Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 16-day safari adventure through Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania, experiencing Africa’s most spectacular wildlife encounters. This journey combines mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda with the Great Migration in Tanzania, offering a diverse and unforgettable safari experience.
From gorillas in misty rainforests to thousands of wildebeest crossing crocodile-infested rivers, this safari is the ultimate East African wildlife expedition.
✔ Gorilla Trekking – Track endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.
✔ Great Migration Safari – Witness millions of wildebeest move across the Serengeti in Tanzania.
✔ Big Five Encounters – Spot lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalos in their natural habitats.
✔ Diverse Ecosystems – Experience lush rainforests, open savannahs, volcanic landscapes, and crater lakes.
✔ Luxury & Comfort – Stay in handpicked lodges and luxury tented camps for an exclusive safari experience.
This 16-day itinerary covers three East African countries, exploring world-renowned national parks in Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your private guide will transfer you to a luxury hotel near Lake Victoria. Relax and prepare for the exciting journey ahead.
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Take a scenic flight to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, check into your luxury forest lodge and enjoy a guided nature walk.
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After an early breakfast, embark on a gorilla trekking adventure. Hike through dense jungle with expert trackers to find a habituated gorilla family. Spend an unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat.
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Travel across the border into Rwanda, heading to Volcanoes National Park, where gorilla conservation legend Dian Fossey conducted her research. Enjoy an evening cultural experience with the local Iby’Iwacu community.
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Choose between a second gorilla trekking experience or tracking golden monkeys, a rare and playful primate species unique to the Virunga Mountains.
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Take a morning tour of Kigali, visiting the Genocide Memorial Museum and local markets. Then, fly to Arusha, Tanzania, the starting point for your Great Migration safari.
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Begin your Tanzanian safari in Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and baobab trees. Enjoy a luxury bush dinner under the African stars.
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After breakfast, travel to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, home to Africa’s largest concentration of predators. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before relaxing in a luxury tented camp.
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Spend the day tracking the Great Migration herds across the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness a Mara River crossing, where thousands of wildebeest brave crocodile-infested waters.
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Take a scenic flight to Northern Serengeti, where the migration herds gather before crossing into Kenya’s Masai Mara. Enjoy a hot air balloon safari (optional) at sunrise.
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Spend another thrilling day on safari, spotting cheetahs, hyenas, and elephants. In the evening, enjoy a private bush dinner under the Serengeti’s night sky.
Depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Africa’s densest population of lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater.
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Fly to Zanzibar, an island paradise off Tanzania’s coast. Spend three days unwinding on white sandy beaches, exploring Stone Town, or snorkeling in turquoise waters.
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After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your return flight home, ending your unforgettable 16-day East African safari.
✔ Gorillas + Great Migration = Ultimate Safari Experience
✔ Stay in East Africa’s Best Luxury Lodges
✔ Game Drives, Cultural Encounters, and Beach Relaxation
This 16-day Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania migration safari offers the best of East Africa—from gorilla trekking to the Great Migration and luxury beach relaxation. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, photographer, or honeymooner, this journey is an unmissable African adventure.
