7-Day Tanzania & Rwanda Safari Adventure

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

Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

You will be picked up from the hotel or airport and transferred to Ngorongoro Crater. 4-5 hours drive.
If you arrive before lunch, you check in. You'll have lunch, and later enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Other than being the biggest intact (unbroken) volcanic caldera on Earth, the Ngorongoro Crater is also a natural sanctuary for some of the densest populations of large mammals in Africa. Due to its enclosed nature, the Ngorongoro Crater has effectively formed its ecosystem.
You'll enjoy a game drive down to the crater.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Serengeti National Park

7:00 am after breakfast, the guide will pick you up and drive to Serengeti National Park.
Estimated driving time is 5 hrs.
You'll arrive in time for lunch. You'll check in at the lodge and enjoy lunch at the lodge.
Later, you'll go for an evening game drive.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Central 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:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in Central Serengeti National Park

A hot air balloon safari (optional ) in the morning and an afternoon game drive.
The balloon drifts with purpose, revealing hidden corners of the Serengeti that may elude those confined to the ground. The tour is a seamless blend of adventure and enlightenment, a unique opportunity to explore the vastness of the savannah from an extraordinary vantage point.
The balloon safari will be followed by a bush breakfast. You'll have lunch. In the late afternoon, after lunch from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, enjoy an evening game drive. The wildlife is usually more active during these times of the day.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast at 7:00 am, you set off for Lake Manyara National Park. The Park is a sanctuary for hippos, giraffe, impala, and zebra, and its lake is a magnet for birdlife, including sizeable flocks of pink flamingos. You'll do a game drive, have lunch, and enjoy a night game drive. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure from Tanzania – Journey to Rwanda

You'll have breakfast at 8:00 am. You'll start your journey to Arusha. This is about 2 hours.

Your adventure Continues with a warm welcome in Kigali, followed by a scenic drive to the breathtaking Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy rolling hills and beautiful landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and soak in the serene surroundings. Spend the afternoon relaxing, enjoying the lodge’s cozy comforts, and taking in the stunning views of the volcanoes. As evening falls, savor a delicious dinner, preparing for the incredible wildlife encounters that await.

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:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking In Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for the 7:30 AM gorilla trekking briefing. Guided by expert rangers, trek through lush, misty forests in search of your assigned gorilla family. Trekking can take 2–5 hours, but every step is filled with anticipation. Once you reach the gorillas, spend an unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants up close. After the trek, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about ongoing conservation efforts. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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

Golden Monkey Trekking & Scenic Drive to Kigali

Begin your day with an early breakfast before exploring the bamboo forests in search of the playful golden monkeys, guided by park experts. This enchanting trek is a perfect way to experience Rwanda’s unique wildlife. Afterward, return to the lodge to refresh and enjoy a hearty lunch. Drive back to Kigali, and if time permits, discover the city’s history with a short tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Conclude your journey with a drop-off at Kigali International Airport, carrying memories of an unforgettable Tanzania & Rwanda adventure.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

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.