What You Need to Know: This 14-day private safari covers Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti in Tanzania, then flies to Uganda for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park and gorilla trekking in Bwindi. It costs from US$7,798 per person for 2 travelers at mid-range lodges, including both permits.
Is the 14-Day Tanzania and Uganda Safari Right for You?
It is the fullest wildlife-and-primates trip we run from Arusha: savannah, crater, chimpanzees and gorillas.
| This trip suits you if… | Consider another trip if… |
|---|---|
| You want the Big Five, chimpanzees and gorillas | You have 9 days: see the 9-day Tanzania and Uganda gorilla safari |
| You like a varied trip, from plains to rainforest | You want short drives: Uganda's west has 2–5 hour drives most days |
| You are fit for one steep forest trek | You prefer Rwanda: see the 14-day Tanzania and Rwanda safari |
The 14-Day Tanzania and Uganda Safari Route at a Glance
Six nights in northern Tanzania, then seven in western Uganda.
| Day | Route | Travel | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Arusha | Airport transfer, about 1 hour | Arusha |
| 2 | Arusha to Tarangire | Drive 2 hours, game drive | Tarangire |
| 3 | Tarangire to Lake Manyara | Game drive, then 1.5 hours' drive | Mto wa Mbu |
| 4 | Ngorongoro Crater | Drive 1.5 hours, crater game drive | Karatu |
| 5 | Ngorongoro to the Serengeti | Drive 4–5 hours with game viewing | Central Serengeti |
| 6 | Full day in the Serengeti | Full-day game drive | Central Serengeti |
| 7 | Serengeti to Entebbe | Two flights, 4–5 hours in total | Entebbe |
| 8 | Entebbe to Kibale | Drive 5–6 hours | Kibale / Fort Portal |
| 9 | Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale | Chimp trek 2–4 hours | Kibale / Fort Portal |
| 10 | Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park | Drive 2–3 hours | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| 11 | Game drive and Kazinga Channel cruise | Game drive and boat cruise | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| 12 | Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi | Drive 4–5 hours with game viewing | Bwindi |
| 13 | Gorilla trekking in Bwindi | Gorilla trek 2–6 hours | Bwindi |
| 14 | Bwindi to Entebbe and departure | Fly 1.5–2 hours or drive 9–10 hours | — |
14-Day Tanzania and Uganda Safari Itinerary, Day by Day
The Tanzania half follows the classic northern circuit; the Uganda half loops from Entebbe through Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi.
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Our driver meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and takes you to your hotel in Arusha, about an hour away. In the evening your guide briefs you on the safari and checks your documents.
Airport transfer, about 1 hourArushaDinner -
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire
Leave Arusha after breakfast for Tarangire National Park, about 2 hours away. Spend the day along the Tarangire River, where elephant herds gather in the dry season under giant baobabs, with a picnic lunch in the park.
Drive 2 hours, game driveTarangireBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara
A morning game drive in Tarangire, then a short drive to Lake Manyara for an afternoon in the forest and along the lake shore.
Game drive, then 1.5 hours' driveMto wa MbuBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend 1,970 ft (600 m) into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor: lions, hyenas, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos on the soda lake, and the best chance in Tanzania of a black rhino. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
Drive 1.5 hours, crater game driveKaratuBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 5: Ngorongoro to the Serengeti
Drive over the crater highlands and down to the Serengeti plains at Naabi Hill gate, then game drive to your camp in the central Serengeti.
Drive 4–5 hours with game viewingCentral SerengetiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 6: Full day in the Serengeti
A full day in the central Serengeti with a picnic lunch, following lions, leopards and cheetahs around the Seronera valley. Between December and March your guide can head south to the calving herds instead.
Full-day game driveCentral SerengetiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 7: Serengeti to Entebbe
Fly from a Serengeti airstrip to Arusha or Kilimanjaro by light aircraft, then on to Entebbe. Your Ugandan driver-guide meets you on arrival.
Two flights, 4–5 hours in totalEntebbeBreakfast, dinner -
Day 8: Entebbe to Kibale
Drive west through Mubende to Fort Portal and the crater lakes around Kibale Forest, with tea plantations near the end.
Drive 5–6 hoursKibale / Fort PortalBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 9: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
Track a habituated chimpanzee community with a park ranger and spend up to an hour with them as they feed, call and move through the canopy. In the afternoon, walk the Bigodi wetland for monkeys and birds such as the great blue turaco.
Chimp trek 2–4 hoursKibale / Fort PortalBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 10: Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
A short drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, between Lakes Edward and George, with an afternoon game drive on the Kasenyi plains.
Drive 2–3 hoursQueen Elizabeth National ParkBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 11: Game drive and Kazinga Channel cruise
An early game drive for lions, elephants and Uganda kob, then an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel among hippos, buffaloes, crocodiles and water birds.
Game drive and boat cruiseQueen Elizabeth National ParkBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 12: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi
Drive south through the Ishasha sector, where lions often rest in fig trees, and on to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Drive 4–5 hours with game viewingBwindiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 13: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Meet the rangers at about 7:00 for the briefing, then walk into the forest with your group of up to eight to find your assigned gorilla family, and spend one hour with them.
Gorilla trek 2–6 hoursBwindiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 14: Bwindi to Entebbe and departure
Fly from Kihihi or Kisoro to Entebbe (about 1.5–2 hours), or drive (9–10 hours), for your evening flight home.
Fly 1.5–2 hours or drive 9–10 hoursDepartureBreakfast
What You Can See on the 14-Day Tanzania and Uganda Safari
- Tarangire and Lake Manyara: elephants, baobabs and forest primates
- Ngorongoro Crater: black rhinos, lions and flamingos
- Serengeti: big cats, and the migration herds in season
- Kibale: chimpanzees and 12 other primate species
- Queen Elizabeth: hippos, buffaloes and tree-climbing lions
- Bwindi: mountain gorillas
Your Vehicle, Guides and Who Runs the Trip
In Tanzania you travel in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, at most 6 guests per vehicle, Wi-Fi and charging points, with a driver-guide who graduated from the College of African Wildlife Management at Mweka. In Uganda you travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle suited to the mountain roads, with your own English-speaking driver-guide. The vehicle and driver-guide are for your group only, so you set the pace at sightings and photo stops.
In Uganda the trip is run on the ground by trusted local partner operators we work with, while in Tanzania it is run by our own team, based in Moshi. This is how it works: you tell us your dates, group and interests; our partner in Uganda prepares the costing for the country, and we send you one written quotation and itinerary. We stay your contact before and during the trip, and we handle the permits, flights and border connections between the countries.
Where You Stay on the 14-Day Tanzania and Uganda Safari
| Nights | Area | Country | Example lodges (or similar) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arusha | Tanzania | Greenside Hotel, Samora River Lodge |
| 1 | Tarangire | Tanzania | Tarangire Katikati Camp, Baobab Tented Camp |
| 1 | Mto wa Mbu | Tanzania | Moonbow Lodge, Mawe Mawe Manyara |
| 1 | Karatu | Tanzania | Karatu Tented Lodge, Pamoja Farm Villas |
| 2 | Central Serengeti | Tanzania | Mberesero Serengeti Central Lodge, Serengeti Classic View Camp |
| 1 | Entebbe | Uganda | Named in your quotation |
| 2 | Kibale / Fort Portal | Uganda | Named in your quotation |
| 2 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Uganda | Named in your quotation |
| 2 | Bwindi | Uganda | Named in your quotation |
How Much Does the 14-Day Tanzania and Uganda Safari Cost?
