Best Prices Plan for Africa's Primates & Big Five 12-Day Uganda & Tanzania Journey
$4,200 - $7,800 USD
Price per person. Includes Uganda gorilla permit ($800), Entebbe–Arusha flight, all park fees, accommodation & meals. Private departures year-round.
Uganda Gorilla Permit $800 IncludedChimpanzee Permit IncludedEntebbe to Arusha Flight IncludedAll Park Fees IncludedPrivate Departures Only

12 Days Uganda Gorillas & Tanzania Safari Adventure. β€” Overview

The 12 Days Gorilla Trekking & Tanzania Safari Adventure is East Africa's most primate-rich combination package β€” beginning in Uganda with mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park ($800 permit included), chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, and a Queen Elizabeth National Park game drive before flying directly to Arusha for Tanzania's Big Five circuit across Tarangire, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Unlike Rwanda-based gorilla packages, Uganda offers the same extraordinary gorilla encounter at nearly half the permit price β€” making this 12-day adventure the best-value primate and Big Five combination available in East Africa.

12 Days Uganda Gorillas & Tanzania Safari Adventure. β€” - Highlights

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Bwindi gorilla trek β€” $800 Uganda permit (vs $1,500 Rwanda) included

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Kibale Forest chimpanzee tracking β€” world's highest chimp density

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Queen Elizabeth National Park β€” tree-climbing lions & Kazinga Channel boat

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Entebbe to Arusha direct flight included

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Tarangire β€” Tanzania's elephant capital & ancient baobabs

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2 full Serengeti nights β€” Big Five, predators & seasonal migration

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Full Ngorongoro Crater floor game drive β€” black rhino territory

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Maasai village cultural visit included

12 Days Uganda Gorillas & Tanzania Safari Adventure. β€” - Short Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrive Entebbe, Uganda β€” Transfer to Kibale Forest
  • Day 2: Kibale Forest β€” Chimpanzee Tracking
  • Day 3: Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 4: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Day 5: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest β€” Mountain Gorilla Trek
  • Day 6: Entebbe & Fly to Arusha, Tanzania
  • Day 7: Tarangire National Park β€” Elephant Country
  • Day 8: Tarangire to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge
  • Day 9: Full Day Serengeti β€” Big Five & Predator Tracking
  • Day 10: Serengeti to Ngorongoro β€” Maasai Village Visit
  • Day 11: Full Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
  • Day 12: Return to Arusha & Departure

12 Days Uganda Gorillas & Tanzania Safari Adventure. β€” - Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Entebbe, Uganda β€” Transfer to Kibale Forest

Meals: DDrive: ~5 hrs Entebbe to KibaleAccommodation: Kibale Forest Lodge

Arrive Entebbe International Airport and drive to Kibale Forest National Park β€” Uganda's chimpanzee capital and one of Africa's most biodiverse tropical forests. Evening briefing on tomorrow's chimpanzee tracking procedure and Kibale's extraordinary primate diversity.

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Day 2

Kibale Forest β€” Chimpanzee Tracking

Meals: B, L, DActivity: Chimpanzee tracking β€” up to 1 hour observationPermit: IncludedAccommodation: Kibale Forest Lodge

Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest β€” home to over 1,500 chimpanzees and the highest density of primates in Africa. Trek with a ranger guide through the forest until you locate a chimpanzee community β€” observing tool use, social interactions, and the extraordinary behaviors of our closest living relatives. Afternoon optional cultural village visit near the forest edge.

Day 3

Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meals: B, L, DDrive: ~2 hrsActivity: Afternoon game drive & Kazinga Channel boatAccommodation: Queen Elizabeth NP Lodge

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park β€” Uganda's most diverse savannah ecosystem. Afternoon game drive revealing elephant, buffalo, Uganda kob, warthog, and the park's famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector. Evening Kazinga Channel boat safari β€” the richest hippo and waterbird stretch in Uganda.

