Best Prices Plan for Africa's Three Greatest Wildlife Encounters — Gorillas, Chimps & the Big Five

$3,800 - $7,200 USD
Price per person. Includes Uganda gorilla & chimp permits, Entebbe–Arusha flight & all park fees. Duration flexible — 10 to 14 days available.
Gorilla Permit $800 IncludedChimp Permit IncludedFlight Entebbe to Arusha IncludedFlexible Duration 10-14 DaysPrivate Departures Only

At a Glance

  • Duration: Gorilla Permit $800 Included safari experience
  • Start & End: Arusha, Tanzania
  • Professional safari guides with 4x4 vehicles
  • All park fees and accommodation included
  • Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities

The Uganda Primates & Serengeti Wildlife Experience delivers East Africa's three most extraordinary wildlife encounters in one connected journey — mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, and a full Tanzania Big Five safari across the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Available in flexible 10-14 day formats, this experience is designed for travelers who want to go beyond the standard safari to encounter the full range of Africa's great apes alongside its greatest savannah wildlife — all in a single, expertly guided trip.

Highlights

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Bwindi gorilla trek — $800 permit included, 1 hour with mountain gorilla family

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Kibale chimpanzee tracking — world's richest chimp habitat, permit included

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Queen Elizabeth NP — tree-climbing lions, elephant, buffalo & boat safari

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Entebbe to Arusha flight — seamless Uganda-Tanzania connection

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Tarangire elephant herds & Serengeti Big Five game drives

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Full Ngorongoro Crater floor experience — black rhino & all Big Five

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Flexible 10-14 day duration — customize for your schedule

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Best value primate+Big Five combo in East Africa

What is the daily itinerary?

  • Day 1: Arrive Entebbe — Transfer to Kibale Forest
  • Day 2: Kibale Forest — Chimpanzee Tracking
  • Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park — Savannah & Kazinga
  • Day 4: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Day 5: Bwindi — Mountain Gorilla Trek
  • Day 6: Fly Entebbe to Arusha — Tanzania Begins
  • Day 7: Tarangire to Serengeti — Tanzania Wildlife Begins
  • Day 8: Full Day Serengeti — Big Five Safari
  • Day 9: Serengeti to Ngorongoro & Crater Game Drive
  • Day 10: Return to Arusha & Departure

What happens each day of the tour?

Day 1

Arrive Entebbe — Transfer to Kibale Forest

Meals: DAccommodation: Kibale Forest Lodge

Arrive Entebbe and transfer to Kibale Forest National Park — the primate capital of Africa. Evening briefing before tomorrow's chimpanzee tracking expedition in the forest.

🔥 EXCITING WILDLIFE SPOTLIGHT GAME DRIVE
Day 2

Kibale Forest — Chimpanzee Tracking

Meals: B, L, DPermit: IncludedActivity: Chimpanzee tracking & forest walkAccommodation: Kibale Forest Lodge

Track chimpanzees through Kibale's dense forest — Africa's most biodiverse primate habitat with over 1,500 chimps. Spend up to 1 hour observing chimp communities at close range. Afternoon optional bigodi wetlands walk for colobus, L'Hoest's, and red-tailed monkeys.

Day 3

Queen Elizabeth National Park — Savannah & Kazinga

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

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for afternoon game drives and an evening Kazinga Channel boat safari — the richest hippo, crocodile, and waterbird stretch in Uganda. The tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector make this a uniquely rewarding Uganda savannah day.

Day 4

Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Meals: B, L, DDrive: ~4-5 hrsAccommodation: Bwindi Forest Lodge (Night 1 of 2)

Drive through Uganda's spectacular highlands to Bwindi — one of Africa's last pristine montane rainforests and home to over 400 mountain gorillas. Arrive at your forest lodge for briefing and rest before the gorilla trek.

Day 5

Bwindi — Mountain Gorilla Trek

Meals: B, L, DPermit: $800 IncludedActivity: Gorilla trek — 1 hour encounterAccommodation: Bwindi Forest Lodge (Night 2 of 2)🦍 Defining Day

The defining day of the entire experience. Trek into Bwindi with your ranger guide until your habituated gorilla family appears — silverbacks, mothers, and juveniles in their ancient forest home. One unforgettable hour that changes every traveler who experiences it.

