An epic East Africa journey combining big-game safari in Kenya and Tanzania with mountain-gorilla trekking in Uganda — three countries and the continent’s most sought-after wildlife encounters in one trip.
This is a private departure that can start on dates to suit you, with your own guide and 4×4 throughout. The day-by-day plan below is a suggested flow — we tailor lodges, pacing and extensions to your wishes.
14-Day Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda Gorillas Safari takes you through Tanzania's most celebrated national parks. Each day is a different landscape, a different wildlife encounter.
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Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
You are met on arrival in Nairobi and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay and trip briefing.
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Day 2: Masai Mara
You fly by light aircraft to the first camp and begin your safari. Kenya’s flagship reserve and the northern stage of the Great Migration — outstanding big-cat density and, from roughly July to October, the famous Mara River crossings. Game drives run morning and afternoon.
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Day 3: Full day in the Masai Mara
A full day exploring the Masai Mara. Kenya’s flagship reserve and the northern stage of the Great Migration — outstanding big-cat density and, from roughly July to October, the famous Mara River crossings. Morning and afternoon game drives make the most of the area.
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Day 4: Full day in the Masai Mara
A full day exploring the Masai Mara. Kenya’s flagship reserve and the northern stage of the Great Migration — outstanding big-cat density and, from roughly July to October, the famous Mara River crossings. Morning and afternoon game drives make the most of the area.
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Day 5: Central Serengeti (Seronera)
The Seronera area has reliable predator activity year-round, including lion, cheetah and leopard along its rivers and kopjes. Game drives run morning and afternoon.
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Day 6: Full day in the central Serengeti (Seronera)
A full day exploring the central Serengeti (Seronera). The Seronera area has reliable predator activity year-round, including lion, cheetah and leopard along its rivers and kopjes. Morning and afternoon game drives make the most of the area.
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Day 7: Full day in the central Serengeti (Seronera)
A full day exploring the central Serengeti (Seronera). The Seronera area has reliable predator activity year-round, including lion, cheetah and leopard along its rivers and kopjes. Morning and afternoon game drives make the most of the area.
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Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa and a real chance of the Big Five — including black rhino — in a single day. Game drives run morning and afternoon.
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Day 9: Fly from Tanzania to Entebbe
Complete the confirmed regional flight connection to Entebbe and overnight before the Bwindi sector.
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Day 10: Transfer or fly to Bwindi
Travel to the Bwindi region using the confirmed domestic flight and road transfer plan.
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Day 11: Gorilla trekking permit day
Complete the permitted gorilla trek with Uganda Wildlife Authority guides. Trek duration and sightings are not guaranteed.
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Day 12: Bwindi community or forest activity
Use a second Bwindi day for a confirmed community, birding or forest activity.
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Day 13: Return to Entebbe
Fly or drive back to Entebbe according to the confirmed operating schedule.
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Day 14: Departure from Entebbe
After a final morning you transfer to the airport in Entebbe for your departure flight.
The displayed figure is an indicative planning reference. Final pricing requires current supplier, permit, flight, park-fee and exchange-rate confirmation.
- Park and conservation area entry fees
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Domestic light-aircraft flights as per the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified on safari
- Drinking water during game drives
- Airport transfers
- Government taxes and VAT
- Gorilla trekking permit
- International flights
- Tanzania entry visa
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
- Personal items, drinks and laundry
- Optional activities unless stated
Extend with a Zanzibar beach stay, a hot-air balloon flight over the Serengeti, a Kilimanjaro day hike, or extra nights in any park. Ask us to tailor this trip to you.
Mountain gorilla trekking
A guided trek to spend an hour with a habituated mountain-gorilla family (gorilla permit included).
Included
Game drives in a 4x4
Morning and afternoon game drives in a private vehicle with a pop-up roof and a window seat guaranteed.
Included
Ngorongoro Crater descent
A full descent to the crater floor for dense big-game viewing, including a chance of the endangered black rhino.
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Is a gorilla permit included?
Only when a specific permit date and cost are confirmed in writing.
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How difficult is gorilla trekking?
Terrain can be steep, muddy and physically demanding; trek length is unpredictable.
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What age limit applies?
Uganda sets a minimum age for gorilla trekking; current rules must be confirmed.
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Are all regional flights included?
Only flights named in the final quotation are included.
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