Day 4

Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Meals: B, L, DDrive: ~4-5 hrsActivity: Scenic drive & Bwindi arrivalAccommodation: Bwindi Forest Lodge (Night 1 of 2)

Scenic drive through Uganda's highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park β€” home to over half the world's remaining mountain gorilla population. Arrive at your forest lodge for briefing, equipment check, and early overnight rest before tomorrow's gorilla trek.

Day 5

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest β€” Mountain Gorilla Trek

Meals: B, L, DPermit: $800 IncludedActivity: Gorilla trek β€” 1 hour with gorilla familyAccommodation: Bwindi Forest Lodge (Night 2 of 2)🦍 Core Day

Trek into Bwindi's ancient forest with your ranger guide β€” duration varies 1-8 hours depending on gorilla family movement. When you find them, spend one extraordinary hour face-to-face with silverbacks, mothers, and playful juveniles. No cages, no barriers, no spectacle β€” just you and Africa's most endangered great apes in their forest home.

Day 6

Entebbe & Fly to Arusha, Tanzania

Meals: B, DActivity: Drive to Entebbe β†’ flight to ArushaFlight: Entebbe β†’ Arusha (Included)Accommodation: Arusha Hotel

Drive from Bwindi to Entebbe for your afternoon flight to Arusha, Tanzania. Arrive in Arusha for safari briefing and overnight rest. Tomorrow your Tanzania Big Five adventure begins in Tarangire.

Day 7

Tarangire National Park β€” Elephant Country

Meals: B, L, DDrive: ~2 hrsActivity: Full Day Game DriveAccommodation: Tarangire Lodge

Drive to Tarangire β€” Tanzania's elephant capital where herds of up to 300 animals move beneath ancient baobab trees. Full day game drive after Uganda's primate forest β€” the transition from dense jungle to open savannah is one of East Africa's most dramatic wildlife contrasts.

Day 8

Tarangire to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge

Meals: B, L, DActivity: Olduvai Gorge visit & Serengeti entryAccommodation: Central Serengeti Lodge/Camp (Night 1 of 2)

Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands stopping at Olduvai Gorge β€” the Cradle of Humanity. Enter the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate for an evening game drive as the endless plains reveal Africa's greatest wildlife arena around you.

Day 9

Full Day Serengeti β€” Big Five & Predator Tracking

Meals: B, L, DActivity: Full Day Game DriveAccommodation: Central Serengeti Lodge/Camp (Night 2 of 2)

Full Serengeti day β€” tracking lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and seasonal migration herds across the Seronera Valley. After Bwindi's forest primates, the open Serengeti plains deliver a magnificent wildlife counterpoint. The Big Five is within reach today.

Day 10

Serengeti to Ngorongoro β€” Maasai Village Visit

Meals: B, L, DDrive: ~4 hrsActivity: Maasai village visit & crater rim arrivalAccommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Rim Lodge

Final Serengeti morning game drive, then drive to Ngorongoro via a Maasai boma cultural visit. Arrive at the crater rim for your first panoramic view of the magnificent 260 kmΒ² caldera below at sunset.

Day 11

Full Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive

Meals: B, L, DActivity: Full Crater Floor Game DriveAccommodation: Ngorongoro Area LodgeHighlights: Black Rhino, Big Five

Pre-dawn descent into the Ngorongoro Crater β€” all Big Five including East Africa's critically endangered black rhino. Dense predator populations, hippos, flamingo flocks, and picnic lunch at the crater's famous hippo pool. The perfect climax to 12 days of Uganda primates and Tanzania wildlife.

Day 12

Return to Arusha & Departure

Meals: B, LDrive: ~3 hrs

Drive back to Arusha for your departure transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. 12 extraordinary days β€” Kibale chimps, Bwindi gorillas, and Tanzania's Big Five β€” the most primate-rich East Africa adventure available.

12 Days Uganda Gorillas & Tanzania Safari Adventure. β€” Accommodation Options

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Uganda Forest Lodges (Nights 1-5)

Uganda Primate Lodge Accommodation
Comfortable lodges near Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, and Bwindi β€” positioned for early morning primate trek departures with forest atmosphere and quality dining.
Nights 1-5 β€” Included
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Tanzania Safari Lodges (Nights 6-11)

Tanzania Big Five Safari Lodges
Mid-range to luxury lodges in Tarangire, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro β€” en-suite rooms, pools, and quality dining near prime wildlife areas.
Nights 6-11 β€” Included

12 Days Uganda Gorillas & Tanzania Safari Adventure. β€” Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included?

Airport transfers (Entebbe arrival & Kilimanjaro departure)
Uganda mountain gorilla trekking permit β€” $800 per person (included)
Chimpanzee tracking permit β€” Kibale Forest (included)
11 nights accommodation as per itinerary
All Tanzania park fees β€” Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
All Uganda park fees β€” Kibale, Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi
Kazinga Channel boat safari β€” Queen Elizabeth NP
Entebbe to Arusha regional flight (included)
Olduvai Gorge museum entry
Maasai village cultural visit
Expert Uganda guide + TANAPA-licensed Tanzania guide
Bottled water & flying doctors insurance

What's Not Included?

International flights to Entebbe & from Kilimanjaro
Uganda & Tanzania entry visas
Personal travel insurance (mandatory β€” trekking coverage required)
Tips for guides, rangers & lodge staff
Alcoholic beverages & personal purchases
Optional hot air balloon safari Serengeti
Optional Zanzibar extension

12 Days Uganda Gorillas & Tanzania Safari Adventure. β€” Why Book with Generous African Tours?

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KPAP & Local Experts
Our guides have 10+ years of tracking experience, knowing exactly where the wildlife migrates and how to escape the crowds.
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Custom 4x4 Vehicles
Travel in safety with custom-modified Toyota Land Cruisers featuring charging ports, large windows, and a pop-up roof.
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Tailored Hospitality
We handpick clean, high-service safari lodges and luxury camps, ensuring delicious meals and excellent comfort after game drives.

12 Days Uganda Gorillas & Tanzania Safari Adventure. β€” Best Time to Visit Tanzania for Safaris

The best time to travel for Tanzania Safaris is during the dry seasons which provide the best road conditions and animal concentration around water sources. Despite the Facts that, Tanzania offers year-round wildlife viewing.

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Dry Season
Calving
Feb
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Dry Season
Migration
Mar
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Short Rains
Lush
Apr
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Long Rains
Wet
May
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Long Rains
Wet
Jun
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Peak Dry
Excellent
Jul
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Peak Dry
Excellent
Aug
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Peak Dry
Excellent
Sep
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Peak Dry
River Cross
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Dry End
Good
Nov
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Short Rains
Quiet
Dec
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Good Season
Festive
Peak season
Good season
Low / rainy season

12 Days Uganda Gorillas & Tanzania Safari Adventure. β€” Frequently Asked Questions

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Q1: Why choose Uganda over Rwanda for gorilla trekking?

Uganda's Bwindi gorilla permit costs $800 vs Rwanda's $1,500 β€” a $700 saving per person without any reduction in quality. Bwindi also allows you to combine gorilla trekking with Kibale chimpanzee tracking and Queen Elizabeth NP savannah wildlife in a single Uganda loop before flying to Tanzania. Unmatched primate diversity at better value.
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Q2: Is the Entebbe to Arusha flight included?

Yes β€” the regional flight from Entebbe to Arusha is fully included in the package price, connecting the Uganda primate phase to the Tanzania safari phase seamlessly. No additional inter-country flight cost is required.
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Q3: How difficult is gorilla trekking in Bwindi?

Bwindi trekking varies from 1-8 hours depending on gorilla family location. The terrain is steep and dense β€” good fitness and waterproof hiking boots are essential. Rangers provide walking sticks and optional porters are available at the trailhead. Minimum age 15 years. Your investment in fitness directly correlates with enjoyment of the trek.
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Q4: What is the best time to visit for this 12-day Uganda & Tanzania adventure?

June-September (dry season) is optimal for both Bwindi gorilla trekking (drier forest trails) and Tanzania safari (wildlife concentrated near water). December-February is also excellent. Gorilla trekking operates year-round as gorillas remain in the forest regardless of season.

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