hill Lodge).
Distance: 155km
Driving Time: 4Hrs
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 6: Full Day into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
After breakfast, prepare for the highlight of your safari, an unforgettable encounter with the Gentle Giants! You will be transfered to the park offices where you will be allocated a gorilla family in groups of 8 as well as a gorilla tracking guide. After a pre-tracking briefing by your guide touching on the gorillas generally, you will be assigned gorilla family as well as appropriate safety precautions. Thereafter, drive to the trailhead for the start of a thrilling adventure where by you will walk between 2 and 8 hours in steep and sometimes muddy conditions with rain overhead, which can be tough and require a degree of (average) fitness. However, the thrill of coming face to face with a giant Mountain Gorilla silverback completely makes up for the effort! Upon sighting the gorillas, you will spend the allowed one hour with them as they go about their daily life; feeding, moving, playing, raising their young and sometimes wrestling with the juveniles – it is a totally unique and unforgettable experience! Later on drive back to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight. (Cher Lando, Hotel Des Mille’ Colline or Marriott Hotel Kigali).
Distance: Unlimited within the park
Game Drive Time: Unlimited
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 7: Kigali – Kanombe Airport to Serengeti National Park.
After early breakfast, drive to Kigali at Kanombe Airport to catch your flight to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival at Seronera Airstrip you will meet with your Driver Guide and procceds with the game drive in the park with picnic lunch. Later on drive to your campsite/tented camp/lodge for leisure, dinner and overnight. (Seronera Campsite, Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp or Sametu Camp Serengeti).
Distance: Unlimited within the park
Game Drive Time: Unlimited
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 8: Full Day into Serengeti National Park.
After breakfast, proceed with game viewing into Serengeti with either picnic or drive back for hot lunch and proceeds. Later on drive back to your campsite/tented camp/lodge for dinner and overnight. (Seronera Campsite, Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp or Sametu Camp Serengeti).
Distance: Unlimited within the park
Game Drive Time: Unlimited
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 9: Full Day into Serengeti National Park.
After breakfast, proceed with game viewing into Serengeti with either picnic or drive back for hot lunch and proceeds. Later on drive back to your campsite/tented camp/lodge for dinner and overnight. (Seronera Campsite, Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp or Sametu Camp Serengeti).
Distance: Unlimited within the park
Game Drive Time: Unlimited
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 10: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA).
After breakfast, morning game drive in Central Serengeti before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation with picnic and game drive en-route. Arrive late evening at your campsite/tented camp/lodge for leisure, dinner and overnight.(Simba Campsite, Rhino Lodge or Lion’s Paw Camp).
Distance: 145km
Driving Time: 3.3Hrs
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 11: Full Day into Ngorongoro Crater.
After breakfast, full day crater tour with picnic lunch down into the carter. Later on drive back to your campsite/tented camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.(Simba Campsite, Rhino Lodge or Lion’s Paw Camp).
Distance: Unlimited within the Crater
Game Drive Time: Unlimited
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 12: NCAA to Lake Manyara National Park.
After breakfast, drive to MtowaMbu for morning cultural visit followed by hot local lunch; then afternoon game viewing inside Lake Manyara NP. Later on drive to your campsite/tented camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.(Fanaka Campsite, Isoitok Camp or Morona Hill Luxury Lodge).
Distance: 60km
Driving Time: 1Hr
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 13: Lake Manyara to Tarangire National Park.
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire with packed lunch, arriving in time for game viewing in the park. Later on drive to your campsite/tented camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.(Crest Safari Lodge, Masailand Safari Lodge, Arusha Coffee Lodge or Legendary Lodge).
Distance: 107km
Driving Time: 2Hrs
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 14: Tarangire to Arusha.
After breakfast, morning game drive in the park, and later on drive back to your campsite/tented camp/lodge for hot lunch before heading to Arusha. Arrive Arusha in time for dinner and overnight at your hotel/lodge. (Christina House, Gold Crest Hotel or African Tulip).
Distance: 140km
Driving Time: 3Hrs
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 15: Arusha to Kilimanjaro National Park.
After early breakfast, drive to Kilimanjaro arriving in time at Marangu gate where you will start trekking Mount Kilimanjaro to Mandara Hut with picnic lunch. Later on descend back to the gate where by you will meet your driver Guide and transfer to Arusha for dinner and overnight at your hotel/lodge. (Christina House, Gold Crest Hotel or African Tulip).
Distance: 120km
Driving Time: 3Hrs
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 16: Arusha to Arusha National Park.
After breakfast, drive to Arusha National Park for a morning walking safari with picnic lunch. During your walking you will be accompanied by armed Ranger and see (experience) wild animals while walking. Later onyou will have afternoon game drive in the park, and then drive back to Arusha at your hotel for dinner and overnight (Christina House, Gold Crest Hotel or African Tulip).
Distance: 40km
Driving Time: 35 Min
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner
Day 17: Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
After breakfast, it will depend on your departure timing as well as your next destination. If you will fly back home in the evening, you will have a day room as well as town tour for shopping. If you will extend to Zanzibar you will be transferred to Arusha Airport to catch your morning flight to Zanzibar.
End of 17 Days Uganda Tanzania Safari
Distance: 55km
Driving Time: 1Hr
Meals Plan: Breakfast + Lunch
17 Days Uganda Tanzania Safari Includes:
- Pick up and drop off at Entebbe/Seronera/Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO);
- Land Cruiser 4×4 with pop-up roof;
- Experience English-Speaking Safari Guide;
- Walking safari at Arusha NP;
- All park entry, transit and crater fees;
- All activities under the program;
- All accommodation under the program;
- Three meals per day on the safari;
- Bottled water throughout the safari;
- Thermos with hot tea/coffee & picnic gears;
- Binocular (1 per safari vehicle);
- MtowaMbu Cultural visit + hot local lunch,
- Flying Doctor Insurance;
- For budget camping: Cook, foods, camping fees & all camping gears;
17 Days Uganda Tanzania Safari Excludes: Request a Quote
- Tips for Driver & Cook Guide ($15-35 per person per day);
- Drinks while at the budget camping, tented camps & lodges;
- Laundry at the budget camping, tented camps & lodges;
- International & Local Flights, Visa and Insurance;
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees;
- All things of personal nature;
- For budget camping: sleeping bags;