14 Days Tanzania Uganda Safari

This 14 Days Tanzania Uganda Safari cross-border expedition by Mega Wild Safaris offers an immersive journey through Tanzania and Uganda, combining iconic savannah wildlife with extraordinary primate encounters. The adventure begins in northern Tanzania at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO-listed caldera teeming with dense wildlife populations, including the rare black rhino. From here, you continue into the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, where endless savannahs host the legendary Great Migration and exceptional predator sightings.

Exploring both central and northern Serengeti regions, you witness dramatic river crossings and abundant wildlife before heading to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab landscapes. The journey then transitions to Uganda, beginning with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, followed by an unforgettable 14 Days Tanzania Uganda Safari in Murchison Falls National Park, where the Nile explodes through a narrow gorge, creating one of Africa’s most powerful waterfalls.

Your 14 Days Tanzania Uganda Safari adventure continues to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee trekking and cultural encounters, before heading to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its diverse ecosystems and boat safaris along the Kazinga Channel. In the Ishasha sector, you search for unique tree-climbing lions before proceeding to the highlight of the journey—gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

This 14 Days Tanzania Uganda Safari perfectly blends thrilling wildlife experiences, scenic landscapes, and meaningful cultural interactions, delivering a once-in-a-lifetime East African adventure.

 

Detailed 14 Days Tanzania Uganda Safari

Day 1: Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater, often described as one of the Wonders of the World. It is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations. It is one of the few places where the rare black rhinos can be observed in their natural setting. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds, and other species. With a bit of luck, the Big Five can be spotted during one game drive only. You will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight

Stay at Ngorongoro Farm House

 

Day 2: Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Serengeti National Park, which is one of Africa’s premier game parks. Driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti National Park, you will experience the vastness of this territory and marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through this acacia-spotted savannah. You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional), where you will meet the elders, warriors, women, and children and learn about the culture, beliefs, and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic community. On arrival, you will have lunch, and after enjoy a game drive in the park. You will be taken to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight stay at Tanzania bush camps

 

Day 3: Transfer to North Serengeti National Park

You will wake up early in the morning and will be transferred to the North Serengeti National Park. The great migration is supposed to be in this area from late July to mid-September, crossing the famous Mara River to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and back to the Serengeti. You will have a high opportunity to see them crossing while the crocodiles in the river attack them. The North Serengeti has also lots of big cats, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and hippos. It is another good place to see the endangered black rhinos. You will return to the lodge after for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight stay at Heritage Mara tented camp

 

Day 4: Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Mara region for the annual wildebeest migration. The great migration is supposed to be in this area from late July to mid-October, crossing the famous Mara River to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and back to the Serengeti. You will have a high opportunity to see them crossing while the crocodiles in the river attack them. The North Serengeti has also lots of big cats, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and hippos. It is another good place to see the endangered black rhinos. You will return to the lodge after for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight at Heritage Mara tented camp

 

Day 5: Transfer to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will be driven to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Famous for its large elephant population. It is also home to zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, waterbucks, baboons, and impalas. Predators include lions, cheetahs, and leopards. The swamps are shared by flocks of birds: green wood hoopoes, lovebirds, tallish herons, white-bellied go-away birds, and giant kingfishers. On drier ground, you will find the kori bustard and the heaviest of the flying birds, the ostrich. In the evening, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight stay at Hhando Coffee lodge

 

Day 6: Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure from Entebbe Airport. On arrival, you will be picked up by our 14 Days Tanzania Uganda Safari guide and transferred to the hotel for relaxation. You will have your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Overnight stay at Secrets Guest House Hotel

 

Day 7: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

You will be picked up from the Airport and will be driven for about 3 hours to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The Park spans up to 70 square kilometres and is largely comprised of the woodlands, thickets, swamps, ponds, grasslands and others.

On arrival, you will be taken to the headquarters for a briefing ahead of the trek. You will begin your trek from the headquarters under the guidance of a park ranger.  Tracking Rhinos lasts between 1 and 2 hours and is a great opportunity for you to make a complete list of the Big Five game in Uganda. In addition to tracking rhinos, the Ziwa sanctuary also houses other distinct wildlife species that include the 26 mammal species, including bushbucks, pangolins, reedbucks, Uganda Kobs, colobus and Vervet monkeys, to name a few. On arrival, you will trek with the rhinos. You will have lunch and later be driven to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving late in the evening. On arrival, you will relax by the lodge, getting ready for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight Stay at Pakuba Safari Lodge

 

Day 8: Morning Game Drive, Boat Ride and Hike to The Falls

You will have breakfast early in the morning at 6:30 AM, and then embark on a game drive on the northern bank of the River Nile. You will expect to view elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions, leopards, different species of antelope and many tropical birds during the game drive.

