This 18-day East African safari takes you from the lush jungles of Uganda to the sun-kissed beaches of Zanzibar and the wildlife-rich plains of Tanzania. Highlights include gorilla trekking in Bwindi, cruising Lake Bunyonyi, exploring Stone Town, and witnessing the Great Migration in the Serengeti. The journey ends with unforgettable game drives and cultural experiences in Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Arusha.
Arrive in Entebbe. Transfer to your hotel.
Drive to Jinja.
Visit the source of the Nile.
Boat cruise on the River Nile.
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Game drive.
Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approx. 6 hrs).
Relax and prepare for gorilla trekking the next day.
Full-day trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Drive to Bunyonyi (approx. 1 hr).
Boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi.
Visit the Batwa community and other cultural sites.
Return to Entebbe for overnight
Fly from Entebbe to Zanzibar.
Stone Town tour:
Explore the historic town.
Visit the Old Fort, House of Wonders, and Darajani Market.
Spice tour: Learn about the production and use of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. (optional)
Fly from Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro/ Arusha Airport and transfer to Lake Manyara NP
Game drive in Lake Manyara NP, searching for wildlife like elephants and lions.
Game drive en route to Serengeti.
Witness the Great Migration (seasonal) and spot predators like cheetahs and leopards.
Full-day game drive to explore the endless plains and diverse wildlife.
Continue game drives, exploring the Serengeti’s landscapes and wildlife.
Game drive: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to spot the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, Cape buffalo, and rhinoceros).
Game drive in Tarangire NP, searching for elephants, lions, and giraffes.
Full-day game drive to explore the park’s diverse wildlife.
Transfer to Arusha.
Coffee tour: Visit a coffee farm to learn about production processes and sample local flavors.
Farewell dinner.
Departure from Arusha International Airport.
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