Tanzania Safari Getaways are the ultimate savanna wildlife safari journeys. Tanzania is a diverse safari destination with several safari experiences from nature to cultural encounters. Other safari destinations in East Africa are however equally great. For this reason, some adventure lovers usually combine Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania Safari Getaways.
Such Discovery Journeys are extensive and require at least 14 days and more spending 2 nights at Each destination. With this, you can explore and connect with the people you meet on your safari getaways.
Tops Tanzania Safari Getaways
Before we explore the Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania safari itinerary, let us briefly look at the top Tanzania Safari Getaways.
The northern Tanzania Circuit tops the list as it has Tanzania’s finest safari destinations. Serengeti National Park is remarkable because of the wildlife numbers and the great wildebeest migration. All the most sought-after savanna wildlife species are present here including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and leopards among others.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a natural wonder, a great attraction, and also home to many wildlife species. Tanzania Safari Getaways in the Ngorongoro Crater is unmatched as you gaze at the Crater rim. Ngorongoro Crater has many relief features including a Riverine swamp and a lake. On Game drives at the crater floor to get an opportunity to see all the big five mammals and birds.
Southern Tanzania Safari Getaways differ from the north and are more exclusive. They are all vast in size which enables more wildlife viewing opportunities and wildlife photography.
The Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania Safari itinerary
This Discovery Journey starts in Uganda featuring mountain gorillas and chimpanzee trekking. It safari expedition passes through Queen Elizabeth National Park for a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel and game drives in Ishasha and Kasenyi.
In Rwanda, this safari adventure only features golden monkey trekking and a Kigali City tour. To crown it are Tanzania Safari Getaways to the north with game drives in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Below is the Itinerary.
Transfer to Jinja and White water rafting
You start this safari with a transfer to Jinja. Get there in time for white water rafting along the Nile as you peddle through the different rapids. White water rafting is a thrilling adventurous activity that is also amazing. From here you visit the source of the Nile and later return to Kampala.
Head to Kibale National Park and Nature Walk
After an early breakfast at your Hotel transfer to Kibale National Park located in western Uganda. It takes a 5 to 6 hours drive to get there with en route stopovers for photography at places of interest. You arrive in time for a lunch break and later can go for a nature walk or relax at your lodge.
Chimpanzee tracking and head to Queen Elizabeth National Park
On this chimpanzee trekking day start with an early breakfast and be taken for a briefing about chimpanzee tracking. From there, proceed to the forest with your ranger guide. Kibale forest is the primate capital of the world with many other primates including monkeys. On return, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park arriving in the evening for a game drive.
Game drives (Predator Tracking) and boat cruise
After breakfast, head out for a game drive and predator trekking experience in the Kasenyi Sector. There you will see various wildlife species including buffaloes, antelopes, Hippos, birds, and many others. Have a lunch break and later go for a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. The channel is home to several wildlife including hippos, and crocodiles among others.
Ishasha Sector Game Drive and transfer to Bwindi
Start this day with a transfer to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Ishasha is most famous for the tree-climbing lions, the Topi, Elephants, and Buffaloes among other wildlife species. If lucky you will spot the lions and other predators in the sector. Have a lunch break and later proceed to Bwindi arriving in the evening.
Gorilla trek, community visit, and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
On this most anticipated day head to the park for a briefing about the do’s and don’ts of the gorilla trek. You are then led to the forest amidst sightings of the different wildlife species. Meet the mountain gorillas and stay in their presence for an hour and Later return to the park headquarters. Go for a community visit where you will get to know more about the local people’s culture and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
Canoe Ride and transfer to Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)
After breakfast, go for a Canoe ride along Lake Bunyonyi visiting the major islands. Later return for a transfer to Volcanoes National Park arriving in the evening for a visit at the Ellen Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Kigali City
Volcanoes National Park is not just home to mountain gorillas but also golden monkeys. You will head to the park for a briefing about your golden monkey trek and then be guided to meet them in the forested mountains. Later return for a transfer to Kigali. Arrive in the evening for a brief tour and be driven to your Hotel.
Fly to Arusha for the Tanzania Safari Getaways
After breakfast, go for a city tour visiting the genocide memorial and other places you missed seeing the previous day. Later be driven to the airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. There you will meet your guide will transfer you to Arusha. This marks the start of your Tanzania Safari Getaways.
Transfer to Karatu Via Tarangire National Park
On the first day of your first Tanzania Safari, transfer to Karatu via Tarangire National Park. Here you will have a game drive seeing the major wildlife species in the park. Later proceed to Karatu for meals and Overnight at your Lodge
Head to Central Serengeti and evening game drives
Have an early breakfast and drive to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy game drives in the Central Serengeti with a picnic lunch. In the evening head to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Full Day Game drives in Serengeti
This day is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti plains. Start with an early morning game drive and have a picnic lunch. In the evening continue with game drives and later return to your lodge.
Game drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Have an early breakfast, and a game drive in Serengeti on the way to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will get there in time for a game drive inside the famous Ngorongoro crater. Have a Picnic lunch in the crater and after the safari, drive to a hotel in Karatu town.
Departure
This is the last day of your Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania safari getaway. You will have Breakfast and drive to Arusha for lunch, and then to Kilimanjaro Airport for international departure.
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