This 11 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Tanzania Safari takes you to Rwanda for a Rwanda gorilla trekking safari to Volcanoes National Park well known for Gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Drive through the unwinding hills in rural areas into the home of endangered mountain gorillas. Your luxury safari begins from the Kigali urban setting into the village setting of Musanze, this park is a habitat for a variety of primate species that you may encounter during your trekking. You will also encounter many bird species and other wildlife. You will also have a visit to Iby’ Iwacu cultural village to get an insight into Rwanda culture and watch their traditional ways of living as you have a chance to interact with these ex-poachers. You will as well have a brief Kigali city tour, to explore the Kigali Genocide museum that will reward you with the history of Rwanda. Later you will jet to Tanzania for a wild bush safari, to experience an amazing big game safari in search of the Big Five and the wildebeest migration. Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park, home of the Big 5 before you fly back home. Request a Quote
ITINERARY SUMMARY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KGL)
DAY 2: TRANSFER TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (TRAVEL TIME +2 HOURS)
DAY 3: GORILLA TREKKING & CULTURAL TOUR
DAY 4: GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING & TRANSFER TO KIGALI
DAYS 5: FLY FROM KIGALI TO NORTH SERENGETI/KOGATENDE AIRSTRIP
DAY 6: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES AND GAME VIEWING IN NORTH SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
DAY 7: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES INTO CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
DAY 8: GAME DRIVE IN CENTRAL SERENGETI
DAY 9: SERENGETI EN ROUTE GAME DRIVES TO THE NGORONGORO AREA
DAY 10: GAME DRIVE IN THE NGORONGORO CRATER
DAY 11: DEPARTURE
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: TRANSFER FROM THE KIGALI AIRPORT (KGL) TO THE HOTEL
Upon arrival at Kigali international airport and passing through the immigration process, you will be welcomed by our safari driver who will, brief you shortly and transfer you to the booked accommodation.
Luxury Accommodation: Kigali Marriott Hotel
High End Accommodation: The Retreat
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: TRANSFER TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Today you will be picked at your lodge after completing your morning breakfast, and head for a Kigali city tour and visit the Kigali genocide memorial ground, and have lunch before being transferred to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park where you will your dinner and overnight stay.
Luxury Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
High End Accommodation: One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: GORILLA TREKKING AND CULTURAL VILLAGE VISIT
Early morning cup of coffee, then prepare for the gorilla trekking briefing from the park headquarters and thereafter, you will be briefed before you enter the jungle with your packed lunch to search the shy mountain gorillas and enjoy their lifestyle in their real home. After meeting the gorillas, you can sit around these great apes for a whole hour watching their social life as you take pictures. On a gorilla safari, a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as walking shoes, packed food and mineral water, insect repellent, sunscreen and hut. The gorilla tracking experience takes half or whole day depending on the movements of these primates. After this gorilla tracking experience you will return to your lodge for lunch. After lunch, visit the cultural village to experience the local ways of living for Rwandans.
Luxury Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
High End Accommodation: One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Days 4: GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING AND BACK TO KIGALI
Early morning departure for the golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes NP. Spend a memorable day observing and photographing golden monkey in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to your accommodation, freshen up, and lunch. Spend the afternoon at your relaxation.
Luxury Accommodation: Kigali Marriott Hotel
High End Accommodation: The Retreat
Meals: Dinner
Day 5: FLY TO TANZANIA INSIDE THE SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
In the morning after the breakfast, you shall transfer to Kigali international airport for your flight to Tanzania in Serengeti NP. Upon landing at Kogatende Airstrip in the north of Serengeti, your driver-guide will welcome you to the legendary Serengeti National Park. After greetings and introductions, you will embark on an en route game drive to your camp for check-in, late lunch, and some rest. During this drive, you will encounter iconic wildlife such as lions, elephants, and giraffes while enjoying the Serengeti’s vast plains. After lunch at your camp, you will leave for an afternoon game drive in North Serengeti, where you can witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration and possibly see dramatic river crossings at the Mara River. As you return to your camp, enjoy a spectacular sunset before a delightful dinner and a restful overnight stay, ready for more adventures ahead.
Luxury Accommodation: Serengeti River Camp
High End Accommodation: Lemala Kuria Hills
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: EXPLORE THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION IN NORTH SERENGETI
We are completely flexible with your preferences and these days will be organized according to your wishes. Your guide will discuss with you the best timing for you, including the game drives and the wake up time. For example, you may opt to do a morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive, or you could do a full day game drive with picnic lunches.
Immerse yourself in a captivating wildebeest game drives in the North Serengeti.
Traverse the expansive grassy plains and witness the magnificent wildebeest migration in all its splendor. Marvel at the breathtaking landscapes and the dynamic interactions between predators and prey. Throughout the day, encounter a diverse array of wildlife, from zebras and gazelles to majestic lions and elusive leopards. With memories to cherish, return to your lodge or camp in the evening, where you can unwind, relish a satisfying dinner, and reflect on the remarkable day of wildlife exploration.
Luxury Accommodation: Serengeti River Camp
High End Accommodation: Lemala Kuria Hills
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: GAME DRIVE IN CENTRAL SERENGETI
After breakfast, embark on a thrilling game drive through the North Serengeti towards Central Serengeti, immersing yourself in the heart of the great wildebeest migration. As you traverse the vast, open plains, witness the awe-inspiring sight of wildebeest herds on the move, accompanied by zebras and gazelles. Experience the dramatic interactions between predators and prey in their natural habitat, with the chance to spot lions, leopards, and other iconic wildlife. By evening, return to your lodge or camp, where you can relax, enjoy a delicious dinner, and reflect on the day’s unforgettable wildlife adventure.
Luxury Accommodation: Kubukubu Tented Lodge
High End Accommodation: Four Seasons Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: GAME DRIVE IN CENTRAL SERENGETI
After breakfast, you’ll set off for another exciting game drive in the Central Serengeti. You have the option to return to the lodge for a relaxing lunch before heading out again for an afternoon game drive. Alternatively, you can choose to carry a packed lunch and spend the entire day exploring the park, fully immersed in the wilderness until you return in the evening.
Luxury Accommodation: Kubukubu Tented Lodge
High End Accommodation: Four Seasons Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: EN ROUTE GAME DRIVE TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Begin your day with the first light, savoring a morning coffee before embarking on an early game drive, catching the wilderness at its most vibrant. Upon returning to camp, indulge in a hearty full breakfast, taking a moment to recharge. Bid farewell to the camp’s dedicated staff and set off with packed lunches for another thrilling wildlife adventure en route to Ngorongoro Area.
Pause at a picturesque picnic site to enjoy your midday meal, then resume your exploration of this unparalleled safari haven with its remarkable offerings. As the day draws to a close, arrive at your camp, check-in, relish a refreshing shower, savor a delightful dinner, and settle in for the night’s restorative sleep.
Luxury Accommodation: Melia Ngorongoro
High End Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge by &Beyond
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF THE NGORONGORO CRATE AND ITS RIM BOTH ON GAME DRIVE AND FOOT
Early in morning and after breakfast, leave the lodge with your packed lunches ready for another exciting day. Today your expert safari guide will lead you into the Ngorongoro crater for a wonderful game drive. The Ngoro Ngoro crater is the 8th wonder of the Natural World, spreading over 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls, making it virtually a Noah’s ark like, it is inhabited by almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa including the rare and endangered black rhinos, other animals that can be revealed on your game drives are Elands, Lions, Waterbucks, Wildebeests, Hyenas, jackals, African Elephants, Buffaloes, Secretive leopards, Cheetahs, hippos and many more alongside hundreds of bird species eg. Maasai Ostrich, Kori bustard, Ibis, Starlings etc. Later, ascend the crater walls and drive back to the camp for hot lunch, and some rest before embarking on a guided walk safari accompanied by an armed ranger ensuring safety amidst wildlife encounters. Trek along ancient paths, discovering hidden corners of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at the crater’s vastness and the diverse ecosystems that support a plethora of wildlife, from grazing elephants to prowling lions. Later, get back to the lodge for more rest, dinner, and overnight.
Luxury Accommodation: Melia Ngorongoro
High End Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge by &Beyond
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: DEPARTURE
Today offers a leisurely pace, tailored to your flight schedule. When the time aligns with your departure plans, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight home. Upon arrival in Arusha, you will check in at the Lodge/Hotel for refreshments and changing. Later, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
COST PER PERSON SHARING:
| Accommodation option | 2 pax | 4 pax | 6 Pax | Single Supplement Rate |
| LUXURY | $13,245 USD | $12,153 USD | $11,788 USD | $2720 USD |
| HIGH END | $27,375 USD | $26,282 USD | $25,917 USD | $8230 USD |
What is included in this 11 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Tanzania Safari? Request a Quote
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- Transport with safari Vehicle with pop-up roof 4×4 Jeep
- All park entrance fees
- Crater fee
- Gorilla permit: 1500 USD per person
- Golden monkey permit
- Accommodations in the Lodge or Camp
- Full board meals per day while on safari
- Game drives
- Service of the English speaking driver guide
- Bottle of mineral water.
- Flying Doctors Services
- All activities specified in the program inclusive of applicable entrance fees
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of 11 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Tanzania Safari price.
- Tips for the drive
- International flights
- Visa
- Personal effects
- Soft drinks, beer, sodas etc.
Note: We offer local flight transfers for all national parks. Upon request, we can customize this package to include flights between select parks to reduce the need for long drives.