7 Days Bwindi Gorillas Uganda and Serengeti Wildlife Safari ( 7 Days Uganda and Tanzania Safari)
The 7 Days Bwindi Gorillas Uganda and Serengeti Wildlife Safari is a 7 Days Uganda and Tanzania Safari that allows you to combine Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and wildlife watching in Serengeti National Park. This 7 Days Bwindi Gorillas Uganda and Serengeti Wildlife Safari is a multi-border crossing safari tour that starts with arrival at Rwanda’s Kigali International Airport. From Kigali, you will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to more than half of the world’s remaining mountain Gorillas nestled in the southwestern part of Uganda.
You’ll be able to trek gorillas in Bwindi and then drive back to Kigali for a scheduled flight to Tanzania. On this 7 Days Uganda Gorillas and Serengeti Safari, you will experience two of the world’s renowned adventure experiences(mountain gorilla trekking & Wildlife viewing) – granting you an opportunity to create everlasting safari memories of Africa. This 7 Days Uganda and Serengeti trip allows you to witness the endangered gorillas on a tailored gorilla trekking experience and also an opportunity to view the African Big Five on a big five wildlife viewing experience in Serengeti National Park.
The seven-day safari starts in Kigali city in Rwanda and ends in Arusha in Tanzania. Be guaranteed to see the gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and numerous wildlife species in one of the natural wonders of the world; Serengeti National Park
Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and hotel transfer.
- Day 2: Travel from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
- Day 3: Gorilla trekking and Batwa community tour.
- Day 4: Travel back to Kigali and fly to Arusha.
- Day 5: Transfer to Serengeti NP.
- Day 6: Full day game drive.
- Day 7: Depart Serengeti and travel back to Arusha.
Activities and Experiences on this Safari
- African Big Five viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Witnessing the wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park
- Mountain gorilla Trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi
- Visiting the Batwa for a cultural experience
- Safari Game drive adventures in Serengeti National Park
Essential Packing List for this Safari
- Passport and travel documents
- Travel insurance details
- Lightweight, breathable clothing (neutral colors)
- Long-sleeved shirts and pants (for sun and insect protection)
- Warm jacket or fleece (for chilly mornings and evenings)
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Comfortable hiking boots
Detailed Day by Day 7 Days Bwindi Gorillas Uganda and Serengeti Wildlife Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and hotel transfer
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, your experienced driver-guide will welcome you, briefs you about the whole trip and then transfers you to the hotel where you will spend the night. Drive through Kigali city at your pace, arriving at the hotel for just dinner and overnight.
- Destination: Kigali City
- Accommodation: Hotel Chez Lando
- Activities: Transfer from Airport to Hotel
- Meal Plan: Dinner, Breakfast, Drinking Water
Day 2: Travel from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, your driver guide will pick you up for a transfer to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Embark on the journey to Uganda from Rwanda’s Kigali, driving through the scenic countryside with scenic views of the rolling hills and stunning landscapes. You’ll arrive at the border and complete the border fomalityies before crossing over to Uganda. Continue with your drive to the southwestern part of the country where Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is located. The journey through Uganda is as well exciting as you’ll drive past several mountains, enjoying the beautiful views of the scenery and the amazing people along the way.
Arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and proceed to your booked safari lodge. Check in at the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay in Bwindi.
- Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Accommodation Options: Gorilla Forest Camp (Luxury), Four Gorillas Lodge (Mid-Range Lodge), and Buhoma Community Camp (Budget).
- Activities: Enjoy a Drive from Kigali City at Ease to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Drinking Water
Day 3: Gorilla trekking and Batwa community tour
Start your day with an early morning breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a simple briefing about gorilla trekking from the park officials. You’ll be briefed about the gorilla trekking guidelines and all other necessary information that will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. After the briefing, you’ll be divided into groups of eight trekkers and each group will be allocated a certain gorilla family to trek. It is time to grab your trekking stick and equipment and then hit the forest. The time for trekking the gorillas is unpredictable, however, expect to spend between 2 to 6 hours, depending on the movement and location of the gorillas.
