Rwanda and Tanzania Safari

15-Day Rwanda and Tanzania Safari

Overview

Explore the best of East Africa Safaris Tanzania and Rwanda from Gorilla Tracking to Wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park. Walk with Masai people, hunt with bush men Because our tours are customized you can add Zanzibar as extension on the last day.

Arrival 

• You'll be collected from the airport (or hotel).
• Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for extra cost.

Day 1: Arrive Kigali Rwanda

Flight to Kigali Rwanda, Met upon arrival in Kigali by our representative, The capital of Rwanda and transferred to your Hotel which will take 30 minutes, Depends on your arrival flight, Dinner and Breakfast at Hotel
Overnight Kigali, Flame Tree Village or Kigali Serena.

• Main destination: Kigali
• Accommodation: Flame Tree VillageMid-range hotel located in or near Kigali
• Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)Drinks not included

Day 2: Drive to Volcanoes National Park

This Morning we enjoy a late breakfast followed by tour/safari briefing, we start our tour to Kigali City Tour includes Genocide Museum prior to our departure to Volcanoes National park. Upon arrival we enjoy afternoon walk
Overnight Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.

• Main destination: Volcanoes National Park
• Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla LodgeMid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking - Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, we depart for a day of mountain gorilla tracking. You will be transported by vehicle to the start point at the offices to meet your gorilla mountain trekking guide. Your guide with give you a short briefing before setting out on your gorilla trek.

The hike can vary in length and terrain, but be prepared for an average of 2-6 hours hiking, plus of course the hour spent watching the gorillas. Return to the lodge for a hot shower and time to relax before dinner.
Overnight in Volcanoes National Park.

• Main destination: Volcanoes National Park
• Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla LodgeMid-range lodge located outside the park
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4: Kigali - Fly to Kilimanjaro (Arusha), Tanzania

After breakfast, we drive back to Kigali which will take almost 3hrs in time for lunch before our flight to Kilimanjaro international airport Tanzania. upon arrival met by your Tanzanian local safari guide transfered to your hotel in time for dinner.
Overnight in Arusha. Mt Meru hotel-Arusha.

• Main destination: Arusha
• Accommodation: Mt Meru HotelMid-range hotel located in or near Arusha
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinks not included

Day 5: Arusha National Park

Day(s) 5

To Arusha National Park
After breakfast, we depart for Arusha. Upon our arrival we have time for a walk before lunch. This afternoon we enjoy our first game safari. Arusha National Park is idolized in Hollywood movies, romanticized by early settlers and sought after ever since by the modern traveler.
Best place to see flamingos, Colabus Monkeys, Lost of Giraffes
Overnight in Tarangire National Park.

• Main destination: Arusha National Park
• Accommodation: Mt Meru HotelMid-range lodge located outside Arusha NP
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6: Tarangire National park

This morning we make our way to Arusha in time to visit a local market before lunch. In the afternoon,
we drive to the Tarangire National Park enjoying game viewing opportunities en route to our camp.
The Tarangire National Park is idolized in Hollywood movies, romanticized by early settlers and sought
after ever since by the modern traveler.
Open savannah, looming primeval baobab trees and stretched groves of acacia compete with roaming
herds of elephants and an impressive array of predators to provide the very definition of the African bush.
Overnight in Tarangire National Park. Tarangire Osupuko Lodge.

• Main destination: Tarangire National Park
• Accommodation: Osupuko LodgeMid-range lodge bordering Tarangire NP without fences
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7: Tarangire National Park

Leaving camp early in the morning, we can make the most of prime game viewing opportunities before heading back to the lodge for lunch.

We will do a game drive in late afternoon and take time to enjoy the sunset in one of the best locations in Africa. The spectacular backdrop will give you a taste of life as an African explorer. An evening game drive will open up the world of Africa's nocturnal game.
Overnight in Tarangire National Park.