The 14 Days Tanzania Uganda Safari guide will help you spot elephant, lion, cape buffalo, Roth child’s giraffe, hartebeest, waterbuck, oribi, bushbuck, bontebok, hyena and if you are lucky, the leopard.

Have lunch and after lunch, go for a boat ride upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls, where you will see the River Nile, said to be the 2nd longest river in the world, crushing through a narrow gorge and forming the magnificent Murchison Falls.  Also, view the hippos and crocodiles. You may also spot many birds like the goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican, bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant and the rare shoebill stork. The boat will last about 1 to 2 hours, and after the boat safari, you will hike to the top of the falls. From here, you will have a wonderful view and fantastic photo opportunities. You will be taken back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight Stay at Pakuba Safari Lodge

 

Day 9: Transfer to Kibale National Park

You will have breakfast and then depart for Kibale town, driving south via Hoima. Have Lunch in Fort Portal en route. Enjoy the scenic features of tea plantations in Fort Portal en route. In the afternoon, you will explore the Bigodi village. You have the opportunity to visit a swamp with abundant butterflies, plants, animals and spectacular birds like the Great Blue Turaco, which will be of great interest to birders. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight Stay at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge.

 

Day 10: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk.

You will have breakfast at 6:30 AM, and you will be transferred to Kibale National Park headquarters at 7:00 AM for a briefing ahead of chimpanzee tracking. You will be allocated to a chimpanzee community, and your ranger will lead you on a 14-day Tanzania-Uganda safari in search of this great ape. The trek will last about 2 to 3 hours. You will be able to watch the chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor, feed, play and rest. You will return to the lodge for lunch.  After lunch, you will visit the orphanage and will enjoy a cultural tour of the neighbouring communities. You will learn about the coffee-making procedure, visit tea plantations to learn about tea processing, make local banana juice, and craft making. You will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight Stay at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge.

 

Day 11: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park in the morning, where you’ll spot the ranges of Mt. Rwenzori en route. On arrival, you will enjoy game drives in the park where you may spot some

animals like the Elephant, buffalo, bushbucks, and Uganda Kob, Antelopes, Warthogs, among others. After lunch, enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. It is a 42 km channel that joins Lake Edward and Lake George. The boat ride offers an excellent platform for photography, along

which you will encounter several hippos, crocodiles, elephants and over 500 bird species. You will have an evening game drive and return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight stay at Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

 

Day 12: Game drives in Ishasha sector and Transfer to Bwindi NP

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Ishasha sector of the park in search of tree-climbing lions and other animals. Proceed to Bwindi National Park after passing through the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Kigezi terraced hills en route. You will arrive in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight stay at Gorilla Mist Camp

 

Day 13: Gorilla trekking

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the park’s headquarters, where you will be briefed about gorilla trekking. Bwindi National Park is renowned for its impressive mountain gorillas. Trekking may last 1 to 4 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. You will be given walking sticks by the park rangers.

After locating the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend only one hour with them for the purpose of conservation. You will return to the lodge for lunch. In the evening, proceed to the village for an optional cultural walk to interact with the local people and participate in captivating traditional performances. You will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight stay at Gorilla Mist Camp

 

Day 14: Transfer to Entebbe Airport departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe Airport, arriving in the

evening for your departure flight.

 

14 Days Tanzania Uganda Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Safari Inclusions

• Airport transfers
• Ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Professional English-speaking guide/driver
• Accommodation as per the itinerary
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Park entrance fees
• Game drives
• Chimpanzee trekking permit
• Gorilla trekking permit
• Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
• Boat cruise at Murchison Falls
• Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
• En route lunches
• Bottled drinking water during safari
• All scheduled activities as per the itinerary

 

Safari Exclusions

• International flights
• Visa fees for Tanzania and Uganda
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Laundry services
• Medical expenses
• Additional accommodation before/after the safari
• Cultural visits (optional)
• Items not mentioned in the inclusions

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