6-Day Uganda Gorilla Trek & Ngorongoro Safari

Experience an unforgettable 6-Day Uganda Gorilla Trek & Ngorongoro Safari that combines gorilla trekking in Uganda with Big Five game viewing in Tanzania. This incredible safari takes you from the lush forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to the open plains of the Ngorongoro Crater, giving you the best of both worlds, close encounters with mountain gorillas and classic African wildlife.

This cross-country safari is perfect for travelers who want to see primates and Savannah animals in one trip, visiting two of East Africa’s most iconic destinations.

6-Day Uganda Gorilla Trek & Ngorongoro Safari Highlights

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Cultural encounter with the Batwa community
Scenic domestic flight from Uganda to Tanzania
Game drives inside the Ngorongoro Crater
Opportunities to see gorillas, lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos
Professional guides and comfortable safari lodges

Brief 6-Day Uganda Gorilla Trek & Ngorongoro Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Evening Batwa Experience
Day 3: Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip and Fly to Entebbe – Arusha
Day 4: Drive from Arusha to Ngorongoro
Day 5: Full Day Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
Day 6: Depart for Arusha

Detailed 6-Day Uganda Gorilla Trek & Ngorongoro Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, receive a short briefing about your 6-day Uganda Gorilla Trek and Ngorongoro Safari. Start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda.

Enjoy a stop at the Equator crossing for photos and continue to Igongo Cultural Center for lunch before proceeding through scenic hills and farmlands to Bwindi. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, and relax for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Evening Batwa Experience

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters at 7:00 am for a briefing about gorilla trekking rules and group allocation. Accompanied by park rangers, enter the forest to begin your gorilla trek.

The walk may last between 2 and 6 hours depending on the gorillas’ movements. Once you find them, spend one unforgettable hour observing and taking photos.

Return to the lodge for lunch and rest. In the evening, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience, learning about their forest traditions, songs, and dances before dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip & Fly to Entebbe – Arusha

After breakfast, transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for your flight to Entebbe. From Entebbe, connect to a flight to Arusha, Tanzania.

On arrival, your Tanzanian guide will meet you and transfer you to your lodge or hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Drive from Arusha to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its high concentration of wildlife. The drive takes 3 to 4 hours, passing through the Great Rift Valley.

Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and an afternoon at leisure. Optionally, you can go for a short game drive to spot animals around the crater rim.

Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most beautiful and wildlife-rich areas. Enjoy a full-day game drive to see the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos, as well as zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and flamingos.

The crater’s scenic views and abundant wildlife make it one of Africa’s best safari spots. Have your picnic lunch inside the crater before returning to your lodge in the evening for dinner and rest.

Day 6: Depart for Arusha

After an early breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive as you exit Ngorongoro. Watch for early-rising predators and grazing animals before returning to Arusha, where your 6-day Uganda Gorilla Trek & Ngorongoro Safari comes to an end.

Why Choose This 6-Day Uganda Gorilla Trek & Ngorongoro Safari

This safari offers the perfect balance between wildlife adventure and cultural discovery. You’ll witness mountain gorillas in their natural habitat and experience the wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater, all within six days.

It’s an excellent choice for travelers looking to explore both Uganda’s tropical forests and Tanzania’s classic Savannah in one seamless East African journey.