• Main destination: Tarangire National Park
• Accommodation: Osupuko LodgeMid-range lodge bordering Tarangire NP without fences
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8: Maasai Village, to Lake Eyasi

We leave the park early enjoy game viewing along the way. We then make our way to a traditional Maasai
Boma village. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history and lifestyle of the Maasai people.
From here we enjoy a local primary school visit where we have an opportunity to meet the principle and
students in the community. After lunch at a local hotel, we make our way to Lake Eyasi where we will
enjoy our stay for the next two days.
Overnight near Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

• Main destination: Lake Eyasi
• Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari LodgeMid-range lodge located in or near Lake Eyasi
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinks not included

Day 9: Lake Eyasi, Bushmen Experience

After an early breakfast, we drive to meet the Hadzabe bushman, related to the San and Kung Bushmen
of Kalahari fame. The Hadzabe are a fascinating, traditional people. Experiencing life through the eyes of
such ancient peoples will give you a privileged view of the lives of one of the last groups of authentic
hunter-gatherer groups left in Africa. We return to our lodge in time for dinner.
Overnight Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

• Main destination: Lake Eyasi
• Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari LodgeMid-range lodge located in or near Lake Eyasi
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinks not included

Day 10: Serengeti National Park

After an early Breakfast drive to Serengeti. The name "Serengeti" origins from the Masai word "Siringitu" and means "endless plains". In the afternoon, you will reach the destination for the day - the Seronera Valley in the central Serengeti area which is heaven for cats followed by afternoon game drive. You will camp for the night and stay in "safari styled" tents enjoying a good meal in the middle of the African bush. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner. Mbugani Serengeti Camp.

• Main destination: Serengeti National Park
• Accommodation: Mbugani Semi Parmanent Tented CampMid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11: Serengeti National park

Morning and afternoon game drives exploring Serengeti along Seronera River, Search for Big Cats, Crocodiles, Hippos, Wildebeest Migration over 2 million animals, Cats(Lions, leopards, Cheaters, Hyenas, Jackals, Foxes, antelopes, Elephants, Eagles, you name it!

• Main destination: Central Serengeti National Park
• Accommodation: Mbugani Semi Parmanent Tented CampMid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12: Serengeti National Park

After Breakfast today we move to Southern Serengeti National Park the best place for Cheaters, Lions, Wildebeest Migration,
depart the camp with picnic lunches proceed with game drives till evening exploring southern serenegti.
arrive at the camp for dinner, Overnight Angata Migration Camp.

• Main destination: Southern Serengeti National Park
• Accommodation: Mbugani Semi Parmanent Tented CampMid-range tented camp located inside Southern Serengeti
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13: Serengeti National Park

Morning and afternoon game drives explore Serengeti National Park including searching for Wildebeest Migration,
Wildebeest Migration over 2million animals, Cats Lions, leopards, cheaters, Hyenas, Jackals, Foxes, antelopes, Elephants, Eagles, you name it!

• Main destination: Southern Serengeti National Park
• Accommodation: Mbugani Semi Parmanent Tented CampMid-range tented camp located inside Southern Serengeti
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14: Ngorongoro Crater

Morning on route Game drive in Serengeti while heading to Ngorongoro, Today we drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, the Earth’s largest unbroken caldera, A veritable Garden of Eden, the Crater is reputed to contain the highest density of carnivores, which includes Cheetah, Leopard and Lion. This is the only place in East Africa where one can easily observe a natural population of Black Rhino. Full day Game drive, Late afternoon we relax at the lodge.

• Main destination: Ngorongoro Crater
• Accommodation: Acacia Farm LodgeLuxury lodge located outside Ngorongoro
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 15: Depart Day

After late breakfast, Drive to Arusha for lunch, drive will take 3hrs get in time for lunch, shopping followed by day room use then late afternoon transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for the flight back home or Connect to other destinations like Zanzibar.

• Main destination: Arusha
• Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation)
• Meals & drinks: All meals includedDrinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour

Included

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• Gorilla permits (one per person, non-resident)
• All activities (unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
• All flights during the tour
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

• International flights (from/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees