7 Days Rwanda & Tanzania Safari :This combined Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Tanzania Wildlife Safari takes you on a visit to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda for an encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas. Then head to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park where you will enjoy sights of Big Game including lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, zebras, giraffes among others.
Highlights of 7 Days Rwanda & Tanzania Safari
Day 1: Kigali- Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
Day 3: Kigali – Arusha
Day 4: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park
Day 6: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Day 7: Serengeti National Park -Arusha
Detailed itinerary of 7 Days Rwanda & Tanzania Safari
DAY 1: KIGALI – VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Upon arrival in Kigali at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and begin the journey to Musanze – the second largest city in Rwanda. This city is located in foothills surrounding the famous Volcanoes National Park, depending on your arrival time you may visit the nearby Twin Lakes or the Iy’Iwacu Cultural Village. Head to your lodge for check-in, have dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Lodge
Meal Plan: Half Board
DAY 2: GORILLA TREKKING
Have an early breakfast at your hotel and proceed directly to the Volcanoes National Park’s headquarters for briefing about mountain gorilla trekking, after completing the briefing you will embark on a once in a life time experience of tracking the gentle mountain gorillas.
The trek takes approximately 2-6 hours depending on the gorilla family you are trekking, when you encounter the gorillas. You will be allowed an hour of being in the presence of the gorillas, watch them closely as they go on with their lives. You are allowed to take pictures to commemorate the visit, after observing their family dynamics and getting to learn a bit about each gorilla’s distinct personality in serene silence.
After a complete hike, you will choose to return to your lodge to relax or take part in a number of local activities such as the Musanze Cave Tour and the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 3: KIGALI – ARUSHA
Checkout of your lodge and embark on a drive back to Kigali City, depending on your flight schedule. You will have a city tour visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the Presidential Palace Museum and the local crafts markets.
Have lunch and be transferred to the airport for your flight to Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be picked up by our guide and drive you to your hotel in Arusha.
Accommodation” Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 4: ARUSHA – LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Depart from Arusha after breakfast for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park, the journey takes approximately two hours passing through the market town of Mto Wa Mbu. This agricultural and fresh produce market is a melting pot of local cultures and a souvenir hunter’s paradise.
After a brief stop at the village market, you will enter Lake Manyara National Park – a true photographer’s playground and offers some of the best game viewing in the world. Expect to see many of the most well-known animals including the tree-climbing lions lounging in acacia trees, for bird watchers. You will be treated to a huge variety of birds including large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey and the brightly colored lilac breasted rollers among others. You will retire to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 5: NGORONGORO CRATER-SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro Crater – considered the Eighth Wonder of the World. You will have a stopover at the viewpoint for panoramic views of the caldera from above. Proceed to the crater floor for a game drive, the crater is home to over 120 species of mammals including the Big Five.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world, particularly it is a good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros grazing on the grass plains as well large numbers of hippos in the cool water.
During the game drives in the crater, you will see a large number of predators including leopards, lions, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and more.
You will have picnic lunch in the park and after the thrilling and exciting game drive, you will drive to Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation: Thorn Tree Camp Serengeti
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 6: FULL DAY IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
You will wake before dawn for a sunrise game drive, as the sun sets fire to the savannah, you will have the best opportunity to see predators in action as they take advantage of the low light and cooler temperatures to look for an early meal.
This is an ideal time to see lions, leopards and cheetahs in action as well as the early morning movements of the wildebeests, zebras and other herbivores. Alternatively, you may wish to conquer the skies with a sunrise hot air balloon safari and champagne breakfast.
After the unforgettable morning, you will return to your lodge for a late breakfast and to freshen up before hitting the road again with a picnic lunch. Your driver will select the best possible route based upon the time of the year and the kind of animals you will like to see the Serengeti’s diverse wildlife.
Meals: Full board
Accommodation: Thorn Tree Camp Serengeti
DAY 7: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK-ARUSHA
After breakfast, you will continue with game viewing while heading back to Arusha for your airport transfer.
Meal Plan: Half Board
End of 7 Days Rwanda and Tanzania Safari
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR?
- Professional English-speaking safari and tour guide / driver
- All meals on the safari. When staying at lodges it will be on full board basis.
- All Park entrance fees & taxes.
- 1 Gorilla permit per person for 24hrs
- Game safari to national parks as specified
- Hotel/lodge/camp accommodation for the duration of the safari.
- Private 4×4 wheel drive vehicle with a roof hatch and sliding windows for 360-degree view of the wildlife surrounding you
- Spare tires – for any unforeseen issues that may arise on bumpy African outback
- Charging station – Each car includes a charging station so you can charge your phone, camera battery, or laptop while on the road.
- One way Flight from KIGALI to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Wildlife tours according to your itinerary preferences. • All game viewing activities specified Safari
WHAT IS EXCLUSIONS IN THIS TOUR?
- Any sightseeing excursions and optional activities other than those specified
- Entry visas
- International flights
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities to your own driver/ guide
- Tips and gratuities to park rangers and porters
- Travel insurance