Highlights of East Africa Gorilla Trekking, Safari and Beach Holiday
This memorable trip features 3 of East Africa's greatest highlights; a gorilla trek in Bwindi National Park, a safari to the Serengeti National Park and a beach stay on the beautiful Island of Zanzibar. You will start at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, nestled deep in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. On your gorilla safari with your experienced guide, you will track deep into the forest with your intimate group and once you have located them, you will spend up to a maximum of 1 hour with a family of gorillas.
It's then off to Tanzania. To maximise your chances of seeing the wildebeest migration you will stay in a small mobile camp, Serengeti Safari Camp. Whatever time of year you travel it will be well placed for the herds to pass through. Discover these vastly different landscapes and enjoy activities including game drives, guided walks, bush picnics, sundowners and hot air balloon flights. The wildlife is outstanding throughout. The tail end of this epic adventure is a stay at Zawadi Hotel in Zanzibar. Here you can go swimming in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and can go snorkeling straight from the beach. It’s a laid-back and utterly romantic hideaway offering an all-inclusive stay with the very best cuisine and personalized service.
Day by Day summary
- Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Entebbe International
- 1 night - Hotel No.5, Entebbe & Kampala, Uganda
- 2 nights - Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi, Uganda
- 1 night - Arusha Coffee Lodge, Arusha, Tanzania
- 3 nights - Serengeti Safari Camp, Serengeti & Grumeti Reserves, Tanzania
- 7 nights - Zawadi Hotel, Zanzibar Island, Tanzania
- Ends - Transfer to Dar es Salaam for your international flight home
At a glance
- Tanzania, Uganda
- 14 Nights
- City
- Beach
- Safari
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Guide Price
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Day-by-day
Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.
Includes
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified
- Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
- Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- National Parks and conservation entry fees
- One gorilla trekking permit per person
- Batwa/Pygmy experience
- Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
- Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
- Community projects contribution with Uthando
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Any additional activities not offered as scheduled by the camps or lodges
- Visas and visa fees where relevant
- Beverages with the exception of all inclusive hotels
ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
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4WD Safari
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Birdwatching
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Boat Trip
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Guided Walking Safari
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Primate Trekking
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Hot Air Balloon Flights
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Cultural Experience
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Fishing
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Snorkelling/Scuba Diving
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Water Sports
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City Sights
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Wellness/Spa
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Cultural Excursion
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick off the Big Five or encounter specific safari species and sea creatures on your safari and coastal stay, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
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Zebra
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Wildebeest
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Whale Shark
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Spotted Hyena
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Puffer Fish
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Manta Ray
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Lionfish
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Lion
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Leopard
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Hippo
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Hawksbill Turtle
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Gorilla
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Elephant
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Crocodile
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Coral
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Chimpanzee
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Colobus Monkey
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Cheetah
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Bushbuck
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Buffalo
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Bottlenose Dolphin
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Black Rhino
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Maasai Giraffe
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