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33 Days Uganda and Tanzania Safari with Zanzibar Beach Holiday
The 33 Days Uganda and Tanzania Safari with Zanzibar Beach Holiday tracks chimpanzees in Kibale, comes face-to-face with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, watches the Nile thunder through Murchison Falls, and then crosses into Tanzania for the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti, a full day inside Ngorongoro Crater, and a spice-scented finale on the white beaches of Zanzibar. Nothing on the continent covers this much ground this well.
The 33 days earn their place in full. Uganda's tree-climbing lions at Ishasha and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise reward patience with scenes few travellers ever witness. In Tanzania, a cultural detour to meet the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers at Lake Eyasi adds depth that most safaris skip entirely. Then Zanzibar: Stone Town's carved doors, Prison Island's giant tortoises, dhow sunsets, and four nights of Indian Ocean bliss.
Prefer a shorter version of the same two-country combination? The 9 Days Tanzania and Uganda Safari pairs Serengeti with Bwindi in nine days. For a stand-alone Zanzibar extension, the 6 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday Experience makes an ideal add-on.
Trip Highlights
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
- Game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo
- Tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha Sector
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti
- Explore the iconic Ngorongoro Crater
- Cultural encounters with the Hadzabe & Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi
- Scenic boat safaris on the Nile and Kazinga Channel
- Relaxation on Zanzibar's white sandy beaches
- Optional excursions: spice tour, Stone Town exploration, snorkeling, Prison Island visit
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe – Uganda
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, meet your representative, and transfer to your hotel. Spend the evening at leisure before the adventure begins.
Day 2
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park
Track rhinos on foot at Ziwa Sanctuary, then continue north to Murchison Falls National Park for an evening game drive past elephants and giraffes.
Day 3
Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
Morning game drive in search of lions and elephants. Afternoon boat cruise on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, followed by a hike to the top for panoramic views.
Day 4
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Drive through the Albertine Rift Valley to Kibale Forest, home to 13 primate species including the largest chimpanzee population in East Africa.
Day 5
Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Track chimpanzees in Kibale National Park in the morning, then walk Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary in the afternoon, a haven for birders and primate enthusiasts.
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the scenic crater lakes. Afternoon game drive across the Kasenyi plains targets lions, buffalos, and elephants.
Day 7
Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Morning safari in the Kasenyi area, then a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel past thousands of hippos, crocodiles, and prolific birdlife.
Day 8
Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions
Drive to Ishasha, famous for its tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees. An evening game drive often delivers a sighting within hours of arrival.
Day 9
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Morning game drive in Ishasha, then travel to Bwindi, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Tomorrow the trek begins.
Day 10
Gorilla Trekking Adventure
A once-in-a-lifetime trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to spend an hour with a mountain gorilla silverback family. Afternoon at leisure or optional community walk.
Day 11
Lake Bunyonyi Relaxation
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda's most scenic lake. Spend the day relaxing, canoeing, or visiting the island communities scattered across the water.
Day 12
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park. An evening game drive offers chances to spot zebras, impalas, and giraffes at close range.
Day 13
Walking Safari – Lake Mburo
Morning walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, then an afternoon boat cruise on the lake for hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds.
Day 14
Community & Farm Visit
Cultural experience with local farmers and communities near Lake Mburo, offering authentic insight into Uganda's rural way of life. Evening at leisure.
Day 15
Return to Entebbe
Drive back to Entebbe with stops for photography and local crafts shopping before your final night in Uganda.
Day 16
Fly to Arusha – Tanzania
Board your flight to Kilimanjaro/Arusha. Meet your Tanzanian driver-guide and settle into your lodge at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 17
Arusha National Park Game Drive
Morning and afternoon game drives in Arusha National Park with views of Mount Meru and a diverse cast of wildlife including giraffes and buffalo.
Day 18
Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park for game drives among towering baobabs and large elephant herds, one of the most iconic landscapes in East Africa.
Day 19
Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari inside the world's largest intact caldera, home to lions, rhinos, buffalos, and flamingos.
Day 20
Serengeti National Park
Drive into the Serengeti with game drives en route and an afternoon safari across the central plains teeming with predators and grazing herds.
Days 21–23
Serengeti – Migration Tracking
Three full days tracking the Great Wildebeest Migration and resident predators. Morning and evening game drives deliver lions, cheetahs, and the endless drama of the open Serengeti plains.
Day 24
Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe Tribe
Drive to Lake Eyasi for cultural encounters with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga blacksmiths, one of Tanzania's most immersive and rarely visited experiences.
Day 25
Tarangire/Manyara – Game Drive
Morning cultural walk, then transfer to Manyara or Tarangire for a final afternoon game drive among elephants and baobabs.
Day 26
Return to Arusha – Leisure
Drive back to Arusha. Afternoon free to relax, visit local markets, or browse cultural heritage centres before your last Tanzania evening.
Day 27
Flight to Zanzibar – Stone Town
Fly to Zanzibar and explore historic Stone Town in the afternoon: carved doors, the Old Fort, and spice-scented lanes mark your island arrival.
Day 28
Zanzibar – Spice Tour & Beach Transfer
Morning spice plantation tour through Zanzibar's famous clove and cinnamon farms, then transfer to your beachside resort for the final chapter of the journey.
Days 29–32
Zanzibar Beach Relaxation
Four days on the Indian Ocean: swim, snorkel the coral reefs, take a dhow cruise, visit Prison Island, or simply stretch out on the white sand and let the Indian Ocean do its work.
Day 33
Departure
Morning at leisure on Zanzibar, then transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Gorilla & Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
- Regional flights
- Emergency evacuation cover
Not Included
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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