Rwanda Gorillas and Tanzania Safari Top Rated 15-Day Itinerary
This 15 day Rwanda Gorillas & Tanzania wildlife Safari comprehensive guide covers both Rwanda and Tanzania. This all-inclusive East African safari to Rwanda & Tanzania involves the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, the Grumeti Private Reserve and the Volcanoes National Park
Explore four premier wildlife destinations in Rwanda and Tanzania on this top rated 15 days Gorillas & Tanzania itinerary, encompassing Volcanoes National Park, Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Grumeti Private Reserve. This remarkable 15-day tour covers some of the most luxurious and private resorts in East Africa with exhilarating activities. Navigate the dense rainforests of Volcanoes National Park to find the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas, navigate Tanzania’s safari parks on foot and by vehicle in pursuit of the African Big Five, and engage on a hot air balloon safari at dawn to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration from an aerial perspective.
A Quick Look at the Itinerary: 15 day Rwanda Gorillas & Tanzania Safari
Day #1–2: Get to Kigali International Airport in Rwanda
Day #3–5: Go to Volcanoes National Park
Day #6–7: Get to Kilimanjaro Airport
Day #8–9: Transfer to Seronera Airstrip;
Day #10–11: Transfer to Lake Manyara
Day #12–14: Move to the Singita Sasakwa airstrip.
Day #15: Depart.
Itinerary in Details 15 Day Rwanda Gorillas & Tanzania Wildlife
Day 1–2: Get to Kigali International Airport in Rwanda
Your Ultimate Rwanda Gorillas and Tanzania Safari will begin at The Retreat after your safari driver from Aloyo Safaris receives you at Rwanda’s Kigali International Airport to help you through customs. The best way to start your time in Rwanda is at your first award-winning boutique hotel, which is only 20 minutes from the airport. following a quick check-in, you are welcome to utilize the hotel’s 5-star amenities like: the heated saltwater pool, jacuzzi, outdoor gym area, and spa. Additional options to explore the vibrant city of Kigali include a guided tour of the Genocide Museum and lunch at the Hotel des Mille Collines, one of Rwanda’s oldest hotels. In the evenings, try the farm-to-table international cuisine at the hotel’s Fusion Restaurant or the imaginative African dishes at Heaven Restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel des Mille Collines
Day 3–5: Go to Volcanoes National Park
After enjoying a refreshing breakfast at The Retreat, your guide will meet you and transport you to Ruhengeri, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park. The luxurious Singita Kwitonda Lodge acts as your base for gorilla trekking adventures. This eco-friendly lodge features a limited selection of 8 luxurious suites, situated on the periphery of Volcanoes National Park, offering breathtaking views of the majestic surrounding volcanoes.
Exploring the verdant jungle of Volcanoes National Park alongside experienced rangers and fellow trekkers in pursuit of the majestic Mountain Gorillas will be a standout experience during your visit. Approximately one hour will be dedicated to observing these magnificent creatures as they engage in feeding, playing, and grooming within their natural habitat, once the ranger locates the gorilla family. Other activities to do includes: visiting the on-site nursery at Singita Kwitonda Lodge, which helps with reforestation and habitat restoration. Enjoy organic farm-to-table food, and take a guided walk or village tour to see the area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Day 6–7: Get to Kilimanjaro Airport
Your exceptional East Africa Safari progresses in Tanzania, renowned for its Big 5 wildlife. From Singita Kwitonda, your safari guide will be available to escort you to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. A representative from Aloyo Safaris will welcome you at this location and transport you to Arusha Coffee Lodge. Arusha Coffee Lodge offers discerning travelers a luxurious and exclusive retreat. The location is strategically positioned near Arusha, situated within one of Tanzania’s largest coffee estates. Your stay here consists of a half-day Arusha guided tour, plus a guided tour of the plantation where you will learn about the traditional methods of of growing, harvesting, and roasting coffee.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Day 8–9: Transfer to Seronera Airstrip
Following your breakfast, embark on a scenic enroute transit offering a magnificent panorama of Mount Meru to Arusha airport for your light aircraft flight to Seronera Airstrip in Serengeti National Park. Once you reach, a representative of One Nature Nyaruswiga lodge will extend a warm welcome and transport you to the camp. This sophisticated safari camp only has 14 luxurious tented suites that were constructed using eco-friendly materials. With views of the Serengeti grasslands, each tent features a large sitting space, a private patio, and an ensuite bathroom with copper freestanding bathtubs. Each tent is positioned with careful consideration to ensure optimal privacy. The premier destination for big cats in Africa, where lions, cheetahs, and leopards are often observed during game drives, offers ample opportunity for exploration during your visit.
The annual Great Wildebeest Migration can be observed above the ground between July and October during a hot air balloon safari, which will undoubtedly be an unforgettable part of your visit. Guests can look forward to exquisite dining experiences at the camp’s dining tent or boma, complemented by stargazing at the astral observation deck after engaging days spent exploring this remarkable game heaven.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: One Nature Hotel Nyaruswiga
Day 10–11: Transfer to Lake Manyara
You will be transferred to the nearby airfield in preparation for your light aircraft flight to the Lake Manyara airstrip. A lodge staff member will greet you upon your arrival and take you on a tour of the Ngorongoro Conservation area on your way to AndBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. This opulent lodge is located on the edge of the famous Ngorongoro Crater and is separated into three camps, each having a separate living and dining area for a private stay. Guests have direct access to the old caldera floor, where endangered black rhinos, large elephants with long trunks, lions, and flamingos gather in the soda lakes during their stay. Additional activities to engage in include twice-daily game drives, walking tours, and encounters with Maasai and Hadzabe bushmen.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Day 12–14: Move to the Singita Sasakwa airstrip.
Head westward along the Serengeti corridor to Grumeti Private Reserve. Upon arrival at the Singita Sasakwa airstrip, a guide from the lodge will welcome you and escort you for your game drive on the way to Singita Faru Faru Lodge. Immerse yourself into a whole day adventure at this five-star resort on the banks of the Grumeti River, where you’ll be treated to stunning views of the waterhole. After you’ve settled into any of the eight unique apartments, utilize the afternoon lounging around one out of the two pools, or hitting the spa, or working out at the fitness center.
You can choose between daily wildlife excursions and walking safaris lead by experts while you’re in Grumeti. We suggest going on an exploration to learn more about Singita’s conservation and enhancement efforts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Singita Faru Faru Lodge
Day 15: Departure
We will then conclude your exclusive East African Safari on this day when your guide will drive you to the Sasakwa airfield for your journey to Arusha and next flight back to your country.
Safari Inclusions of the 15 Day Rwanda Gorillas & Tanzania Wildlife Safari
Accommodation and meals are as mentioned in the itinerary.
Activities and excursions as mentioned in the Program.
Transit services, as mentioned on the itinerary
Your journey Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact that supports you during your journey.
Carbon emissions offset for your journey
Entrance fees and lunches,
Safari Exclusions of 15 Day Rwanda Gorillas & Tanzania Wildlife
Tips and personal costs
Visa and tourist fees Travel,
health & personal insurance.
International airfare
