12 Days
Age 4+
All Month
Availability 10
Introduction
Discover the ultimate East African adventure with this 12-Day Tanzania Safari + Gorilla Trekking Experience, blending Tanzania’s world-famous wildlife with a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with mountain gorillas in either Uganda or Rwanda.
Crafted by Africa Moja Tours & Safaris, this luxury/mid-range combo package takes you through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and ends with a breathtaking gorilla trek in the mystical forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda) or Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda).
Perfect for honeymooners, adventurers, wildlife lovers, photographers, and premium safari travellers.
Tour Highlights
- Tanzania Big Five safari
- Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire
- Great Migration areas (seasonal)
- Maasai culture + Olduvai Gorge
- Gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda
- Domestic flights included
- Luxury/mid-range lodge options
- Fully guided East African adventure
Itinerary DAYS 1–7: TANZANIA NORTHERN CIRCUIT SAFARI
- DAY 1 – Arrival in Arusha (Welcome to Tanzania)
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our representative meets you and transfers you to your luxury lodge in Arusha.
- Overnight: Gran Melia Arusha / Arusha Serena
- Meals: Dinner
- DAY 2 – Tarangire National Park
- Your safari begins in Tarangire, home to:
- Africa’s largest elephant herds
- Iconic baobab trees
- Lions, leopards & giraffes
- Seasonal migration (June–Nov)
- Full-day game drive + picnic lunch.
- Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge / Tarangire Safari Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 3 – Lake Manyara or Cultural Visit
- Choose:
- Lake Manyara National Park for flamingos & tree-climbing lions
- OR
- Maasai Cultural Tour in Mto wa Mbu
- Includes market visits, banana plantations, local crafts & village life.
- Overnight: Country Lodge / Manyara Serena
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 4 – Drive to Serengeti National Park
- Travel through the Ngorongoro highlands and into the legendary Serengeti.
- Game drive en route with excellent chances to spot:
- Lions on kopjes
- Cheetahs hunting
- Leopards in sausage trees
- Thousands of wildebeest & zebras
- Overnight: Serengeti Serena / Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 5 – Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
- Dedicated day for:
- Great Migration (seasonal)
- Predator encounters
- Elephant & buffalo herds
- Sunrise & sunset photography
- Your guide positions you for the best sightings.
- Overnight: Serengeti Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 6 – Serengeti ➝ Ngorongoro Highlands
- Early morning game drive, then travel toward Ngorongoro.
- Stop at Olduvai Gorge (optional) — the “Cradle of Humankind.”
- Arrive at your crater rim lodge.
- Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Rhino Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 7 – Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Flight to Uganda/Rwanda
- Descend 600m into the Ngorongoro Crater for one of the best wildlife experiences in Africa.
- Expect:
- Lions
- Black rhinos
- Hippos & buffalo
- Flamingos
- Wildebeest & zebras
- After lunch, transfer to Arusha Airport for your regional flight to:
- Entebbe (Uganda)
- or
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Overnight: Hotel No. 5 Entebbe / Kigali Serena
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- DAYS 8–12: GORILLA TREKKING (UGANDA OR RWANDA)
- UGANDA OPTION – BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
- DAY 8 – Fly to Bwindi
- Fly from Entebbe to Kihihi/Kisoro and transfer to Bwindi.
- Overnight: Mahogany Springs / Buhoma Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 9 – Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
- Begin your trek into the dense jungle with expert trackers.
- Spend one magical hour with the mountain gorillas — an emotional and unforgettable experience.
- Overnight: Bwindi Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 10 – Batwa Cultural Visit or Waterfall Hike
- Choose one:
- Batwa Indigenous Forest Experience
- Waterfall hike in Bwindi
- Birding walk (Bwindi is Africa’s #1 birding hotspot)
- Overnight: Lodge in Bwindi
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 11 – Flight Back to Entebbe
- Fly from Bwindi to Entebbe.
- Relax at your boutique hotel.
- Overnight: Hotel No. 5
- Meals: Breakfast
- DAY 12 – Departure from Entebbe
- Airport drop-off after breakfast.
- End of safari.
- RWANDA OPTION – VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
- DAY 8 – Kigali City Tour + Transfer to Volcanoes NP
- Explore:
- Kigali Genocide Memorial
- Kimironko Market
- Nyamirambo Cultural Quarter
- Drive to Musanze (Volcanoes NP).
- Overnight: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel / Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 9 – Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Trek into the misty bamboo forests and spend one unforgettable hour with a gorilla family.
- Overnight: Volcanoes Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 10 – Golden Monkey Trek or Cultural Tour
- Choose:
- Golden monkey tracking
- Visit Iby’iwacu Cultural Village
- Caves tour
- Nature walks
- Overnight: Volcanoes NP area
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- DAY 11 – Return to Kigali
- Drive back to Kigali for final night.
- Overnight: Kigali Serena / Ubumwe Grande
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- DAY 12 – Departure
Airport drop-off.
End of safari.
Departure Location
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Departure Time
9:30
Return Location
Airport drop-off
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes.
Uganda: ~$700
Rwanda: ~$1,500
Moderate. Treks range from 2–6 hours.
Yes — Singita, Crater Lodge, One&Only Nyungwe, Bwindi Clouds Lodge.
June–October and December–March.
Absolutely — very popular extension.
Yes — fully private or small group options available.