Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Safari Combo

Uganda offers a genuinely practical alternative to Rwanda for combining gorilla trekking with a Tanzania safari. Entebbe connects to Kilimanjaro via regional hubs, keeping the combined itinerary logistically manageable without the very tightest connections. One real advantage Uganda has over Rwanda specifically: gorilla permits here are generally more available, which can meaningfully help if you're working with a shorter planning lead time than the months-ahead booking that Rwanda's permits usually require. A well-tested pattern pairs 3 to 4 days of trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a 6 to 7 day Tanzania safari — enough time in each location to properly experience both without either feeling rushed to accommodate the other. See our gorilla tracking guide for permit costs and logistics, or contact us to plan a combined Uganda-Tanzania trip.