14 Days East Africa Safari Uganda / Tanzania & Zanzibar Beach
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Itinerary Highlight
- Day 1: Arrival in Uganda
- Day 2: Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Day 3: Gorilla tracking and Cultural exposure
- Day 4: Travel to Queen Elizabeth NP, Game Drive, Boat launch
- Day 5: Game drive and return to Kampala
- Day 6: Uganda to Tanzania by flight.
- Day 7: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
- Day 8 to 9: Experience the Great Serengeti Migration Safari
- Day 10: Serengeti To Ngorongoro Crater,
- Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar
- Day 12-13: Zanzibar
- Day 14: Departure Day
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your assigned Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari guide who will transfer you to Kampala to a hotel booked for you. In case you have had an early flight to Uganda, you will be taken on a brief tour of the city of Kampala.
Overnight at Emin Pasha Hotel/ Speke Resort Hotel
Meal Plan: Full Board Basis
Day 2: Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
After an early breakfast, you will set off on a Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari journey from Kampala and travel westwards to Bwindi for approximately 9-10 hours. You have a brief stop at the Equator for a chance for you to stand in two hemispheres at the same time and take some photographs. Continue the journey through the beautiful verdant rolling hills of this part of the country. You will stop in Mbarara town for lunch and then continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park where you will have the overnight. Rushanga Gorilla Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: Full Board Basis
Day 3: Gorilla tracking and Cultural exposure
After an early delicious Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari breakfast you will go to the park headquarters where you will be briefed by the guides before you begin the trek into the thick Bwindi Forest jungle for the giant mountain gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is renowned for its impressive Mountain Gorillas. While the time it takes to trek the Gorillas is unpredictable, the thrill of spending time observing these gentle apes, once sited, as they feed, communicate, play and bond with the young is an awesome experience that leaves lasting memories of a lifetime.
Return to your lodge for a rest and later go for a cultural walk to interact with and learn about the lifestyles of the local people. You will participate in captivating traditional performances presented by Women’s groups or orphaned children’s groups. Overnight at Rushanga Gorilla Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: Full Board Basis
Day 4: Travel to Queen Elizabeth NP, Game Drive, Boat launch
Have an early breakfast and then travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park entering it through the Ishasha sector renowned for the tree climbing lions. You will have a Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari game drive along the way during which you will see Lions, various Antelope species, Elephants, Hyenas, Leopards, and Buffaloes. Will later in the afternoon go for a two-hour boat cruise down the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. The boat safari cruise takes you through the highest population of Hippos and you will see a profusion of water animals and birds basking on the water shores. This boat safari cruise rewards you with a great opportunity to take photos at close range.
Overnight at Buffalo Safari Resort
Meal Plan: Full Board Basis
Day 5: Game drive and return to Kampala
After breakfast set out for a game drive along the “Queen’s Mile” and the Kasenyi track to see leopards, mongoose, lions, Uganda kobs, elephants, hyenas, waterbucks, Cape buffaloes, Topi, Warthogs, and several small animals and birds. You will return to your lodge for lunch after which you will start the return journey to Kampala, arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Emin Pasha Hotel/ Speke Resort Hotel
Day 6: Uganda to Tanzania by flight.
After breakfast you will be taken to Entebbe airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro airport on arrival you will meet with your safari driver from Africa Joy Tours who will drive you to Arusha town at hotel for dinner and overnight at River Tree lodge.
Day 7: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
After early breakfast you will leave Arusha at 6:30Am and drive through the cooler highland region towards the Serengeti National Park. The world-renowned Serengeti National Park, with its diverse landscape ranging from grass plains and dry savannah to marshy woodlands, is the stamping ground of many carnivorous predators and their prey. The park is home to the largest animal migration in the world and depending on the season you will be able to witness this spectacular event unfold. The herds of wildebeest and zebras journey in the short rainy season of November and December from the hills in the north to the southern plains before returning to the north during the longer rainy season of April to June. The location of the migrating herds is dependent on the yearly rainfall, but your guide will know where the best vantage points for wildlife viewing are. The night will be spent at camp in the central Serengeti.
Meals: Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Day 8 to 9: Experience the Great Serengeti Migration Safari
After breakfast we head towards the far northern reaches of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Wagakuria. We will do a game drive en-route from the Lobo area to the Wagakuria area. As we head north, good sightings of giraffe, plain game, herds of buffalo and elephants can often be seen.
We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch will we enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the Wagakuria area from August to October, depending on rainfall patterns. A long stretch of the Mara River runs through the northern Serengeti National Park and the Mara River provides the migration with its most difficult obstacle. Witnessing the frantic herds of wildebeest crossing the Mara River is amazing. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Day 10: Serengeti To Ngorongoro Crater,
We awake early to game drive through the Serengeti National Park. We then travel to the southern region of the park where we have an opportunity to witness the endless plains this Park is famous for. We make our way across the Serengeti and into the Ngorongoro Conservation region at lunch time and start our ascension up the steep Crater’s rim. This evening’s your accommodation will be at Ngorongoro Tortilis Tented Camp
Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar
Early breakfast and drive the short distance to Ngorongoro Loduare gate and today you explore the famous Ngorongoro Crater during a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater often described as one of the wonders of the world. It is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations. It is one of the few places where the rare black rhino can be observed in their natural setting. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. With a bit of luck the ‘Big Five’ can be spotted during one game drive only. After all experience you will be transfer to arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar on arrival you will meet with our guide who will take you to Maru maru hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 12-13: Zanzibar
Enjoy free time to relax on the beaches and swim, snorkel or dive in the clear, warm waters. A cocktail and a golden sunset go hand in hand, so be sure to indulge as the sun melts away and day turns to night. In the evening, wander the beaches and the white sands of Zanzibar. Beach volley ball, table tennis and other games are some of the activities to you can indulge in you resort during the days and nights.
Main destination: Zanzibar Island
Accommodation: Ocean Paradise Beach Resort Mid-range resort located in or near Zanzibar
Meals & drinks: included
Day 14: Departure Day
You can choose the program of today in respect to your flight time. You may opt to relax in the resort or short activities like playing volley ball, kayaking. Later in the afternoon or evening you will be brought to the airport for your flight back home.
Main destination: Zanzibar Airport
Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation)
Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Included
- All park entrance fees and administrative fees
- All meals while on safari as noted in itinerary
- Transfer to and from Arusha/Kilimanjaro International Airport
- 4WD transportation while on safari
- Staff salaries and guiding fees
- Coffee and tea at meals, bottled water in rooms
- 3 meals daily on safari
- Professional safari guide
- 4X4 land curser with open roof for game view
- Radio call in our safari vehicle
- Wi-Fi in our safari vehicle daily
- Domestic flight Arusha to Zanzibar
- Domestic flight from Uganda to Kilimanjaro airport
- Accommodation in Zanzibar as per tour itinerary
- Flying Doctors Insurance
Excluded
- International airfares and departure taxes
- All items of a personal nature
- Telephone calls, fax, internet, email etc,
- Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, porters, camp staff and especially driver –guide(s)
- Alcoholic and most non-alcoholic drinks
- Extra bottled water
- Laundry services
- Balloon safari ($500)
- Visa and International flight tickets fees
- Travel Insurance
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