5 Days Serengeti and Gorilla Safari in Uganda
Serengeti and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. The 5 days safari offers a combination of Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Uganda and the Great wildebeest Migration Adventures in Serengeti National Park Tanzania. Wildebeest migration creates the upmost impressive sight of wildlife on the African continent, as also mountain gorilla trekking is a distinctive primate tracking experience. Have an extraordinary time in the African wilderness of Serengeti National Park of Tanzania and the African tropical jungle of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park of Uganda.
This safari of 5 days in Serengeti and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda includes 2 Days at Serengeti National Park and 3 Days of Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. 5 Days and 4 nights in this Serengeti and Gorilla Trekking safari, trip will start from Arusha Tanzania and will end at Entebbe International Airport Uganda. The combination of Serengeti and gorilla trekking is best-suitable for luxurious travellers with luxury or mid-range accommodations.
Safari Highlights: 5 Days Serengeti & Gorilla Safari
- Day#1: As the first rays of dawn paint the sky, a prompt pick-up awaits in the vibrant city of Arusha, beckoning adventurers to embark on an exhilarating journey to Serengeti National Park.
- Day#2: Embracing the rhythm of the wild, they venture into Serengeti's heart, embarking on an exhilarating game drive, where each heartbeat syncs with the pulse of nature. With memories woven by the untamed encounters, commence the journey to Arusha.
- Day#3: Pick up from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day#4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day#5: Early Morning transfer to Entebbe or Kigali Airport.
Detailed Safari Itinerary: 5 Days Serengeti & Gorilla Safari
- Day#1: As the first rays of dawn paint the sky, a prompt pick-up awaits in the vibrant city of Arusha, beckoning adventurers to embark on an exhilarating journey to Serengeti National Park
Early morning, the company tour guide will pick you up from Arusha at a hotel or place of residence or Airport. You’ll have a briefing about the safari and transfer to Serengeti National Park in the safari vehicle. You’ll have an en-route activity of a cultural tour before reaching the National park, and on arrival to the park check in for an evening game drive. Explore the park trails in search of wildlife and sight as much action as provided by nature that evening. Some of the wildlife animals to expect in the Serengeti plains include the wildebeest, hundreds of zebras, buffalos, and elephants, as well as the great predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. Check-in at your lodge for dinner and overnight at or after sunset.
Accommodation; Luxury, Mid-range & Budget.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner.
Private Transfer: Safari Vehicle or Flight to the Park.
- Day#2: Embracing the rhythm of the wild, venture into Serengeti's heart, for an exhilarating game drive, where each heartbeat syncs with the pulse of nature. With memories woven by the untamed encounters, commence the journey back to Arusha.
Pick your packed breakfast and lunch, and head out for a morning game drive in the park. You’ll have a chance to see several wildlife species at sunrise as they start their day by hunting for predators and pasture searching for herbivorous animals. Morning game drives usually offer high chances of sighting big cats and predators like spotted hyenas.
After the morning game drive, transfer back to Arusha in the late afternoon or evening. You’ll have an option of an overnight in Arusha or taking a flight to Kigali International Airport and spending the night in Kigali or continuing from Kigali to Bwindi (a Journey of 4 hours).
Accommodation; Luxury, Mid-range & Budget
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Private Transfer; Safari Vehicle and Flight
- Day#3: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Pick up from a hotel in Kigali, and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by the company guide. The drive is about 4 hours from Kigali to Bwindi impenetrable forest where the mountain gorillas inhabit. Arrive in the afternoon and check into the lodge for lunch, dinner and overnight.
You’ll have a 20-10-minute break every after 1 hour of driving.
Accommodation; Luxury, Mid-range & Budget.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day#4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, you’ll head out to the park headquarters for a briefing about the rules and regulations for gorilla tracking in Uganda. In the briefing, you’ll be assigned to a gorilla family in a group of 8 tourists depending on your hiking & their hiking ability. The trek starts with each group being accompanied by a park ranger, hiking for about 2-3 hours depending on where the gorilla family spent the previous night. Upon sighting the gorillas, a maximum of 1 hour is assigned to the companionship of the gentle giants for photography and an amazing experience. After your trek, return to the park headquarters where you’ll receive a gorilla trekking certificate. Later, the driver-guide ensures a safe transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for refreshment and relaxation. Spend a night near the deepest lake in the country.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Private Transfer; Safari Vehicle.
- Day#5: Early morning road transfer to Entebbe or Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
From Lake Bunyonyi, you’ll be driven to either Kigali or Entebbe International Airport for a departure flight. Arrive in Entebbe in the afternoon and have some shopping or go straight to the airport depending on the time of your flight.
During the drive to Entebbe Airport, you can en route to the Igongo cultural centre for a quick stop, en-route to lake Mburo national park and a short stop at the equator line. This is a journey of 8 hours.
The driver guide can also transfer you back to the Kigali international airport
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
Private transfer: Safari Vehicle or Flight to Entebbe International Airport or Kigali International Airport.
End of the 5 Days of Serengeti and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda