9-Day Ultimate Tanzania & Uganda Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival

Upon your arrival at the airport and after immigration formalities, our guide will be waiting for you. He will then drive you to the hotel and brief you on your upcoming safari. If time allows, you can enjoy a brief city tour; otherwise, enjoy a restful night before beginning your adventure tomorrow!

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Greenside Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:30am and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch in hand for a full-day game drive. Tanzania’s third-largest national park is known for the majestic baobab trees that dot its landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park and is visited by some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffe, and zebra. After the game drive, you will head back to your camp or lodge, where a delicious dinner awaits you.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mvuli Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll set off towards the Serengeti National Park, traversing the endless grassland plains. The Serengeti is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive amidst the vast Serengeti plains, where you may encounter the great herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, or even a pride of lions resting in the shade. A picnic lunch will be served during the game drive. The day concludes with a satisfying dinner and a restful night at your accommodations.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Moyo Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

After a filling breakfast, you'll start your full-day game drive around 8:00am to explore the central portion of Serengeti National Park. This legendary park is renowned for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The Seronera area is known for its rich wildlife habitat, and its river is a vital water source attracting a variety of wildlife species representative of the area. Even during the migration's off-season, the region is teeming with wildlife, especially lion prides, providing exceptional game viewing opportunities year-round. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch during your extended game drive, with the day concluding around 5:00pm. After dinner, you'll retire to your accommodations for the evening.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Moyo Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll embark on a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later, you'll depart for the Ngorongoro Crater Rim with a picnic lunch in hand. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest collapsed volcanic crater, spanning fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. It is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes, and its floor, dotted with watering holes, is home to approximately 30,000 animals. After an eventful day, you'll enjoy a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodations.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mvuli Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha

The destination for today is Arusha via Lake Manyara National Park, where you will enjoy a half-day game drive. As you enter the national park around 9:00am, the lush acacia and mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The game drive will continue until mid-afternoon, with a break for a picnic lunch. Keep an eye out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, and the elusive blue monkeys. Another highlight of Lake Manyara National Park is the tree-climbing lions, although spotting them requires a bit of luck. If you visit during the right season, you might witness the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos. By mid-afternoon, you will depart for Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location or hotel by around 6:00pm. With incredible experiences and cherished memories, it's time to bid farewell to your Tanzania safari team.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Greenside Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha - Kigali - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be picked up by a Nsavi Safaris guide and start your journey to Uganda. Cross the Rwanda-Uganda border and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park is home to endangered mountain gorillas and hosts a variety of spectacular birds, including 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemic bird species (such as the blue-throated Broadbill and bar-tailed trogon, among others). You will go to bed early this evening to ensure you’ll be well-rested for during your gorilla trek. (Recommend to spend a night in kigali based on evening arrival flight time at an extra cost).

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodgejust outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for an orientation and to meet your guides for the day. An experienced ranger will lead you on today’s gorilla trek, sharing interesting facts about flora, fauna, and gorilla behavior. The trek can last between 2-7 hours but is well worth the effort. Once you reach a gorilla family, you'll have an hour to observe them up close. After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. This lake's 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water creates a magical setting. Upon arrival at the lodge, enjoy a canoe boat ride on the lake and relax.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

BirdNest Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Bunyonyi - Kigali

After breakfast, you will drive to the border and cross back to Kigali. You will then be dropped off at the airport for your connecting flight home, ending your wonderful safari.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.