This is our most complete single itinerary — gorilla trekking across two countries, a proper migration stay in the Serengeti, a full Kilimanjaro summit climb, and a genuine multi-day recovery on Zanzibar’s beaches, sequenced deliberately so the most physically demanding activity comes before the rest, not after.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Entebbe, then a road transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Arrive Entebbe, Transfer to Bwindi
Accommodation Options
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
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
A flight via Kigali and Kilimanjaro or Arusha, then a light-aircraft connection into the Serengeti.
Fly to Arusha, Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryFour Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A full day across the Serengeti’s plains for lion, leopard and, seasonally, the Great Migration.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
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 8
A flight to Arusha, with the day free to rest, repack climbing gear and attend a pre-climb briefing.
Fly to Arusha, Pre-Climb Rest Day
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeHatari Lodge
LuxuryRivertrees Country Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAYS 9–14
The full six-day Marangu Route ascent, from the Marangu Gate through Mandara and Horombo Huts to a sunrise summit at Uhuru Peak (5,895m), then descent back to Marangu Gate. See our dedicated Marangu Route itinerary for the full day-by-day breakdown.
Kilimanjaro Climb, Marangu Route
Accommodation
All levelsMountain huts, full crew support
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily
DAY 15
A full rest day in Moshi after the climb, with a hot shower, laundry and genuine sleep before travelling on.
Rest Day, Moshi
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeKilimanjaro Wonders Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 16
A flight to Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam, transferring to your beach resort.
Fly to Zanzibar
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeZanzibar Bay Resort
LuxuryBaraza Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 17
A completely free day on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches — the genuine reward at the end of the trip’s more demanding legs.
Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 18
Transfer to Zanzibar’s airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Uganda gorilla permit | $800 per person |
| Rwanda gorilla permit | $1,500 per person |
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
| Kilimanjaro National Park fees, hut & rescue fees | Included in package price |
| Regional & domestic flights (multiple segments) | Quoted separately |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers on a genuine once-in-a-lifetime trip who want every major East Africa experience, sequenced so the mountain doesn’t come last when the body is already tired.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicles
- Full Marangu Route climb: park fees, mountain crew, hut fees, meals
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Both gorilla permits & Serengeti park entry
Tour Excludes
- All regional and domestic flights
- International flights
- Personal climbing gear (available for hire locally)
- Visas
- Tips throughout
- Travel & high-altitude insurance