From US$7,798 per person, for 2 travelers sharing at mid-range lodges, with the private vehicle and driver-guide, accommodation and meals as listed, park fees and permits included. This is a starting price: your final price is the one in your written quotation, worked out for your dates, group size and lodge level.
| Permit | Price per person (2026) |
|---|---|
| Kibale chimpanzee permit | US$250 |
| Uganda gorilla permit | US$800 |
What changes the price
- Group size: the vehicle and guide are shared, so the price per person falls as your group grows
- Lodge level: budget lodges lower it, and luxury lodges and tented camps raise it
- Season: lodges charge more from June to October and at Christmas; Uganda's gorilla permit falls to US$600 in April, May and November
- Flights: the flights from the Serengeti to Entebbe, and the recommended flight from Bwindi on the last day, are quoted with your trip
Park fees and permits on this route
| Park, permit or fee | 2026 rate |
|---|---|
| Tarangire National Park | About US$59 per person per 24 hours |
| Lake Manyara National Park | About US$59 per person per 24 hours |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area (also charged when you drive through) | US$70.80 per person per 24 hours |
| Ngorongoro crater service fee | US$295 per vehicle per descent |
| Serengeti National Park | US$82.60 per person per 24 hours |
| Kibale chimpanzee tracking permit (UWA) | US$250 per person, including park entry (reported to rise to US$300 from January 2027) |
| Queen Elizabeth National Park (UWA) | About US$40 per adult per 24 hours |
| Bwindi gorilla permit (Uganda Wildlife Authority) | US$800 per person, US$600 in April, May and November; includes park entry |
What the 14-Day Tanzania and Uganda Safari Price Includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide in each country
- 13 nights' accommodation at the level you choose, with meals as listed in the itinerary
- All park entry and conservation fees, and government taxes
- Kibale chimpanzee permit, Uganda gorilla permit (one each per person)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights
- Regional flights between countries (quoted with your trip)
- Visas
- Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance, US$44 per adult from October 1, 2026 (we can help you buy it)
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation
- Tips for your guides, rangers and porters
- Drinks, laundry and personal items
- Porters on the trek (hired at the trailhead)
How the 14-Day Tanzania and Uganda Safari Compares with Our Other Trips
| Trip | Days | From (per person) | Primates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania and Uganda | 9 | US$5,138 | Gorillas |
| Tanzania and Uganda, 14 days | 14 | US$7,798 | Gorillas and chimpanzees |
| Tanzania and Rwanda, 14 days | 14 | US$8,498 | Gorillas, golden monkeys and chimpanzees |
All three start with our own team in Tanzania and hand over to a partner team for the gorillas.
How to Book the 14-Day Tanzania and Uganda Safari
| When you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | 100% |
| 30–59 days | 90% |
| 15–29 days | 60% |
| 10–14 days | 25% |
| Less than 10 days, or a no-show | No refund |
What Else to Read Before You Book
This page covers what is particular to the 14-Day Tanzania and Uganda Safari. The parts that work the same way on our other trips are explained once, in these guides:
- Uganda safaris: permits, the trekking day, fitness and the rules.
- East Africa safaris: borders, flights and the East Africa Tourist Visa.
- Tanzania visa help: the eVisa and our visa application service.
- Tipping on safari: how much to give your driver-guide and lodge staff.
- Booking and cancellation terms: deposit, payment and refunds.
Common Questions About the 14-Day Tanzania and Uganda Safari
What is the minimum age for chimpanzee tracking?
12 years in Kibale. For gorillas it is 15.
Can we skip the flight from Bwindi and drive?
Yes, it saves the fare but the drive to Entebbe takes 9–10 hours. Most guests fly.
How much does the 14-Day Tanzania and Uganda Safari cost?
From US$7,798 per person for 2 travelers at mid-range lodges, with park fees and permits included. Your written quotation gives the final price for your dates, group and lodge level.
The Bottom Line
Two weeks gives you the best of northern Tanzania and Uganda's primates. Reserve the gorilla and chimp permits as soon as your dates are set.
Send us your dates, the number of travelers and your lodge level through the booking form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com, and we will reply with a written quotation.