Gorilla Trekking + Safari: The Ultimate East Africa Trip

Mountain gorillas in the morning mist. Lions on the Serengeti plains by afternoon. Two experiences that belong in different lifetimes, combined in one journey.

This is the trip people describe as life-changing. Gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda combined with a wildlife safari in Tanzania or Kenya covers the full spectrum of what East Africa offers. We design these multi-country itineraries regularly and handle every flight, transfer, permit, and lodge across all countries.

Four Combinations — Choose Yours

CombinationDaysPer Person (2 pax)Gorilla PermitBest For
Uganda Gorillas + Tanzania Safari12-14$5,500 - $8,000$800 (Uganda)Best value. Broadest wildlife.
Uganda Gorillas + Kenya Safari10-12$5,000 - $7,500$800 (Uganda)Value + Mara migration.
Rwanda Gorillas + Tanzania Safari10-12$6,000 - $10,000$1,500 (Rwanda)Premium gorilla experience + Serengeti.
Rwanda Gorillas + Kenya Safari9-11$5,500 - $9,000$1,500 (Rwanda)Premium + Mara. Most efficient routing.

Sample Itinerary: Uganda Gorillas + Tanzania Safari (12 Days)

Days 1-4: Uganda — Gorillas & Chimpanzees

Day 1: Arrive Entebbe. Transfer to Kibale Forest.
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale — highest primate density on Earth.
Day 3: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Afternoon rest, pre-trek briefing.
Day 4: Gorilla trekking. One hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family. The encounter that changes everything.

Gorilla TrekkingChimpanzee TrekkingBwindi ForestKibale Forest

Day 5: Fly Uganda to Tanzania

Transfer to Entebbe or Kigali. Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). Met by your Tanzanian guide. Overnight in Arusha.

Cross-Country FlightSeamless Transition

Days 6-8: Serengeti National Park

Three days in the Serengeti. The contrast with the dense gorilla forest is extraordinary. Open plains, big skies, predators hunting in the open. Lion prides, cheetah, leopard, migration herds in season. Optional balloon safari.

SerengetiBig FiveGreat Migration

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater

Full day in the crater. Black rhino, flamingos, lion, buffalo. A world within a world.

NgorongoroBlack Rhino

Days 10-12: Zanzibar (Optional Extension)

Fly from the Serengeti to Zanzibar. Stone Town, beach, dhow cruises, spice tours. The perfect decompression after 9 days of intense wildlife. Depart from Zanzibar.

Zanzibar BeachStone TownIndian Ocean

Logistics We Handle

Gorilla permits: We book with UWA (Uganda) or RDB (Rwanda) on your behalf. Book 3-6 months ahead for peak season.

Cross-country flights: Entebbe to Kilimanjaro, Kigali to Kilimanjaro, or Kigali to Nairobi. We book the best routing for your itinerary.

Separate vehicles and guides: You have a dedicated vehicle and guide in each country, both arranged by us. The transition is seamless.

Visas: We advise on the East Africa Tourist Visa ($100) which covers Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda on a single visa if your itinerary includes multiple of these countries.

Build Your Gorilla + Safari Combination

Tell us which countries interest you, your dates, and your budget. We will design the full multi-country itinerary.

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