Gorillas & Tanzanian Safari

15 days - from $8485

Visit the amazing mountain gorillas before embarking on a classic Tanzanian safari that includes four spectacular wildlife reserves

This safari offers an incredible adventure over 15 compelling days that is sure to remain etched in your memories forever. Undoubtedly the ultimate highlight of our journey occurs the moment that we enter the realm of the majestic mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. To be granted entry into their amazing world is an experience without comparison and to be able to witness the strong bond within the gorilla family and the quiet, regal nature and awesome dignity of the silverback, is a rare added privilege. Words cannot really describe this overwhelming experience. We return to Entebbe before continuing to Tanzania, a country that boasts some of the most impressive national parks in Africa that are home to some of the most astonishingly diverse wildlife found anywhere in the world.

Staying in a private mobile camp with ensuite toilets, our journey is fully backed up with a support vehicle and safari crew. Our days in Tanzania are spent in the great game parks of Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, whilst our evenings are spent in private campsites, surrounded by the ambient starlit night skies of the African bush. At Lake Eyasi we meet the Hadzabe bush people, the most ancient tribe in Tanzania who are sure to surprise us as much with the timeless simplicity of their daily lives as with the warmth of their welcome.

This unforgettable safari culminates in three nights spent in the Serengeti National Park where we stay deep in the heart of the bush, in search of migratory and resident wildlife.

Highlights

• Game drives in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Serengeti
• Hunting and gathering with the Hadzabe of Lake Eyasi - the oldest known tribe in East Africa
• Tarangire National Park's migratory animals, savannahs, acacias and baobabs
• The black-maned tree-climbing lions and flamingos of Lake Manyara National Park
• The 'Garden of Eden' of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater
• Gorilla trekking in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• Insight into the local culture and wildlife spotting in Lake Mburo National Park

Itinerary:

Day 1: Entebbe - Lake Mburo2: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest3: Gorilla Trek - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest4: Entebbe5: Entebbe - Arusha6: Tarangire National Park - Lake Manyara7: Lake Manyara National Park8-9: Masai Village - Lake Eyasi - Hadzabe Village Visit10: Ngorongoro Conservation Area11: Ngorongoro Crater12-14: Serengeti National Park15: Serengeti - Arusha
Included:

An experienced English-speaking local leader, camp assistant & support crew (Tanzania), arrival transfer, transport, accommodation, meals, game activities, one gorilla trekking permit, entrance fees and flight from Serengeti to Arusha.

International flights, airport departure taxes, visas, meals unless specified in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.

This trip includes2 days in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and 1 day in Lake Mburo National Park., 1 day in Tarangire National Park, 1 day in Lake Manyara National Park, 2 days in Ngorongoro Conservation Area and 3 days in Serengeti National Park.

On the final day you can end tour at Arusha Airport, Arusha town or Kilimanjaro Airport.