Gorillas & Big Five Safari – Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda
Two Worlds, One Journey
Prepare for a journey that gives you two completely different sides of Africa. First the open plains — the mighty Lion, the majestic Elephant, the rare Black Rhino, the graceful Leopard and the stoic Cape Buffalo, spread across the most celebrated parks in East Africa. Then the misty highlands of Uganda, where steep forest trails lead to one of the rarest encounters in the world: face to face with a family of mountain gorillas.
Choose the length that fits you. 7 days takes you straight to the essentials — the Maasai Mara and gorilla trekking in Bwindi. 10 days trades Kenya for Tanzania’s full Northern Circuit. 14 days gives you everything: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in one seamless trip.
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The Journey from Savanna to Rainforest
This adventure brings together East Africa’s great wildlife regions in one route. You begin on the open plains of the Maasai Mara, searching for the Big Five on morning and afternoon game drives, with picnic lunches often taken out in the reserve. In the Serengeti, the name comes from the Maasai for “endless plain”, huge herds of wildebeest, zebra and antelope dominate the landscape, and depending on the season you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration crossing it.
During the days in Tanzania you will visit three more landscapes. Lake Manyara lies at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment, known for its lush groundwater forest, its birdlife and its famous tree-climbing lions. Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, offers one of the best opportunities anywhere to see the Big Five in a single day, and is home to the endangered black rhino. Last but not least, Tarangire is baobab country, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.
Then the landscape changes completely. You fly on to Uganda and drive southwest through rolling hills, terraced landscapes and lush countryside, a region known as the Switzerland of Uganda, to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a briefing at the park headquarters, you set off into the dense rainforest in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. The trek takes you through steep forested hills and thick vegetation, and every step is part of the adventure. When you locates a gorilla family, you spend one hour in their company. It’s a remarkable and genuinely emotional experience that very few people ever get to experience
Travelling with limited time? The 7-day programme takes you straight to the essentials: the Maasai Mara and gorilla trekking in Bwindi. The 10-day programme trades Kenya for Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. And the 14-day programme gives you all of it.
Best Time to Go
Dry season (Jun–Sep) — Recommended. Best all round.
Dry plains, wet forest (Oct–Nov) — Good wildlife viewing, rain in Bwindi.
Dry forest, green plains (Dec–Feb) — Great trekking, green season on the plains.
Wet season (Mar–May) — Quiet, green, superb birdlife but rainy.
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Weather
20–35 °C Savanna | 20–30 °C Bwindi
Highlights
An unforgettable meeting with endangered mountain gorillas
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7 Days – Day-to-Day Program
Arrival in Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing after your journey or exploring the city at your own pace.
🍽 Meals: None
🏨 Accommodation: Heron Portico Hotel or Similar
Safari in Maasai Mara
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp or Similar
Full Day in Maasai Mara
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp or Similar
Transfer to Entebbe
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation: Latitude Hotel or Similar
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be picked up by our guide from your hotel in Entebbe after an early morning breakfast at 07:00 hrs. Before departure, your guide will brief you on the entire safari as you begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in the southwestern part of Uganda.
Along the way, visit a local drum and craft-making community to experience traditional Ugandan craftsmanship. Continue with a stop at the Equator, where you can take memorable photos and browse for locally made crafts and souvenirs.
Proceed to Mbarara for lunch before continuing to Bwindi, arriving in the late afternoon. Check in at your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Dorotia Eco Lodge or similar
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Begin your day with an early breakfast as you prepare for one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences. Head to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into the dense rainforest in search of the endangered mountain gorillas.
The trek takes you through Bwindi’s lush vegetation and steep forested hills, making every step part of the adventure. Once you locate a gorilla family, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Watching their behavior up close is a truly remarkable and emotional experience that few people ever have.
After the trek, enjoy your packed lunch while taking in the peaceful surroundings of the forest. If time permits, you may take a guided nature walk or visit a nearby local community to learn more about the culture and traditions of the people living around the park.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Dorotia Eco Lodge or similar
Departure Back to Entebbe
Travel through scenic rolling hills, beautifully terraced landscapes, and lush countryside while enjoying the changing scenery along the route. Stop in Mbarara for lunch before continuing to the Mbambire Drum Makers Point, where you can purchase handcrafted drums and other local souvenirs.
Continue to Entebbe, arriving in the late afternoon. Your guide will transfer you to your hotel or directly to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
10 Days – Day-to Day-Program
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Moshi
🍽️ Meals: Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Springlands Hotel or Similar
Safari in Lake Manyara National Park
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
Journey to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on your way to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy wildlife viewing en route as you enter the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for dinner and overnight.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge, Serengeti Central Lodge or Similar
Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas, and many other species that call the Serengeti home.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge, Serengeti Central Lodge or Similar
Explore Ngorongoro Crater
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
Safari in Tarangire National Park
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Springlands Hotel or Similar
Flight to Entebbe
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation: Latitude Hotel or Similar
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be picked up by your guide from your hotel in Entebbe after an early morning breakfast at 07:00 hrs. Before departure, your guide will brief you on the entire safari as you begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in the southwestern part of Uganda.
Along the way, visit a local drum and craft-making community to experience traditional Ugandan craftsmanship. Continue with a stop at the Equator, where you can take memorable photos and browse for locally made crafts and souvenirs.
Proceed to Mbarara for lunch before continuing to Bwindi, arriving in the late afternoon. Check in at your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Dorotia Eco Lodge or similar
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Begin your day with an early breakfast as you prepare for one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences. Head to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into the dense rainforest in search of the endangered mountain gorillas.
The trek takes you through Bwindi’s lush vegetation and steep forested hills, making every step part of the adventure. Once you locate a gorilla family, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Watching their behavior up close is a truly remarkable and emotional experience that few people ever have.
After the trek, enjoy your packed lunch while taking in the peaceful surroundings of the forest. If time permits, you may take a guided nature walk or visit a nearby local community to learn more about the culture and traditions of the people living around the park.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Dorotia Eco Lodge or similar
Departure Back to Entebbe
Travel through scenic rolling hills, beautifully terraced landscapes, and lush countryside while enjoying the changing scenery along the route. Stop in Mbarara for lunch before continuing to the Mbambire Drum Makers Point, where you can purchase handcrafted drums and other local souvenirs.
Continue to Entebbe, arriving in the late afternoon. Your guide will transfer you to your hotel or directly to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
14 Days – Day-to-Day Program
Arrival in Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing after your journey or exploring the city at your own pace.
🍽 Meals: None
🏨 Accommodation: Heron Portico Hotel or Similar
Safari in Maasai Mara
Begin your adventure with a drive from Nairobi to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy scenic views along the way before arriving at your safari camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out on your first exciting game drive in search of the Big Five and other incredible wildlife.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp, Simba Oryx Camp or Similar
Full Day in Maasai Mara
Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and many other wildlife species. A picnic lunch may be enjoyed in the reserve during your safari.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp, Simba Oryx Camp or Similar
Return to Nairobi
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation: Heron Portico Hotel or Similar
Transfer to Moshi
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel to Tanzania via the Namanga border. Continue to Moshi, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Springlands Hotel or Similar
Safari in Lake Manyara National Park
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
Journey to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on your way to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Enjoy wildlife viewing en route before arriving at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge, Serengeti Central Lodge or Similar
Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park, home to one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Search for lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and countless other animals while enjoying spectacular landscapes.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge, Serengeti Central Lodge or Similar
Explore Ngorongoro Crater
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
Safari in Tarangire National Park
Enjoy breakfast before departing for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Spend the day exploring the park and searching for its abundant wildlife before returning to Moshi for your final overnight stay.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Springlands Hotel or Similar
Flight to Entebbe
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to Entebbe, Uganda (flight not included). Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing after your journey and preparing for your gorilla trekking adventure.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation: Latitude Hotel or Similar
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be picked up by your guide from your hotel in Entebbe after an early breakfast at 07:00 hrs. Following a safari briefing, begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda.
