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Wildebeest crossing the Mara River during the Great Migration The Great Migration
Est. 2004 Local experts across Uganda · Kenya · Tanzania · Zanzibar · Seychelles

Where the herds run wild, the forests breathe, and the tide meets barefoot luxury.

Bespoke, seamlessly combined journeys through the Great Migration, gorilla highlands and the Indian Ocean's most pristine islands — designed by guides who grew up on this ground.

21+ yrsOn-the-ground expertise
5Countries, one itinerary
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98%Guests who return or refer
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Three worlds, one itinerary

The journeys we know better than anyone

Every trip is built by regional specialists who trek, dive and drive this ground year-round — not a call-centre itinerary template.

01 — Tanzania · Kenya

The Great Migration

Follow two million wildebeest and zebra across the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem. We track the herds month by month to place you at the river crossings, not the crowds.

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02 — Uganda

Gorilla & Chimp Trekking

Face-to-face with mountain gorillas in Bwindi's ancient forest. We handle permits, fitness planning and the best-positioned forest lodges on the continent.

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03 — Zanzibar · Seychelles

Pristine Island Escapes

From Stone Town's spice lanes to the granite coves of La Digue — the perfect, barefoot-luxury close to a savannah adventure.

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Five countries, expertly connected

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Signature multi-country journeys

Kenya migration safari and Zanzibar beach combined itinerary Kenya + Zanzibar
Nairobi Maasai Mara Zanzibar

Kenya Migration & Zanzibar Escape

Four nights chasing the river crossings in the Mara, then five barefoot nights on Zanzibar's northern coast.

From $5,450per person, all-inclusive
9 Days
Uganda gorilla trekking and Seychelles island itinerary Uganda + Seychelles
Entebbe Bwindi Mahé

Uganda Gorillas & Seychelles Escape

Trek mountain gorillas through misty forest, then unwind on the granite beaches of a private Seychelles island.

From $6,890per person, all-inclusive
11 Days
Grand East Africa and Indian Ocean islands grand tour itinerary Grand Tour
Uganda Tanzania Kenya Zanzibar

The Grand East Africa & Islands Journey

Our flagship: gorillas, the Serengeti migration, the Mara and a Zanzibar finale. The complete story in one trip.

From $11,200per person, all-inclusive
17 Days
Tanzania Serengeti and Zanzibar honeymoon itinerary Tanzania + Zanzibar
Arusha Serengeti Zanzibar

Serengeti Migration Honeymoon

Private plunge-pool camps through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, followed by an overwater-style Zanzibar finale.

From $8,150per person, all-inclusive
12 Days
Why travel with local specialists

Built by guides who grew up on this ground

Our founding guides were born within sight of the Mara and the Virunga foothills. Every camp, every crossing point, every permit relationship is ours first-hand — not resold from a wholesaler's catalogue.

  • Owner-guides averaging 18+ years leading treks & migration safaris across the region
  • Direct relationships with gorilla permit authorities, conservancies & boutique island resorts
  • Multi-country logistics handled end-to-end — flights, transfers, visas, permits — one single itinerary
  • 24/7 in-country support desks in Kampala, Nairobi, Arusha, Zanzibar & Victoria
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"Our guide put us right at a river crossing before any other vehicle arrived. The Uganda-to-Zanzibar combination was flawless — every transfer just worked."

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Julia M.Serengeti & Zanzibar, 9 days
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Tripadvisor

"Gorilla trekking in Bwindi was the trip of a lifetime, and they handled every permit and transfer so we never worried about logistics for a second."

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David R.Uganda Gorillas & Seychelles, 11 days
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SafariBookings

"The level of local knowledge is unmatched. They knew exactly which week to place us in the Mara for the crossings — worth every cent."

AK
Amara K.Grand East Africa Journey, 17 days
Sunset over the savannah during safari in East Africa Golden Hour, Serengeti
Limited availability, migration season

The herds don't wait. Neither should your itinerary.

Peak river-crossing camps sell out 8–10 months ahead. Speak with a specialist this week to lock in the right lodges for the right dates.

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Field notes & travel planning guides

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Great Migration month by month planning guide Planning Guide
Migration Calendar

The Great Migration, Month by Month: Where to Be and When

From the January calving season to the July–September Mara crossings — our guide-built calendar for timing it right.

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Gorilla trekking permits and fitness guide Uganda Trekking Guide
Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla Permits, Fitness & Packing: Everything You Need to Know

Permit costs, physical demands, and how to choose between Bwindi's four trekking sectors.

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Zanzibar and Seychelles island hopping travel guide Island Guide
Islands

Zanzibar or Seychelles — Or Both? A Honest Comparison

Two very different Indian Ocean experiences, and how to combine them with a safari without wasting a travel day.

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Open the trip planner, tick the destinations and experiences that call to you, and a destination specialist will turn your selections into a tailored, day-by-day itinerary within 24 hours — no obligation.

Prefer email? Write to us directly at info@paramountgorilla.com

Common questions

Before you plan

Can you combine a safari with a Zanzibar or Seychelles island stay?

Yes — this is our specialty. We structure flights, transfers and lodge stays across countries into one seamless itinerary, timed so you never lose a travel day.

When is the best time to see the Great Migration river crossings?

Crossings typically peak July through September in the Mara, and January through March for the Serengeti calving season. Our specialists place you by the exact week.

How fit do I need to be for gorilla trekking in Uganda?

Treks range from 1–8 hours through forest terrain. We match you to the right trekking sector and pace based on your fitness level, and arrange porters where useful.

Do you handle visas, permits and flights between countries?

Every multi-country itinerary includes visa guidance, gorilla/chimp permit booking, and all inter-country flights and transfers, coordinated end-to-end by our team.

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