16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania

• 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: African Tulip Hotel

Luxury: Lake Duluti Lodge

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 2 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Transfer to Tarangire National Park & do 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

Luxury: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 3 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Transfer to Serengeti National Park & do game drive” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, we proceed to the Serengeti endless plains by way of the lush Ngorongoro Crater Highlands.

The name “Serengeti” comes from the Maasai word siringitu, means “endless plains”. You will see why once you see its ocean of grassland savannas stretching to the horizon as far as your eye can see. However certain parts also are covered in the Acacia savanna, dense wooded hills or rocky outcrops known as kopjes, as well as pans and lakes. The abundance of African wildlife is of course what makes it such a sought-after safari destination, and includes healthy populations of lion, buffalo, impala, hippo, waterbuck, elephant, cheetah, leopard and a host of other game species – not mention the more than 400 species of birds.

We will arrive in Serengeti for afternoon game drive searching for wildlife. Later in the evening we will drive further to the camp for evening leisure and hot dinner.

Accommodation

Midrange: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 4 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Unlimited game drive in Serengeti National Park” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]The entire day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti. Predators include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees) and cheetahs are seeing in this great park. During the short rainy season in November and December the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June they return up central heading west. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year.

After a full day wandering through the Serengeti central plains, you will head back to you camp for evening leisure and hot dinner.

Accommodation

Midrange: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 5 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Final game drive in Serengeti National Park & drive to Ngorongoro Crater. ” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch for final game drive in Serengeti. After lunch, we will drive in the direction of the Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you have reached the edge of the crater rim, the crater appears half a mile below you inviting you to gaze at this jaw dropping natural wonder. When you reach its edge and view its 100 square mile expanse, it is a sight to behold.

We will be getting out of the safari jeep to enjoy the view while having a walking safari along the crater rim for an hour. Afterwards, you will proceed to Karatu for dinner.

Accommodation

Midrange: Ngorongoro Farm house

Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 6 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Extensive Ngorongoro Crater game drive & transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for an onward flight to Kigali Rwanda” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, we drive to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend into it for a half-day of game viewing.

Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest volcano caldera formed three million years ago and is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world and one of Africa’s most remarkable geological sites.

The Big Five (rhino, elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard) and most of the animal species found in the Serengeti, including zebra, hippos, wildebeest, and cheetahs, can be viewed close up. The Ngorongoro Crater ecosystem maintains the historic balance between people and nature in a way that is not possible in other parks.

Ascend from the crater and connect to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch up with an onward flight to Kigali Rwanda.

Accommodation

Midrange: Hotel Chezlando – Bungalow

Luxury: Hotel Mille Colline – Garden room

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 7 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Do Gisozi genocide memorial, Uburanga Art Studio & drive to Gisenyi Lake Kivu” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, visit the Kigali genocide memorial at Gisozi to gain an insight of what transpired on the horrific 1994 Rwandan genocide where over 800,000 people lost their lives. You tour other Kigali city landscapes including the Uburanga Art studio to explore the local art including Imigongo art that is unique to Rwanda world over. In the afternoon, you drive to Gisenyi Lake Kivu and spend the evening relaxing by the sandy beaches.

Accommodation

Midrange: Hotel Paladise Malahide

Luxury: Serena Resort Lake Kivu

Meal Plan: Full Board[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 8 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Adventure hike to Nyiragongo Volcano” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Gather at Goma boarder at 7am to go through the Immigration process, switch the vehicle and driver guide before transferring to Kibati post for the Nyiragongo adventure. You start the hike of the crater of Nyiragongo (5-6 hours) following an impressive trail through a tropical rainforest, and then through the lava flows of 2002 and volcanic desert. You gaze into the volcano at night to view the red lava plates. Overnight stay at the crater rim with views of the lava lake.

Accommodation: Mountain Shelter[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 9 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Descend from Nyiragongo Volcano & transfer to Gisenyi Lake Kivu for relaxation” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, embark on a relaxed descend with amazing sightseeing of the overlooking Volcanic Mountains. You arrive at Kibati between 11am – 1pm depending on the speed of descend. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the sandy beaches of Lake Kivu.

Accommodation

Midrange: Hotel Paladise Malahide

Luxury: Serena Resort Lake Kivu

Meal Plan: Full Board[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 10 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Explore the Batwa heritage – visit the dancing pots community & transfer to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After a relaxed breakfast, you proceed to Gisenyi and visit the Dancing pots project. Today about 33,000 Batwa remain in Rwanda represent 0.4 percent of the population. They are particularly renowned for their skills as potters, dancers and musicians. This encounter presents an ideal moment of interaction learning their great skill. You enjoy the incredible traditional performance of the Banyarwanda after which you transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda amidst incredible views of Virunga volcanoes en route.

Accommodation

Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 11 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Do Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & relax” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Embark on the Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gathering at the assembly point for the respective headquarters at 7:30am for briefing and eventual start of the Gorilla trek. Bwindi is marked with steep slopes and narrow valleys all covered with dense vegetation that has earned it the name – Impenetrable. During the gorilla trek, you explore these amazing landscapes before coming across the Mountain Gorillas noted to be critically endangered world over as they forage, play among other behaviors for a period of one hour. The gorilla trek lasts 2 – 8 hours. From the activity, you spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge

Accommodation

Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 12 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Transfer to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Game drive in Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions & other wild game” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, transfer to the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park named Ishasha. Upon arrival, enjoy an exciting game drive in search of the tree climbing lions along with other wild game such as Elephants, Buffalos, waterbucks, Topis among others.

Accommodation

Midrange: Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Luxury: Enjojo Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 13 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Game drive in Ishasha sector, transfer to Mweya for Kazinga Channel boat safari” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Engage in a morning game drive for more wild game viewing possibilities before proceeding to upper Queen for afternoon Kazinga Channel boat safari departing at 2pm. You enjoy the majestic cruise along this 45km long natural water channel connecting Lake George and Lake Edward with likely sights of Hippos, Nile Crocodiles, birds like Great Cormorants, African skimmers, Kingfishers, saddle-billed stork among others along with wild gam drinking on the channel shores.

Accommodation

Midrange: Mweya Safari Lodge – Deluxe room

Luxury: Enganzi Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 14 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Transfer to Kibale National Park. Visit Ruboni Community on the foot hills of Mount Rwenzori” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Depart for Kibale National Park 157km about 3 hours’ drive excluding the stops en route. You will visit Ruboni Community en route to explore the traditions of the Bakonzo people that have survived on these mountain foothills for over 300 years past. Learn about their way of life, livelihood and traditions

Accommodation

Midrange: Primate Lodge – Luxury Cottage

Luxury: Kibale Forest Camp – Safari tent

Meal Plan: Full Board[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 15 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Do Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park & afternoon Bigodi wetland walk” 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.

Accommodation

Midrange: Primate Lodge – Luxury Cottage

Luxury: Kibale Forest Camp – Safari tent

Meal Plan: Full Board[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 16 of the 16 Days Big five, Primate & Nyiragongo Volcano Safari in Uganda Rwanda Congo & Tanzania: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport & depart” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport 366km about 7 hours’ drive to catch up with the flight back home.

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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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