Rwanda · Gorillas
12 Days Rwanda and Tanzania combined
The shortest gorilla trek in Africa, joined to the northern Tanzania circuit.
- 12 days
- From $8,150
- Private
- 2 – 6 guests
Overview
Rwanda and Tanzania combined, at your pace
Twelve days combining the shortest gorilla trek in Africa with the northern Tanzania circuit — Volcanoes first, then a flight to Kilimanjaro and on to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
The two countries do not share a direct short hop, so this itinerary routes the connection through Kilimanjaro rather than pretending otherwise.
- Duration
- 12 days
- Country
- Rwanda
- Style
- Private
- Group size
- 2 – 6 guests
- Difficulty
- Moderate to strenuous
From, per person sharing
$8,150
Based on two travellers, mid-season
No deposit until the plan is right. 30% confirms, balance six weeks before arrival.
Highlights
What makes this safari special
- 01Volcanoes National Park
- 02Serengeti
- 03Ngorongoro Crater
Best months
Both countries share the same broad dry season, which is why this combination works best from June to September.
Day by day
The itinerary
1Day 1Arrive Kigali, transfer to Volcanoes National Park
An afternoon at leisure before the trek.
Volcanoes area · lodge, full board
2Day 2Gorilla trekking, Volcanoes National Park
Ninety minutes to five hours on the trail.
Volcanoes area · lodge, full board
3Day 3Transfer to Kigali, fly to Kilimanjaro
Onward transfer to Arusha on arrival.
Arusha · lodge, full board
4Day 4Tarangire National Park
Elephant herds and the oldest baobabs on the circuit.
Tarangire · tented camp, full board
5Day 5Lake Manyara, transfer to Karatu
A groundwater-forest morning, then up onto the Rift wall.
Karatu · lodge, full board
6Day 6Fly to the Serengeti
An afternoon game drive in the Seronera valley on arrival.
Central Serengeti · tented camp, full board
7Day 7Central Serengeti, full day
Kopjes and river lines.
Central Serengeti · tented camp, full board
8Day 8Central Serengeti, full day
A second full day, held loosely.
Central Serengeti · tented camp, full board
9Day 9Fly to Ngorongoro
An afternoon at leisure on arrival.
Crater highlands · lodge, full board
10Day 10Ngorongoro Crater, full day
A full day on the crater floor, including black rhino.
Crater highlands · lodge, full board
11Day 11Return to Arusha
A free afternoon before departure.
Arusha · lodge, full board
12Day 12Depart Arusha
A morning at leisure before the international flight.
Departure
What is included
- One gorilla trekking permit per person
- All Tanzania park and crater entry fees
- Internal flights within Tanzania, plus the Kigali–Kilimanjaro connection
- Private guide and vehicle throughout
- Accommodation as listed, full board from day 3
Not included
- International flights and visa fees for both countries
- Travel and medical insurance
- Porter fee for the trek, $20
- Balloon safari, roughly $620 per person
- Tips for guides and camp staff
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