Tour Features

Experience the breathtaking wildebeest migration safari as millions of thundering hooves pound across the endless plains. A spectacle that has captivated explorers for centuries. Feel the surge of adrenaline as you embark on a gorilla trek in Rwanda, where you'll come face-to-face with majestic silverbacks in the emerald embrace of the rainforest. Conclude each day of exploration under a canopy of stars, nestled in the luxurious comfort of your private tented camp. Itinerary Highlights The Heart of the Migration: Experience the raw drama of the Maasai Mara wildebeest migration. Gorilla Encounters: Stand in the presence of mighty gorillas during an unforgettable Rwanda gorilla trek. Exclusive Safari Moments: Immerse yourself in the Serengeti's vastness with game drives. Scenic Stopovers: Enjoy a relaxing respite at Lake Bunyonyi and explore the vibrant culture of Kigali. Uncompromising Luxury: Savor the best African hospitality in unique accommodations. Why Choose This Exclusive Adventure Intimate Wildlife Experiences: Witness iconic wildlife events and encounter gorillas in their natural habitat. Ultimate Comfort: Immerse yourself in the wilderness while enjoying luxurious accom

Luxury tourThis luxury tour includes high-end lodges and premium accommodations.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tourThis tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Not for solo travelersSolo travelers cannot book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age requiredThe minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
TransportationThis tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Walking, Air.

Route & Activities

Rwanda

Rwanda flag
Start Point
Serengeti National Park
Day 1
Day 8
End Point
Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Activities Included

WildlifeCultural VisitsFamily SafariGorilla TrekkingPhotography

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Gran Melia Hotel Arusha
Breakfast Included
2-4
Mara Mara Tented Lodge
All Meals Included with Drinks
5
Milcolline Hotel
Breakfast Included
6
Bweza Gorilla lodge
All Meals Included
7
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
All Meals Included
8
Luxury Accommodation
Meals included as per itinerary
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Day 1 : Arrival Kilimanjaro – Hotel in Arusha
    Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, you will meet your Tanzania professional guide. This will take you to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure, you can relax and enjoy the African atmosphere.

    Main Destination: Arusha

    Accommodation: Gran Melia Hotel Arusha

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included

  • Day 2 - Day 2: Arusha airport — Northern Serengeti National Park.
    After breakfast transfer to Arusha airport for your flight toKogatende airstrip in theNorthern Serengeti and roll into the heart of the wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park - with endless, rolling plains just as far as the eye can see. Dinner and overnight: Meals: FB

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

    Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • Day 3 - Full Day Serengeti National Pak.
    Breakfast, drive to witness the great wildebeest migration and the wildebeest crossing will be along the Mara river and this will be your opportunity to see them crossing the famous Mara river full of crocodiles ambushing them, there is a chance you may see hundreds of thousands of desperate wildebeest gather together on the banks of the river, gazing wistfully across the turbulent water at the green grass on the other side but no animal will make a move. All it takes is one brave wildebeest to take the literal plunge and, then, all follow! The animals that do successfully avoid the awaiting crocodile jaws and make it over the river are rewarded with the lush green grazing grass of the Masai MaraEnjoy a beautiful breakfast at the lodge, before transferring to the northern Serengeti national park, this time take in as much as you can of the great Mara river

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

    Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • Day 4 - Full Day Serengeti National Pak.
    Indulge in a delightful breakfast before embarking on a thrilling journey to witness the magnificent wildebeest migration. The spectacle unfolds along the Mara River, where these creatures face the daunting challenge of crossing amidst lurking crocodiles. Picture hundreds of thousands of wildebeest hesitating on the riverbanks, yearning for the lush greenery on the other side. A single courageous wildebeest takes the plunge, and a mesmerizing cascade of movement ensues. As you watch this natural drama, observe the pulse-quickening moments when the animals outwit the waiting crocodiles, crossing to the promised land of the Masai Mara's abundant grazing grass. Following this captivating experience, savor a delightful breakfast at the lodge. Later, anticipate a seamless transfer to the northern Serengeti National Park, ensuring you absorb every moment of the Mara River's grandeur.

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

    Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • Day 5 - Kogatende airstrip — Kilimanjaro airport — Rwanda
    Breakfast, depart to Kogatende airstrip before your flight to Arusha. Lunch at Arusha Gran Melia hotel, after lunch, escort you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to Rwanda. Arrival and pick up from the airport and drive to your hotel

    Accommodation: Milcolline Hotel

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included

  • Day 6 - Rwanda — Bwindi Impenetrable.
    Drive 2hours to cross Katunna border and drive 1hour to Arcadia lodge for lunch. Here you will enjoy the stunning view of Lake Bunyonyi. After lunch take the last part of the journey to Bweza Gorilla lodge.

    Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP

    Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 7 - Gorilla Trekking.
    Gorilla Trekking Gorilla trekking begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with your rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, hiking boots because of the slippery hill slops. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but its well worth the effort. Return to the lodge for Lunch. Travel to the Southern Part of Bwindi.

    Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP

    Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 8 - Bwindi — Kigali Internationa; Airport
    Bwindi — Kigali. Breakfast, transfer to Kigali, rest in a day room at Milcolline Hotel before you transferred to Kigali international airport for your flight back home.

    Main Destination: Kigali

    Meals & Drinks: Meals included as per itinerary

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Jul 24, 2024 - Sep 10, 2024

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$8,235
2 people (1 room)
$7,735
3 people (2 rooms)
$7,627
4 people (2 rooms)
$7,519
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.

Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.

This tour starts in Serengeti National Park and ends in Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Rwanda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
  • For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.

Getting There

Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.

Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.

This tour starts in Serengeti National Park and ends in Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Rwanda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
  • For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.

Offered By

Maasai African Guides & DMC

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Offices In
Tanzania
Size
8
Member Of
TASOTO
Tour Types
Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife Safair, Mountain Trekking, Beach Holiday and Student Eductional Tour
Destinations
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