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How to get a Uganda tourist visa: Uganda tourist visa online.
A Uganda tourist visa can be obtained online by application from your native country.
How to book a trip to Uganda. 5 simple steps
Select your destinations
Choose from a wide range of national parks, cultural centres, and tourism hotspots in the country.
Choose a tour operator
At discover gorillas.com, we shall design tailor-made itineraries that perfect fit your demands. we shall provide all the guidance and information you need before and during your safari.
Apply and obtain the required permits
Apply for your tourist visa via the ministry of internal affairs.
Make your hotel bookings
we shall help you make bookings with the best hotels that resonate with your itinerary.
Get ready for your safari
whether for a hike, a trek or game drives, make your final physical and mental preparations. Buy your favourite safari attire and here are our recommendations.
Letter of invitation from host (if on a family visit)
Uganda visa application process.
Log into the immigration portal and start application.
Choose the visa type and category.
Fill and complete the application form
Upload the required documents
Make the necessary documents
You will receive an approval letter
Pick your visa at the airport
Visa fees: How much is a Uganda visa.
A tourist visa costs USD 50 before bank charges.
Uganda visa validity
3 months (90 days).
A Uganda tourist visa is valid for 3 months from the date of approval and after that; the applicant is required to re-apply or make a new application
how long does it take to get a Uganda visa?
After application, a Uganda tourist visa can take around 5 days.
Uganda visa single entry
A single entry visa allows entry of one person into the country.
Uganda visa multiple entry.
A multiple entry visa allows entry for more than one individual into the country.
A multiple entry tourist visa allows entry for a couple, family of group into the country.
Uganda tourist visa extension
Upon expiry, a short term visa in Uganda can be renewed by a fresh application either online of physically at ministry of internal affairs headquarters
Overview
On this 5 day gorillas, chimpanzees,walking wildlife safari you will start your journey from Entebbe, slope to the western corridor via Lake Mburo later to Bwindi home of, mountain gorillas. You will connect to Queen Elizabeth national park for savannah specials like lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes and have a boat ride along the largest natural channel in the world, the Kazinga channel. You will have a chance to immerse yourself in the Valley of Apes Kyambura Gorge, the most spectacular place all adventurers would wish to be. Your accommodation will be midrange unless of a special request.
Day 1 Pick up | Transfer To Mburo | Evening Game Drive
You will be picked up from the airport or hotel and start your journey to Lake Mburo National Park. Along the way have stopovers for refreshening and photos. You will drive through the busy highway connecting southern Uganda to central. Upon arrival to your destination, check-in and later on proceed for an evening game drive. The park Is rich in flora and fauna with great expectations of giraffes, buffaloes, lots of birds, topis, zebras, impalas, and much more. Immerse yourself in this spectacular smallest savannah park in Uganda for about 3-4 hours and exit for evening relaxation. Meals and accommodation: Rwakobo Rock
Day 2 Early Morning Milking Experience | Nature Walk in The Wild |Bwindi
Have an early breakfast and walk to the Ugandan local kraal, it’s an early activity as the sun comes up. Learn how to milk the Ankole cattle and immerse yourself in these most loved ones.
Cattle as you participate in the activities. There’s always great history and storytelling about cows and tasting fresh milk. After the milking checkout of the lodge, drive for a nature walk which will be led by a ranger guide. It’s a session of joy while in the wilderness, get closer to the giraffes, impalas, and zebras, and learn more biodiversity as you are feeling and enjoying the wilderness stanzas. Lake Mburo covers an area of 370 km2 known for its over 315 bird species, over 300 hippos, elands hundreds of zebras, impalas, reedbucks, leopards, 13 swamp-fringed lakes, and much more. After the walk drive to Bwindi via the mountainous southwestern Uganda which will make the end of the day. Meals and accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp
Day 3 Gorilla Tracking | Transfer To Queen
At 331 km2 it’s the home of the world’s half mountain gorillas, whose encounter and consequent encounter is the most interesting and poignant wildlife encounter in Africa. Bwindi forest is the oldest biologically diverse rainforest with over 346 species of birds, 202 butterfly species, 120 mammal species, and 400 species of plants. It’s a blessed rainforest with the two red-flagged primates, the chimpanzee and the mountain gorilla. It’s the most exciting experience as you look into those brown eyes, the distant man’s cousin will eat, play, and groom as you are seeing it at a closer range which takes 1 good hour and 40 minutes -6 hours of forest experience. The experience is medium strenuous so we recommend fit bodies though all means to anyone wishing to reach them are always available.
Long pants, shirts, good jungle shoes, musk, rain jackets, drinking water, and a packed lunch, are highly recommended while going for gorilla trekking. After the gorilla experience drive to Queen Elizabeth via the open grasslands of Ishasha and kigezi wildlife reserve for a better attachment to nature. Meals and accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge
Day 4 Morning game drive | Afternoon boat cruise
Queen Elizabeth National Park is on the top list of the most popular tourist destinations in Uganda. The park’s vistas include the Kazinga channel, a spectacular waterfront setting In the shadows of the jagged Rwenzori mountains. Ishasha plains of fig trees and home of tree climbing lions, the maramagambo forest, the dozens of craters carved dramatically into the rolling hills to vast Lake Edward. With its lush vegetation, you will search for lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, and over 600 bird species in the park with a chance of spotting over 100 species in 2 days. Cruise on the calm Kazinga channel as you get closer to the stone-like piles of hippos, crocodiles, elephants foraging along the channel, giant hogs, hyenas, warthogs, and much more. You will later come back to the lodge for evening relaxation and you call it a day after 4 hours of morning game drive and 2 hours of boat ride. Meals and accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge
Day 5 Chimpanzee Trekking | Transfer To Entebbe
Kyambura Gorge is known to be the valley of apes with only one habituated chimpanzee community. The Kyambura Gorge is home to more wildlife such as hippos due to the permanent river, and sometimes elephants, birds, and giant hogs. The 3-hour gorge experience is more than a discovery of chimpanzees in their true home but rather a brain booster of the gorges ecosystem.
After the chimpanzee experience drive to Entebbe via the equator for shopping and refreshing as it will be the beat of the safari. And this will mark the end of your 5 day gorillas chimpanzees walking wildlife safari.
Explore these 2 countries in style, and immerse yourself in the curved land of Rwanda as you participate in most of the activities till you exit to Uganda for primates and savannah exploration. This 10-day Rwanda Uganda culture and primate safari will cover some of the iconic places like the gorilla land Bwindi, Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Kivu, Diane Fossey Museum, and Whispers of the Wild. It’s one of the most recommended trips for our travelers within the shortest period.
A magical touch within The Rich Lands in Flora and Fauna
Day 1: Arrival -City tour | Downtown market visit
Depending on your arrival time, you will have a chance to explore the clean city of Kigali, drive downtown, and see how the locals live in the organized chaos, you will have a great time for photos, and later after moving back to your accommodation. Meals and accommodation: Nature Kigali | Nest Rugando | alternative
Day 2: Cooking experience | Genocide memorial visit and kimironko market
Have yourself breakfast and then drive to the Nyamirambo Women’s Center for a cooking experience, the experience takes 3-4 hours as you are learning how to cook local dishes, after visiting the genocide memorial and reading about the massacre of the Hutu and Tutsi, you will later on visit the biggest market in the city as you call it a day, this will be a great experience as you can move around see the local foods and daily hustles of the locals. Meals and accommodation: Nature Kigali | Nest Rugando
Day 3: Transfer to Kivu Lake belt | Afternoon napoleon island visit
Wake up so early in the morning have yourself breakfast and transfer to lake kivu. After lunch visit Napoleon Island which is a famous area rich in flora and fauna, the island is well known for its large numbers of bats, birds, and monkeys, it’s among the tallest areas where you can hike to the top and slope back, drive to your next destination which cost a whole day experience. You will have an en-route lunch. Meals and accommodation: Emeraude Hotel Kivu | alternative
Day 4: Coffee Cooperative | Optional Congo Nile trail
Cruise to the coffee cooperative center for a great history and coffee experience, this visit is full of great history and great techniques as you learn how coffee is locally produced and planted till harvest time. Afterward, you will have a hot lunch and drive to your next hotel and have a relaxed evening. However, you will have an option of trekking through the Congo Nile trail, this is a beautiful trail that links Lake Kivu and Nyungwe forest with great viewpoints of the Congo and Rwandan scenery, tea gardens, and lovely history, advised for only those who have the energy to trek. Meals and Accommodation: Galaxy hotel or alternative
