This unforgettable safari takes you into the lush rainforests of Uganda to meet the gentle mountain gorillas and across the wide, open plains of Tanzania to witness the Great Migration. It’s a perfect trip for anyone who wants to experience Africa’s most famous wildlife and landscapes.
Upon you arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your guide from Olive Safari Uganda will meet you and take you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel, vist local craft shops, or visit the nearby botanical gardens.
Overnight: The Boma Hotel
After breakfast, you’ll take a short flight to Kihihi in southwest Uganda. From there, your guide will pick you up and you will enjoy a beautiful 2hour drive through green hills and villages to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. As you get closer to Bwindi, you will notice the landscape changing to more mountainous and cooler with rainforest. Upon arrival at your lodge, you will enjoy dinner and rest in preparation for tomorrow.
Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge
Today is the highlight of your time in Uganda. After an early breakfast, you’ll head to the park headquarters for a short briefing about gorilla trekking etiquette, then begin your trek into the rainforest with a the park guide. The trek can be sligghtly challenging taking you about 2-6hours depending on how far the gorilla family you have allocated to is, but when you find the gorillas, it will all be worth it. You’ll spend upto amazing hour with them, watching and learning as they go about their day in their natural habitat..
Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge
This morning, you’ll leave Bwindi and drive(4-5hours) toward Lake Mburo National Park. Along the way, you’ll see small towns, farms, and the long-horned Ankole cattle. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive where you may spot zebras, hippos, and a variety of bird species.
Overnight: Mihingo Lodge
After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided nature walk in the park giving you a whole different perspective of the park as you learn about the conservation efforts being enforced
We will start our journey back to Entebbe and along the way, we will stop by the equator for lunch and photo opportunities arriving in the early evening.
Tomorrow, you begin the second part of your safari in Tanzania.
Overnight: The Boma Hotel
Today, you’ll take a short flight to Arusha, Tanzania. When you land, your guide will pick you up and take you to your lodge in the green outskirts of the city. Arusha is the starting point for many safaris and a lovely place to rest before heading to the Serengeti.
Overnight: Lake Duluti Lodge
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your domestic flight to Serengeti departing at 07:30; Upon arrival at Seronera Airstrip at 09:00, you will meet your private Driver Guide and proceeds with game drive in the park with picnic lunch and later on proceeds to your tented camp/lodge arriving in time for leisure, dinner and overnight.
Today you have an optional sundowner + bush dinner.
Overnight: Serengeti Acacia-Bliss
Spend two full days exploring the Serengeti, one of Africa’s greatest safari parks. Depending on the season, you’ll follow the wildebeest herds as they cross rivers, graze in the plains, or give birth to their young. You’ll also look out for predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Your guide will help you find the best spots for wildlife viewing.
Overnight: Serengeti Acacia-Bliss
Optional: You have an optional hot air balloon safari
Enjoy a morning game drive as you leave the Serengeti and travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you’ll pass through Maasai villages and beautiful highlands. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge and relax
Overnight: Acacia Farm Lodge
Early in the morning, you’ll drive down into Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in Africa to see wildlife. This huge, natural bowl(volcanic caldera) is home to lions, rhinos, elephants, hippos, and more. Spend the day exploring with a picnic lunch in the crater before heading back to your lodge for your final night on safari.
Overnight: Acacia Farm Lodge
After breakfast, you’ll drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight time, you may stop for lunch or a bit of shopping. Later, we’ll transfer you to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home. You’ll leave with unforgettable memories and stories to share for a lifetime.
With our exceptional personalised safaris throughout East Africa, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the debut wildlife safaris in Tanzania, magical gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, and experiential cultural tours that take you to the soul of Africa.
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Cheryl, the eldest daughter of Olive, has embraced the responsibility of carrying forward her mother’s legacy with resilience and determination. After losing her father at the age of six, she was raised by her mother, Olive, with the support of Christer. Olive’s passing in 2017, when Cheryl was just 19, became a defining moment in her journey.
Having been involved in the foundations of Sunset Hotel Entebbe and Olive Safari Uganda from a young age, Cheryl stepped up to manage the businesses alongside Christer. Under his mentorship, she navigated the complexities of entrepreneurship and discovered her passion for tourism.
With a Master’s degree in Business Administration and hands-on leadership, Cheryl has been instrumental in maintaining loyal clientele at Sunset Hotel Entebbe, adapting it to post-COVID standards, and expanding Olive Safari Uganda. As a certified tour guide for Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar, she remains committed to upholding her mother’s vision of exceptional service and unforgettable travel experiences.
Christer, a Swedish education consultant with over 40 years of experience guiding travelers across Africa, co-founded Olive Safari Uganda with a deep passion for the continent’s wonders. His extensive journeying, particularly through Zimbabwe, Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya, enriched his understanding of Africa’s landscapes and cultures. As a consultant, he also contributed to education and development, notably establishing an automotive school in Zimbabwe. His work with the Global Journey program brought him to Uganda, where he collaborated with municipalities and fell in love with the country’s heritage.
During this time, he met Olive, whose exceptional leadership and organizational skills later turned their professional relationship into a personal one. Their shared vision led to the creation of Olive Safari Uganda in the early 2000s, followed later by Sunset Hotel Entebbe. While Christer split his time in Sweden managing the Global Journey program, Olive oversaw daily operations. Today, Olive Safari Uganda embodies Christer’s seasoned expertise as a guide and strategic insight, paired with Olive’s dedication, delivering outstanding safaris that showcase Uganda’s beauty and beyond.
Ayebale Olive, co-founder of Olive Safari Uganda, brought over 20 years of community service experience into the world of tourism. As secretary to Entebbe’s Mayor, she honed her skills in program management and international partnerships, playing a key role in the Global Journey program that linked Uganda and Sweden.
It was through this program that she met Christer—three years after the passing of her first husband, while raising three children. United by a shared passion for travel and discovery, they founded Olive Safari Uganda in the early 2000s. Their commitment to exceptional service quickly set the company apart.
As demand grew, they expanded their vision by establishing Sunset Hotel Entebbe, creating a welcoming space for travelers exploring Uganda. Olive’s legacy lives on, shaping the company’s dedication to authentic and unforgettable safari experiences