What is the best time to go on this safari?

The safari is designed for year-round enjoyment. unless you are looking for specifics such as the Wildebeest migration in The Masai mara the best time to visit them is between June and October. look at our migration safari to know more in the main menu above.

Is travel insurance recommended for this safari?

Yes, travel insurance is highly recommended to cover unexpected circumstances. Ensure that your insurance includes medical coverage and trip cancellation protection.

What should I pack for the safari?

Packing essentials include comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen, binoculars, and a camera. We provide a detailed packing list upon confirmation of your booking.

How do I apply for a visa for this safari?

For This safari, you will need two visas. The East African Travel visa for traveling through Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, and a Tanzania visa for traveling to Tanzania. We advise that you handle Visa applications before your arrival. We recommend checking with the embassy or consulate in your home country for the most accurate and up-to-date visa requirements.

Are there any additional fees I should be aware of during the safari?

No, our safari packages are all-inclusive, covering accommodation, meals, park fees, and transportation. There are no hidden fees or additional costs during the safari.

Do I get a private room with a private bathroom and hot shower?

Absolutely! Your comfort is our priority. Throughout the safari, you’ll enjoy private rooms in well-appointed accommodations, complete with private bathrooms and hot showers for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience after each adventure-filled day.

Can I customize the itinerary to suit my preferences?

Yes, While the Tour has a carefully crafted itinerary, we understand that preferences vary. We’re happy to discuss any customization requests to ensure your safari aligns perfectly with your expectations.

What wildlife can I expect to see on this safari?

The safari encompasses diverse ecosystems, offering encounters with the Big Five and a myriad of other wildlife, including Gorrilas and various bird species in the different National Parks.

What COVID-19 safety measures are in place?

We prioritize your safety. Our team adheres to local health guidelines, and the accommodations and vehicles are regularly sanitized to ensure a safe and enjoyable safari experience.

Are vaccinations required for this safari?

Please consult your healthcare provider for the latest travel health advice. Common vaccinations include yellow fever, hepatitis A and B, and typhoid.

Accomodation
MIdrange Accommodations
Arrival City
Kigali
Departure City
Zanzibar
Airport Transfer
Free Transfer Available
Transportation
4X4 Land Cruiser and Air Transfer
Type of Safari
Private Customizable Safari
Group Size
Accepts Groups of All Sizes
Tour Start Date
Can Start Any Day
Minimum Age
18
Maximum Age
70

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Overview

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Tour Overview

This exciting safari covers three of the most popular East African countries.

You will arrive in Kigali, Rwanda, in search of gorillas and the golden monkeys at Volcanoes.

Fly to Nairobi, Kenya, and start your Safari by visiting the Masai Mara in search of the Big Five.

You will then proceed to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro in Tanzania before finally flying to Zanzibar Island.

We recommend booking the peak season, from July to September, well in advance to secure the best prices and lodge.

Travel Destinations

Kigali Airport
Volcanoes NP
Nairobi (City)
Masai Mara NR
Serengeti NP
Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire NP
Zanzibar Stone Town
Nungwi (Zanzibar)
Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)

Day 1 :

Rwanda Kigali

Upon your arrival at the airport, our team will meet you and assist you with your transfer to your city hotel, which will be either Heaven Boutique Hotel or a similar mid-range establishment in Kigali.

After a long flight, you will have the chance to unwind and settle in. We will also take this opportunity to explain the itinerary for your safari, which begins the following day, and answer any questions you may have.

We offer accommodations on a bed-and-breakfast basis, making it ideal for those arriving in Kigali in the evening.

If you arrive early, you are welcome to relax at the hotel or explore the many activities available in the city.

Options include a city tour, a visit to the genocide memorial site, or shopping at the Kigali market, with all activities concluding in the late evening when you will return to your hotel.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Heaven Boutique Hotel, a Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

Lunch and Dinner Will be Provided

Day 2 :

Kigali to Volcanoe National Park

Start your day with a delightful, leisurely breakfast to set a positive tone for the meaningful experiences ahead. Next, immerse yourself in history with a visit to the genocide memorial site, followed by an engaging city tour that uncovers the rich culture of Rwanda. Afterward, enjoy a scenic two-hour drive to Volcanoes National Park, arriving just in time for a delicious lunch. Once you’ve refueled, take advantage of your free afternoon to relax and prepare for the exciting trekking safari that awaits you the next morning, where adventure will begin at dawn.

