Combined Trip Uganda & Tanzania

Uganda offers with the Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest a unique nature experience in Uganda and in Tanzania you can see the highest lion concentration as well as experience the big migration of the wildebeests and zebras in Serengeti National Park. On this trip you can visit both countries and enjoy plenty of time in the National Park of East Africa.

ITINERARY AND HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COMBINED TRIP TO UGANDA AND TANZANIA

Day 1 Arrival Day, Uganda, Entebbe (EBB) – Kampala

Our driver will pick you up at the airport and bring you to the first hotel in Kampala. Depending on your arrival time you will have the a chance to see the capital of Uganda, the Royal Palace or relax after the long flight at the lodge..

Day 2 Drive to Kampala – Kibale Forest National Park

Today you leave Kampala and head western part of Uganda. The route leads through a hilly landscape with numerous beautiful tea fields and banana plantations along the roadside. After about 320 km you reach Fort Portal, the center of the Toto Kingdom. If you are lucky you will see the impressive view over the peaks of the Ruwenzori Mountains. On the way there is time for a short stopover, have a coffee or buy a souvenir before continuing to the lodge.
Journey time: approx. 5 hours Distance: 320km

Day 3 Kibale Forest National Park, Chimpanzee Tracking – Queen Elizabeth National Park

This morning, accompanied by an experienced guide, you will follow the tracks of the chimpanzees into the jungle of the Kibale Forest National Park. The primates are incredibly interesting. Some of the chimpanzees poses resemble human ones. The intelligent animals use sticks and stones as tools. They also chewed leaves and use them as sponges to draw water from tree holes. Look out for the primates and enjoy the impressive calls through the untouched forest. Later you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Trekking: 1-4 hours Driving time: approx. 2.5 hours Distance: 112km

Day 4 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elisabeth National Park is a classic safari park. Elephants, Buffalo’s, Kobe Antelopes, Lions, Cheetahs, Hippos, Crocodiles and much more can be seen. The Lakes Edward and Lake George splits the wild savanna and, in the background, the Ruwenzori Mountains appear. In the afternoon you will go on a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel. It connects the two lakes and is especially interesting for bird watching. Hippos and crocodiles are also common.
Game Drive: 4-5 hours Boot-safari: 1 hour

Day 5 Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

In the morning you drive to Ishasha. This is the southern Part of Queen Elisabeth National Park and surrounded by protected areas. Therefore it particularly rich in wildlife. Hippos, Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Topies, Hyenas and much more. In Uganda, Ishasha is the only area where Lions regularly climb trees. This experience will sweeten your long drive to Bwindi Forest.
Travel time: 6 hours Distance: approx. 210km

Day 6 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Gorilla Tracking!

The Gorilla Tracking is one of the most impressive nature experiences of the world and serves the protection of the species. In the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the gorilla populations have recovered since the tracking started. While you penetrate trough the dense jungle steep slopes, winding vines and bamboo plants are dominating. Your experienced guide will show you traces of the gorillas’ past activities, such as nests, dung and nibbled bamboo shoots. Soon you will face the powerful, almost human-looking mountain gorilla! The Silverback its almost 1.70 meters in high and prefers to stay a little further.  While the monkeys approach their daily activities undisturbed, you can observe the animals in peace.
Gorilla tracking: 2-7 h Gorilla observation: 1 h

Day 7 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Lake Mburo National Park

Today after breakfast you drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Lake Mburo is the smallest national park in Uganda. In the afternoon you start for a game drive through the park. Next to the Kidepo National Park this is the only park where you can see zebras. Since 2015 also Giraffes are seen frequently.
Travel time: 4 hours Distance: approx. 260km

Day 8 Lake Mburo National Park, walking safari – drive to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will go on a guided walk in Lake Mburo National Park. During this nature walk, a ranger will go with you and show you the life of wildlife up close, without being surrounded by the metal and glass of your safari vehicle. Afterwards you have the opportunity to pay special attention to the lake: This water body is occupied by hippos and crocodiles too! Lake Mburo is a wonderful place to relax in nature and has everything your safari heart desires. Afterwards, you will drive back to Entebbe. On the way, you will have a short stopover at the Equator. Here you can see the interesting “water experiment” to illustrate the equator effect.

Day 9 Entebbe – Fly to Serengeti National Park, game drive

After waking up in Entebbe this morning and enjoying a replenishing breakfast, you will set off on an unforgettable adventure. By air, you will cross the majestic Lake Victoria and set course for Seronera, the vibrant heart of the Serengeti National Park. This park, which proudly holds the title of the best in all of Africa, covers an impressive 15,000 square kilometers. Upon arrival, your experienced driver will take care of the formalities at the park entrance, leaving you free to concentrate on the game drive ahead. The vast plains of the Serengeti National Park present themselves as a stage for a fascinating spectacle of nature.

Day 10 Serengeti National Park, game drive

After waking up in Entebbe this morning and enjoying a replenishing breakfast, you will set off on an unforgettable adventure. By air, you will cross the majestic Lake Victoria and set course for Seronera, the vibrant heart of the Serengeti National Park. This park, which proudly holds the title of the best in all of Africa, covers an impressive 15,000 square kilometers. Upon arrival, your experienced driver will take care of the formalities at the park entrance, leaving you free to concentrate on the game drive ahead. The vast plains of the Serengeti National Park present themselves as a stage for a fascinating spectacle of nature.

Day 11 Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro

After breakfast you will head towards Ngorongoro. You will also be able to take pictures of the animals, following in the footsteps of the Big Migration. The wildebeest migration is one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World”. Nowhere in the world is a greater annual movement of animals than in the Serengeti. But it’s time to drive on to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll see traditional Maasai with their cattle herds. A stop at the viewpoint of the crater is also definitely worthwhile for the famous Crater Selfie!

Day 12 Ngorongoro Crater, game drive

Today you drive down into the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater floor is about 600 meters lower than the crater rim which reaches a height of 2,300 meters. Up to 25,000 large animals live here, including Elephants and Rhinos. Among other things you have good chances to see the famous “Big Five”: Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo and Leopard. The animals find their home in the naturally delimited nature reserve Ngorongoro.

Day 13 Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park

Today you will drive on into the Tarangire National Park. The landscape is particularly impressive thanks to the many Baobab trees. In the middle of the park flows the river of the same name, which serves as a water source for many immigrated animals from other areas even in the dry season. Among them are also larger herds of elephants. In total there are over 1000 elephants in the 2600 km² large park. Buffalo’s, Zebras, Giraffes, Water-bucks and Impalas are also common. Lions and leopards are rarely seen.

Day 14 Tarangire National Park – Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), Tanzania

The impressive days in Uganda and Tanzania have giving you an unexpected nice picture of Africa. You were surprised by so much nature, the beauty of the parks and the kindness of the people. After a last breakfast in the bush, you will take a short morning game drive before continuing towards the airport. In the afternoon return flight to Europe or flight to Zanzibar.