6-Day Gorillas, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

The 6 days Gorillas, Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari takes you through some of the best adventures in Africa. You will visit Uganda for gorilla trekking, explore Lake Bunyonyi, and then continue to Tanzania for unforgettable wildlife experiences in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.

This trip offers a mix of gorilla encounters, scenic landscapes, and exciting game drives, making it one of the most rewarding safaris in East Africa.

6-Day Gorillas, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari Highlights

• Visit Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania in one safari.
• Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Spend one hour watching gorillas in their natural home.
• Enjoy bird-watching and a canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi.
• Fly from Kigali to Arusha for the Tanzania part of your safari.
• Explore Serengeti National Park and see the Big Five animals.
• Watch large herds of wildebeests and zebras in the open plains.
• Visit Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• See lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and gazelles in the crater.
• Enjoy scenic drives, good food, and comfortable lodges throughout the trip.

Brief 6-Day Gorillas, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari Itinerary

• Day 1: Drive from Kigali to Bwindi in southern Uganda
• Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Lake Bunyonyi excursion
• Day 3: Return to Kigali and fly to Arusha
• Day 4: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
• Day 5: Full-day game drive
• Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater experience and return to Arusha for departure

Detailed 6-Day Gorillas, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Kigali to Bwindi in southern Uganda

Begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which takes about 4 hours and 20 minutes. On arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy a delicious lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing before heading out for an evening forest walk.

During the walk, look out for birds such as the crested eagle, turaco, Abyssinian ground hornbill, black bee-eater, and secretary bird. Feel the peaceful atmosphere of the forest before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Lake Bunyonyi excursion

Have an early breakfast at your lodge and head to the park headquarters for a briefing from the rangers. You will be guided on trekking rules and safety before entering the forest.

Start your gorilla trek through the thick forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once you find them, spend one full hour observing their behavior and taking photographs. Return to your lodge for lunch and later drive to Lake Bunyonyi, about 3 hours away.

Enjoy a canoe ride on the lake as you explore its many small islands and capture beautiful photos. The calm waters and cool breeze make it a perfect place to relax after the trek. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Return to Kigali and fly to Arusha

After breakfast, drive back to Kigali International Airport, a journey of about 3 hours and 40 minutes. Catch your flight to Arusha in Tanzania.

Upon arrival, have lunch and check in at your lodge. Spend the afternoon relaxing as you enjoy the views of Arusha town. Later, have dinner at the lodge and rest for the night.

Day 4: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, start your journey to Serengeti National Park, which takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes. Enjoy the drive through small towns and the beautiful countryside of Tanzania.

Arrive in Serengeti and check in at your lodge. After lunch, go for an evening birdwatching tour in the park. Look out for species such as the great blue turaco, secretary bird, African fish eagle, yellow-billed oxpecker, African paradise flycatcher, grey crowned crane, and cinnamon-breasted birds. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Full-day game drive

After breakfast, go for a guided morning game drive across the Serengeti plains. You will have a chance to see large herds of wildebeests as they migrate towards the Masai Mara.

After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive to spot more animals, including leopards, jackals, servals, buffaloes, elephants, and cheetahs. The endless plains offer great wildlife viewing and photo opportunities. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater experience and return to Arusha for departure

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to explore the crater. Enjoy scenic views of the world’s largest volcanic caldera and its surrounding landscape.

Take photographs and observe animals such as zebras, lions, elephants, and gazelles as they move across the crater floor.

Later, drive back to Arusha, a journey of about 3 to 4 hours. Have lunch at Arusha Airport before catching your flight back home.

This marks the end of your 6 days Gorillas, Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari.