Duration
14-Day
Tarangire National Park, Botswana
14-Day Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti Wildlife Adventure
Overview
This Safari will give you an opportunity to track the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the chimpanzees in Kibale National Park. You will have an opportunity to see the Big 5 as you will do game drives and cultural tour in the parks of Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Serengeti national park and Ngorongoro crater.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Arusha
Via Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps)
Country & park
Botswana / Tarangire National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, boat trip & hot air balloon safari
Accommodation
Latitude 0° Hotel - Luxury hotel in Kampala (City, Uganda) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$10,010 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$10,010 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 3 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
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Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1
Entebbe Airport (Entebbe)
Day 2-3
Murchison Falls NP
Day 4
Kibale NP (Chimps)
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 6-7
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 8
Lake Mburo NP
country
Tanzania
Day 9
Arusha (City)
Day 10
Tarangire NP
Day 11
Serengeti NP
Day 12
Central Serengeti NP
Day 13
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 14
Kilimanjaro Airport
End
Arusha (Day 14)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, boat trip & hot air balloon safari
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof minivan & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Latitude 0° Hotel
Luxury hotel in Kampala (City, Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2-3
Paraa Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Turaco Treetops Lodge
Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Buffalo Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Mahogany Springs Lodge
Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
Mount Meru Hotel
Luxury hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
Korongo Luxury Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11-12
Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Turner Springs
Luxury tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 13
Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP, Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 14
End of tour
(No accommodation)
All Meals Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to a hotel
Welcome to Uganda the Pearl of Africa. Upon arrival you shall be welcomed by Cycads African Safaris guide at Entebbe International Airport from where you will transfer to your booked accommodation for the night. Depending on your time of arrival at the airport, you will have a city tour and lunch before transferring to your hotel in Entebbe for some rest as you prepare for the ultimate Uganda Safari experience the following day. Dinner and overnight at Best Western Premier hotel. Luxury hotel in Kampala (City, Uganda) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda) Stay: Latitude 0° Hotel Luxury hotel in Kampala (City, Uganda) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison falls national park
After an early morning breakfast, your will set off to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Then have lunch enroute and then proceed to Murchison. The park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which plunges 45M over the remnant rift valley wall, creating the dramatic Murchison falls, the centerpiece of the park and final event in an 80km stretch of rapids. Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda) Stay: Paraa Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat cruise
Have your breakfast very early in the morning, depart for an early morning game drive as early as 6am and head into the park and look out for view the different mammals such as elephants, lions, leopards, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes and antelopes like Uganda kob, Jackson Hartebeest, bushbucks. You will have time to relax for lunch. After lunch you will join the boat cruise to take you to the bottom of Murchison falls as you spot aquatic wildlife such as hippos Nile crocodiles, and water birds. On return Catch up with sunset view before dinner and overnight at the lodge. Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda) Stay: Paraa Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Transfer to Kibale National Park
After your morning breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and start your journey to Kibale National Park in Fort Portal in Western Uganda through the tea plantations and rolling hills to reach Fort portal town. While in Fort portal you will have an en-route lunch and continue your journey to Kibale National Park. After checking into the lodge, you will embark on a guided nature walk in the Bigodi wetlands, and you have a chance to spot 138 bird species. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge. Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) without fences All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Turaco Treetops Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) without fences Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to queen Elizabeth NP
You will wake up early in the morning for breakfast and then report at the park headquarters at Kanyanchu at 7:30am for briefing by the guides about the dos and don’ts while with the chimpanzees. You will then embark on a trek for the search of the chimpanzees and once you have spotted a group, you will spend one hour with them observing their different behaviours and you will also spot other primates in the forest. After the chimpanzee tracking experience you will be awarded a chimpanzee tracking certificate and after you will return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch you will head to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Overnight at the lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) Stay: Buffalo Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 6
Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi
Have your breakfast very early in the morning, checkout of the lodge in Queen Elizabeth depart for an early morning game drive as early as 6am to the rolling plains of Uganda’s second largest National Park and look out for lions, leopards, Elephants, buffaloes, hippos, waterbucks, warthogs, leopards, Uganda Kobs, Hyenas, and Hippos. For any birder, there are quite a number of birds to sight too during the drive. After that you will proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and you will have lunch along the way. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) without fences All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Mahogany Springs Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) without fences Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 7
Mountain gorilla Habituation and batwa experience
After the early morning breakfast, Drive to the Uganda Wildlife Authority briefing point in Rushaga Sector, Receive detailed instructions from UWA rangers about the habituation experience, safety protocols, and expected behavior around gorillas. The gorilla habituation experience is only available in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi. Set off with your ranger guides, trackers, and researchers into the forest. The habituation experience allows you to spend up to 4 hours with a gorilla family that's still being habituated to human presence (compared to the standard 1 hour with fully habituated groups. After the Habituation you will return to the lodge for relaxing, later you will have a batwa cultural experience. Overnight stay and Dinner at Gorilla Safari odge. Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) without fences All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Mahogany Springs Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) without fences Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 8
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After your morning breakfast at the lodge, check out and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. You will arrive at the lodge for lunch and after check in your rooms and relax as you wait for the evening game drive. In the evening, you will head out for an evening game drive and you will see various mammal species such as Buffaloes, Giraffes, impalas, zebras, waterbucks, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, bush bucks, Elands among others. After the game drive you will head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at the lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda) Stay: Kigarama Wilderness Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 9
Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Entebbe international airport
After your morning breakfast, you will embark on a guided game drive in Lake Mburo National Park as early as 7am with the guide and you will see many animals such as Giraffes, zebras, impalas, among others. After the game drive you will you will check out of the lodge and transfer to Entebbe Airport. Along the way you will have a stop at the Equator in Kayabwe for memorable photos and the famous water experiment that you will have a chance to enjoy both the hemispheres. You will have an en-route lunch and you will continue your journey to Entebbe International Airport for your flight to Tanzania. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Luxury hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Arusha (City, Tanzania) Stay: Mount Meru Hotel Luxury hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 10
Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Arusha, driving approximately two hours to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers exceptional game viewing. Spend the full day exploring the park's diverse landscapes, from seasonal swamps to sprawling savanna woodlands. Watch for lions lounging in trees, graceful giraffes browsing acacia branches, and hundreds of elephants gathering near the Tarangire River. Bird enthusiasts will delight in spotting over 550 species. After a picnic lunch within the park, continue your afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge. Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Tarangire National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Korongo Luxury Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 11
Serengeti National Park
A scenic drive to Serengeti national park via Ngorongoro conservation area. Serengeti is one of the most famous wildlife areas in the world with the greatest concentration of wild animals on the planet! This world renowned Park is a sanctuary for last remaining annual mammal migration in the world. The wildlife experience in this most famous park is unparalleled! Serengeti is home to the richest large predator/prey interactions worldwide and its plant and animal diversity is equally rich. Upon arrival have an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camp. Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Turner Springs Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 12
Game Drive Around Central Serengeti and Air balloon
Maximize your Serengeti experience with a full day of game viewing. Start with an early morning hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti. It offers an unforgettable perspective of Africa's most iconic wilderness. Launching at dawn, you'll float silently above the endless plains as the sun paints the savanna gold. From your aerial vantage point, witness the Great Migration's dramatic river crossings, spot predators on the hunt, and observe massive herds of wildebeest and zebra stretching to the horizon. After head to the game drive when predators are most active. Spend the day traversing different regions of the park, from the kopjes (rocky outcrops) where lions survey their territory to the riverine woodlands harboring elusive leopards. Pack a picnic lunch to extend your wildlife by driving to the norther to witness the great migration. Explore the mara river area to for wildebeest crossing the predators. Accommodation at the lodge. Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Turner Springs Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 13
Transfer to Ngorongoro crater
After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. This natural amphitheater hosts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the endangered black rhinoceros, lions, elephants, buffalos, and flamingos adorning Lake Magadi. The crater floor provides unparalleled opportunities for wildlife photography against dramatic backdrops. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated hippo pool site, then continue exploring this ecological marvel before ascending in the late afternoon to your accommodation. Mid-range tented camp inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP, Tanzania) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Stay: Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp Mid-range tented camp inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP, Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 14
Transfer to kilimanjaro international airport
After breakfast, you will check out and head to the airport. On the way you will have a stop over to meet different tribes of maasai and Hadzabe then visit the local markets. All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
Hot air balloon safari
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts in Entebbe, Uganda and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
Fly back from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Cycads African Safaris
5.0 operator rating
5 reviews
Cycads African Safaris specializes in organizing off beaten track Safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. Great deals on Uganda Rwanda Gorilla trekking tours, Big five trips, Private safaris, Car hire and short excursions.......
Office In
Uganda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2005)
Member Of
NU, AUTO, USAGA & UWA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5All our expectations were more than fullfilled
In January/February 2020 we travelled 3 weeks through Uganda with Cycads African Safaris. Our driver/guide was Aschad and he cared for us in every way: He drove us safe, he bought and served fresh fruits like bananas, mangos and pineapples for us and with his sharp eyes he found every wild animal we wished to see - thank you so much for that! We liked to drive through the little villages because of the insights of the life of the residents and we enjoyed the impressive mountainous regions, the green fruitful landscapes and the rainforest areas, we learned that Uganda is a very originelly country and how nice the people are. The 13 lodges during our trip were all very individual, every place has its own special point, we really liked all of these places. Due to a perfect organisation, luck during the game drives and Aschad we expierenced a really great holiday.
Rolf and Birgit · Germany
If possible I would rate 10 stars
For 2,5 weeks we travelled through Uganda and Rwanda. Our guide was Ashadu, who really took care of us in an unbelievable way. Everything worked without any complications. Beside the fact, that Uganda and Rwanda with its very beautiful landscapes are really worth a trip, Ashadu never got tired to tell us about the countries, the people and the culture. He drove very safely, answered all of our questions and this made this trip unforgettable. The accomodation and the food were excellent during the journey and especially the trackings to the Chimpanzees, the Gorillas and the golden monkeys have been a unique experience. Thanks again to Cycads and especially to Ashadu.
Karl-Heinz (Charly) · Germany
Cycads and especially the tour guide ASHADU are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On our 2 weeks tour all our expectations were exceedet, because Ashad was an excellent guide and safe driver and he took care of us like a father! He was always in time, friendly and he never got tired of informing us about everything we wanted to know and making game drives several times a day and he always made the best places on our boat trips! (Steven, the guide on our very last day was also very nice!) All of the lodges were great, the food was excellent and everybody spoiled us! So thumbs up for Cycad/Thürmer Tours (Germany) and ASHAD!
Sabine · Austria
Excellent trip
My girlfriend and I booked a gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth Park game trip with Cycads. Everything was handled flawlessly. Our knowledgable and friendly guide Ashadu was a very safe driver and always on time. We booked the deluxe accommodations - which only cost a little more than the budget places - and were rewarded with the most spectacular views either one of us have ever seen from a hotel we were staying at. Halfway through the trip we decided to add chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge in QENP (highly recommended) and this change in the itinerary, which added an extra day, was handled without issue. Overall great company, definitely check them out.
Denny · United States
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Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Latitude 0° Hotel - Luxury hotel in Kampala (City, Uganda) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
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Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Cycads African Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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