16 DAYS UGANDA CONGO TANZANIA SAFARI, GORILLA TREKKING, CHIMPANZEE TRACKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING TANZANIA TRIP HOLIDAY, CULTURAL COMMUNITY AFRICA TOURS

• 8 Days Tanzania Safari Mara River Great Migration

• 8 Days Tanzania Wild Safari

• 7 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

• 5 Days Serengeti safari in Tanzania and Ngorongoro Crater

• 5 Days Gorilla Safari in Uganda

• The 6 Days Big Five Tanzania wildlife Safari

• 4 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru

• 3 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

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Accommodation

Midrange: Boma Hotel Entebbe

Luxury: Protea Hotel Entebbe[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 2 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Transfer to Murchison Falls NP, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast at 6:30am, drive to Murchison Falls National Park 311km from Kampala about 5 hours’ drive excluding stops en route enjoying good views of the flat stretches of Nakasongora district. A stop will be made at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary 7km off the main road at Nakitooma to track the southern white Rhinos which only thrive here in the whole of Uganda following their re-introduction in 2005. The Rhino trek lasts about 2 hours exploring the members of the Big five family, settle for lunch at Kabalega dinner before proceeding on the drive to Murchison Falls National Park for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation       

Midrange / Standard: Murchison River Lodge – Thatched Safari Tent

Luxury / Up market: Paraa Safari Lodge – Deluxe rooms[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 3 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Do morning game drive & an afternoon Nile launch cruise with a hike to the top of the falls” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Depending on where you spent the previous night, you start the game drive between 6am – 7am in the northern sector of the park for 3 – 4 hours. The exciting game drive offers possibilities of exploring a range of wild game including Jackson’s Hartebeest, Rothschild Giraffes, Elephants, Buffalos, Lions, Leopard, Uganda Kob, Oribis among others. Settle for lunch and at 2pm, you gather for an afternoon Nile launch cruise departing at Paraa Jetty. The recreational launch cruise offers incredible possible sights of Nile crocodiles, Hippos, a range of birds such as the vulnerable shoebill stork and the wild game drinking on the shores.  You are welcomed by the world’s most powerful water fall which you will follow the course on foot. You dis embark from the boat and take up this adventure hike viewing the mighty Nile River – world’s longest squeezing itself to pass through a less than 7m ravine before falling 43m below the Devil’s Cauldron forming a plume of spray marked with a trade mark rainbow. You connect with your guide at the top of the falls and then drive to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation      

Midrange / Standard: Murchison River Lodge – Thatched Safari Tent

Luxury / Up market: Paraa Safari Lodge – Deluxe rooms[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 4 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Transfer to Kibale National Park. Whole day drive exploring the impressive countryside landscape of Uganda ” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Transfer after breakfast to Kibale National Park 366km about 8 hours’ drive exploring the scenic rural landscapes of Hoima and Kagadi. A hot lunch stop will be made in Hoima and you will arrive in Kibale in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Midrange / Standard: Kibale Forest Camp – Safari Tent

Luxury / Up market:   Primate Lodge – Luxury Cottages[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 5 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Do Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Np and afternoon Bigodi wetland walk. Alternatively, do whole day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience ” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Chimpanzee trekking is one of the incredible safari activities in Uganda and Kibale National Park dubbed the Primate capital of the world has the best Chimp sightings in the whole of Africa. Briefing commences at 8am at Kanyanchu Tourism centre after which you follow the established forest trails in search of Chimpanzees – Man’s closest relative in the Ape family. Kibale is a rich forest with beautiful flora, amazing bird species up to 375 species and 13 species of primates. The one hour with Chimps as they forage and socialize will make your trek memorable. The entire depending on how far the Chimps have moved takes 2 – 5 hours. Return from the activity, settle for lunch after which you embark on an exciting Bigodi wetland and community walk gaining incredible experience with the local people and their traditions but also the lush flora and great bird species such as the Great Blue Turaco in the wetland. From the activity, you drive back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

The option of Chimpanzee Habituation offers a whole day encounter with the Chimpanzees starting from 6am ending at 7pm. This is a much longer experience compared to one hour under Chimp trekking encounter.

