11 days Tanzania and Uganda safari

This 11 days Tanzania and Uganda safari combines world-class wildlife viewing with unforgettable cultural experiences and gorilla trekking. The journey begins in northern Tanzania, where you explore Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. After experiencing Tanzania’s famous Big Five safaris, the adventure continues to Uganda for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest gorilla trekking and relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi.

This itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking a complete East Africa safari, combining classic game drives, scenic landscapes, cultural encounters, and close wildlife experiences.

Day 1: Transfer to Tarangire National Park – 11 days Tanzania and Uganda Safari Begins

Your Tanzania safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport. You then drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Upon arrival, enjoy your first game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many bird species.

You will stop for a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Tarangire’s river system attracts wildlife year-round, making it one of Tanzania’s best safari parks. In the evening, you transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight rest.

Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park Safari

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but diverse wildlife destination. The park is known for its lush groundwater forest, large baboon troops, blue monkeys, and tree-climbing lions.

During the game drive, you explore forest trails, open plains, and lakeshore areas filled with flamingos and other water birds. A picnic lunch is served inside the park. Later in the afternoon, you continue game viewing before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 3: Serengeti National Park Safari : 11 days Tanzania and Uganda safari

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous wildlife reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive with game viewing en route and a picnic lunch along the way. You may optionally stop at Olduvai Gorge, a key archaeological site linked to early human history.

Upon arrival in Serengeti, endless plains welcome you. The park supports lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and massive herds of grazers. In the evening, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari Experience

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. You may choose a full-day safari with picnic lunch or return to the lodge for a hot lunch and rest before heading out again.

Today offers excellent chances to see predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, along with elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and all three African jackal species. The Serengeti is also famous for the Great Migration during seasonal months.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 5: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route as you leave Serengeti and head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you through changing landscapes, from open plains to cooler highlands.

You arrive near the Ngorongoro Crater rim, where you enjoy scenic views and relax at your lodge. Dinner and overnight follow.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari : 11 days Tanzania and Uganda safari

Today features a full-day safari inside the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most unique wildlife destinations. After breakfast, descend into the crater for game viewing.

The crater hosts over 30,000 animals, including lions, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, and the rare black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool before continuing your safari. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive to your lodge.

Accommodation: Hando Coffee Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 7: Mto Wa Mbu Cultural Tour

After breakfast, visit Mto Wa Mbu Village, one of Tanzania’s most culturally diverse communities. You explore banana plantations, local markets, art workshops, and traditional homes while learning about farming, cuisine, and daily life. After the cultural experience, drive back toward Arusha.

Accommodation: Hando Coffee Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 8: Flight to Uganda for the 11 days Tanzania and Uganda safari

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Uganda. Upon arrival, you check in at a nearby guest house to rest and prepare for the next phase of your safari adventure.

Accommodation: Airport Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 9: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest & Batwa Cultural Experience

After breakfast, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Later, enjoy a Batwa Cultural Experience, where the indigenous Batwa people share traditional songs, dances, and forest survival skills.

Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 10: Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, participate in gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest, guided by experienced rangers. Spend one magical hour observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

After lunch, drive to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxing canoe ride surrounded by scenic hills and islands.

Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Drinking Water

Day 11: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport end of the 11 days Tanzania and Uganda safari

After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your 11 days Tanzania and Uganda safari.

Meals: Breakfast & Drinking Water