10 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Tanzania Safari

10 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Tanzania Safari combines the best Rwanda gorilla trekking safari & Tanzania Wildlife(Big Five) safari. This 10 days Rwanda Gorillas & Tanzania Safari itinerary takes you to Volcanoes National Park, Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The 10 days Rwanda gorillas & Tanzania safari offers  mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, and Wildlife game drives in Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

A Detailed  10 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Tanzania Wildlife Safari

DAY 1: GREETING IN RWANDA

Welcome to Rwanda, the “land of a thousand hills.” Our representative will be at the airport to escort you to the hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation.

DAY 2: TRANSFER TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

Eat breakfast and subsequently depart for Volcanoes National Park. Begin with canoeing on the Mukungwa River, where you can learn about Rwandan histories from your guide while observing various bird species in the agricultural fields and wetlands adjacent to the river.

Have lunch and check in to your lodge.

DAY 3: GORILLA TREKKING & GORILLA GUARDIANS VILLAGE

Begin your gorilla hike at the park headquarters, where a ranger guide will educate you. Following the orientation, you will be able to follow your tour leader to find a gorilla group that has been assigned. Depending on the location of the gorilla family, you may need to drive to the trailhead. Following one hour with the gorillas, you undertake your trek making your way out of the park. After picking you up, your driver guide will take you to the lodge for dinner and downtime.

In the afternoon, proceed to the Gorilla Guardians community. Explore the culture and history of Rwanda. Test your ability in archery or basket weaving, among other activities.

DAY 4: GOLDEN MONKEYS | TRANSFER TO KIGALI

Golden monkeys inhabit the Virunga volcanoes of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Following a brief orientation from the ranger guide, you will commence your ascent in pursuit of the golden monkeys.

 

 

The golden monkeys exhibit greater activity than the gorillas, and you will track their movements as they forage for food. Similar to gorilla trekking, visitors are permitted only one hour with the golden monkey.  Return to the resort, partake in lunch, and refresh yourself, after which you will depart for Kigali.

DAY 5: DEPARTURE TO ARUSHA

Transfer to the airport for the morning flight departure.  Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our customer care specialist will provide a brief orientation before transferring you to Arusha for your safari.  Arusha, the access point to the renowned game reserves of Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara, is among the oldest settlements in Tanzania. Proceed to your hotel and complete the check-in process.

DAY 6: TRANSFER TO SERENGETI

Embark with picnic lunchboxes to the picturesque Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive till late evening when you will check in.

 

The camp is relocated to the location of migration, contingent upon the season of travel.

DAY 7 – 8:EXPLORE SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

You will dedicate the upcoming days to exploring the expansive Serengeti plains. You will awaken early to partake in morning game drives. At dawn, you will observe animals foraging in the exquisite light of daybreak, while predators may still be engaged in hunting before retreating to rest for the day. You may choose to return to your hotel for a cooked lunch or select a packed lunch to be consumed at one of the several picnic locations in the Serengeti.

Following lunch, you will proceed with a game drive. Be vigilant for lions during dusk.Cheetahs can be observed on the plains throughout the early morning and late afternoon when temperatures are moderate. They depend on daylight and velocity to capture their prey. Hippopotamus pods are observable in larger pools and rivers, whilst crocodiles are often found basking on the riverbanks.

DAY 9: TRANSFER TO NGORONGORO CRATER

Following breakfast, you will proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to arrive in time for a picnic lunch at the base of the Ngorongoro Crater. Subsequently, you will partake in an afternoon wildlife drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.

The primary attraction of this region is the Ngorongoro Crater, affectionately referred to as “Africa’s Garden of Eden.” As the world’s largest unbroken caldera, Ngorongoro hosts more than 25,000 creatures. It is regarded as one of the premier locations for wildlife observation, offering opportunities to watch the Big Five, zebras, and wildebeests.

DAY 10: ARUSHA | DEPARTURE

Based on your flight departure schedule, have breakfast and proceed to Arusha, then continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Alternatively, please inform us if you need more days in Zanzibar.