14-days of Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar Tours

On your arrival at Entebbe, you will be met by your Around Africa Safaris driver guide representative who will greet and transfer you to your accommodation and brief you about the entire trip before setting off the next day.

Overnight at Boma Guest House (Bed & Breakfast) or Equivalent

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Today, you will begin your early morning journey to Kibale Forest. The long drive is incredibly scenic, passing through tea plantations and the lush green countryside which characterizes so much of Uganda. Kibale National Park is located in west-central Uganda just east of the Rwenzori Mountains, near the town of Fort Portal. The 795 Km² Park predominantly covers evergreen rainforest and is a home to a total of 70 mammal species, most famously 13 species of primate including the chimpanzee. It also contains over 375 species of birds including rare and endemic species. You will have lunch en route, arriving in the afternoon in Kibale. Journey Time: 5-6 hours.

Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure in your lodge in preparation to the next day’s trekking activity. Diner and Overnight at Isunga Lodge (Full Board) Or Equivalent.

Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

After an early morning breakfast, you will depart to Kanyancu, the visitor’s center and report to the ranger station at 7:45 am in Kibale National Park to track the habituated Chimpanzees. Although chimp sightings are not guaranteed, visitors stand a pretty good chance of hearing and seeing our distant cousins as they are habituated. These engaging apes, our closest living relative, are great fun to watch as they play and fight in the fruiting trees. Your experienced guides will introduce you to the different members of the chimp families, as well as the birds and plant life of the forest. The trails through the forest are generally easy to navigate and you will always be accompanied by rangers. The tour lasts between one to three hours and the tracking starts at 08:00am daily. You are only allowed to spend a maximum of one hour around the chimpanzees.

After delicious lunch, you will go for a guided Bigodi swamp walk. The 2 - 3 hours walk will take you through grassland, small communities and some beautiful scenery, where the locals will greet you with enthusiastic waves. It is usual to spot three to four different primate species during this walk, though the highlight is catching a glimpse of the great blue turaco! Return for dinner and overnight at Isunga Lodge (Full Board) or Equivalent

Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park reaching in the evening. The drive is about 6-7hours.

Diner and overnight at Haven Lodge (Full Board)

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After an early morning breakfast, gather at Buhoma the Park headquarters for a briefing from the Ranger Guide of Uganda Wildlife Authority. You will be briefed about the Gorilla tracking protocol and once this is done, you will set out with your packed lunch and penetrate the Jungle forest to search for the rare Mountain Gorillas. The time taken to track gorillas is unpredictable and it can take 30 minutes to 7 hours. On spotting them, you will only be allowed to spend one hour around the gentle giants –the gorillas! Evening at leisure.

Overnight at Haven Lodge (Full Board)

Day 6: Domestic flight from Kihihi – Entebbe and connect with air Tanzania to Kilimanjaro International Airport - Transfer to Arusha.

After breakfast, you will fly from Kihihi – Entebbe and connect with air Tanzania to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Our representative (or your guide) will meet you at the airport, pick you up and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. The drive from the airport to your hotel is about 45min. Your safari consultant together with your safari guide will brief you on various aspects of your itinerary including sharing all the important tips before the safari begins.

Overnight at The African Tulip Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)

If interested, you can opt to add one of the activities below: (activity supplement applies):

 Materuni Waterfalls hike

 Nature Walk and game drive in Arusha National Park

 Canoeing safari in Lake Momella or Lake Duluti

 Meru Cultural Visit at the foot of Mt. Meru

 Coffee Tour

Day 7: Tarangire National Park

In the morning, your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha for your leisure drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is popular for a great number of elephants, big cats, birdlife and other fabulous wildlife. During the dry season Tarangire River, which cuts through the park, is a magnet for animal life. Later drive to your lodging near Ngorongoro.

Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge (Full Board)

Day 8: Central Serengeti

Enjoy hearty breakfast, before departing to Serengeti via Ngorongoro highlands. You arrive in Serengeti for an afternoon game drive that offers everyday's opportunities to spot Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife. Central Serengeti and the Seronera River Valley is a ‘must see’ game area on each safari to Serengeti regardless. This area is dominated by an incredible number of resident wildlife including the “Big Five”.

Dinner and overnight at Embalakai Tented Camp (Full Board)

Optional Activity (activity supplement applies):

 Olduvai Gorge Visit

Day 9: Full Day in Central Serengeti

Your entire day is dedicated to see the best of Serengeti wildlife activities. Mornings and evenings are always the best time to view animals! You will descend into the heart of wild Africa-the Serengeti national park-with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eyes can see. You will head to the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River that provides valuable water and hence attracts wildlife representatives of most of the Serengeti’s species.

Dinner and overnight at Embalakai Tented Camp (Full Board)

Optional Activity (activity supplement applies):

 Serengeti Balloon Safari

Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater

Your final safari day is remarkably ended in Ngorongoro Crater that offers splendid landscape and stunning wildlife. This dramatic caldera is inhabited by more than 25,000 resident animals. The Crater is a unique ecosystem of grass steppe and Acacia forest inhabited by the “Big Five” as well as zebras, hippo, wildebeest, cheetah, and many more. Later on, ascend the crater to your Lodge in Karatu.

Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge (Full Board)

Day 11: Leisure Day or Indulge in Special Interest – Fly to Zanzibar - to Zanzibar

Today you will enjoy a leisure morning, breakfast (and hot lunch - if your flight time allows) at your beautiful lodging before driving further to the airport in time for your inbound flight to Zanzibar.

To make your day more active, you may choose to do one of the following activities before departing (activity supplement applies):

 Lake Manyara Biking Adventure and Local Community Visit

 Maasai Cultural Visit

 Zipline

 Tinga tinga paint class

Arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, commonly known as Zanzibar Airport, where our representative will welcome you and escort you to your resort in the NorthEast of the island.

Dinner and overnight at Zanzibar Queen Hotel – Standard Room (Half Board)

Day 12 & 13: Beach Holiday

While you stay in your beautiful resort – just relax, and refresh for the next 2 nights, the possibilities of activities are endless at Zanzibar, but a lazy day at the beach beats everything else – hands down! The pristine white sand beaches lined with palm trees and surrounded by coral reefs provide a perfect paradise for the conclusion of a safari. Your much-needed rest awaits you here.

Dinner and overnight at Zanzibar Queen Hotel – Standard Room (Half Board)

Day 14: Departure Day

Before leaving the paradise island of Zanzibar, enjoy an early morning at the beach or just relax by the pool. Enjoy a lush breakfast/lunch at the hotel, before our representative drives you back to Zanzibar International Airport to return home.

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Package Price Based on 4 Persons

Note: The package price is subjected to availability at the time of confirmation

Price Inclusions:

 Airport transfer in the mainland and island

 Domestic airfare (Kihihi-Entebbe {$273pp}, Entebbe-Kilimanjaro {$152pp} and Kilimanjaro-Zanzibar {$130pp}).

 Accommodations and meals as specified in the itinerary

 Private 4x4 wheel drive vehicle with a roof hatch and sliding windows for 360-degree view of the wildlife surrounding you. Unlimited mineral water & hot drinks - every safari departs with a box including coffee and tea that can be enjoyed at any point during your safari

 Gorilla permits - $700 pp

 Chimps permits – $ 200 pp

 Amref flying doctors

 Professional English-speaking driver guide

 All Park entrance fees, crater fee & taxes (VAT inclusive)

Price Does not include:

 International airfare and related costs such as personal travel insurance, visas, and vaccinations.

 Any optional activities

 Holiday supplement – if traveling during the holiday season

 Any increase in government taxes or fees that occur prior to the start of your trip.

 Cost of any itinerary modifications while the safari is in progress

 Any expenses of a personal nature such as extra beverages, laundry, etc.

 Gratuity for your guide (recommend $15+ per person per day)