This signature route selects our most comfortable, well-regarded lodges at every stop — Rwanda for gorilla trekking, the Maasai Mara for Big Five game viewing, and Zanzibar to close — for travellers who want the complete trilogy without any step down in quality between legs.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Kigali International Airport, then a drive to Kinigi at the base of the Virunga volcanoes.
Arrive Kigali, Transfer to Kinigi
Accommodation
LuxuryVirunga Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day tracking a habituated mountain gorilla family through the Virunga volcanoes.
Gorilla Trekking, Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A morning trek through the bamboo zone tracking a troop of golden monkeys, with the afternoon free.
Golden Monkey Trekking
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A transfer to Kigali, flying via Nairobi to a private Maasai Mara airstrip.
Fly Kigali to Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Accommodation
LuxuryAngama Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A full day across the Mara’s plains for lion, leopard and elephant.
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
An optional pre-dawn hot air balloon flight over the Mara, followed by a champagne bush breakfast.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari, Maasai Mara
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A further game drive day, exploring different sectors of the reserve.
Second Full Day Maasai Mara
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A flight to Nairobi, connecting onward to Zanzibar, transferring to your beach resort.
Fly to Nairobi, Connect to Zanzibar
Accommodation
LuxuryBaraza Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9
A guided walking tour of Stone Town’s markets and historic architecture.
Stone Town Cultural Tour
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
A free day on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches.
Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
A further beach day with optional diving, sailing or a sunset dhow cruise.
Second Beach Day, Optional Watersports
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12
Transfer to Zanzibar’s airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Rwanda gorilla permit | $1,500 per person |
| Golden monkey permit | $100 per person |
| Maasai Mara conservancy fees | ~$120 per person per day (private conservancy rate) |
| Hot air balloon safari (optional) | ~$550 per person |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers prioritising comfort and service quality throughout, not just at one or two stops on the trip.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicles
- Stone Town guided tour
- Regional & domestic flights
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
- All accommodation per itinerary (luxury tier as standard)
- Meals as specified
- Gorilla & golden monkey permits, Mara conservancy fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Hot air balloon safari (if selected)
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Watersports at the coast