Accommodation

Midrange / Standard: Kibale Forest Camp – Safari Tent

Luxury / Up market:   Primate Lodge – Luxury Cottages[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 6 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, Sightseeing of Rwenzori Mountains, the farmlands of south western Uganda & the fascinating Kigezi Highlands” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, set off at 7am for the transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. You enjoy remarkable en route sights of Rwenzori Mountains dubbed the legendary Mountains of the moon towering up to 5,109m above sea level with snow-capped peaks, the savannah landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the cattle farms and banana plantations of south western Uganda, lush green vegetation cover and the fascinating Kigezi Highlands. Spend the evening at leisure at Lake Bunyonyi dubbed the Lake of a thousand Islands.

Accommodation

Midrange / Standard: Lake Bunyonyi Eco-resort

Luxury / Up market:   Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 7 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Morning boat ride & Island hopping experience & transfer to Goma Congo Via Rwanda” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Embark on a thrilling boat ride on the Lake marked with a count of 29 Islands crisscrossing with the local fishermen and the Islanders connecting to and from the main land. You dock to take a walk on some of the inhabited Islands of the lake with great history including punishment Island, Bucuranuka, Bushara, Njuyera among others. Retreat from the 2 – 3-hour activity and embark on the transfer to Goma Congo crossing the Rwandan border at Cyanika and Congo border at Congo. Settle for relaxation and overnight

Accommodation:

Midrange / Standard: Hotel Ihusi

Luxury / Up market: Mikeno Lodge[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 8 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park & Congolese Community tour” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Gather at the designated point depending on the location of the Mountain Gorillas and embark on the trek traversing the jungle of Congo in search of the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas. Virunga National Park is part of the greater Virunga massif which incorporates Rwanda’s Volcanoes and Uganda’s Mgahinga sheltering a population of 480 mountain gorillas. The moment with the gorillas is limited to one (1) hour after which you retreat from the activity and transfer to the starting point. You will then visit the local community exploring the local way of life of the Congolese, their gardens, traditions and settlement. This would give you a deep insight of the Mountain Gorilla habitat and the surrounding people. Retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight

Accommodation:

Midrange / Standard: Hotel Ihusi

Luxury / Up market: Mikeno Lodge[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 9 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Undertake an adventure hike to Nyiragongo Volcano” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Gather at Kibati Patrol post by 9am from where you will begin the hike from in the company of the Virunga National Park rangers. Enjoy the amazing views and environment of Nyiragongo Volcano noted to feature the largest lava lake in the world. The lava lake is very violent and noted to have had a significant impact on the surrounding environment following its last subsequent eruptions including the 2002 eruption that destroyed half of Goma town 20km away. The accommodation is presented in the mountain shelter and you enjoy the glowing views of the lava lake at night. Nyiragongo Volcano hike lasts between 4 – 6 hours.

Accommodation: Mountain Shelter[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 10 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Descend Nyiragongo Volcano & transfer to Kigali for night flight departure” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]This is the second day on the mountain and you enjoy the mountain scenery as you trek back to the starting point. From Kibati, you embark on the drive to Kigali enjoying the views of Lake Kivu and Rwandan hillsides.

Accommodation

Midrange: Hotel Chezlando – Bungalows

Luxury: Hotel Mille Collines – Garden rooms[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 11 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Fly from Kigali International Airport to Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro International Airport & transfer to Arusha” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, connect to Kigali International Park at 8am to check in for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. You are welcomed by our representative to transfer to Arusha for relaxation and overnight

Accommodation

Midrange: African Tulip Hotel[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 12 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Transfer to Tarangire National Park & do an afternoon game drive ” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel and you will enjoy the 2hrs leisure drive southwestwards to Tarangire NP.

