Overview
This 19-day itinerary is our most complete East Africa trip, combining safari in both Kenya and Tanzania with Rwanda's gorilla trekking — a genuinely comprehensive way to see the region's biggest wildlife draws in a single, well-planned journey rather than three separate trips.
The itinerary typically opens in Kenya, covering the Maasai Mara before crossing into Tanzania for the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and the rest of the Northern Circuit. From there, a flight to Rwanda adds several days of mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, one of the only places on Earth to see gorillas in the wild.
Given the genuine complexity of coordinating border crossings, permits and flights across three countries, this itinerary is best planned well in advance — particularly because Rwanda's gorilla permits are limited and should be secured months ahead of travel.
See our Rwanda gorilla trekking combo guide, or contact us to start planning this itinerary around 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 (19 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.
RWANDA
A full day exploring Rwanda, with time built in to move at your own pace.
MAASAI MARA, KENYA
A full day exploring Maasai Mara, Kenya, 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.
RWANDA
A full day exploring Rwanda, with time built in to move at your own pace.
MAASAI MARA, KENYA
A full day exploring Maasai Mara, Kenya, 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.
RWANDA
A full day exploring Rwanda, with time built in to move at your own pace.
MAASAI MARA, KENYA
A full day exploring Maasai Mara, Kenya, 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.
RWANDA
A full day exploring Rwanda, with time built in to move at your own pace.
MAASAI MARA, KENYA
A full day exploring Maasai Mara, Kenya, 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 Maasai Mara, Kenya.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport or Mwanza Airport, Kigali International Airport (Rwanda) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi, Kenya) are the common arrival points for this itinerary, depending on your route.
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.