10-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Zanzibar Beach Vacation
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Trip Summary
Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Adventure
- Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience
- Day 3: Second Gorilla Trekking
- Day 4: Gorilla Habituation Experience (4 Hours with Gorillas)
- Day 5: Return to Kampala/Entebbe for Overnight
Zanzibar – Beach Escape
- Day 6: Fly to Zanzibar & Transfer to Beach Resort
- Day 7: Relaxation & Free Beach Day
- Day 8: Dolphin Excursion & Snorkeling
- Day 9: Explore Historic Stone Town
Day 10: Transfer to Airport for Flight Home
Included/Exclude
- All park fees & permits (including gorilla trekking & habituation permits)
- 9 nights of accommodation in luxury lodges & beachfront resorts
- All meals as per itinerary
- Professional safari guide & driver
- 4x4 Safari Vehicle in Uganda
- Transfers in Zanzibar
- Domestic flight from Uganda to Zanzibar
- Gorilla trekking certificates
- International flights
- Optional activities (Scuba Diving, Hot Air Balloon Safari, etc.)
- Tips & personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Tour Plan
Your safari begins with a scenic road trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Along the way, enjoy views of rolling hills, tea & banana plantations.
Lodge: Four Gorillas Lodge / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Drive Time: 8-9 hours
Wake up early and head to the park headquarters for a briefing. Then, with an experienced ranger, embark on an exciting trek through the jungle in search of a gorilla family.
Once you find them, you will spend one magical hour observing their behavior, taking photos, and witnessing their incredible interactions.
Lodge: Four Gorillas Lodge / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
For those seeking an even deeper connection, today you’ll embark on a second gorilla trek. Each gorilla family is unique, and this second trek will give you a different perspective of these gentle giants.
Lodge: Four Gorillas Lodge / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Unlike regular trekking, where you get 1 hour with the gorillas, this exclusive Gorilla Habituation Experience allows you 4 hours to watch them up close as they get accustomed to human presence.
Join researchers and conservationists to gain in-depth knowledge of gorilla behaviors and conservation efforts.
Lodge: Four Gorillas Lodge / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, drive back to Kampala/Entebbe, stopping for lunch en route. If time allows, you may opt for a city tour in Kampala.
Hotel: Protea Marriott Entebbe / Boma Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive Time: 8-9 hours
Today, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your luxurious beach resort for an evening of relaxation.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Beach Resort / Melia Zanzibar
Meals: Full Board
Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. Swim, sunbathe, explore the beach, or indulge in optional water sports like snorkeling, diving, or paddleboarding.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Beach Resort / Melia Zanzibar
Meals: Full Board
Set off for Kizimkazi, the best dolphin-spotting location in Zanzibar. Here, you’ll take a boat ride to see wild dolphins in their natural habitat. There’s also an opportunity to swim and snorkel in the clear waters.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Meals: Half Board
Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in Swahili, Arab, Persian, and European influences.
Visit the Spice Market
Explore the House of Wonders & Sultan’s Palace
Walk through the narrow alleyways of the old town
After lunch, return to your hotel for a relaxing evening by the ocean.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
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