After lunch, you have the option to participate in several activities, including:

1. Diana Fossey Museum
2. Visit a local village for a cultural experience
3. Hiking Mt. Karisimbi
4. Hiking Mt. Bisoke
5. Visiting the Twin Lakes: Lake Burere and Lake Ruhondo, or bird watching.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Volcanoes Hotel, A Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Day 3 :

Gorilla Trekking Volcanoe Gorilla National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to the Kinigi Headquarters Visitors Information Center for a briefing about trekking gorillas in the small but rewarding Volcanoes National Park.

Following the briefing, you will embark on your trek to see the magnificent mountain gorillas — one of the most endangered species on the planet. The total trek may take anywhere from 3 to 8 hours.

While the search for the gorillas can be strenuous, the experience is extremely rewarding. Later in the afternoon, you will return to your lodge to relax and reflect on your day, possibly writing in your journal or listening to music.

As its name suggests, Volcanoes National Park is a vital stronghold for the mountain gorilla and one of only four places in the world where this charismatic ape can be observed in the wild.

The park boasts an impressive elevation range, from 2,227 meters at the entrance to 4,127 meters at the summit of Muhabura.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Volcanoes Hotel, A Mid-range hotel less than 1 hour drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Day 4 :

Fly to Nairobi via Kigali Airport 185KM 4-5 Hrs 1;30 Min Flight

Today after breakfast, you will be transferred back to Kigali Rwanda for your scheduled flight to Nairobi Kenya.

On arrival, you'll be met by our team and picked up from the airport. Then, you will be transferred to your city hotel (Boma Nairobi or similar) We'll explain what happens next and answer any questions you might have about your safari which starts the next day,

The arrangements are on a bed-and-breakfast basis. This option is suitable for those arriving in Nairobi in the evening.

If you happen to arrive early, you can decide to relax at the hotel or you can take up the many city activities including the Nairobi city tour, Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage or visit the Karen Blixen before returning to your hotel late evening.

Accommodation

Spend the night at The Boma Nairobi a Luxury Hotel In Nairobi.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Day 5 :

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Today after breakfast, you will be collected by our driver-guide from your hotel in Nairobi for a scenic drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. You will have a stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to stretch your legs and photograph the contrasting landscapes including Mount Longonot. You'll proceed driving through the Rift Valley floor to the Mara arriving in good time for lunch. After that, you'll embark on your first game drive this afternoon to return at sunset.

One of our favorite places to look for wildlife in Kenya is the Masai Mara National Reserve. That's because the wildlife here is incredible, with big cats (lions, leopards, cheetahs) and elephants among the highlights. There's a very good chance you'll also see giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and, of course, impalas. Bring your binoculars, because more than 500 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve. It's a place of beautiful savannah landscapes and lots of acacia trees.

Accommodation

Spend The night at Zebra Plains Mara Camp a Mid-range Tented camp Bordering Masai Mara National Reserve without fences.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Day 6 :

Full Day at Masai Mara National Reserve

This is a full day spent game viewing across the rich tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of the famous savannah. The Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game animals like leopards, cheetahs, lions, and other herbivores. It has virtually every other type of wildlife to be found in Kenya. You will have a full-day game drive in Masai Mara Savannah.

Your lunch today is picnic lunch boxes in the savannah under a flat-top acacia tree while watching the animals grazing. You will continue with the game viewing en route to your camp, arriving late in the afternoon after thoroughly exploring this massive grassland savannah measuring 1,500 sq.

You have an option of booking a balloon ride today which takes off early in the morning. After landing, the crew helps you out of the basket and escorts you to a lovely setting for a bush breakfast which is a lifetime experience and worth the
price. Later, join your driver guide at a location and proceed with your full-day game drive.

Accommodation

Spend The night at Zebra Plains Mara Camp a Mid-range tent camp Bordering Masai Mara National Reserve without fences.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Day 7 :

Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park via Sirari Border

After breakfast, get ready for a long but visually stunning drive to the Isebania border post, separating Kenya and Tanzania. Once you complete the border immigration process, you will switch vehicles and meet your Tanzanian driver/guide. They will welcome you and take you to the vast Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, which means "endless plains." Lunch will be served on route.

You will arrive at the camp late in the afternoon. Keep an eye on the millions of animals that call this place their home during the drive. Tonight, you will have an authentic African safari experience. The lodge is situated within the national park, right in the middle of all the animal action, and is an unfenced site. Once you arrive, your driver/guide and the camp manager will provide you with a comprehensive safety briefing.

The drive from Masai Mara to Serengeti can take up to 8- 9 hours, including the border crossing and two pitstops. Alternatively, we can arrange a 3-hour air transfer to Serengeti.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Enkirari Wilderness Camp a Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Day 8 :

Serengeti Natonal Park- Full Day

You will wake up to another glorious day in the Serengeti. You'll start the day with an early morning game drive to search for animals when they're at their most active. Then, you'll return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch.

