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14 Days Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda & Tanzania Safari.

Rwanda & Tanzania Combined Safari Experience.

This 14-day Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda & Tanzania Safari is a carefully crafted East African journey that connects rare primate encounters, deep cultural immersion, and iconic big-game safaris.

Designed by All Budget Gorilla Safaris Ltd, this itinerary blends the misty volcanic forests of Rwanda with the endless savannahs of Northern Tanzania, creating one of the most diverse safari experiences available in Africa.

Rwanda delivers powerful emotional moments through mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, and the inspiring legacy of Dian Fossey.

Tanzania then opens into dramatic landscapes filled with elephants, lions, wildebeest, and vast horizons in Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park.

This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking:

  • A once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience

  • Classic African wildlife viewing with the Big Five

  • Balanced pacing with enough time at each destination

  • Handpicked mid-range lodges offering comfort, location, and authenticity

  • Expert guiding and seamless cross-border logistics

Every detail is thoughtfully planned to ensure comfort, safety, and meaningful experiences, while maintaining flexibility and personalization.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Welcome to Rwanda

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you are warmly welcomed by a professional guide from All Budget Gorilla Safaris Ltd. After a short briefing, you transfer to Chez Lando Hotel, located in a peaceful part of the city.

Kigali is known for its cleanliness, safety, and gentle rhythm. This first day is intentionally relaxed, allowing you to recover from your international flight. You may choose to enjoy the hotel garden, take a short neighborhood walk, or simply rest.

Dinner is served at the hotel, offering both local and international cuisine.

Overnight: Chez Lando Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park – Cultural Immersion

After breakfast, you begin a scenic drive north toward Volcanoes National Park, passing rolling hills, terraced farms, and vibrant rural communities. Rwanda’s nickname, “The Land of a Thousand Hills,” becomes immediately clear.

Upon arrival in Musanze, you check in at La Palme Hotel and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, you visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, one of Rwanda’s most meaningful community tourism initiatives.

Here, you engage with former hunters and local performers who share:

  • Traditional dances and music

  • Ancient hunting techniques

  • Cultural stories and customs

This visit directly supports local livelihoods and adds depth to your safari beyond wildlife.

Overnight: La Palme Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking & Dian Fossey Legacy

An early start takes you to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for briefing before golden monkey tracking. These playful and endangered primates inhabit the bamboo forests and offer a lively, fast-paced trekking experience.

After the trek, you return to the lodge for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, you visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Karisoke Research area, where guides explain her groundbreaking conservation work and lasting impact on gorilla protection.

This visit provides valuable historical and conservation context that enhances the gorilla trekking experience.

Overnight: La Palme Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Return to Kigali

This is the highlight of your Rwanda safari. After an early breakfast, you head to the park headquarters for mountain gorilla trekking. Rangers assign trekking groups based on fitness and gorilla family location.

The trek may take between one and four hours through dense rainforest. When you finally encounter a gorilla family, you spend one unforgettable hour observing:

  • Powerful silverbacks

  • Gentle mothers with infants

  • Playful juveniles

This moment is emotional, humbling, and deeply moving.

After the trek, you return for lunch and later drive back to Kigali for relaxation.

Overnight: Chez Lando Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Kigali City Tour & Flight to Tanzania

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day Kigali City Tour, including:

  • Kigali Genocide Memorial

  • Local markets

  • Craft centers

The tour offers insight into Rwanda’s resilience, culture, and remarkable transformation.

Later, you transfer to the airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon arrival, your Tanzanian guide meets you and transfers you to Palace Hotel Arusha.

Overnight: Palace Hotel Arusha
Meal Plan: Breakfast

Day 6: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Baobabs

After breakfast, you depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

You enjoy a game drive and guided nature walk, spotting:

  • Elephants

  • Giraffes

  • Zebras

  • Lions

  • Rich birdlife

Later, you continue to Karatu and check in at Ngorongoro Farm House, a charming lodge set among coffee plantations.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Big Five Safari

Today is dedicated to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You descend into the crater floor for a full-day game drive.

Wildlife sightings often include:

  • Lions

  • Black rhinos

  • Buffalo

  • Elephants

  • Flamingos and hippos

Picnic lunch is served inside the crater before ascending back to Karatu.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Ngorongoro Exploration & Crater Rim Hike

A second day in Ngorongoro allows deeper exploration and relaxed pacing. You enjoy additional wildlife viewing followed by a guided crater rim hike, offering breathtaking panoramic views and fresh mountain air.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you drive toward Serengeti National Park, with game viewing beginning immediately upon entry. The vast plains stretch endlessly, dotted with acacia trees and roaming wildlife.

Overnight: Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Serengeti Game Drives & Nature Walk

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in different sectors of Serengeti. A guided nature walk provides insight into tracks, plants, and smaller ecosystems.

Overnight: Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Serengeti & the Great Migration

This day focuses on following the Great Migration routes. Depending on season, you may witness dramatic river crossings or predator-prey interactions.

Overnight: Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Serengeti & Maasai Cultural Visit

Morning game drives are followed by a visit to a Maasai Boma, where you learn about traditional pastoral life, customs, and dances.

Overnight: Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Serengeti to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you drive toward Lake Manyara National Park, known for its lush forests, birdlife, and tree-climbing lions. After game drives, return to Karatu.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Departure – Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast, you transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of a remarkable East African safari.

Safari Inclusions

  • Airport transfers in Rwanda & Tanzania

  • Accommodation as specified

  • Meals as per itinerary

  • 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • Professional English-speaking driver-guides

  • Gorilla trekking permit (Rwanda)

  • Golden monkey tracking permit

  • All park entry and conservation fees

  • Game drives and guided nature walks

  • Cultural visits

  • Bottled water during safari

  • Government taxes and levies

Safari Exclusions

  • International flights

  • Visas

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Alcoholic & soft drinks

  • Optional activities (hot air balloon safari)

  • Personal expenses

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