Day 5: Canoe ride and Transfer to Uganda-Bwindi via Cyanika border
Have yourself great time peddling in the local canoe, for about 1 and a half hours on Lake Burera as you enjoy the calmness and greenery along the lake with great history before exiting the country. Your lunch will be packed to catch up with time, You will then drive to the Cyanika border as you are driving to Bwindi Forest. This will be a different country and a different experience which will also be more scenic. Note: based on time you will have to visit the Dian Fossey Museum. Meals and accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge | alternative
Day 6: Gorilla trekking and Batwa experience
It’s a great day to meet the apes, have an early meal, and drive to your briefing grounds, the general briefing starts at 8 and after you are distributed to gorilla families, it’s to note that the activity takes 40 minutes to 7 hours and 1 good hour of viewing. All trekkers are required to have face masks, good hiking shoes, and pants, sunhats, rain jackets, packed lunch, and insect repellants. Depending on your return time, visit the community of the former forest people, they will share great stories and dances that will spice up your 10-day Rwanda Uganda Culture And Primate Safari after the gorilla experience. Meals and accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Day 7-8: Transfer to queen| game drive | Kazinga boat ride
Drive via Bwindi Park and the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth, this will give you a chance to enjoy the country’s beauty with chances of spotting primates like blue monkeys, black and white colobuses, mammals in the kigezi game reserve like the elephants, topis, kobs, lots of birds, buffaloes and at times lions and leopards with a massive diverse. The next day have a morning game drive in search of lions, leopards, elephants, and more wildlife and birds, have yourself a boat ride in the after-lunch hours after having a meal which takes 2-3 hours, and relax at the lodge. Meals and accommodation: Twin Lakes Lodge | alternative
Day 9: Tea plantation visit | Transfer to Lake Mburo Park | Evening Game Drive
After Tea plantation visit, transfer to Lake Mburo Park
Drive to Mburo Park the home of impalas and zebras, giraffes, elands, and much more. You will have a tea experience stop, participate in the picking, and have good photos as you are proceeding to your next destination. You will have either a hot lunch or a packed depending on the pace and time of the day. Upon arrival , proceed for an afternoon game ride which will be the highlighter of what to expect the next day. Meals and accommodation: Mpogo Safari Lodge | Rwakobo Rock Lodge | alternative
Day 10: Milking experience | Morning nature walk | Transfer to Entebbe airport via the equator
On this day, have yourself well immersed in the wild as you walk close to the wildlife with an armed ranger, this is the only park that gives you this up-close and rich information. Walk to the giraffes, zebras, elands, and impalas, learn and get to know more about botany, and listen and watch the birds since you will be in the whispers of the wild. You will also visit the kraal participate in the milking and learn much more about the long-horned cattle. After the activity drive to Entebbe, stop at the equator, visit gift shops, take photos, and also get to know the difference between the northern and southern hemispheres, you will have a snack here and proceed to the airport. And this will mark the end of the thrilling 10 day Rwanda Uganda culture and primate safari.
Home of about 375 bird species and key Albertine endemics, 250 butterfly species, 13 primate species and more mammals like elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, duikers, and much more.
Immerse yourself in the Kibale jungle, walk to the chimps with a ranger guide, and take with you enough drinking water, a snack, and good jungle attire.
Immerse Yourself In The Chimp Distinguished Empire
You will start your journey from Entebbe-Kampala or any pick up point of your own choice and drive to the green land of fort portal, the drive takes about 6 hours. Have stop overs for photography and lunch, basing on time you will have an optional Bigodi swamp visit | community visit. The swamp visit will merge your chances to see more of primates in particular monkeys and lots of birds for bird lovers. This is also an opportunity to reach into the community and participate in activities like coffee making, dancing local folks and making local gin after all this go to your lodge for an overnight stay.
On the second day wake up early have breakfast and go for you chimp trekking which takes 1-3 hours. After chimp trekking embark on your journey back to Kampala, Entebbe or hotel which will mark the end of the chimpanzee adventure.
Immerse yourself in the green land, scenic, culturally based, the pearl of Africa. Uganda was loved by the great explorers due to its green vegetation, compacted wildlife, the overwhelming water bodies like Lake Victoria the second largest fresh waters after Lake Superior, and being the genesis of the world’s longest river Nile, the curvaceous hills and mountains, the culture and traditions enabling it earn the honor of being the pearl of Africa.
Practically trek to the home of the gorillas, dodge the unending tree veins, feel the louder chimpanzees our closest cousins, cruise on the Nile, and get a nature shower from the permanent splashes of the devil’s cauldron. You will tentatively enjoy the dream-able bush meals with either stunning sundowners or sunrises, being in Uganda is always rewarding and a place for all nature lovers.
The country has 10 major national parks both savannah and tropical rain forests, rich in flora and fauna and each destination has a special attraction. It favors both leisure travelers and adventure travelers. Being in the arm of the Rift Valley, Uganda is known globally to be among the major birding spots in the world with key Albertine endemics and a hot spot for the big 5.
Safari Highlights
Primate close encounters, mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, and other primate species like the red-tailed monkeys and colobuses.
A Rare Chance To Tentatively Interact With Mountain gorillas And Chimpanzees
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda – Transfer to Entebbe Hotel
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Wild Compass Africa and transferred to your hotel. Take the time to relax and stretch after your long journey. Meals and accommodation: Papyrus Guest House | Alternative
Day 2: Shoebill Excursion in Mabamba Swamp & Explore Entebbe
Wake up early for breakfast before heading out on a boat excursion to Mabamba Swamp in search of the elusive shoebill a must-see for birding and wildlife enthusiasts. Known as the “living dinosaur” or “whale-headed stork,” the shoebill is one of Uganda’s most iconic wildlife encounters.
On arrival at the swamp, you’ll switch to smaller wooden boats that are ideal for navigating the narrow marsh channels. The activity typically lasts 1–3 hours, with about 1.5 hours total travel time to and from the swamp.
Return to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon. You may also choose to explore Entebbe town at your own pace. Visit the local markets, shopping malls, or unwind at one of the local bars. For nature lovers, the Entebbe Botanical Gardens is a must-home to a variety of bird species and rich botanical diversity. It is also the oldest botanical garden in Africa and famously served as a filming location for Tarzan in the Jungle in the 1950s. Meals and accommodation: Papyrus Guest House | Alternative
Day-3 Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary | Murchison Falls Top visit
Ziwa rhino sanctuary is the only natural home of the white rhinos in Uganda which had gone into extinction in the early 70s due to instabilities and serious poaching. Located on the same road as Murchison Falls National Park, it is a great idea to visit these massive creatures which will be the first highlight of the Big 5. Not only the rhinos, the sanctuary is rich in a variety of savannah bird species and other wildlife species such as bushbucks, warthogs, vervet monkeys, pangolins, and much more. The government of Uganda and the private entities re-introduced them back in the early 2000s and doing a great job to enable them to survive with a promising number and to re-introduce them back into the wild when the target number is hit.
You will have a hot meal from the sanctuary restaurant and after that embark on your journey to the great home wildlife.
Visit the top of the falls, hike, and see more wonderful aerial views of the falls, you will get a natural shower from the permanent splashes from the waters that form a rainbow. Feel the vibrations and witness how almost all the Nile waters are squeezed into a narrow gorge 8 meters wide and 43 meters deep, interesting how the natural turbines stimulate your happiness as you see the river flow gently after the falls. After viewing the strongest falls in the world, drive to your next accommodation where you will have a relaxed evening. Meals and accommodation: Pakuba safari Lodge | Alternative
Day 4 Private Nile Delta Boat ride | Game drive
River Nile links to the waters of Lake Albert where it proceeds to southern Sudan and Egypt before joining the Mediterranean Sea. It’s a home of several aquatic species both birds and mammals, you will be changed enough to spot hippos, elephants foraging along the river shores, crocodiles, lots of birds like herons, fish eagles, Hamerkops, kingfishers, and more so it’s peaceful and among a major highlight of the safari. You will then connect to your safari vehicles from a different location after the delta experience, have a bush picnic, and later on start a real safari drive in search of savannah specials like lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and much more. Have a great time in the wild with no rush, you will come back to the lodge when you think you have had enough for the day and this will give you room to either eat a hot lunch or go with your packed lunch for more wilderness experience. Meals and accommodation: Pakuba safari lodge | alternative
Day 5 Morning Wildlife search | Afternoon private Boat ride to the Falls
Have an early breakfast, then head out for an exciting morning game drive and photography session. Your guide will help you track key wildlife, including lions and leopards especially if you missed them the previous day.
After the game drive, return to your lodge to refresh and enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a breathtaking launch cruise along the Nile, heading toward the base of the thunderous Murchison Falls. The cruise lasts approximately 2–3 hours and offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Keep an eye out for Nile crocodiles, hippos, elephants, giraffes, and a variety of bird species such as carmine bee-eaters, African fish eagles, giant kingfishers, pied kingfishers, skimmers, and many more.
After the cruise, return to your accommodation for a relaxed evening as you unwind and enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Nile River. Meals and accommodation: Pakuba safari lodge | alternative
Day 6- Brief morning game drive | flight to Kibale Park | after lunch chimp tracking
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before heading out for your final game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. Each day in the wild offers something new, you might spot wildlife you haven’t seen yet, so keep your eyes open!
After the game drive, you’ll be transferred to the airstrip for your domestic flight to western Uganda, bringing you closer to the primate capital Kibale Forest. The scenic flight takes approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your guide and either head directly for chimpanzee tracking (depending on timing and flexibility) or proceed to your lodge for relaxation.
Later, venture into the lush Kibale jungle with a ranger guide for your chimpanzee tracking experience. Be sure to carry enough drinking water, a snack, and wear proper jungle attire.
Kibale National Park is renowned for hosting 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, red colobus, sooty mangabey, red-tailed monkeys, mantled guereza, olive baboons, and more. The park is also home to over 375 bird species, including key Albertine Rift endemics, as well as 250 species of butterflies, and several mammals such as elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, and duikers. Meals and accommodation: turaco Treetops Lodge | alternative
Day 7 Morning Nature Walk | Transfer To Ishasha Home Of Tree Climbing Lions
The western part of Uganda is beautified by lots of mountains and crater lakes, walk around the community, experience coffee making, and local gin making from the plantain, hike to one of the crater lakes, and later on drive to Ishasha. Drive through the scenic fort portal Kasese road connected to the savannah land of the medley of wonders. Have a chance to enjoy the open savannah and forest of maramagambo, it’s a great world out there driving 3-4 hours in the wilderness. High chances of spotting lots of wildlife like elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs, and to birders it’s a great drive along Edward.
Checking into your lodge and having lunch and relaxing, you will have an option of going for an evening drive or a sunset treat in the wilderness marking the end of the day. Meals and accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Day 8 Morning Game drive | Transfer to Bwindi
Search for tree-climbing lions at ease, and encounter more new species like the Topis, Ishasha is the great home of Uganda kobs, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, birds, leopards, and much more. You will drive around this southern sector, go back to the lodge for lunch, and after transfer to Bwindi by road. It’s a great drive via the green mountains filled up with tea and coffee, and lovely people. Arrive at the lodge for an overnight stay as you are warming up for the gorilla experience. Meals and accommodation: Buhoma Lodge | alternative
Day 9 Gorilla tracking | Ride 4 a Woman project visit
Today is the highlight of your safari, gorilla trekking day! After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing and to be assigned to a gorilla family. Depending on the group, you may start trekking immediately or drive to a nearby trailhead.
Hike through the thick forest, navigating vines, slopes, and streams as you search for the great apes. The journey can be challenging but incredibly rewarding, with chances to spot other wildlife and enjoy the breathtaking jungle scenery. Once you locate the gorillas, you’ll spend a magical one hour in their presence a truly unforgettable encounter. Face masks are required during the visit, and your ranger guide will brief you on all necessary guidelines.
What to bring: Fully charged camera, spare SD cards, rain jacket, hiking boots, long pants, and long-sleeved shirt.
