This itinerary pairs East Africa’s two most sought-after wildlife experiences — mountain gorilla trekking and the Great Migration — giving each proper time rather than compressing either into an afterthought. Two gorilla treks across Uganda and Rwanda open the trip, followed by the Maasai Mara and Serengeti’s migration ecosystem.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Entebbe, then a road transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Arrive Entebbe, Transfer to Bwindi
Accommodation Options
BudgetBuhoma Community Camp
Mid-rangeEngagi Lodge
LuxuryBuhoma Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day tracking a habituated mountain gorilla family through Bwindi’s forest.
Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A drive to the Cyanika border, continuing to Kinigi at the base of the Virunga volcanoes.
Cross Border to Kinigi, Rwanda
Accommodation Options
BudgetKinigi Guest House
Mid-rangeMountain Gorilla View Lodge
LuxuryVirunga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A second gorilla trek on the Rwandan side of the Virungas.
Gorilla Trekking, Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
An optional golden monkey trek in the volcanoes’ bamboo zone, or a free day to rest before the migration leg begins.
Golden Monkey Trekking or Free Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A transfer to Kigali, flying via Nairobi to a Maasai Mara airstrip, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Fly Kigali to Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Accommodation Options
BudgetEnchoro Wildlife Camp
Mid-rangeSarova Mara Game Camp
LuxuryAngama Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A full day across the Mara’s plains for lion, leopard and, in season, migrating wildebeest herds.
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A day based at the Mara River’s crossing points, watching for herds gathering to cross.
Mara River Crossing Points
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
A cross-border flight from the Mara to the Serengeti’s northern airstrips.
Fly to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryFour Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
A full day across the Serengeti’s endless plains.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
A further day exploring different sectors of the park, following your guide’s read on current herd positions.
Second Serengeti Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12
A drive to the crater rim via the Serengeti’s southern plains, with a full descent onto the crater floor.
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryNgorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13
A full day descended onto the crater floor among lion, elephant and black rhino.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14
A transfer to Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Uganda gorilla permit | $800 per person |
| Rwanda gorilla permit | $1,500 per person |
| Maasai Mara conservancy/reserve fees | ~$100 per person per day |
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who refuse to choose between gorillas and the migration and have two weeks to genuinely do both justice.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicles
- Regional flight segments
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Both gorilla permits & all park/reserve fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance