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Arrival
Day 1
Arriving in Rwanda - king Palace
Arriving in Rwanda - king Palace
Upon arrival, the guide will pick you up from the airport, then start driving towards the South with a stopover on the way for a visit to the King’s palace in Nyanza. Learn about the various ancient traditions of Rwanda, get familiar with Inyambo, the long horned royal cows, and the life in the palace before and after colonialism. When you arrive you will then go to rest in your beautiful lodge getting ready for the exclusive chimpanzee trek next day.
- Main Destination:
- King's Palace Museum (Nyanza, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Mantis Marina Bay
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Chimpanzees trek - Canopy walk
Chimpanzees trek - Canopy walk
After breakfast, you will go for Chimpanzee trekking,
the great and rare ape native to the forest.
As you explore the tangled wild ancient forest,
you may have a chance to spot and sight the species
inhabiting this home, especially the different
varieties of birds and the monkeys jumping from tree to tree.
After lunch, do the Canopy walk on the only one high
and the longest bridge in Africa. From there,
you can really feel how massive and magnificent this Natural Forest is.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Mantis Marina Bay
Wildlife in Nyungwe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Kivu Boat Ride - Night Fishing
Lake Kivu Boat Ride - Night Fishing
Embark on a drive towards the west to visit Napoleon Island, a beautiful island in lake Kivu which is a home to a wide variety of birds, bats and plants. There you will enjoy a short hike and the great Lake view from the hilltop. From here you will head to your unique lodge for a short refreshment then late in the afternoon just before the sun comes down join the fisherman with their traditional boat heading out for their daily night fishing accompanied with their unique songs.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Cormoran Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Twin Lakes - Uganda
Twin Lakes - Uganda
After breakfast, start driving towards the impressive volcanoes for the twin lakes in the area. Once you arrive, start with a beautiful view point where you will go for a walking tour around the twin lakes interacting with the locals and an insight of their daily life activities next to the lake and enjoy a boat ride in one of the lakes surrounded by the volcanoes. Cross over to Uganda and head to your lodge getting ready for the exceptional experience of gorilla trekking next day.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Burera (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Gorilla Trekking - Rwanda - Dian Fossey Center
Gorilla Trekking - Rwanda - Dian Fossey Center
Early in the morning, head to the park office for a briefing and start a once in a lifetime adventure with some of the most powerful, amazing, rare and gentle human-like animals. After briefing, where you learn about your assigned gorilla family, head into the park for trekking. Once located, spend time with them as you see them eat, play around, and take pictures of them. You will stay for only an hour for conservation reasons before returning back for lunch and reflecting on this once in a lifetime experience. Afterwards, you will start your drive crossing the border back to Rwanda, Afterwards visit the Dian Fossey center in Kinigi, one of the living memories of Dian Fossey and learn a lot regarding mountain gorillas and their conservation, as well as Dian’s dedicated lifelong pursuit of their safety. Have insights on mountain gorillas and their protection, forest rehabilitation and study about her life in the volcanic mountains through exposition.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhanga Eco Lodge
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kigali - Arusha
Kigali - Arusha
On this day you will drive back to kigali head to the airport for your flight to Tanzania. Arriving at Kilimanjaro International airport, meet your guide. If time allows depending on your flight, From there head to your hotel for dinner and a night over.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Under the Shade Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Arusha National Park - karatu City
Arusha National Park - karatu City
Today you will have a walking safari witnessing nature and simply soak in the serene beauty exploring Arusha's neighborhoods to refresh and enjoy the place. A full day of game drive which you will begin by heading to Arusha Reserve
for an exciting safari. This includes a unique walking safari, accompanied by armed rangers who will share their knowledge of the local wildlife. This is a fantastic opportunity to see animals, like the zebras, antelopes, buffaloes, wildebeests and birds, up close in their natural habitat. After a day of exploration, return to your hotel in Arusha for a delicious dinner and a chance to relax.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
A farewell breakfast, and start driving towards Serengeti National Park, via Ngorongoro conservation area stop and enjoy an afternoon game drive down the crater floor. The area is part of the Serengeti ecosystem in the north and northwest of the Ndutu region where between December and April is the best time to see the calving of wildebeest and zebras. The Ngorongoro crater is the largest unbroken and non-flooded caldera in the world, the main attraction of Ngorongoro is the crater which formed after the large volcano exploded and collapsed on itself and formed a caldera.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Ngorongoro - Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro - Serengeti National Park
Continue driving to Serengeti National Park for a day game drive in this park. The name Serengeti derived from the Maasai word *Siringeti* means endless plains due to the southern grass plains which seem no end with the scene of the concentration of wildebeest and zebras during great migration, this park is famous and one of the largest national parks in Tanzania with an area of 14,763 square km, Serengeti is a home for an abundance of wildlife and is one of the few parks where you can spot the big 5 and many carnivores together with birds of prey. Enjoy the day at the plains of the Serengeti national park with a game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Serengeti National Park - Flight to Kilimanjaro
Serengeti National Park - Flight to Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, depart for the game drives where you will enjoy two game drives one in the morning during these game drives, keep your eyes open for the magnificent big five which includes the lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinos as well as other remarkable species. During this drive you can get a chance to witness the world-famous migration, one of nature's most incredible spectacles. Witnessing this epic migration firsthand is a true marvel, as thousands of animals traverse the plains, braving crocodile-infested rivers and enduring the ever-present predators lurking nearby.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