Trekking can sometimes be hectic, but on the glimpse of the gorillas, it all becomes worth it. Spend an hour in close proximity with the apes, watching them feed, play, and carry on their daily lives. After the trek, you’ll start your trek back to the visitors center where you’ll receive a certificate of participation and then return to the lodge.
In the afternoon after lunch, enjoy a cultural treat with the Batwa pygmies. You will be entertained by the traditional performances, taste the local cuisines, and have personal interactions with the forest people. You can buy handcraft souvenirs for remembrance.
- Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Accommodation Options: Gorilla Forest Camp (Luxury), Four Gorillas Lodge (Mid-Range Lodge), and Buhoma Community Camp (Budget).
- Activities: Enjoy Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Drinking Water
Day 4: Travel back to Kigali and fly to Arusha
Wake up and enjoy an early morning breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast, embark on your road transfer back to Kigali to catch up with your flight to Arusha. In Arusha, you will be welcomed by our experienced Tanzanian safari guide who will transfer you to a hotel where you will have dinner and spend the night.
- Destination: Arusha City Tanzania
- Accommodation: Africa Safari Arusha Lodge
- Activities: Transfer by Flight from Kigali to Arusha Tanzania
- Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Drinking Water
Day 5: Transfer to the world’s renowned Serengeti National Park
Start your day with an early morning breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, depart the lodge and start your transfer to Serengeti National Park where you’ll be enjoying your wildlife viewing adventure. The journey from Arusha to Serengeti National Park takes about 5-6 hours. Drive at your convenience, having several stopovers at places of interest for pictures and enjoying the beautiful views of the golden landscape. Arrival is in the evening for dinner.
Alternatively, you can undertake an evening game drive to admire the beautiful sunset of Serengeti and view numerous herds of big mammals returning to their hideouts.
- Destination: Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Activities: Enjoy a Scenic Drive from Arusha to Serengeti National Park. Have Evening Game Drive
- Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Drinking Water
Day 6: Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park
Today you enjoy a full day game drive in Serengeti national park. Sights of almost every wildlife species is guaranteed; the lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, gazelles, wildebeests, warthogs, antelopes, zebras, giraffes and so many others.
Lunch will be in the wild after which you will head to the migration trail to view the great wildebeest migration to see thousands of animals move from one place to the other in search of food and water. In the evening you will drive to the Maasai community to have a cultural encounter with the Maasai people. It’s worth an evening.
- Destination: Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Activities: Enjoy Scenic Morning & Evenig Game Drives, Visit to Maasai People, Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Drinking Water
Day 7: Depart Serengeti and travel back to Arusha
Have breakfast check out of the lodge and travel back to Arusha. It is still an interesting journey full of sights and views of Tanzania’s countryside. The guide takes you to any hotel of your choice or to the airport for your exit flight. That will be the end of your 7 days Uganda gorillas and Serengeti safari.
- Destination: Back Home
- Accommodation: No Accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast and Drinking Water
End of 7 Days Bwindi Gorillas Uganda and Serengeti Wildlife Safari
Safari Inclusions and Exclusions
Safari Package Includes
- Gorilla trekking Permit for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transfers between destinations
- Chattered flight from Kigali to Arusha
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Services of a professional Driver Guide
- Park entrance and game drive fees
- Applicable government taxes
Safari Package excludes
- International flight fares
- Travel insurance
- Other additional meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenditure
- Tipping
- Laundry
4X4 Luxury Safari Land Cruiser
We have luxury latest Land cruisers each driven by professionally trained driver guides and fuel. Our Vehicles have pop-up roofs for proper game viewing and photography. The safari cars come with a small fridge for cooling your drinking water while on safari (which is always included while In the Vehicle). They have inverters for charging small gadgets such as smartphones and cameras. They can seat five to a maximum of seven people and each client is guaranteed a window seat.