An 11-day adventure Kenya and Rwanda Gorilla Trekking that begins with your arrival in Kigali, Rwanda. Journey to Volcanoes National Park for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in the misty forest. Transfer back to Kigali and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial. From there, head to the Serengeti in Tanzania, where you’ll engage yourself in engaging game drives, witnessing the Big Five and possibly the Great Wildebeest Migration. Your adventure continues as you travel to Kenya’s Maasai Mara, one of Africa’s most famous safari destinations, where you’ll enjoy more wildlife sightings in the vast savannah. Your journey concludes with memories of extraordinary landscapes, remarkable wildlife, amazing accommodations, and cultural experiences.

11 Days of Rwanda Gorilla Trek in Volcanoes, Kigali City Tour, Serengeti & Maasai Mara

Safari Highlights

• Kigali – 1 Night: The Retreat/The Manor/Hotel Des Milles
• Volcanoes – 2 Nights – Ingagi View Park Lodge/Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
• Kigali – 1 Night: Kigali Serena Hotel/The Manor/Hotel Des Milles
• Serengeti – 3 Nights: Tortilis Serengeti Camp/Melia Serengeti/Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
• Maasai Mara – 3 Nights: Angama Mara/Kichwa Tembo Camp/Sanctuary Olonana Luxury Lodge/Entim Camp or Mara Bush Camp (Private Wing)

Detailed Itinerary

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: Kigali Serena/The Manor/Hotel Des Milles

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: Ingagi View Park Lodge/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: Kigali Serena/The Manor/Hotel Des Milles

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: Kigali Serena/The Manor

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 5: Kigali Airport – Transfer to Serengeti, by flight

You will be transferred in the morning to the airport for a flight to Serengeti (Coastal Aviation). 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: Serengeti Serena Safari/Serengeti Pioneer Camp/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: Serengeti Serena Safari/Serengeti Pioneer Camp/Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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: Angama Mara/Kichwa Tembo/Sanctuary Olonana/Entim or Mara Bush Camp (Private Wing)

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: Angama Mara/Kichwa Tembo/Sanctuary Olonana/Entim or Mara Bush Camp (Private Wing)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Nairobi, By flight

Have breakfast then you will be transferred to the airstrip for a flight to Nairobi departing at 11.15a.m.  You will arrive at 12.15 p.m. and be transferred for lunch. Later be dropped off at your hotel or airport.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Rates

Depends on the month of travel

Notes:

• Rates are in USD
• Accommodation is subject to availability
• Safari can depart on preferred date
• Safari start in Kigali and end in Nairobi

The safari package includes

• 2 Airport transfers in Kigali
• Accommodation in Kigali (day prior to safari departure and on return from the safari)
• Transportation by 4 WD safari vehicles (fuel, entry fee where applicable and guide’s allowances)
• Shared or Private game drives in Serengeti and Maasai Mara (5 – 6 people in the vehicle)
• Accommodation while on safari on full board basis (all meals included)
• Services of English speaking drivers/guides
• Drinking water in the vehicle
• One gorilla permit per person ($1,500 per person)
• Internal flight; Kigali – Serengeti – Maasai Mara – Nairobi

Excluded:

• International flights
• Personal Travel insurance
• Visa Fees
• Tips
• Souvenirs and any other items of personal nature

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