Highlights of East Africa Gorilla Trekking, Safari and Beach Vacation
Highlights of East Africa Gorilla Trekking, Safari and Beach Vacation
Inspirational safari & beach holiday to Tanzania and Uganda
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.
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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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
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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
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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.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Primate Trekking
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Cultural Experience
Fishing
Snorkeling/Scuba Diving
Watersports
City Sights
Wellness/Spa
Cultural Excursion
Enriching encounters
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.
Zebra
Wildebeest
Whale Shark
Spotted Hyena
Puffer Fish
Manta Ray
Lionfish
Lion
Leopard
Hippo
Hawksbill Turtle
Gorilla
Elephant
Crocodile
Coral
Chimpanzee
Colobus Monkey
Cheetah
Bushbuck
Buffalo
Bottlenose Dolphin
Black Rhino
Maasai Giraffe
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