The Ultimate Primates, Big Five & Beach Holiday
AFFORDABLE MID-RANGE LODGE SAFARI
The perfect combination for clients with short time! Trek the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi, see tree-climbing lions and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth, track the Great Migration in Serengeti, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, and relax on the white sands of Zanzibar.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda to Bwindi Forest – Welcome to Uganda!
Pickup from Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Fly or drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Flight option recommended: Entebbe to Kihihi Airstrip 1.5 hrs to save time.
Overnight: Affordable Mid-Range – Buhoma Haven Lodge / Bakiga Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge – Full Board – Nice lodge with private bathroom & hot shower
Day 2: GORILLA TREKKING in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Early morning briefing, then Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi. Spend 1 magical hour with the gorillas in their natural habitat. Afternoon Batwa Community Walk.
Overnight: Affordable Mid-Range – Buhoma Haven Lodge – Full Board
Day 3: Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Tree-Climbing Lions
Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP via Ishasha Sector – famous for Tree-Climbing Lions. Afternoon game drive in Kasenyi plains.
Overnight: Affordable Mid-Range – Enganzi Game Lodge / Bush Lodge – Full Board – Very clean & affordable, inside park
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth – Game Drive & Boat Cruise + Fly to Tanzania
Morning game drive – see lions, elephants, buffaloes. Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel – highest concentration of hippos in Africa. Evening transfer to Kasese and fly to Entebbe, connect to Arusha/Kilimanjaro.
Overnight: Affordable Mid-Range -The charity hotel Arusha / Tulia Boutique Hotel – BB
Day 5: Arusha to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro. Afternoon game drive in Serengeti – home of the Great Migration and Big Five.
Overnight: Affordable Mid-Range – Kamwene lodge or Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Thorn Tree Camp – Full Board – Comfortable tented camp
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning game drive in Serengeti then drive to Ngorongoro for overnight on the crater rim with amazing view.
Overnight: Affordable Mid-Range – Ngorongoro Imbu lodge / Embalakai Camp – Full Board – Best affordable lodge on the rim
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Fly to Zanzibar Beach
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – UNESCO World Heritage & 8th Wonder for 6-hour crater game drive – best place to see Black Rhino. Afternoon transfer to Arusha and fly to Zanzibar.
Overnight: Affordable Mid-Range Beach – Amaan Beach Bungalows Nungwi / Paradise Beach Hotel – BB – Right on the beach, very nice & affordable
Day 8: Zanzibar – Stone Town & Spice Tour Included
Full day tour: Stone Town Walking Tour – UNESCO Site & Authentic Spice Tour. Discover why Zanzibar is called Spice Island.
Overnight: Affordable Mid-Range Beach – Amaan Beach Bungalows – BB
Day 9: Zanzibar Departure
Free morning for swimming, souvenir shopping. Transfer to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) for flight home. End of Safari.
*You can also add 1-2 extra beach days on request at $95 per night BB.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: BOOK 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE & GET 5% DISCOUNT!
NOW ONLY: $4,415 per person sharing – SAVE $235 per person!
Based on 2 people sharing one room
For 4-6 people: Normal $4,350 / Early Bird $4,132 per person
Solo Traveler: Normal $5,950 / Early Bird $5,652
OUR AFFORDABLE MID-RANGE LODGES:
We use most affordable mid-range lodges – not cheap hostels. All rooms have private bathroom, hot shower, comfortable bed, and good food. Best value for clients.
HOW TO CLAIM 5% DISCOUNT:
Book 60+ days in advance with only 30% deposit and save $235 per person!
✓ 1x Gorilla Trekking Permit Bwindi, Uganda – $800 Value INCLUDED
✓ All ground transport in 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof in Uganda & Tanzania
✓ Professional English-speaking driver-guides
✓ 8 Nights in Affordable Mid-Range Lodges & Tented Camps
✓ Meal Plan – Full Board on Safari (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), Bed & Breakfast in Arusha & Zanzibar
✓ All National Park Entrance Fees – Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
✓ Ngorongoro Crater service fee
✓ Game drives & Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
✓ Domestic Flights – Entebbe to Arusha & Arusha to Zanzibar – $450 value included
✓ Stone Town & Spice Tour in Zanzibar
✓ Bottled drinking water during safari
✗ International flights – Home to Entebbe (EBB) and Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Home
✗ Uganda & Tanzania Tourist Visas – $50 each – East Africa Tourist Visa ($100) available
✗ Travel Insurance – Highly recommended
✗ Tips for driver-guides & rangers – $20 per day per vehicle recommended
✗ Drinks at lodges & optional Zanzibar activities – Mnemba Snorkeling ($60), Jozani Forest ($35)
✗ Personal expenses, laundry & anything not mentioned