Enjoy a 6-Day Uganda Gorilla Trek & Ngorongoro Safari Adventure, a unique trip that combines primates and Savannah wildlife.
This special tour brings together close encounters with mountain gorillas and a safari experience with the Big Five animals.
You will explore two top destinations in Africa: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda for gorilla trekking, and the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area in Tanzania for Big Five wildlife and wildebeest sightings.
Detailed 6-Day Gorilla Trekking & Ngorongoro Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a Gorilla Trip
After breakfast, you will be briefed about the 6-day Uganda Gorilla Trek and Ngorongoro Safari.
You will then drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Kanungu, Western Uganda. The journey follows the Masaka–Mbarara route, with a stop at the Equator crossing and lunch at Igongo Cultural Center.
The drive from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi takes about 8 to 9 hours in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle.
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Evening Batwa Experience
After a full breakfast, leave the lodge with everything needed for your gorilla trekking adventure.
At 7:00 am, you will attend a briefing about trekking rules. Gorilla families will be assigned, and you’ll be guided by park rangers.
The trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest may last between 2 to 6 hours, including one hour spent watching the gorillas.
After returning from the trek, you’ll have time to rest at the lodge.
In the evening, enjoy a cultural experience with the Batwa community. You will learn about their traditions and way of life. Local residents will entertain you with music and dance.
Day 3: Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip and Fly to Entebbe – Arusha
After breakfast, check out and drive to Kihihi Airstrip for your flight to Entebbe.
From Entebbe, you’ll catch a connecting flight to Arusha in Tanzania. On arrival, you will be met by our Tanzanian guide and transferred to your lodge or hotel for the night.
Day 4: Drive from Arusha to Ngorongoro
Have breakfast and meet your driver-guide for the transfer to Ngorongoro Crater in northern Tanzania.
The drive takes about 3 to 4 hours and offers beautiful views of the Rift Valley countryside.
You’ll arrive in time to check in at your lodge on the open plains of Ngorongoro and have lunch.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge, or go for an optional game drive to look for different animals, especially the Big Five and other predators.
Day 5: Full Day Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Ngorongoro Crater and its many animals.
You’ll search for the Big Five—buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, and black rhinos. You may also see wildebeests, gazelles, giraffes, hyenas, impalas, cheetahs, caracals, African wild dogs, and various birds.
The crater also offers beautiful views and is considered one of the world’s natural wonders. In the evening, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Depart for Arusha
After an early breakfast, take a short morning game drive to spot more animals, especially those active early in the day.
Then exit the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area and drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your 6-day Uganda Gorilla Trek and Ngorongoro Safari Adventure.
