Finest 12 Day Rwanda, Kenya & Seychelles Safari Itinerary
This refined 12 Day Rwanda, Kenya, and Seychelles Itinerary offers a combined Gorilla trekking, Big Five & Beach safari to Volcanoes National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve & Seychelles.
Experience the finest of East Africa with this 12-day itinerary featuring Volcanoes National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, and Seychelles, designed for gorilla trekking, big game viewing, and beach relaxation. Embark on a journey to track Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, followed by a visit to the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, concluding your adventure on the pristine beaches of Seychelles.
Overview For Rwanda, Kenya & Seychelles Safari
Days 1,2,3: Rwanda Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 4: Kigali City Tour
Days 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12: Seychelles
Detailed Itinerary For 12 Days Rwanda, Kenya & Seychelles Safari
Days 1,2,3: Rwanda Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Meet your driver in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, and they will take you via scenic, agricultural valleys, into the Volcanoes National Park, where you will spend the next three nights. Feel free to relax after lunch, allowing you more time to get ready for gorilla tracking, one of the most remarkable animal experiences in Africa. Volcanoes National Park is rated among Africa’s wildlife achievements, because Rwanda has been able to preserve and increase its gorilla population as a result of the money it has earned from tourists who have come to observe the primates since the 1990s. Moreover, additional national parks have also been able to develop as well as extinct species reintroduced to Rwanda because to the money that tourists bring.
Step in for Gorilla tracking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park after a brief meeting with your team, trackers, and guide to gain a better understanding of the gorilla family. In order to find the gorilla family, trackers head out first before the rest of the group. Once you’ve found the gorilla family, you can observe them for an hour as they go about their daily lives. Having this rare and unforgettable experience with an African animal is one of life’s greatest pleasures. It is recommended to be physically fit before to embarking on a gorilla trek through Volcanoes National Park, as tracking gorillas on its slopes could prove to be rather challenging.
Day 4: Kigali City Tour
As you head back to Kigali, you have the opportunity to engage in extra activities within Volcanoes National Park including Golden Monkey trekking, Gorilla trekking & Dian Fossey Hike. Feel free to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial as you head to your hotel. This serves as a powerful tribute to the horrific events that took place in Rwanda during the 1990s.
Day 5,6,7: Masai Mara National Reserve Big Five Wildlife Activity
You will be taken to Wilson Airport following breakfast, where you will board a light charter plane to take off for the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve’s Kichwa Tambo Tented Camp
Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp provides a unique wildlife encounter that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the African wilds. A very immersed experience is guaranteed during the 2-night stay at this captivating safari refuge. An authentic cultural experience is set in motion when you enter the camp and are welcomed by the Kind & friendly Maasai People. You may sleep while listening to the savannah and awaken to beautiful views of the plains in the camp’s tastefully designed canvas tents, which offer a harmonious fusion of luxury and wilderness.
At Kichwa Tembo Tented, every day is a fresh chapter in your safari narrative. Set out on game drives in the morning and afternoon with knowledgeable guides who will share the mysteries of the Mara’s varied fauna, including the elusive cheetah and the Big Five. Wildebeests thundering across the Mara River during the Great Migration is an incredible sight that will leave you speechless. Savor delectable gourmet fare while gazing up at the African stars and listening to tales told around the crackling campfire. Every moment of the journey into the heart of the Masai Mara at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp is a monument to the beauty of Africa’s wild soul, whether it’s the excitement of a game drive or the quiet bushwalk.
Days 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12: Seychelles
Take a break after your thrilling gorilla trekking safari in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda and big five game viewing in the Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya by a return flight Nairobi, then proceed with your flight to Seychelles’ magnificent Island , an ideal leisure spot. The Seychelles are an exquisite archipelago in the Indian Ocean, consisting of 115 distinct islands, renowned for its pristine white sand beaches, turquoise waters, palm trees, and lush woods.
The Seychelles offers a plethora of private islands, beach hotels, and villas, allowing you to customize your holiday according to your preferences and financial considerations. We are particularly attracted to the prospect of complete seclusion on private, exclusive islands. Aloyo Safaris recommends North Island and the Outer Islands of Alphonse Island, Astove Island, and the Cosmoledo Atoll as private islands.
Regardless of the island selected, one can be certain of pristine white sand beaches adorned with palm trees and azure waters abundant with marine life. Let your cares melt away as you soak up some rays at the pool or beach, or explore the underwater world with a snorkel or scuba diver.
