Uganda & Tanzania Grand Safari

15-Day Uganda & Tanzania Grand Safari: From Gorillas to the Great Migration

$7609-8157 USD

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Safari summary

Tour Overview
East Africa is one of the most beautiful places in all of Africa. It lies on the equator and has many different landscapes, from volcanoes, tropical rainforests, snow-capped mountains, vast savannahs, sparkling crater lakes, and white-sand beaches. This 15-Day Uganda & Tanzania Grand Safari takes you through Uganda and Tanzania—two countries full of wildlife, natural wonders, and unforgettable experiences.

You’ll go on exciting safaris to spot lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, hippos, and even the Great Migration, where tens of thousands of animals move across the plains. You’ll also walk through lush mountain rainforests to see wild chimpanzees and the rare mountain gorillas—an experience you’ll never forget. We’ve handpicked small, charming lodges and camps in stunning locations, chosen for their comfort, style, and atmosphere. For example, you might stay at the beautiful Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp, hidden in a peaceful jungle just ten minutes from the Ngorongoro crater, giving you an early start for your safari.

Almost all the experiences mentioned in this trip are included in the tour price, and we’re always adding new and exciting activities. Want to make your adventure even more special? Our expert team can help you add optional activities like a balloon safari over Serengeti, a night walk in Kibale Forest, tracking lions with GPS in Queen Elizabeth National Park, or paddling a canoe across the peaceful waters of Lake Mutanda. This trip is perfect for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone who wants to experience the very best that Uganda and Tanzania have to offer.

Trip Highlights
See amazing mountain gorillas up close in Bwindi’s thick rainforest.
Follow playful wild chimpanzees in the green Kibale Forest.
Take a boat ride on Kazinga Channel and spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and colorful birds.
Discover lots of wildlife and beautiful views in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Walk among giant baobab trees and big herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park.
Watch millions of animals move together in the breathtaking Great Migration in the Serengeti.
Spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards hunting in the Serengeti’s Seronera Valley.
Explore the amazing Ngorongoro Crater, home to many animals and rare black rhinos.
Fly over stunning lakes and forests on a scenic flight from Kisoro to Entebbe.

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About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Kibale Ngorongoro Crater Queen Elizabeth Serengeti Tarangire
	Accesibility	This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Walking safari—with armed guard
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Internal flights
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Welcome to the pearl of Africa

Your East African adventure begins today! When you arrive in Uganda, a friendly driver will be waiting to welcome you and take you to your first accommodation in Entebbe Town, just a short 15-minute drive away. After your journey, take some time to relax, sip a refreshing drink, and unwind under the sparkling African sky. Tonight, you’ll enjoy a peaceful rest as you prepare for the exciting days ahead.

Airport GH | Via Via |Boma lodges

Via Tea fields & Craters to Kibale

Kibale

This morning, meet your guide for a short briefing before driving through Uganda’s scenic countryside to Kibale Forest National Park. Along the way, pass villages, tea plantations, crater lakes, and, on clear days, views of the Rwenzori Mountains. Kibale is famed for its 13 primate species, including colobus, mangabeys, and galagos. Surrounded by tea fields and swamps, it’s also rich with colorful birds, making it the perfect start to your adventure.

Kibale FC | Turaco Std | Turaco /Crater SL

Chimps & Bigodi Swamp Walk

Kibale

Today you’ll discover the primates of Kibale Forest and Bigodi Wetlands. Depending on your permit, begin with chimp trekking or a swamp walk. On the trek, guided rangers lead you through the forest to spot wild chimpanzees swinging, feeding, and calling—an unforgettable experience. The Bigodi Swamp walk reveals red colobus, mangabeys, and vibrant birds like the great blue turaco. Between activities, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation before continuing your adventure.

Kibale FC | Turaco Std | Turaco /Crater SL

Travel to Queen Elizabeth NP

Queen Elizabeth

After exploring Kibale, journey south into a new landscape, the vast savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The scenic drive passes rolling hills, crater lakes, tea plantations, and bustling villages with banana markets. By afternoon, arrive in the park for your first jeep safari. Spanning nearly 2,000 km² in the Rift Valley, it hosts elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, and 600+ bird species. Highlights include the Kazinga Channel, crater lakes, and Kyambura Gorge.

Pumba Cottage | Enganzi GL | Mweya SL | Kyambura

Queen Elizabeth NP Safari Tours

Queen Elizabeth

Today is dedicated to discovering the wildlife and landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Begin with an early morning jeep safari through the misty savannah, when animals are most active and the air is filled with birdsong. After returning to your lodge for lunch and rest, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, spotting hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, elephants, and hundreds of colorful birds. Optional activities include predator tracking with expert rangers or a private boat safari

Pumba Cottage | Enganzi GL | Mweya SL | Kyambura

On to the fairytale Lake Mutanda

Bwindi Impenetrable

Today, leave the savannahs and drive through rainforests, crater lakes, coffee farms, and rolling hills toward Lake Mutanda and the Virunga Volcanoes. Depending on your stay, you’ll overnight at Mutanda Lake Resort or luxury Buhoma near Bwindi. The lake area is rich in wildlife—kingfishers, grey crowned cranes, otters, and chameleons—offering a serene base to relax and prepare for the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience.

Lake Mutanda | Sanctuary GFC

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable

This morning, head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. Guided by expert rangers, you’ll track gorilla families through the lush rainforest, spotting signs like nests and broken branches before encountering the silverback and its family up close—a truly life-changing moment. In the afternoon, relax at Lake Mutanda, enjoying swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, or tracking playful golden monkeys. For a deeper experience.

Lake Mutanda | Sanctuary GFC

Domestic flight to Entebbe

This morning, drive 40 minutes to Kisoro airstrip and board a 1–1.5 hour flight back to Entebbe, avoiding an 11-hour road trip. Enjoy stunning aerial views of Lake Mutanda, Bwindi Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Lake Victoria. On arrival, a driver will transfer you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, reflecting on your Uganda adventure, and preparing for tomorrow’s flight to Tanzania.

Airport GH | Via Via |Boma lodges

Flight to Arusha

This morning, you’ll pack your bags and board your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in northern Tanzania. Upon arrival, your friendly driver will be waiting to greet you with a warm welcome. From the airport, you’ll drive to your first lodge nestled in the green, peaceful landscapes around Arusha. Once you’ve settled in, you can enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and chat with your driver about the exciting plans for tomorrow.

African View | Kili Villa | Rivertrees | Arusha

Elephants & baobabs in Tarangire

Tarangire

Meet your private guide and head to Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch. Famous for baobab trees and large elephant herds, the park’s Tarangire River and Silale Swamp attract diverse wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon jeep safari spotting elephants, birds, and maybe predators or African rock pythons. As the sun sets, experience the park’s sights and sounds, then unwind by a campfire under the vast African sky for an unforgettable safari day.

Sangaiwe | Tortilis | River | Swala

Travel to world-famous Serengeti NP

Serengeti

Travel to Serengeti National Park, stopping at Ngorongoro Crater for photos. Optional walking safari in southern Tarangire offers close encounters with elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and birds in Silale Swamp. Serengeti, meaning “endless plain,” hosts the largest wildlife concentrations and annual wildebeest migrations. In the afternoon, enjoy a jeep safari in Seronera Valley to spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards. End the day by a campfire under the African sky.

Thorn Tree | Tortilis | Mbali Mbali | Namiri

Full day safari in Serengeti NP

Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the Serengeti, choosing a full-day safari with a picnic lunch or a morning and afternoon safari with a relaxed brunch in between. The Seronera Valley is famous for lions, cheetahs, and leopards, but wildlife is abundant throughout the park. After a day of incredible sightings and breathtaking scenery, return to your lodge to relax with a sundowner and reflect on your unforgettable Serengeti adventure.

Thorn Tree | Tortilis | Mbali Mbali | Namiri

To Serengeti Safari & Karatu Trip

Serengeti

Begin your day with a morning Serengeti safari, spotting lions, cheetahs, leopards, and other wildlife. Around midday, drive to your lodge near Ngorongoro Crater or Karatu. Spend the afternoon relaxing, or if at Ngorongoro Tortilis or Sanctuary Ngorongoro, enjoy a guided one-hour walk along the crater rim through misty forests with Spanish moss, offering magical views of the vast crater below—a peaceful way to unwind after your morning safari.

Country Lodge | Tortilis | Kitela | Sanctuary

Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy a full-day Ngorongoro Crater safari, exploring its vast landscapes and incredible wildlife. Home to around 25,000 large mammals, the crater spans 260 km² with a rim rising 600 meters and a central soda lake. Descend into the crater to spot rhinos, lions, elephants, and more. Stop for a picnic lunch before concluding your adventure and driving back to Arusha, where you can relax and enjoy dinner at your lodge after an unforgettable day.

Country Lodge | Tortilis | Kitela | Sanctuary

Morning safari & return flight

On your final day, relax in your lodge’s beautiful garden, savoring the last moments of your African adventure. After unwinding, pack your belongings and drive back to Arusha, enjoying the stunning Tanzanian landscapes along the way. Stop for a meal before proceeding to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll be dropped off to catch your return flight home, reflecting on the incredible experiences of your trip.

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