8 Day Gorillas & Migration Safari (Rwanda & Tanzania)
Parc National Des Volcanes
8 Day Gorillas & Migration Safari (Rwanda & Tanzania)
Tour Overview
This 8 Day Gorillas & Migration Safari itinerary includes Gorilla and Golden Monkey trekking in Rwanda and a big-5 safari in the famous Serengeti National park, in Tanzania. During July-October the Serengeti area comes alive with the hooves of 2.5 million wildebeest, Zebra and Gazelle. What better way to combine your Great Ape adventure with the African safari experience of a lifetime.
Trip Highlights
- Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda’s Parc National Des Volcanes
- Light aircraft flights within Tanzania (no long drives)
- Authentic classic accommodations with excellent views and prime locations
- City tour in Kigali and optional cultural encounters & community visits
- Year round Big-5 game viewing and migration viewing (seasonal)
Value: We negotiate the best rates with our partners in Africa, ensuring that we remain super competitive with our pricing, whilst adding value to your trip. You will not pay more by booking your trip with us as a package compared to booking each element individually.
No hidden costs & no charge for payments by credit card
DAY 1 : KIGALI
On arrival into Kigali, you will be met and privately transferred to the HEAVEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL where you stay for one night as we prepare for our migration safari. Time permitting we can offer a variety of city and cultural tours to allow you to explore Kigali.
DAYS 2 – 3 : VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
In the morning you will kick start the migration safari with a meeting at the hotel with your private driver guide who will take you on a city tour including entrance fees for the genocide memorial.
Transfer 2.5hrs to Musanze on the edge of the Volcanoes national park where you stay for two nights at FIVE VOLCANOES BOUTIQUE HOTEL (standard double room).
The following morning your driver will take you to the Gorilla trekking headquarters where you begin the wildlife encounter of a lifetime as you trek the majestic Mountain Gorillas.
After the trek you will be taken on a guided walking tour of the local village where you can view basket weaving and cooking demonstrations by the local ladies. Time permitting you may discuss other activities with your guide including a visit to the market town, village tour, boating on the Twin Lakes or tree planting and cultural activities.
DAY 4 : ARUSHA
In the morning you will be transferred to Kigali Airport where you connect with a flight to Kilimanjaro.
On arrival you will be met air-side by our airport team who will assist you through immigration and transfer you to ONSEA HOUSE in Arusha where you stay for one night.
DAYS 5 – 7 : NORTHERN SERENGETI
In the morning you will be transferred to the airport where you board a shared light aircraft flight to the Serengeti. On arrival you will be met and taken on a game drive to KASKAZ CAMP where you stay for three/four nights (see pricing notes regarding 4th night special offer).
During your stay here you will be taken on twice daily shared game drives with other guests conducted by the resident guides who know the area so well. This is the perfect location from which to view the migration and enjoy outstanding game sightings as predators are drawn to the vast numbers of prey gathering for their journey into Kenya. This area is well known as one of the best locations for migration viewing and game viewing in general year round and the guides here are outstanding and a joy to spend time with.
DAY 8 : END OF ITINERARY
After breakfast your guide will take you on a game drive to the airstrip where you depart on a shared light aircraft flight to Kilimanjaro Airport and continue with your onward International flight arrangements.
From: USD $7,200 per person (2 people sharing).
Accommodation level: Midrange
Price Includes
Transfers, accommodations, city tour in Kigali, 1 x Gorilla trekking permit, medical evacuation cover, light aircraft flights, regional flight to Kilimanjaro, shared game drives, all meals, bottled or filtered water, house drinks, spirits and wines at Kaskaz Camp and park fees.
Price Excludes
International flights to/from Africa, visas, travel insurance, drinks in Rwanda and any other services not listed.