The Tarangire National Park has the highest concentration of elephants in North – Tanzania and you can view these animals all year round where elephant herd populations can reach as many as 3,000. The Tarangire River has water all year around. During the dry season (July-October), many animals from the surrounding areas come to the river to drink. If you visit the park during the dry season, you will witness an unforgettable natural wonder as you observe exotic big mammals such as lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras and various types of antelopes such as gazelles. During the dry season, Tarangire is a haven for bird watchers with over 550 different species including the Maasai Ostrich-the world’s largest bird. Around lunchtime, you will stop at a suitable picnic place. The afternoon is dedicated to more wildlife watching.

Accommodation

Midrange: Sangaiwe Tented Camp[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 13 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Transfer to Serengeti National Park & evening game drive as you connect to the lodge” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, we will head to the Lake Ndutu area, situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, most of the other Rift Lakes, however the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife.

We will do game drive until lunchtime. After lunch proceeds to Serengeti for game drive; arrive at the camp for evening leisure and hot dinner.

Accommodation:

Midrange: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 14 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Before breakfast, depart for early morning game drive on the central plains searching for wildlife (morning game drives are always the best because animals are very active in the morning). We descend into the heart of wild Africa-the Serengeti national park-with it’s endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species.

Accommodation:

Midrange: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 14 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Before breakfast, depart for early morning game drive on the central plains searching for wildlife (morning game drives are always the best because animals are very active in the morning). We descend into the heart of wild Africa-the Serengeti national park-with it’s endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species.

Accommodation:

Midrange: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 15 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Final game drive in Serengeti National Park & transfer to Ngorongoro rim. Undertake crater rim walk ” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch for final game drive in Serengeti. After lunch drive to Ngorongoro for evening leisure and hot dinner.

Accommodation:

Midrange: Ngorongoro Farm House[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 16 of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari: Do Morning game drive in Ngorongoro Crater floor & transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for flight departure in the late evening ” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After an early breakfast, you will depart with a picnic and drive for about 45 minutes to the crater entry then descend into the crater floor for game viewing. The crater has a unique ecosystem that is inhabited by more than 25,000 resident animals. In the grass steppes and acacia forest, you can encounter almost every animal species of the East African savanna, including the “Big Five” (rhino, elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard). Later on, ascend and proceed to Kilimanjaro airport for a late evening flight back home

End of the 16 Days Uganda Congo Tanzania Safari.

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• 7 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

• 5 Days Serengeti safari in Tanzania and Ngorongoro Crater

• 5 Days Gorilla Safari in Uganda

• The 6 Days Big Five Tanzania wildlife Safari

• 4 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru

• 3 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

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• 7 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

• 5 Days Serengeti safari in Tanzania and Ngorongoro Crater

• 5 Days Gorilla Safari in Uganda

• The 6 Days Big Five Tanzania wildlife Safari

• 4 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru

• 3 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

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• 5 Days Serengeti safari in Tanzania and Ngorongoro Crater

• The 6 Days Big Five Tanzania wildlife Safari

• 4 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru

• 3 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

• 5 Days Gorilla Safari in Uganda

• 7 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

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Combined East Africa Safaris

East Africa Safari Travel Tips

Top East African Safari National Parks

Tanzania National Parks

• Serengeti National Park

• Arusha National Park

• Ngorongoro Crater

• Tarangire National Park

• Kilimanjaro National Park

• Lake Manyara National Park

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Kenya National Parks

• Nairobi National Park

• Lake Nakuru National Park

• Mount Kenya National Park

• Tsavo East National Park

• Mount Longonot National Park

• Meru National Park

• Ruma National Park

• Malka Mari National Park

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Uganda National Parks

• Queen Elizabeth National Park  

• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

• Murchison Falls National Park

• Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

• Rwenzori Mountain National Park

• Lake Mburo National Park

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Rwanda National Parks

• Akagera National Park

• Nyungwe National Park

• Volcanoes National Park

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Congo National Parks

• Virunga National Park

• Kahuzi Biega National Park

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