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
Arrive Entebbe, Transfer to Bwindi
Arrival at Entebbe, then a road transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi
A full day tracking a habituated mountain gorilla family through Bwindi’s forest.
As above
Cross Border to Kinigi, Rwanda
A drive to the Cyanika border, continuing to Kinigi at the base of the Virunga volcanoes.
Gorilla Trekking, Volcanoes National Park
A second gorilla trek on the Rwandan side of the Virungas.
As above
Golden Monkey Trekking or Free Day
An optional golden monkey trek in the volcanoes’ bamboo zone, or a free day to rest before the migration leg begins.
As above
Fly Kigali to Nairobi to Maasai Mara
A transfer to Kigali, flying via Nairobi to a Maasai Mara airstrip, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
A full day across the Mara’s plains for lion, leopard and, in season, migrating wildebeest herds.
As above
Mara River Crossing Points
A day based at the Mara River’s crossing points, watching for herds gathering to cross.
As above
Fly to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
A cross-border flight from the Mara to the Serengeti’s northern airstrips.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
A full day across the Serengeti’s endless plains.
As above
Second Serengeti Game Drive Day
A further day exploring different sectors of the park, following your guide’s read on current herd positions.
As above
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
A drive to the crater rim via the Serengeti’s southern plains, with a full descent onto the crater floor.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
A full day descended onto the crater floor among lion, elephant and black rhino.
As above
Departure
A transfer to Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 14 days enough to do both properly?
Yes — five days across Uganda and Rwanda cover the gorilla trekking without rushing, leaving a genuine nine days for the migration ecosystem across two countries.
Can the migration leg be timed to a specific spectacle, like a river crossing?
Yes, tell us your travel window and we’ll route the Mara/Serengeti balance to match current herd positions as closely as possible.
Ready to Plan This Trip?
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