Direct answer
Route Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Arusha for 7 days Serengeti/Ngorongoro, then fly to Entebbe or Kigali for 3–4 days gorilla trekking — 12–14 days total. Tanzania offers migration scale; Uganda adds 0 permits versus Rwanda's ,500 from Kilimanjaro–Kigali (~2 hours). Separate visas required: Tanzania e-visa , Uganda .
Quick facts
- Full expanded guidance for this topic is updated regularly by our safari planners.
- Gorilla and chimp permits should be secured early in peak season.
- Licensed safari operators handle park fees, guides, and in-country support.
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation is strongly recommended.
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