Africa

East Africa Safari: Tanzania & Rwanda

The Great Migration & Gorilla Trekking

Location

Rwanda

Suggested Months

September

Duration

11 nights / 12 days

Overview

The Journey

A 12-day luxury safari combining Tanzania's legendary wildlife with Rwanda's unforgettable primate experiences. Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti and Grumeti before completing your journey with gorilla and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park.

Itinerary

Day by Day

Day 1

Welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival in Kilimanjaro Airport, you will take a short flight to your first camp in Tanzania.

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Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations and home to an incredible concentration of animals. Spend the day searching for the Big Five before returning to camp for a relaxing evening.

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Day 3

Fly to Grumeti

Take a scenic bush flight into the Grumeti Game Reserve and check into Simbavati Grumeti. Enjoy your first game drive through this wildlife-rich ecosystem before dinner under the stars.

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Day 4

Explore the Grumeti

Spend the day exploring the vast plains of Grumeti with expert guides on morning and afternoon game drives. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, giraffes and, during migration season, enormous herds of wildebeest.

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Day 5

Safari in the Serengeti Ecosystem

Another full day of safari offers new wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes. Between game drives, relax at camp and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of the African bush.

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Day 6

Northern Serengeti

Fly to the Northern Serengeti and settle into Wayo Serengeti Green Camp North. This remote region is famous for exceptional wildlife viewing and seasonal Great Migration river crossings.

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Day 7

Discover the Northern Serengeti

Enjoy a full day exploring one of Africa's greatest safari destinations. Morning and afternoon game drives provide incredible opportunities to witness predators, plains game and spectacular scenery.

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Day 8

Final Serengeti Safari

Make the most of your final day in the Serengeti with more unforgettable wildlife encounters. As the sun sets over the plains, enjoy one last evening immersed in the magic of the African wilderness.

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Day 9

Tanzania to Rwanda

Fly to Kigali before transferring to the beautiful Wilderness Bisate, set against the dramatic Virunga Volcanoes. Spend the afternoon relaxing and preparing for tomorrow's once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience.

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Day 10

Gorilla Trekking

Venture into Volcanoes National Park to track one of Rwanda's habituated mountain gorilla families. Spending an hour with these gentle giants in their natural habitat is an unforgettable wildlife experience.

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Day 11

Second Gorilla Trek

Return to the rainforest for a second gorilla trek, offering the opportunity to encounter a different gorilla family and experience the forest from a new perspective. The afternoon is yours to relax and reflect on this extraordinary adventure.

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Day 12

Golden Monkey Trek & Departure

Complete your journey with a guided trek to see Rwanda's playful golden monkeys before transferring to Kigali for your onward flight. Depart with unforgettable memories of East Africa's incredible wildlife and landscapes.

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