12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five

The 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five offers a powerful blend of primate trekking and classic savannah wildlife. This Tanzania Uganda Holiday connects Uganda’s ancient rainforests with Tanzania’s endless plains. As a result, you enjoy close gorilla encounters and dramatic Big Five game drives in one seamless journey. Throughout the 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five , you explore dense jungles in Bwindi and open grasslands in the Serengeti. Moreover, you track mountain gorillas on foot and witness the Great Migration in action. You also search for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos. Therefore, this safari balances forest adventure with iconic wildlife viewing.

Tanzania Uganda Safaris plans every detail with care. We arrange permits, internal flights, luxury lodges, and expert guides. Consequently, you travel smoothly between Uganda and Tanzania. Each day adds depth to your Tanzania Uganda Holiday. However, the pace remains relaxed and comfortable.

Most importantly, the 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five  creates unforgettable moments. You stand near gentle gorillas. You watch herds cross vast plains. You end each day in elegant safari lodges. In short, this journey delivers variety, beauty, and adventure at the highest level.

Detailed: 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our Tanzania Uganda Safaris guide greets you warmly. Shortly after, you transfer to your luxury hotel near Lake Victoria. The drive feels short and relaxing.

Later, you enjoy a welcome dinner while we brief you about the 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five. You learn about the gorilla trek and Serengeti game drives ahead.

This evening allows you to rest before your Tanzania Uganda Holiday begins fully.

• Accommodation: Protea Hotel Entebbe
• Meals: Dinner
• Drinks: Bottled water included

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, you transfer to Bwindi by domestic flight. The aerial views of hills and forests look stunning. Upon landing, your guide drives you to your luxury gorilla lodge. You arrive in time for lunch. Later, you relax on your private terrace overlooking the forest canopy. The air feels fresh and cool.

The 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five  now shifts into primate territory.

• Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Drinks: Bottled water and house drinks

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking – Heart of 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five

Today marks a powerful highlight of the 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five . After breakfast, you attend a briefing at the park headquarters. Soon, you hike into Bwindi Forest with experienced trackers. The trail may feel steep at times. However, excitement grows with each step. Eventually, you meet a gorilla family.

You observe them for one magical hour. The silverback watches calmly. Young gorillas play nearby. The moment feels intimate and real.

Later, you return to the lodge for relaxation and celebration dinner.

• Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Drinks: Bottled water and house drinks

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The route passes scenic hills and crater lakes. You arrive at your luxury lodge in time for lunch. Later, you head out for an evening game drive. Elephants roam near the tracks. Buffaloes graze across open plains. Lions may appear before sunset.

The 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five  now blends forest trekking with savannah wildlife.

• Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Drinks: Bottled water and house drinks

Day 5: Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Early morning brings another game drive. You search for tree-climbing lions in fig trees. Antelopes move gracefully across the plains. Later, you return for lunch and short rest. In the afternoon, you enjoy a boat cruise along Kazinga Channel. Hippos gather in large groups. Crocodiles rest along the shores.

This day adds rich wildlife moments to the 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five.

• Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Drinks: Bottled water and house drinks

Day 6: Fly to Tanzania – Arrival in Serengeti

After breakfast, you transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Tanzania. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, your Tanzanian guide welcomes you. You drive to your luxury tented camp while spotting wildlife along the way. The vast plains stretch endlessly before you.

The 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five  now enters the land of the Great Migration.

• Accommodation: Serengeti Migration Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Drinks: Bottled water and house drinks

Day 7–10: Serengeti Great Migration and Big Five Safari

Over the next four days, you explore different regions of the Serengeti. Each day offers morning and afternoon game drives. You follow herds of wildebeest and zebras as they move across the plains.

Predators follow closely. Lions rest near kopjes. Cheetahs scan the horizon. Leopards hide in acacia trees. During the 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five , you witness dramatic river crossings if the season allows. Dust rises as thousands of hooves move together.

Evenings bring fine dining under the stars. Your luxury camp offers comfort in the heart of the wild.

• Accommodation: Serengeti Migration Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily
• Drinks: Bottled water and selected house drinks

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater Excursion

After breakfast, you drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. The crater floor hosts dense wildlife populations. You may spot black rhinos, lions, and large elephant bulls.

This excursion adds another layer to the 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five .

• Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Drinks: Bottled water and house drinks

Day 12: Departure – End of 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five

After breakfast, you transfer to Arusha for your departure flight. The Tanzania Uganda Holiday ends smoothly and comfortably.

The 12 Days Uganda Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five  concludes with unforgettable memories of forests and plains.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Drinks: Bottled water

Safari Inclusions

• Gorilla trekking permit in Uganda
• All park entry fees
• Domestic and regional flights as listed
• Luxury accommodation for eleven nights
• All meals as indicated
• Bottled water during transfers
• Private safari vehicle in Uganda and Tanzania
• Professional English-speaking guides
• Game drives and boat cruise

Safari Exclusions

• International flights to and from Africa
• Visa fees for Uganda and Tanzania
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities
• Premium alcoholic drinks