Your Africa Safari Trip begins with your arrival in Arusha, Tanzania. Upon landing, your guide will transfer you to your hotel where you can relax and prepare for the adventures ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the city with an optional tour of Arusha or enjoy a coffee plantation visit while soaking in the cool Kilimanjaro breeze. End your first day with dinner and overnight at your lodge, ready to dive into the wild landscapes of East Africa.

Accommodation: Venice Hotel

After breakfast, your Africa Safari Trip continues to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife on the planet. From the rare black rhino to massive bull elephants with large tusks, Ngorongoro offers an unparalleled safari experience. The crater’s forests, rivers, and soda lake provide a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable game drive, followed by dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge

Today, immerse yourself in the heart of Ngorongoro with a full-day safari experience. Descend into the caldera and witness its self-contained ecosystem where predators like lions, hyenas, leopards, and cheetahs roam freely among wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater while surrounded by this natural amphitheater of wildlife. By evening, return to your lodge for relaxation and a delicious dinner, reflecting on this highlight of your Africa Safari Trip.

Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge

After breakfast, journey across the crater highlands towards the Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. The name Serengeti means “endless plains,” and here you’ll witness vast grasslands teeming with over two million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. Alongside these herds roam predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Smaller mammals, baboons, and giraffes add to the diversity. End the day with dinner at your luxury tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Mawe Camp

Your Africa Safari Trip reaches a peak as you spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness the calving season in the southern plains or the dramatic river crossings in the north, where crocodiles await the wildebeests’ plunge. Predators follow the herds, ensuring thrilling game-viewing opportunities throughout the year. With picnic lunch in the wild and endless savannah landscapes, Serengeti is a dream safari experience.

Accommodation: Mawe Camp

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in the Serengeti before transferring to the Isebania border. Complete immigration formalities and continue into Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve, famed for its abundant wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Arrive in the evening for an en-route game drive, capturing sightings of elephants, lions, and giraffes before reaching your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Sopa Lodge

Begin the day with an optional hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara, a unique way to witness the savannah from above as the sun rises. Later, continue with a full day of game drives through the Mara, one of Africa’s richest wildlife reserves. From the Great Migration to resident prides of lions, leopards, and cheetahs, the Masai Mara guarantees extraordinary sightings. Conclude the day with dinner and overnight at your lodge, a highlight of your Africa Safari Trip.

Accommodation: Sopa Lodge

This morning, enjoy a final game drive in the Mara before transferring back to Nairobi for your flight to Entebbe, Uganda. Upon arrival, meet your Ugandan guide who will transfer you to your lodge near the city. This transition day highlights the unique opportunity of experiencing three countries within one Africa Safari Trip.

Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House

Travel from Entebbe to Kibale National Park, renowned for its rich primate population. After settling into your lodge, prepare for the next day’s chimpanzee trekking adventure. With lush forests and crater lakes, Kibale offers a completely different side of your Africa Safari Trip, blending wildlife encounters with serene natural beauty.

Accommodation: Isunga Lodge

Today’s highlight is chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, an experience that brings you up close to our closest relatives. Spend the morning tracking chimps through dense forests, observing their playful behaviors and interactions. In the afternoon, enjoy a Bigodi Wetland Walk, where you’ll encounter monkeys, birds, and local community projects. Dinner and overnight at your lodge complete another unforgettable chapter of your Africa Safari Trip.

Accommodation: Isunga Lodge

After breakfast, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. This scenic drive takes you through Uganda’s rolling hills, tea plantations, and rural villages. Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi in the evening, ready for the most anticipated experience of your Africa Safari Trip—gorilla trekking.

Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

This is the highlight of your entire safari. After an early breakfast, attend a briefing session before trekking into the dense Bwindi forest with experienced rangers. Encountering a gorilla family in the wild is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, as you observe these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After trekking, enjoy cultural interactions with the Batwa community or relax at Lake Bunyonyi. Dinner and overnight at your lodge conclude this unforgettable day.

Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, depart Bwindi or Lake Bunyonyi and journey back to Kampala. Stop at the equator for photos and a souvenir experience before reaching Entebbe. Spend the afternoon at leisure before your guide transfers you to the airport for your international flight. This marks the end of your Africa Safari Trip, leaving you with unforgettable memories of gorillas, the Great Migration, and the diverse beauty of East Africa.