About This Tour

This 8-day combination tour is the most popular East African itinerary — delivering three of the continent's greatest experiences back to back: mountain gorilla trekking, classic Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari, and a Zanzibar beach finale.

Fly from Kampala to Arusha after the gorilla trek to avoid long drives, then move through Tanzania's iconic northern circuit before island-hopping to Zanzibar for white sand, coral reefs, and Stone Town.

This trip works year-round, making it the most bookable and versatile East African itinerary we offer.

Tour Highlights

Mountain Gorillas Bwindi

Serengeti Game Drives

Ngorongoro Crater

Zanzibar Beaches

Stone Town UNESCO

Day-by-Day Itinerary

8 days

Day 1

Day 1 — Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Fly from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip (45 min) or drive (8 hrs). Check in near Bwindi. Evening gorilla trekking briefing.

Safari Lodge Lunch Dinner

Day 2

Day 2 — Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Early morning gorilla trekking in Bwindi. One magical hour with a mountain gorilla family. Afternoon community experience.

Safari Lodge Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 3

Day 3 — Fly Kihihi to Arusha, Tanzania

Fly from Kihihi to Entebbe, then onward to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Arusha. Tanzania briefing over dinner.

Hotel Breakfast Dinner

Day 4

Day 4 — Ngorongoro Crater Full Day

Drive to Ngorongoro. Descend into the crater for a full day of game viewing — black rhino, lions, and flamingos.

Safari Lodge Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 5

Day 5 — Serengeti National Park

Drive across to the Serengeti. Afternoon game drives in the Seronera area — lions, cheetahs, and vast wildebeest herds.

Tented Camp Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 6

Day 6 — Serengeti Morning Drive & Fly to Zanzibar

Early morning game drive. Fly from Seronera airstrip to Zanzibar. Check into beach resort. Afternoon swimming and relaxing.

Beach Resort Breakfast Dinner

Day 7

Day 7 — Zanzibar Stone Town & Spice Farm

Morning guided Stone Town walking tour. Afternoon spice farm tour. Sunset dhow cruise from the harbour.

Beach Resort Breakfast Lunch

Day 8

Day 8 — Beach & Departure

Final morning at leisure on the beach. Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.

Breakfast

What's Included

Park entrance fees
Accommodation (as specified)
Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
All meals (as specified)
English-speaking driver-guide
Drinking water

Not Included

International flights
Uganda visa ($50 single-entry)
Travel insurance
Tips & gratuities
Personal expenses
Laundry
Alcoholic beverages

Location

Traveller Reviews

Samuel Ochieng

2 weeks ago

Professional from start to finish

Quick responses, detailed itinerary, excellent guide, comfortable accommodation. Everything was top-notch. Will definitely book again.

Bwindi Lodge Partner

2 weeks ago

Decent but could improve

The wildlife sightings were good, but communication before the trip could have been better. The vehicle was a bit old. Food was excellent though.

Starting from

$4,200

per person

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Group Size

1–8 people

Difficulty

Moderate

Available Dates

Jul 02, 2026 4 left

Sep 16, 2026 7 left

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Serengeti Horizons

Arusha, Tanzania

Tanzania-based safari company specialising in Serengeti migration safaris and Kilimanjaro climbs.

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Best Time to Visit

Jun-Sep Dec-Feb

8-Day Gorilla, Serengeti & Zanzibar Combo

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