This signature journey does exactly what its name promises — a genuine gorilla trek in Uganda’s forest, then a dedicated stay on the Serengeti’s open savannah, with nothing else added to dilute either half.
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 guided Batwa cultural encounter, a lower-key day before the flight onward.
Batwa Cultural Encounter
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A flight via 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 5
A full day across the Serengeti’s plains for lion, leopard and, seasonally, the migration.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A further day exploring different sectors of the park.
Second Serengeti Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
An additional full day, with the flexibility to chase specific sightings your guide has tracked.
Third Serengeti Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A drive down to Arusha, with the afternoon free to relax or shop for curios.
Transfer to Arusha
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeHatari Lodge
LuxuryRivertrees Country Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Uganda gorilla permit | $800 per person |
| Batwa cultural encounter | $25–$40 per person |
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who want exactly two things done well — forest gorillas and open savannah — without a crater or a second country stretching the schedule.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicles
- Batwa cultural encounter
- Regional flight segment
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Gorilla permit & park entry fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance