10-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Tanzania Wildlife Safari

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

Arrival in Kigali Rwanda

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide from Let's Go Gorilla Uganda. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a guided tour of Kigali, one of Africa's cleanest and safest cities. The tour introduces you to Rwanda's remarkable history, vibrant culture, and impressive modern development.
Places of interest include the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local craft markets, art galleries, and selected cultural centres where you may purchase locally made souvenirs. Later, transfer to your hotel for check-in and relaxation before enjoying a delicious welcome dinner.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for registration and a comprehensive briefing by experienced park rangers. You will then begin one of the world's most extraordinary wildlife experiences as you trek through bamboo forests and lush mountain slopes in search of one of the habituated mountain gorilla families. The trek may last between 2 and 6 hours depending on the location of your assigned gorilla family.
Upon locating the gorillas, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat. Watch them feed, play, groom one another, and interact peacefully within their family groups while your guide explains their behaviour and conservation efforts.
After the trek, receive your official Gorilla Trekking Certificate before returning to your lodge for relaxation.
Optional afternoon activities include visiting the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund or the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Flight to Tanzania

After breakfast, depart Volcanoes National Park and enjoy a scenic drive back to Kigali International Airport. Board your scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Upon arrival in Tanzania, meet your Tanzanian safari guide before transferring to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania's famous Northern Safari Circuit. Spend the evening relaxing while preparing for your wildlife adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Scheduled Flight to Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled bush flight to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the Great Rift Valley and endless African plains before landing in the heart of the Serengeti.
Upon arrival, your safari guide will welcome you and immediately begin your first exciting game drive as you journey towards your safari lodge.
The Serengeti is home to one of the largest concentrations of wildlife on Earth. During your afternoon game drive, you may encounter lions resting beneath acacia trees, graceful giraffes, elephants crossing the plains, cheetahs scanning the horizon, and countless zebras and antelopes.
Return to your lodge in time for dinner while enjoying spectacular sunset views across the endless plains.
Accommodation.

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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Baobab Naabi Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Southern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game drive

Today is dedicated to exploring the magnificent Central Serengeti, particularly the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley.
An early morning game drive offers the best opportunity to observe predators before they retreat from the day's heat.
Your experienced guide will search for:
• Lions
• Leopards
• Cheetahs
• Elephants
• Buffalo
• Hyenas
• Hippos
• Crocodiles
• Topi
• Wildebeest
• Zebras
• Thomson's Gazelles
Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park's scenic locations before continuing your afternoon safari.
Every game drive offers unique wildlife encounters, making each moment unforgettable.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Baobab Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy one final morning game drive through Serengeti National Park before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey itself is a spectacular safari experience, passing through rolling hills, Maasai villages, and stunning volcanic landscapes.
Arrive at your lodge situated near the crater rim, offering magnificent panoramic views. Spend the evening relaxing while preparing for tomorrow's crater safari.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro crater safari - Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 metres into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.
Often referred to as Africa's Garden of Eden, the crater supports one of the highest concentrations of wildlife anywhere on the continent.
Search for:
• Black Rhino
• Lions
• African Elephants
• Cape Buffalo
• Hippos
• Hyenas
• Jackals
• Flamingos
• Wildebeest
• Zebras
Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the famous Hippo Pool before ascending the crater in the afternoon. Continue your scenic drive to Tarangire National Park for overnight.

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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park

Spend the day exploring one of Tanzania's most beautiful national parks. Tarangire is renowned for its enormous elephant populations, giant baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and the Tarangire River, which attracts incredible numbers of wildlife throughout the year.
During your safari, you may encounter:
• Elephants
• Lions
• Leopards
• Cheetahs
• Giraffes
• Buffalo
• Warthogs
• Ostriches
• Waterbucks
• Impalas
• Greater Kudus
• Hundreds of bird species
The Park offers exceptional photographic opportunities, particularly against the backdrop of its iconic baobab trees. Return to your lodge for dinner.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire - Arusha

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing Tarangire.
En route to Arusha, stop at local cultural and curio shops where you may purchase handcrafted souvenirs, Tanzanite gemstones, coffee, spices, and locally produced artwork.
Arrive in Arusha during the afternoon and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
This is the perfect opportunity to relax after an incredible safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure

After breakfast, depending on your international flight schedule, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. As your unforgettable East African safari comes to an end, depart with lifelong memories of Rwanda's mountain gorillas, the endless plains of the Serengeti, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and the giant baobab trees and elephant herds of Tarangire National Park.
We sincerely thank you and look forward to welcoming you for unforgettable African adventure.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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