After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, take an optional visit to a local women’s community project led by an inspiring local woman. The initiative empowers women with hands-on skills that help them earn a living your visit directly supports their efforts. Meals and accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
Day 10 Fly Back To Entebbe | Back Home
You will be driven to Kihihi airstrip after your breakfast as you will be saying bye to Uganda. The flight to Entebbe takes 2 hours shortening the long drive of 10 hours on the road. You will be picked up by our company representative and taken to your hotel of choice or airport which marks the end of the trip.
The Shoebill is a unique living creature highly recommended for all nature lovers, the Mabamba swamp is one of the key spots of this residing dinosaur and is easily accessed on land and water based on where you are coming from.
Shoebill Tracking mabamba swamp is beneficial to those near and around Entebbe. You can also wake up early morning visit the swamp and proceed with the rest of your journey. Most people see the shoebill after or before the extended days, the activity is worthwhile and one of the best experiences you can have while in Uganda.
PICK UP FROM ENTEBBE| HOTEL | TRANSFER TO MABAMBA | BACK TO HOTEL OR YOUR PLACE OF CHOICE
You will be picked up from your area of convenience for shoebill Tracking mabamba swamp, use the boat to connect to Mabamba Swamp, the boat ride takes 30-50 minutes. Upon arrival change boat and jump onto the local motorized canoes. Cruise around the marshes of the swamp as you are searching for the great shoebill. The swamp does not only offer the shoebill but also a great birding spot with both native and migratory birds. High chances of spotting the lesser jacana, Caspian Tern, Papyrus Gonolek, and much more. The swamp is more suitable early morning and evening hours when the weather is calmer and more conducive for photography and spotting. You will be taken back to your starting point or hotel and important to note that the activity takes 1-3 hours and further extensions are appropriate based on the weather and time.
Ndutu calving photography safari is a great experience for all photographers and photography lovers, months of January to march during the rains are the best times for you to grab you’re your gadgets and spend some good time in the wilderness. You will have high chances of having wonder shots and by good luck action photos, animals to expect are lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, birds, and more stunning sunrises and sunsets.
Your trip will cover Serengeti, Ndutu and Ngorongoro conservation area with an extension of the Masai cultural experience
You will transfer to Serengeti via the beautiful dotted Masai homes via the Manyara and Ngorongoro regions till you reach Serengeti. It’s assured for game watching and stunning landscapes during this transfer.
Immerse yourself in the wilderness for a full day game drive with packed lunch on the second day, this gives you more room and comfort to enjoy the wilderness. Serengeti Park is a home to several and great cats like cheetahs, leopards, lions, scavengers like hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, topis, elands and much more. Meals and accommodation: Into wild tented camp
Day 3-5: Ndutu The calving land
Your true Ndutu photography safari starts today, you will have a morning game drive as you are tapping last chances of any action shot. The drive will be facing the exit roads as you are heading to Ndutu the along waited spot.
You will be having packed meals everyday to enable you to start the day with beautiful sunrises and great morning shots and also enjoying the wild picnics, this gives you more time to focus than rushing, you will have all chances of visiting most of the Ndutu corners and who knows, you might get yourself a miraculous shot.
As photographers all chances shall utilized, time is key but patience is more crucial, Ndutu is a home to many animals including the lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals, bat eared foxes, birds, the wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, elephants, Masai giraffes, elands and lots more. Meals and accommodation: Ndutu tented camp
Day 6: Transfer To Ngorongoro crater | Black rhinos
Have yourself a morning meal and drive through Ndutu, encounter several wildlife till you exit to the main road to Ngorongoro. You will spend half a day in the world’s heritage site, a home to birds and wildlife depending on a permanent soda ash lake Magadi. Search for the water birds and black rhinos as it’s the only best spot to encounter this rare specie, after a great day of the crater exploration exit to karatu town via the crater rim for great views and photos. Meals and accommodation: Elein’s Tree inn-Karatu
Day 7: Masai Boma visit | Transfer to Arusha | Kilimanjaro airport
Have an early breakfast and drive Mto-Wambu for the cultural experience, this is the great time to listen to great stories, participate in dancing and other activities managed by the Masai. You will have a chance to associate with these great warriors and after drive to shopping centers as you head back to your hotel or airport
This will mark the thrilling 7-day Ndutu calving photography safari