11-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Wildlife Tour

• 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 driver-guide from Safari 2 Gorilla Tours. After a short introduction, transfer to your hotel in Kigali for check-in and relaxation. Depending on your flight arrival time, particularly if you arrive before 2:00 PM, you may have an opportunity to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important historical site that commemorates the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and provides insight into Rwanda’s history and journey towards reconciliation.
Accommodation: Hôtel des Mille Collines or similar.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Hotel des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kigali to Nyungwe National Park via Nyanza and Huye

After an early breakfast, depart Kigali for Nyungwe National Park in southwestern Rwanda. Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling hills, tea plantations and traditional rural communities. En route, visit the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza to discover Rwanda’s royal heritage and traditional monarchy. Continue to Huye to explore the Ethnographic Museum, formerly known as the National Museum of Rwanda, showcasing the country’s rich cultural history and traditional artifacts. Afterwords, proceed through picturesque landscapes to Nyungwe Forest, arriving in the evening for check-in and relaxation.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)

High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Nyungwe NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking and Nyungwe Canopy Walk

Rise early for an exciting chimpanzee trekking adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park, one of Africa’s oldest montane rainforests. Following a briefing by experienced park guides, venture into the forest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities. Along the way, look out for other primates, including colobus monkeys, colorful bird species, butterflies and unique forest vegetation. After observing the chimpanzees in their natural habitat, return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, experience the famous Nyungwe Canopy Walk, suspended high above the forest floor, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the rainforest and excellent photography opportunities.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Activities:

• Morning chimpanzee tracking & afternoon nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nyungwe National Park to Volcanoes National Park

After an early morning breakfast, depart Nyungwe and embark on a scenic journey north towards Volcanoes National Park in the Musanze region. The drive takes you through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside, characterized by terraced hillsides, cultivated farmland, tea plantations and charming rural settlements. Enjoy occasional stops at scenic viewpoints to appreciate the spectacular landscapes that have earned Rwanda its reputation as the Land of a Thousand Hills. Arrive in Musanze during the afternoon and check into your lodge near the Virunga Mountains. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and preparing for tomorrow’s unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

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

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Today offers one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife encounters. After an early breakfast, transfer to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for registration and a briefing by park rangers. Accompanied by experienced trackers and guides, enter the forest in search of an assigned habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek may take several hours depending on the location of the gorillas and the prevailing terrain. Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these endangered primates as they feed, groom, play and interact with their families. Afterwards, return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Activities:

• Gorilla tracking

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Akagera National Park

After breakfast, head to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience. Accompanied by park guides, explore the bamboo forests along the lower slopes of the Virunga Mountains in search of these beautiful and playful primates, recognized by their distinctive golden-orange fur. After the trekking experience, begin your journey eastwards to Akagera National Park. Enjoy changing landscapes as you travel from the mountainous northern region towards Rwanda’s savannah plains, wetlands and lakes. Arrive in the evening, check into your lodge and relax.
Optional upgrade: Replace golden monkey trekking with a second mountain gorilla trekking experience at an additional permit cost of USD 1,500 per person.
Accommodation: Akagera Transit Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Akagera Transit Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Akagera National Park to Mwanza Tanzania

After an early breakfast, depart Akagera with a packed lunch and begin your overland journey towards Mwanza, Tanzania. Cross the Rwanda–Tanzania border and continue through the beautiful landscapes of northwestern Tanzania, passing rural settlements, agricultural communities and scenic countryside. Mwanza is a vibrant lakeside city situated along the southern shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest freshwater lake. Upon arrival, check into your lakeside resort and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, spectacular lake views and beautiful sunset. The evening is reserved for relaxation following the long journey.
Accommodation: Malaika Beach Resort or similar.

Main Destination:

Mwanza (City, Tanzania)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Malaika Beach Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mwanza to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart Mwanza and drive towards Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you approach the western Serengeti, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way as you enter the park. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an introductory game drive while exploring the vast savannah plains, woodlands and seasonal river systems. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes and predators. Arrive at your tented camp in the evening for dinner and overnight in the heart of the wilderness.
Accommodation: Kon Tiki Tented Camp or similar.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kontiki Serengeti Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the spectacular wilderness of Serengeti National Park through morning and afternoon game drives. The park is renowned for its extraordinary wildlife diversity, offering opportunities to encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, giraffes, zebras and vast herds of wildebeests. Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration as thousands of animals move across the Serengeti ecosystem in search of fresh grazing and water. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your exploration with your experienced safari guide.
Accommodation: Kon Tiki Tented Camp or similar.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kontiki Serengeti Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater and Transfer to Karatu

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend approximately 600 metres into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive across its diverse habitats. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos and the endangered black rhinoceros. The crater also offers beautiful scenery, including open grasslands, freshwater pools and seasonal wetlands. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending the crater walls and continuing to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge or similar.

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Depending on your international departure schedule, enjoy breakfast at the lodge before beginning your transfer from Karatu to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Travel through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania, passing rural communities and agricultural plantations along the way. Your driver-guide will ensure you arrive at the airport in good time for your outbound flight. This marks the end of your memorable 11-day Rwanda and Tanzania gorilla trekking and wildlife safari with Safari 2 Gorilla Tours. We look forward to welcoming you again on another East African adventure.

Safari flexibility
This safari can also be arranged in the opposite direction, starting in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, and ending in Kigali, Rwanda.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.