You'll spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in the camp reading your favorite book writing your journal about the safari or just listening to your favorite music while observing the birds. Don't stress, the animals will be doing the same. You'll head off again in the afternoon for another drive through the park. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and another night under the Serengeti's stars.

Note: There's also an option of an early hot air balloon ride here. Please ask the tour manager before booking this trip if you're interested.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Enkirari Wilderness Camp a Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Day 9 :

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

You'll have an early breakfast at 6:00 am. You'll enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti as you exit the park this morning. Thereafter, you'll depart for Ngorongoro with picnic lunches. You'll descend into the crater floor for the half-day crater tour. There are only two roads that connect the crater rim with the crater floor, one for driving down. One for driving up, and another that goes both ways. The crater is roughly 20 km/12 miles wide and 600 m/2,000 ft deep. Once you’ve reached the top of the caldera it takes about 45 minutes to descend to the crater floor. The floor is home to a rich and highly concentrated wildlife. Some 20,000 mammals of size live there, including about 20 black rhinoceros, making the crater the best place in Tanzania to see the rhino.

The animals here are less wary of humans and vehicles and as a result, it's easier to watch them from up close where animals roam the lakes, rivers, woodlands, and hills. Exit the park and drive back to your lodge Located at the rim of the Ngorongoro crater

Accommodation

Spend the night at Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp a Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Day 10 :

Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, you depart the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and begin your scenic drive toward Tarangire National Park.

The journey takes you through the heart of northern Tanzania’s countryside, offering a changing landscape as you descend from the crater highlands into the drier, baobab-dotted plains that define Tarangire.

Arriving in Tarangire around midday, you enter the park for an afternoon game drive en route to your next destination.

Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse birdlife, making it a rewarding contrast to Ngorongoro. Game viewing continues until late afternoon, allowing you to experience the park at a relaxed pace before concluding the day.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp a Luxury Tented camp Inside Tarangire National Park.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Day 11 :

Tarangire to Zanzibar Island Nungwi Beach via Arusha Airport

After an early breakfast, you will drive to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar, known as the Spice Island. This beautiful destination is famous for its idyllic beaches, winding cobblestone alleyways, and vibrant bazaars.

Upon your arrival, our company representative will meet you, and you will head to the northern beaches. If you choose, you can make an optional visit to a spice plantation. During this guided tour, you'll learn about the island's renowned spice trade and have the chance to touch, smell, and taste a variety of spices, including cinnamon, vanilla, and ginger. You can also sample some tea made with these spices.

After lunch, you will proceed to the northern beaches, where you can enjoy the stunning white sand, sparkling blue sea, and beautiful skies of the Indian Ocean. You will arrive at the beach resort in plenty of time to begin your relaxing beach stay.

Accommodation

Spend the night at The Z Hotel a Luxury Resort by Nungwi Beach Tanzania

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Day 12 :

Nungwi beach

Spend a full day exploring some of the best beaches in the world. One major destination is Nungwi Beach, located at the northwestern tip of the island. This stunning beach features powdery white sand, crystal blue waters, and an abundance of exotic flora and fauna. You can choose to relax under a coconut tree while listening to music or reading a book. Alternatively, take advantage of the variety of activities available, including scuba diving, snorkeling, and many other aquatic adventures.

We recommend booking these activities through your hotel.

Accommodation

Spend the night at The Z Hotel a Luxury Resort by Nungwi Beach Tanzania

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Day 13 :

Nungwi

You will enjoy Another free day at the beach in this beautiful archipelago. Today there are so many water activities that you can take including snorkeling in search of exotic fish, scuba diving or simply relaxing in a hammock underneath a coconut tree with a good book or listening to some music.

It is essential to book all aquatic activities, including scuba diving, Mnemba dolphins, and snorkeling, directly through the hotel.

Accommodation

Spend the night at The Z Hotel a Luxury Resort by Nungwi Beach Tanzania

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

Day 14 :

Nungwi to Zanzibar Airport

You will check out of your hotel this morning and return to Stone Town by noon to be transferred directly to the airport, marking the end of your safari.

Please note that the most convenient option for departure is Zanzibar Airport. However, if you are departing from Dar es Salaam airport, ferries leave Zanzibar at 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. It is crucial to allow enough time to return to the mainland if you need to catch your flight from Dar es Salaam Airport.

We can also arrange a flight from Zanzibar to connect with your outbound flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, but please refrain from booking it before 3 pm

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)