6-Days Serengeti & Bwindi Gorilla Safari Tour. Embark on a spectacular 6-day journey through two of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations: the sweeping savannas of Tanzania’s Serengeti and the mysterious, emerald depths of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This carefully crafted itinerary offers the best of both worlds—from thrilling game drives in the land of the Big Five to the rare privilege of trekking through the jungle to encounter endangered mountain gorillas.
6-Days Serengeti & Bwindi Gorilla Safari Tour Highlights
Game drives across Serengeti National Park
Big Five sightings, with potential for the Great Migration (seasonal)
Scenic bush flights across East Africa
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Cultural encounters with Uganda’s indigenous communities
Handpicked eco-lodges and luxury tented camps
6-Days Serengeti & Bwindi Gorilla Safari Tour Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Serengeti National Park
Your safari adventure begins with a flight from Arusha into n, where you’ll land in the heart of one of the most celebrated wildlife reserves on earth. After arrival, enjoy a game drive en route to your camp or lodge, spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, and more.
Highlights:
First glimpses of the Serengeti plains
Sunset wildlife sightings
Overnight at a luxury tented camp or safari lodge
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Spend a full day on safari in the Serengeti. Depending on the time of year, you may witness the Great Migration—hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra crossing the plains in search of water and grazing. Your experienced guide will track predators and share insights about the ecosystem.
Highlights:
Big Five safari experience
Optional hot air balloon safari at dawn (extra cost)
Bush lunch under an acacia tree
Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Entebbe
Enjoy an early morning game drive for one last opportunity to spot wildlife in the golden light. After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a scenic flight back to Arusha, connecting on to Entebbe, Uganda. Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to a hotel near Lake Victoria for overnight.
Highlights:
Final game viewing in Serengeti
Aerial views of the Rift Valley and East African landscapes
Overnight in Entebbe to prepare for your journey to Bwindi
Day 4: Flight to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, take a domestic flight from Entebbe to Kihihi or Kisoro, the gateway to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. From the airstrip, drive through the lush southwestern Ugandan countryside to your lodge nestled in the forested hills.
Highlights:
Scenic flight over Uganda’s rolling hills and crater lakes
Arrival in the misty jungles of Bwindi
Relax and prepare for the gorilla trek
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Today is the highlight of your safari—gorilla trekking in Bwindi, home to nearly half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. After a briefing by park rangers, venture into the dense forest in small groups to find a habituated gorilla family. Spend one magical hour observing them up close.
Highlights:
Once-in-a-lifetime encounter with mountain gorillas
Guided jungle hike through a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gorilla trekking certificate awarded
Day 6: Return to Entebbe & Departure
After breakfast, transfer back to the airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe. Depending on your international flight time, you may enjoy optional activities such as visiting local craft markets or relaxing by Lake Victoria before departure.
Highlights:
Scenic farewell flight from Bwindi
Optional cultural or shopping stop in Entebbe
End of an unforgettable safari adventure
This 6-day Serengeti and Bwindi safari offers an extraordinary contrast between Tanzania’s open savannah and Uganda’s misty rainforest. Whether it’s watching a lion stalk prey at sunrise or standing a few feet from a silverback gorilla, this journey is the ultimate African wildlife experience—raw, intimate, and unforgettable.