If you want to pair gorilla trekking with a Tanzania safari, Uganda is a workable alternative to Rwanda. Regional hubs connect Entebbe to Kilimanjaro, which keeps a combined trip manageable, with no need for the very tightest connections.
Uganda holds one clear edge over Rwanda: its gorilla permits tend to be easier to find. If your planning window is shorter than the months of advance booking that Rwanda's permits normally call for, that can be a big help.
Many travelers settle on a proven pattern of 3 to 4 days trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and then a 6 to 7 day Tanzania safari. Each place gets enough time to be properly experienced, and neither has to be rushed to fit the other.
For permit costs and logistics, see our
gorilla tracking guide, or
contact us to plan a combined Uganda-Tanzania trip.
