11-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek & Serengeti–Mara Safari
A Safari Tour Journey from Volcanoes National Park to East Africa’s Great Migration Plains. Plan My SafariGorilla Trekking
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The Migration Hub - Mara & Serengeti
Three Countries
An extraordinary 11-day luxury safari spanning Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya, three of East Africa’s most celebrated destinations.
Beginning in Kigali, this carefully crafted itinerary takes you deep into the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience, before flying into the heart of the Serengeti for days of exceptional game viewing across its legendary plains.
The journey concludes in the world-famous Masai Mara, where abundant wildlife, sweeping grasslands, and the possibility of witnessing the Great Migration make for a truly fitting finale.
Throughout, hand-picked luxury lodges and camps ensure that every stage of the journey is as comfortable as it is memorable, a seamless blend of remarkable wildlife encounters, cultural discovery, and authentic East African wilderness.
Safari Highlights
- Kigali – 1 Night: The Retreat Kigali
- Volcanoes – 2 Nights – One & Only Gorilla’s Nest/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/Five Volcanoes Hotel
- Kigali – 1 Night: The Retreat Kigali
- Serengeti – 3 Nights: Sayari Camp/Melia Serengeti/Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
- Maasai Mara – 3 Nights: Olonana Sanctuary/Angama Mara/Sand River Camp
Activities
Gorilla Trek, Game viewing, birding, photography & sightseeing
Detailed Itinerary
Days 1-4 | Rwanda: In the Realm of the Gentle Giants
Day 1: Kigali – Arrival & transfer to the hotel
Upon arrival at Kigali international airport, you will go through custom and immigration, and you will be met by our company guide who will warmly welcome you and transfer you to the hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight: The Retreat Kigali
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Kigali– Transfer to Volcanoes (Travel Time +3hrs)
You will be picked from Kigali hotel and immediately depart for Musanze near Volcanoes National Park. You will drive in rolling hills with spectacular views of the valleys, with great plantations. Arrive in time for lunch, afternoon is spent on leisure.
Overnight: One & Only Gorilla Nest/Sabyinyo/Five Volcanoes
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking
Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 7:00 am with a pre-tracking briefing from the Rwanda park officials. This trek is a guided one and it takes 2 – 6 hours depending on where the group assigned is that particular day but meeting them is guaranteed.
In the afternoon, you can either relax by the lodge, have massage or visit Iby’ Iwacu cultural center to learn more about the local community.
What to carry/wear – rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots, packed lunch, walking stick.
Overnight: One & Only Gorilla Nest/Sabyinyo/Five Volcanoes
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Volcanoes – Kigali City
After early breakfast, depart Volcanoes for Kigali. You may choose to have an early lunch en-route in Kigali or have it in Kigali city. In the afternoon, you will visit Genocide memorial center before being transferred to the hotel.
Overnight: The Retreat Kigali
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Days 5-7 | Serengeti: Tanzania’s Endless Wildlife Horizons
Day 5: Kigali Airport – Transfer to Serengeti, by flight
You will be transferred in the morning to the airport for a flight to Serengeti. You will land in the park and be picked by camp’s guide. Have your first game drive en route to the camp/lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive is at 3/4p.m.
Overnight: Sayari Camp/Melia Serengeti/Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 & 7: Serengeti – Morning & afternoon game drives
On these 2 days, you will have morning and afternoon game drives with the rest of the times spent in the camp/lodge.
Optional Activities – Balloon ride, bush breakfast & sundowner.
Overnight: Sayari Camp/Melia Serengeti/Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Days 8-11 | Masai Mara: The Heart of the African Wild
Day 8: Serengeti – Transfer to Maasai Mara, by Flight
Have breakfast and be transferred to the airstrip for a flight to Mara. This flight has a connection in Nairobi. You will arrive at Mara you will be picked by our or camp’s driver. Enjoy an introductory game drive once you arrive en route to the camp for lunch. Have lunch relax before an afternoon game drive at 3/4p.m.
Overnight: Olonana/Sand River/Angama
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 & 10: Maasai Mara – Full day game drive
Spend these 2 day with either full-day game drives or morning & afternoon game drives as well as night game drives.
Optional activities: Hot air balloon, a visit to Maasai village, guided nature walks, sundowner and bush meals
Overnight: Olonana/Sand River/Angama
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Nairobi, By flight
Have breakfast then be transferred to the airstrip for a flight to Nairob. Have lunch and later be dropped off at the airport or at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Rates
Depend on the month of travel
Notes;-
- Rates are per person in USD
- Accommodation is subject to availability
- The tour can start with Nairobi and end in Kigali
Inclusive of;
- Government taxes/VAT
- All airport transfers in Kigali and Nairobi
- Accommodation in Kigali on a Bed & Breakfast basis (day prior to safari departure and on return from the safari)
- Transportation in Rwanda in a 4/4 Safari vehicle (fuel, entry fee where applicable and guide’s allowances)
- Private or Shared game drives in Serengeti and Maasai Mara
- Accommodation while on safari on full board basis (all meals included)
- Services of English-speaking drivers/guides
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- One gorilla permit per person ($1,500 per person)
- Internal flight; Kigali – Serengeti – Maasai Mara – Nairobi
- Selected alcoholic drinks in some lodges
Excluded:
- International flights
- Personal Travel insurance
- Visa Fees (East African Visa is applicable)
- Tips
- Souvenirs and any other items of personal nature
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