Our journey begins in the tiny nation of Rwanda, deep in the heart of Africa, where we spend a day trekking to see endangered mountain gorillas in Parc National des Volcans - an overwhelming experience. A further free day allows us to choose between a series of optional treks, including another one to see the gorillas, one in search of rare golden monkeys or one to Dian Fossey’s grave and research station. We return to Kigali before continuing briefly to Nairobi for a night and on to Tanzania, a country that boasts some of the most impressive national parks in Africa that are home to some of the most astonishing diversity of wildlife found anywhere in the world.
Staying in a private mobile camp with ensuite toilets, our journey is fully backed up with a support vehicle and safari crew. Our days in Tanzania are spent in the great game parks of Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, whilst our evenings are spent in private campsites, surrounded by the ambient starlit night skies of the African bush. At Lake Eyasi we meet the Hadzabe bush people, the most ancient tribe in Tanzania who are sure to surprise us as much with the timeless simplicity of their daily lives as with the warmth of their welcome.
This unforgettable safari culminates in three nights spent in the Serengeti National Park where we have the unique flexibility to set up camp near the path of the migratory herds of wildebeest and zebra, as they follow their cyclical journey throughout the park.
Itinerary
| Day 1 |
(Tue) Arrive in Kigali and transfer to Ruhengeri (Musanze). |
| Day 2 |
Trek to see endangered mountain gorillas in Parc National des Volcans. |
| Day 3 |
Optional treks – second gorilla trek, trek to Dian Fossey’s grave or trek to see golden monkeys. Drive to Kigali. |
| Day 4 |
Morning city tour including Genocide Memorial, then fly from Kigali to Nairobi (flight not included). |
| Day 5 |
Private transfer from Nairobi to Arusha, Tanzania's Safari Capital. |
| Day 6 |
Game drive in Tarangire National Park – known for its elephants and giant baobab trees. Overnight at Lake Manyara. |
| Day 7 |
Full day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. |
| Day 8 |
Morning visit to Masai village. Afternoon departure to Lake Eyasi. |
| Day 9 |
Spend morning with the nomadic, hunter-gatherer Hadzabe Bushmen. Visit Oldeani village and bomas. |
| Day 10 |
Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stay in private wilderness tented camp. |
| Day 11 |
Visit to the unique Ngorongoro Crater – Africa's 'Garden of Eden'. |
| Days 12-14 |
Travel to Serengeti National Park. Depending on the season we set up camp in Western Corridor, Lobo, Seronera or Serengeti Plains region of the park. |
| Day 15 |
Fly from Serengeti to Arusha where tour ends on arrival (Tue). |