En route, visit a local drum and craft-making community to experience traditional Ugandan craftsmanship. Continue to the Equator for memorable photos and an opportunity to browse locally made crafts and souvenirs. After lunch in Mbarara, proceed to Bwindi, arriving in the late afternoon. Check in at your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Dorotia Eco Lodge or similar
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Begin your day with an early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing. Set off into the dense rainforest in search of the endangered mountain gorillas.
The trek takes you through Bwindi’s lush vegetation and steep forested hills, making every step part of the adventure. Once you locate a gorilla family, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
After the trek, enjoy your packed lunch while taking in the peaceful surroundings. If time permits, you may take a guided nature walk or visit a nearby local community to learn more about the culture and traditions of the people living around the park.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Dorotia Eco Lodge or similar
Departure Back to Entebbe
Travel through scenic rolling hills, beautifully terraced landscapes, and lush countryside. Stop in Mbarara for lunch before visiting the Mbambire Drum Makers Point, where you can purchase handcrafted drums and other local souvenirs.
Continue to Entebbe, arriving in the late afternoon. Your guide will transfer you either to your hotel or directly to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
What Makes This Safari Special?
The main parks are all on this travel plan – Maasai Mara, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire
Real cultural contact – Meet local drum and craft makers and stop at the Equator on the road to Bwindi
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Meeting the Mountain Gorillas
Bwindi Forest is one of only two places on earth where mountain gorillas still live in the wild and with around 459 of the roughly 1,060 that remain, nearly half of them are here. The trek is unpredictable by nature: it can take an hour or most of a day, through steep, muddy, tangled terrain, until the guides ahead of you signal that they’ve found them. That uncertainty is part of the magical adventure. When you finally sit down a few metres from a silverback and his family, the forest goes quiet and an hour passes faster than you can believe. The fees for mountain gorilla trekking (so-called gorilla permits) go directly toward paying park rangers, funding veterinary care, and supporting local communities. This has resulted in the mountain gorilla being the only wild ape population whose numbers are increasing rather than declining.
Discover Africa’s Big 5
The Big 5 is a term used to describe the five most iconic wild animals in Africa: the African lion, African elephant, African leopard, Cape buffalo, and black rhinoceros. These animals have deep cultural significance in Africa and have been the subject of many myths, legends, and traditional beliefs. Visiting the Maasai Mara, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire means you can check off the Big Five from your bucket list. Each park has its own collection of animals, so you’ll see a vast range of wildlife in a relatively small area.
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Included in the Price
- All accommodation as per the selected programme
- All meals as specified in the day-to-day programme
- All park entrance and conservation fees
- Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Airport transfers
- Bottled water in safari vehicles
- Travel Guarantee with the Swedish Kammarkollegiet »
Price Does Not Cover *
- International flights
- Domestic flight from Kilimanjaro / Nairobi to Entebbe (we’re happy to arrange this for you)
- Entry visas for Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
- Travel and health insurance
- Single room supplement at Springlands Hotel
- Guides, porters, and cook tips – Find guidelines in the FAQ
* Rest assured, we’re here to assist with anything not covered in the price. Your convenience is our priority.
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Accommodation
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Springlands Hotel
Accommodation Upgrades
Please note that accommodation upgrades are exclusively available with our Big 5 PRIVATE option.
Should you choose the group adventure, the standard – yet comfortable – accommodation will be provided.
Chanya Lodge
Gran Melia Hotel, Arusha
Add-ons
Discover Africa with Our Exhilarating Activities. Pick and choose from our handpicked collection of activities and day trips to enrich your African travel plan with that special touch.
The Heron By Sarovar Portico
This 4-star hotel in Nairobi is an ideal base for exploring the city, and perfectly situated for both business and leisure travelers with its closeness to KICC, Nairobi Nationaal Museum and Wilson Airport.
Enjoy amenities like yoga classes, a fitness studio, and a poolside bar. The on-site restaurant serves delicious Asian cuisine, and traditional American breakfast each morning.