Day 6

Fly Entebbe to Arusha — Tanzania Begins

Meals: B, DFlight: Entebbe → Arusha (Included)Accommodation: Arusha Hotel

Transfer to Entebbe for your afternoon regional flight to Arusha, Tanzania. Arrive for safari briefing and overnight rest. The Uganda primates chapter is complete — the Tanzania Big Five safari begins tomorrow.

Day 7

Tarangire to Serengeti — Tanzania Wildlife Begins

Meals: B, L, DActivity: Tarangire game drive & Serengeti entryAccommodation: Central Serengeti Lodge/Camp

Full day Tarangire game drive among elephant herds and baobab trees, then continue to the Serengeti for an evening game drive as the golden plains of Africa's greatest wildlife park open around you. The contrast from Bwindi's forest to the Serengeti's open savannah is one of East Africa's most powerful wildlife transitions.

Day 8

Full Day Serengeti — Big Five Safari

Meals: B, L, DActivity: Full Day Serengeti Game DriveAccommodation: Central Serengeti Lodge/Camp

Full Serengeti day — Big Five, cheetahs, seasonal migration, and the endless golden plains that define Africa's greatest wildlife arena. This is the Tanzania Big Five counterpart to your Uganda primate forest — two entirely different worlds, connected by one extraordinary journey.

Day 9

Serengeti to Ngorongoro & Crater Game Drive

Meals: B, L, DActivity: Maasai village + crater floor game driveAccommodation: Ngorongoro Area Lodge

Drive to Ngorongoro via a Maasai village cultural visit. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — all Big Five including critically endangered black rhino in Africa's most concentrated wildlife environment. The Uganda Primates & Serengeti Wildlife Experience reaches its magnificent conclusion here.

Day 10

Return to Arusha & Departure

Meals: B, LDrive: ~3 hrs

Morning drive to Arusha for departure transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Gorillas, chimps, and Tanzania's Big Five — the complete Uganda primates and Serengeti wildlife experience in 10 extraordinary days.

What accommodation is included?

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Uganda Forest & Park Lodges (Nights 1-5)

Uganda Primate Safari Lodges
Comfortable lodges near Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi — all positioned for early morning primate trek and game drive departures with forest or savannah atmosphere.
Nights 1-5 — Included
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Tanzania Safari Lodges (Nights 6-9)

Tanzania Serengeti Wildlife Lodges
Quality mid-range to luxury lodges in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with prime wildlife access and quality dining throughout the Tanzania safari phase.
Nights 6-9 — Included

What is included and excluded?

What's Included?

Airport transfers (Entebbe arrival & Kilimanjaro departure)
Uganda gorilla permit — $800 per person (included)
Chimpanzee trekking permit — Kibale Forest (included)
All Uganda park fees — Kibale, Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi
Kazinga Channel boat safari
Entebbe to Arusha regional flight (included)
All Tanzania park fees — Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
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)
Tips for guides, rangers & lodge staff
Alcoholic beverages & personal purchases
Optional Zanzibar extension

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.

Best Time to Visit Tanzania Safari

The best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is during the dry months of January-March and June-October, when the weather is stable with less rain.

Jan
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Dry Season
Clear
Feb
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Dry Season
Clear
Mar
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Short Rains
Wet
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
Excellent
Oct
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Q1: What makes this different from standard gorilla safari packages?

Most packages choose gorillas OR chimpanzees. The Uganda Primates & Serengeti Wildlife Experience includes both — Kibale chimpanzees and Bwindi mountain gorillas — plus Queen Elizabeth savannah wildlife, before connecting to the full Tanzania Big Five circuit. Three primate species plus the Big Five in one seamless journey.
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Q2: Which is better — Uganda or Rwanda for gorilla trekking?

Uganda's Bwindi permit costs $800 vs Rwanda's $1,500. The gorilla encounter quality is identical — one hour with a habituated family in ancient forest. Uganda's advantage is cost savings and the ability to combine gorilla trekking with chimpanzees in Kibale on the same trip. Rwanda's advantage is shorter drive times from the airport.
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Q3: Can I extend this experience to 12-14 days?

Yes — this package is fully flexible between 10 and 14 days. Extend with extra Serengeti nights for migration coverage, add Zanzibar for a beach finale, or add a second Bwindi gorilla trek day. Contact our team to build your ideal duration.
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Q4: What is the best time of year for this Uganda & Tanzania experience?

June-September is peak season for both Uganda primate trekking (drier forest) and Tanzania Big Five viewing (dry season wildlife concentration). December-February is also excellent. Gorilla and chimp trekking operate year-round.

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