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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival - Welcome to Kigali
Arrival - Welcome to Kigali
Upon arrival, you will be warmly received by your private guide for a personalized meet-and-greet moment and briefing, then embark on a scenic transfer to Volcanoes National Park, where the journey unfolds amidst breathtaking landscapes. Later, they will settle into the hotel for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Sambora Kinigi Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Golden Monkey/ Dian Fossey Grave/ Gorilla Tracking
Golden Monkey/ Dian Fossey Grave/ Gorilla Tracking
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for briefing and preparation for trekking in Volcanoes. You may choose between two unforgettable encounters: gorilla trekking, to meet the gentle giants of the wild; or the lively golden monkey tracking, where playful troops leap through bamboo thickets with dazzling energy.
For those drawn to history and legacy, a visit to Dian Fossey’s grave offers a deeply moving tribute to the woman whose devotion safeguarded these forests and their inhabitants.
After the morning spent trekking through the misty forests, you will continue your journey into the heart of Rwanda’s traditions at Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, these former poachers share their the Rwanda cultural tradition through Intore warrior dances, drumming, and craft you will be prompted to participate especially in the dance, banana beer brewing, or even step into the role of “King for a Day” This is a perfect way to crown the day.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Sambora Kinigi Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Cross the Boarder to Bwindi
Cross the Boarder to Bwindi
Awake to an early breakfast and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Cyanika Border post into Uganda and proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will check into your lodge. Later, you will enjoy a boat ride on Lake Mutanda, nestled against the backdrop of the Virunga volcanoes. The boat ride offers a tranquil escape, with panoramic views of rolling hills, terraced farmlands, and the mist-draped peaks of the Virunga. As the canoe gently cuts through the lake, guests may spot kingfishers darting across the water and local fishermen. The day will be over, retreating to the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi
Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi
Today we will have a heavy breakfast then go for a briefing at the park headquarters by 6:30 am. Launch into the forest to track the magnificent mountain gorillas in their natural habitat with your packed lunch. Gorilla tracking is a more spectacular exercise where you get to spend about 1 hour with the gorillas; it can take anywhere from 2-7 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. You will witness these animals as they interact, play, and care for one another. After the encounter, you will trek out of the ancient forest to the place where your driver will be waiting to transfer you to the lodge. Later, take a relaxed community walk to interact with the local people, learning of the way of life through their meals, traditional performances which you will be invited to join, an act that blends you into the local culture.
- Main Destination:
- Nkuringo Sector (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Fly to Entebbe - Evening Mabamba Tour
Fly to Entebbe - Evening Mabamba Tour
After breakfast, you will transfer to the Airstrip to take the domestic flight to Entebbe International Airport, arriving by mid-morning. You will have lunch at the hotel, then an afternoon tour to Mabamba Swamp to watch the shoebill - a prehistoric bird. First, proceed to the landing site and get into a motorized canoe and ride on Lake Victoria, then transfer into a traditional paddled canoe that can only navigate the narrow papyrus channels, quietly as you absorb nature that feels like you are in the middle of nowhere- yet just behind the Entebbe Airport. Paddle through the channels in search of the search for the legendary shoebill, which you will spot in the reeds, most often seen standing motionless while hunting lungfish. The calm waters, rich birdlife- Shoebill, Malachite Kingfisher, Papyrus Gonolek, Blue-breasted Bee-eater, and water plants make it an exceptional tour. You will return to the main waters of Lake Victoria, into the motorized boat waiting to transfer you ashore.
- Main Destination:
- Mabamba Swamp (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Protea Hotel Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Masai Mara Kenya
Transfer to Masai Mara Kenya
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe Airport to catch a flight to Kisumu, Kenya, arriving by 12 pm; have lunch. You will proceed to the Masai Mara, the land of vast migrating animals. Spend the rest of the evening relaxing in the camp enjoying the views of the lush plains of the Masai Mara.
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, leopards, many kinds of antelopes, and elephants. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna: lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena, and vultures.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Ashnil Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Full day Game Watching
Full day Game Watching
We will proceed to the park for a full day exploring the Masai Mara in search of the Big 5, if in season for wildebeest migration - you will ensure the full day show of the world’s greatest live wildlife event, where millions of the ungulates trek a long distance from Serengeti into Masai Mara in search of the fresh plains.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari
This is a good way of viewing game from above in the hot air balloon safari; such an immense experience, but this is optional and is arranged at an extra cost.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Ashnil Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Fly to Serengeti National Park
Fly to Serengeti National Park
Today, after your breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for a flight into Serengeti National Park. You will have one stopover to enable you to do the immigration at Isibania Border; you will board another flight after the border crossing to Serengeti. Upon arrival, relax at the lodge, taking in the natural scent of the wilderness, awaiting the adventure for the next two days.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
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Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Explore Serengeti National Park
Explore Serengeti National Park
Spend two days immersed in the drama of the Serengeti, beginning at the Grumeti River, where hippos wallow, crocodiles lurk, and wildebeest and zebra gather during their epic migration. Continue into the Seronera Valley, the beating heart of the park, renowned for its big cats: lions, leopards, and cheetahs alongside elephants, giraffes, and buffalo roaming the endless plains. From sunrise to sunset, every turn reveals a spectacle of life, making this journey a perfect blend of wilderness and wonder.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari.
This is an alternative way of game watching in the plains of Serengeti, where you rise gently above the Serengeti in a hot air balloon, drifting with the morning breeze as the plains awaken below, watching herds of wildebeest and zebra stretch across the horizon, plus the big five. Your adventure will conclude with a bush breakfast set in the wild, a natural, unforgettable way to experience Africa’s beauty from both sky and earth.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Western or Southern
Western or Southern
After breakfast, explore Serengeti National Park in another sector; this will depend so much on which season you travel. If it'sthe calving season, we will head to the south of Serengeti; if during the wildebeest migration season, you will be transferred to the action-packed location. The accommodation is also adjusted according to which location you may choose to be at. Continue with immersive game watching with high chances of sighting the wildebeest and zebra gather during their epic migration; watch the big cats: lions, leopards, and cheetahs alongside elephants, giraffes, and buffalo roaming the endless plains. Return to the Lodge for an overnight stay after a day's great adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart Serengeti, driving southeast through endless plains, treated with wildlife sightings from wildebeest and giraffes to predators lingering in the grassland. Ngorongoro: The journey takes you from the sweeping plains of the Serengeti into the dramatic highlands of Ngorongoro, with a stop at the historic Olduvai Gorge, often called the “Cradle of Mankind.”
You will pause at Olduvai Gorge, where pioneering discoveries by Louis and Mary Leakey revealed some of the earliest human fossils. A short museum visit and guided talk bring the story of human origins to life.
After lunch, continue the ascent into the Ngorongoro Highlands. The landscape shifts from open plains to rolling volcanic hills, with Maasai bomas dotting the route.
Arrive at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, where breathtaking views open onto one of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife sanctuaries.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Explore Ngorongoro Crater
Explore Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend into the Crater with a packed picnic lunch for a full day of game viewing on the crater floor. Explore this natural amphitheater, home to lions, elephants, hippos, and the rare black rhino, as well as vast herds of wildebeest and zebra. Pause midday for a picnic surrounded by breathtaking scenery, then continue your exploration until late afternoon. As the sun begins to set, ascend the crater rim and drive to the lodge, where dinner and overnight await in the warmth of a charming lodge setting.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Departure - Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Departure - Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, depart Ngorongoro and begin the scenic drive towards Arusha. The journey takes you through the rolling highlands of Karatu, dotted with coffee plantations, before descending the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Pass through the vibrant town of Mto wa Mbu, known for its bustling market and cultural diversity, and continue via Makuyuni toward Arusha, arriving by midday for a relaxed lunch. Afterward, enjoy a short safari debriefing with your guide, an opportunity to reflect on the highlights of your adventure and share final impressions. In the afternoon, transfer onward to Kilimanjaro International Airport with a stunning view of Mt Kilimanjaro; your guide will drop you off at the airport to connect with your international flight home.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
