Overview
This 11-day itinerary combines Rwanda's gorilla trekking with a proper Tanzania safari — two genuinely distinct wildlife experiences within one trip, connected by a short regional flight between Kigali and Kilimanjaro.
The Rwanda portion covers gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, a closely regulated forest trek to spend an hour with a habituated gorilla family. From there, the itinerary continues into Tanzania's Northern Circuit for classic open-plains safari, a genuinely different pace and landscape from the dense Rwandan forest.
Given Rwanda's gorilla permits are limited and should be secured well in advance, this itinerary is best planned with a solid lead time before your travel dates.
See our Rwanda-Tanzania combo guide, or contact us to check permit availability.
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (11 days — sample)
This is a generated sample outline based on this trip's real duration and destinations — the exact day-by-day plan is confirmed with you before booking.
ARRIVAL
Arrive and transfer to your accommodation, with the rest of the day free to settle in ahead of tomorrow's start.
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Serengeti National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
NGORONGORO CRATER
A full day exploring Ngorongoro Crater, with time built in to move at your own pace.
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Tarangire National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Lake Manyara National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Serengeti National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
NGORONGORO CRATER
A full day exploring Ngorongoro Crater, with time built in to move at your own pace.
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Tarangire National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Lake Manyara National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Serengeti National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
DEPARTURE
Final morning at leisure (or an early game drive, if timing allows) before your transfer out.
Rates Per Person
See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Serengeti National Park and ends in Lake Manyara National Park.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport or Mwanza Airport is the most common arrival point for this trip.
Transfer Information
Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.
Accommodation Before/After
Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.