Golden Rwanda Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer from Kigali to Volcano National Park

Transfer from Kigali to Volcano National Park

Pick up at the Hotel. After breakfast, take a complimentary city tour to visit interesting tourist spots in the city, including the craft market, Gisozi genocide memorial site, Kigali museums, and other tourist spots. After lunch, drive towards Volcano National Park and check in at Five Volcanoes Boutique hotel.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
  • Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Gorilla trekking

Gorilla trekking

Rise early in the morning, have breakfast, and proceed to Volcano National Park in Musanze district. Head to the park offices for a briefing about the gorillas and the allocation of Gorilla groups and guides. Afterwards, get into the tropical rainforest and search for the mountain gorillas, starting from where they were the previous day, until you find them. You will find them doing their daily chores of feeding their young ones, climbing trees, and others just relaxing. Take your best photographs, having switched off your flash. This exercise takes 1 hour, then return to the hotel for lunch.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
  • Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Secind Gorilla trekking

Secind Gorilla trekking

Back at Volcano National Park for the second day of Gorilla trekking. On this day, you will visit the Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. You will again have to be at the main office at 7:00 a.m. for a short briefing before your trek. Return at lunch and relax at the hotel, in the afternoon visit Ibyiwacu Cuoture village centre.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
  • Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Golden Monkey trekking

Golden Monkey trekking

Another day of trekking is the Golden Monkey trek. After breakfast, assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing. You will meet your guide, who will guide you as you trek to the monkeys. This takes 1 - 3 hours on average, depending on the pace of the climber; you will return to the lodge for Lunch, drive back to Kigali and checkin at the Governor's residence or at Serena.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
The Governor's Residence
  • Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Kigali to Arusha

Kigali to Arusha

Land in Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Meet your safari guide and transfer to Arusha. Depending on arrival timevisit the Cultural Heritage Centre. Relax and prep for the adventure ahead. Land in Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Meet your safari guide and transfer to Arusha. Depending on arrival time, visit the Cultural Heritage Centre. Relax and prep for the adventure ahead.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Kahawa House
  • Luxury lodge in Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Arusha to Ngorongoro Highlands

Arusha to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, drive through rolling farms and Maasai country toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Check in at your lodge perched in the cool highlands. This afternoon, take a guided nature walk on the lodge grounds or along the rim forest (where permitted), watching for turacos and colobus monkeys.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Farm House
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Full Game drive Ngorongoro Crater

Full Game drive Ngorongoro Crater

Descend early into the crater for one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife arenas—look for black rhino, big tuskers, lion, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra grazing on the crater floor. Enjoy a picnic at the hippo pool and ascend mid-afternoon.
Visit a nearby Maasai boma for songs, jumping dances, and a walk-through of homestead life.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Farm House
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Ngorongoro - Serengeti (Western Corridor / Grumeti)

Ngorongoro - Serengeti (Western Corridor / Grumeti)

Full-day safari focused on the Grumeti River and adjacent plains. Scan for crocodiles lying in wait, lion on kopjes, and hyena trailing the herds. Break midday at camp or enjoy a picnic to stay close to the actionFull-day safari focused on the Grumeti River and adjacent plains. Scan for crocodiles lying in wait, lion on kopjes, and hyena trailing the herds. Break midday at camp or enjoy a picnic to stay close to the action.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mbalageti Serengeti
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Serengeti Predotors and golden light

Serengeti Predotors and golden light

Dawn and dusk game drives to catch cats on the move; in between, choose a guided nature walk (where allowed) or relax with views over the plains. Keep ears out at night for whooping hyena and grunting wildebeest. Dawn and dusk game drives to catch cats on the move; in between, choose a guided nature walk (where allowed) or relax with views over the plains. Keep ears out at night for whooping hyena and grunting wildebeest.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Mbalageti Serengeti
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Serengeti - Tarangire Nataional park

Serengeti - Tarangire Nataional park

After a final Serengeti sunrise, transfer east toward Tarangire (flight via Manyara or road option). On arrival, check into your lodge and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Rest by the pool, enjoy the baobab views, and unwind from the long journey.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Tarangire Kati Kati Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 11

Full Game drive Tarangire

Full Game drive Tarangire

Explore the river loops and Silale Swamp, a magnet for elephants, buffalo, and big cats. Birding is superb—lilac-breasted rollers, hornbills, and raptors galore. Explore the river loops and Silale Swamp, a magnet for elephants, buffalo, and big cats. Birding is superb—lilac-breasted rollers, hornbills, and raptors galore.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Tarangire Kati Kati Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 12

Tarangire - Moshi

Tarangire - Moshi

Explore the river loops and Silale Swamp, a magnet for elephants, buffalo, and big cats. Birding is superb—lilac-breasted rollers, hornbills, and raptors galore. Explore the river loops and Silale Swamp, a magnet for elephants, buffalo, and big cats. Birding is superb—lilac-breasted rollers, hornbills, and raptors galore.

Main Destination:
Moshi (Town, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Chanya Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgenear Moshi (Town, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 13

Kilimanjalo vist trip

Kilimanjalo vist trip

Explore the river loops and Silale Swamp, a magnet for elephants, buffalo, and big cats. Birding is superb—lilac-breasted rollers, hornbills, and raptors galore. Explore the river loops and Silale Swamp, a magnet for elephants, buffalo, and big cats. Birding is superb—lilac-breasted rollers, hornbills, and raptors galore.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Chanya Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgenear Moshi (Town, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 14

Moshi - JOR - Zanzibar

Moshi - JOR - Zanzibar

Transfer to JRO to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, continue to your beach hotel. The next 5 nights are at leisure by the Indian Ocean—perfect for unwinding after safari.) Transfer to JRO to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, continue to your beach hotel. The next 5 nights are at leisure by the Indian Ocean—perfect for unwinding after safari.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco
  • Luxury resort in Nungwi (Zanzibar, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 15

Zanzibar beach stay

Zanzibar beach stay

Spend your days relaxing on white-sand beaches, swimming, or snorkelling in turquoise waters. Optional excursions: Stone Town walking tour, spice farm visit, Mnemba Atoll snorkelling, dhow sunset cruise. Otherwise, simply enjoy the laid-back island life.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco
  • Luxury resort in Nungwi (Zanzibar, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 16

Zanzibar beach stay

Zanzibar beach stay

Spend your days relaxing on white-sand beaches, swimming, or snorkelling in turquoise waters. Optional excursions: Stone Town walking tour, spice farm visit, Mnemba Atoll snorkelling, dhow sunset cruise. Otherwise, simply enjoy the laid-back island life.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco
  • Luxury resort in Nungwi (Zanzibar, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 17

Zazimbar beach stay

Zazimbar beach stay

Spend your days relaxing on white-sand beaches, swimming, or snorkeling in turquoise waters. Optional excursions: Stone Town walking tour, spice farm visit, Mnemba Atoll snorkeling, dhow sunset cruise. Otherwise, simply enjoy the laid-back island life.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco
  • Luxury resort in Nungwi (Zanzibar, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 18

Zanzimar Beach stay

Zanzimar Beach stay

Spend your days relaxing on white-sand beaches, swimming, or snorkeling in turquoise waters. Optional excursions: Stone Town walking tour, spice farm visit, Mnemba Atoll snorkeling, dhow sunset cruise. Otherwise, simply enjoy the laid-back island life.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco
  • Luxury resort in Nungwi (Zanzibar, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 19

Zanzibar Beach stay

Zanzibar Beach stay

Spend your days relaxing on white-sand beaches, swimming, or snorkelling in turquoise waters. Optional excursions: Stone Town walking tour, spice farm visit, Mnemba Atoll snorkelling, dhow sunset cruise. Otherwise, simply enjoy the laid-back island life.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco
  • Luxury resort in Nungwi (Zanzibar, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 20

Zanzibar Departure

Zanzibar Departure

Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast by the ocean. Depending on your flight, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward journey. Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast by the ocean. Depending on your flight, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward journey. Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast by the ocean. Depending on your flight, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.