15-Day Ultimate Gorilla and Big Five Migration Safari

Tour Overview

The 15-Day Ultimate Gorilla and Big Five Migration Safari is an extraordinary East African journey combining rainforest primates and legendary savannah wildlife. Begin in Uganda, trekking mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in ancient forests and exploring wildlife-rich Queen Elizabeth National Park. Then fly to Tanzania for the iconic northern safari circuit, including Tarangire’s elephants, the wildlife-dense Ngorongoro Crater, and the vast Serengeti plains — home to the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal) and Africa’s Big Five. This safari blends rare primate encounters with classic game viewing across two of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Relax after your flight or take an optional visit to the shores of Lake Victoria.

Overnight in Entebbe.


Day 2: Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, drive west to Kibale Forest National Park, known as the primate capital of East Africa. The journey takes you through scenic countryside, tea plantations, and crater lake regions.

Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your lodge near the forest. Optional evening walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birds and monkeys. Overnight near Kibale.


Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, head into Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking with experienced rangers. Trek through the rainforest to observe habituated chimps and other primates.

After lunch, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.


Day 4: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start with a sunrise game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, where you may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and hyenas.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife. Overnight in Queen Elizabeth National Park.


Day 5: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha sector, known for its tree-climbing lions (often seen resting in fig trees). Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and relax in preparation for your gorilla trek. Overnight in Bwindi.


Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

After an early breakfast, report to park headquarters for briefing before starting your gorilla trekking adventure. Trek through dense rainforest to find a habituated gorilla family.

Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants. Return to the lodge for relaxation or an optional Batwa cultural visit. Overnight in Bwindi.


Day 7: Fly from Kihihi/Entebbe to Arusha, Tanzania

Transfer to the nearest airstrip for a domestic flight to Entebbe (if needed) and connect onward to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon arrival, transfer to your lodge in Arusha.

Evening at leisure. Overnight in Arusha.


Day 8: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for giant baobab trees and some of Tanzania’s largest elephant herds. Enjoy a full game drive along the Tarangire River.

Dinner and overnight near Tarangire.


Day 9: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, enjoy scenic views and optional cultural visits to local communities.

Arrive at your lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight near the crater rim or in Karatu.


Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense areas. Expect to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending in the afternoon. Overnight in the Ngorongoro Highlands.


Day 11: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive into Serengeti National Park, enjoying wildlife sightings along the way as the landscape opens into endless plains.

Arrive in Central Serengeti for dinner and overnight at your lodge or tented camp.


Day 12: Full Day in Serengeti – Big Five Viewing

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s prime wildlife areas. Your guide will track predators and large herbivore herds, offering excellent chances to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and buffaloes.

Overnight in Serengeti.


Day 13: Migration Tracking in Serengeti (Seasonal)

Today focuses on locating the Great Migration herds, depending on the season:

  • Dec–Mar: Southern Serengeti (calving season)

  • Apr–Jun: Western Corridor

  • Jul–Oct: Northern Serengeti (river crossings)

Enjoy extensive game drives with picnic lunch in the bush. Overnight in Serengeti.


Day 14: Serengeti to Arusha

After a morning game drive, transfer to a Serengeti airstrip for a scheduled flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival, transfer to your lodge for relaxation or last-minute shopping.

Farewell dinner and overnight in Arusha.


Day 15: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your incredible gorilla and migration safari across Uganda and Tanzania.

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