16 Day Tanzania and Gorilla Trekking Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha, Tanzania

- Activities: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation and safari briefing.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge (Midrange)

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

- Activities: After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and rich birdlife. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park.

- Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge (Midrange)

Day 3: Full Day in Tarangire National Park

- Activities: Spend a full day exploring Tarangire’s diverse landscapes and wildlife. Look for lions, giraffes, zebras, and the many migratory bird species.

- Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge (Midrange)

Day 4: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

- Activities: After breakfast, transfer to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingo-dotted lakeshore, and diverse wildlife.

- Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge (Midrange)

Day 5: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

- Activities: After a morning drive, head to the iconic Serengeti National Park. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across the vast plains.

- Accommodation: Into The Wild (Midrange)

Days 6-7: Full Days in Serengeti National Park

- Activities: Enjoy two full days exploring the Serengeti’s endless plains, where you’ll witness some of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife, including the Big Five, cheetahs, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra.

- Accommodation: Into The Wild (Midrange)

Day 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

- Activities: After breakfast, embark on a game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a unique ecosystem filled with dense wildlife populations.

- Accommodation: Rhino Lodge (Midrange)

Day 9: Full Day in Ngorongoro Crater

- Activities: Enjoy a full day exploring the crater floor, observing the diverse array of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, and, if lucky, the elusive black rhino.

- Accommodation: Rhino Lodge (Midrange)

Day 10: Ngorongoro to Karatu

- Activities: After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to Karatu. Enjoy cultural visits to local villages and coffee plantations for a glimpse into the traditions of the Tanzanian highlands.

- Accommodation: Eileens Trees Inn (Midrange)

Day 11: Karatu to Arusha & Fly to Uganda

- Activities: After breakfast, return to Arusha and catch your scheduled flight to Entebbe, Uganda. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Entebbe for an evening of relaxation.

- Accommodation: 2Friends Beach Hotel (Midrange)

Day 12: Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

- Activities: Take an early morning drive for 8 hours from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Enjoy the scenic drive through Uganda’s highlands.

- Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge (Midrange)

Day 13: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

- Activities: Today, set off on a thrilling gorilla trekking adventure, led by experienced guides. Spend up to an hour with a gorilla family, observing them in their natural habitat.

- Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge (Midrange)

Day 14: Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Ishasha Sector)

- Activities: After breakfast, travel to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of these unique lions.

- Accommodation: Ishasha Jungle Lodge (Midrange)

Day 15: Full Day in Queen Elizabeth National Park

- Activities: Embark on a morning game drive, followed by an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll spot hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and various bird species.

- Accommodation: Enganzi Lodge (Midrange)

Day 16: Return to Entebbe & Departure

- Activities: Transfer back to Entebbe, where you’ll catch your flight home, bringing an end to an unforgettable East African adventure filled with remarkable wildlife encounters and immersive landscapes.