3 Days Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Lodge Safari
This Safari takes you to one of the worlds most visited destination with an abundance of wildlife and a striking scenery. Tree climbing lions in L. Manyara, birdlife and hippos are just some of the unforgettable experiences in this Safari.
Itinerary
Day 1. Ngorongoro Crater
Depart Arusha in the morning and proceed to Ngorongoro arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
All meals included.
The Ngorongoro Crater is often called ‘Africa’s Eden’ and is considered the ‘8th Natural Wonder of the World,’ a visit to the crater is a main draw card for tourists coming to Tanzania and a definite world-class attraction. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is home to the Ngorongoro Crater.
The crater was formed some 2.5 million years ago from a volcanic mountain that sunk due to inactivity. It was initially thought to be higher than Tanzania’s famous Kilimanjaro. The crater has evolved into a unique and integral part of Tanzania’s eco-system. The crater is actually a caldera measuring some 22.5 km’s across with rim walls that stand 600m high. Views from within and from the rim are simply breathtaking. The crater is home to over 30,000 animal species, and a large variety of birds, which rarely move from the area due to the availability of water through all seasons.
Day 2. Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara National Park
Take breakfast the leave for Lake Manyara with packed picnic lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena.
All meals included.
Day 3. Arusha
Experience early morning game drive, breakfast and return to Arusha arriving for lunch
Package Includes:
– Park entrance fee.
– Full board accommodation on safari
– Service of an English speaking driver guide
– Transport based on a 4WD Safari vehicle with pop up roof for game viewing
– Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
– Game drives as per the Itinerary
– Government taxes
Excludes:
– Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
– Entry Visa
– Tips to porters and drivers
This 3 days Uganda Gorilla Safari
This safari takes you to the Bwindi Impenetrable national park for a memorable gorilla trekking experience. You will also visit lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s deepest and most beautiful lake where you will have a canoe ride, and interact with the locals in the area.
Highlights
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking, Batwa community walk and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3: Boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi and departure
3 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Transfer from Kampala / Entebbe to Bwindi National Park
- Pick up from hotel in Kampala or Entebbe by tour guide.
- Embark on 8-9 hour road trip to the Bwindi Impenetrable forest National park located in south western Uganda and home to half of the remaining mountain gorilla population in the world. Despite the fact that the journey seems long, it’s worthwhile as you get to enjoy the beautiful scenery as you drive across the rural countryside.
- Stop over at Agip motel or Igongo cultural Centre in Mbarara for lunch then resume journey to Bwindi.
- Check-in at lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options:
Low Mid-range: Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Gorilla Valley Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Buhoma Haven Lodge
Luxury: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Mahogany Springs Lodge
Day 2 : Gorilla trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
- Early morning breakfast.
- Drive to the Park headquarters for briefing about the gorilla trekking rules after which you will be divided in groups of 8 and assigned to different gorilla families.
- Trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas. The gorilla trek lasts between one to eight hours before you meet the gorillas.
The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. On your trek, you are likely to spot other primates, birds and rare tree species. After finding the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them before trekking back to the Park headquarter.
This is indeed an extraordinary feeling being with these beautiful yet endangered Creatures. You will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking.
Later in the afternoon, you will transfer from Bwindi to lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s deepest and most scenic lake dotted with several islands.
Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation Options:
Budget: Crater Bay Cottages, Bunyonyi Overland Camp
Mid-range: Bunyonyi Rock resort, Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
Luxury: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi, Arcadia Cottages
Day 3: Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi and transfer back to Kampala
After an early morning breakfast, a boat ride at lake Bunyonyi will follow. The boat ride provides an opportunity to see several islands and also interact with the locals. Later you will transfer back to Kampala, stopping over for lunch in Mbarara and later at the equator.
End of tour
Package will include: Gorilla trekking Permits, Bunyonyi Visit, Accommodation and meals, Transport, a professional driver / guide, all activities on the itinerary.
Rwanda & Uganda Adventure Overview
Uganda and Rwanda are two of Africa’s newest and most exciting safari destinations where intrepid adventurous travelers will enjoy discovering vast tracts of rainforest and endangered primates like gorillas and golden monkeys.
Ten days is a generous amount of time to spend here and ensures that you can really immerse yourself in the culture of these vibrant countries and make the most of the many activities included in this thoughtfully curated itinerary.
You will begin your adventure in Entebbe, your entry point to Uganda. From there, you will fly to Lake Mutanda – a birder’s paradise – before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will enjoy four days filled with gorilla trekking, community visits to Nkuringo and the Batwa people, and walking trails via the Ivy or Kashasha Rivers. You will stay in different parts of Bwindi before crossing the border into Rwanda and the splendours of Volcanoes National Park. Here you will be guided by expert track to observe more gorilla families in the wild and hopefully also spot elusive golden monkeys, which have expressive blue faces.
Then it is off to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, and your home for your final night in Africa. Two of the most memorable moments in this thriving city will be a visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre and dinner at the Milles Collines Hotel, which played a major role in Rwanda’s inspiring history.
Highlights
- Cross Lake Mutanda by dugout canoe
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi & Volcanoes National Parks
- Batwa & Nkuringo cultural experiences
- Learn more about Rwanda’s history
- Comfortable accommodation in pristine rainforest