Springlands Hotel
Springlands Hotel in Moshi, 29 km from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), offers accommodation with amenities like an outdoor pool, complimentary parking, a bar, 24-hour reception, and free WiFi. Continental or à la carte breakfast is served at the hotel.
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, satellite TV, a kitchenette, dining area, and private bathroom with all essentials, including a kettle. Enjoy a hiking around Moshi, with a mini-supermarket just 3 km away.
*Upgrade to Chanya Lodge or Gran Melia Hotel.
Note: Upgrades are only available for private tours.
Upgrade available*
Latitude Hotel
Located in Kampala, Latitude Hotel blends modern design with warm African character. The hotel offers stylish en-suite rooms equipped with WiFi, air-conditioning and contemporary amenities.
Guests can enjoy two outdoor pools, a spa and wellness center, gym, and several bars and restaurants with panoramic city views. It’s the perfect stop to relax in comfort either before or after safari.
Serengeti Central Lodge
Located in the heart of the Central Serengeti, this lodge offers a comfortable tented safari experience surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness. The spacious tents are thoughtfully furnished and provide a relaxing retreat after a day of game viewing, with room options suitable for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups.
Enjoy freshly prepared meals at the on-site restaurant, featuring a mix of local and international cuisine, a welcoming lounge and bar perfect for unwinding after safari activities. With its central location, comfortable accommodations, and authentic bush setting, Serengeti Central Lodge is an excellent base for exploring Serengeti National Park.
*Upgrade to Ole Serai Luxury Camp, Moru Kopjes.
Note: Upgrades are only available for private tours.
Upgrade available*
Highview Hotel
The hotel offers dining in its restaurant or in the serene garden, with a mix of local and international dishes served à la carte or buffet style. Packed lunches are available for day trips. In the lounge, relax with a drink, enjoy board games, internet access, or cultural shows. The gardens provide shaded seating and house an organic vegetable and fruit garden.
Guests can enjoy hiking around Moshi, with a mini-supermarket just 3 km away.
*Upgrade to Highview Coffee Lodge or Endoro Lodge or Sunset Village or Tarangire Kuro Treetop Lodge.
Note: Upgrades are only available for private tours.
Upgrade available*
Enkorok Mara Camp
Situated in Masai Mara Siana’s Conservancy, along the Oloirigynyisho River that attract wildlife like zebras, wildebeests, and elephants. A restaurant with expert chefs, a bar, a pool and towels awaits!
Rooms are equipped with quality beds, wardrobe, toiletries, a safe, wardrobe and a safe. Enjoy scenic views from the front porch.
Gran Melia Hotel, Arusha
This magnificent hotel Is located between the majestic Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks, unveiling the natural beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness.
Enjoy an oasis of five-star luxury and comfort with unbeatable facilities, exclusive suites, international cuisine, spa, an infinity pool and a gym – it’s the ideal retreat for an exciting safari adventure or a luxurious business meeting.
Simba Oryx Camp
Near the Masai Mara Game Reserve and the Serengeti, this camp offers 10 luxury tents with privacy and wild animals visible through a glass front, solar power for electricity and hot water.
Enjoy the luxury of rainfall showers and free toiletries in the well-kept bathrooms, and in-room Wi-Fi.
Option to a game drive straight from the camp and safely store your items in our luggage storage facilities.
Chanya Lodge
Chanya Lodge is located at the foothills of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, just outside Moshi in Tanzania. A convenient drive from the airport, it’s perfect for trekkers, tourists, families, and business visitors.
The residence offers 32 en-suite rooms, a large pool, a diverse cuisine restaurant, and beautiful grassy gardens.
Dorotia Eco Lodge
Chanya Lodge is located right on the edge of the world-famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. It is a luxurious yet eco-conscious lodge, strategically located for travelers wishing to experience mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
The residence offers spacious cabins with private bathrooms, a restaurant with a varied menu and a cozy fireplace, campfire seating, and fantastic private balconies overlooking the mist-shrouded forest canopy.
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