Rather than spreading fourteen days across four countries, this itinerary picks just two — Rwanda for its gorillas and golden monkeys, Tanzania for its lions and the Great Migration — and gives each a genuine week, for travellers who’d rather go deep than wide.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive Kigali, Transfer to Kinigi
Arrival at Kigali International Airport, then a drive to Kinigi at the base of the Virunga volcanoes.
Gorilla Trekking, Volcanoes National Park
A full day tracking a habituated mountain gorilla family through the Virunga volcanoes.
As above
Golden Monkey Trekking
A morning trek through the bamboo zone tracking a troop of golden monkeys.
As above
Dian Fossey Hike or Cultural Village Visit
An optional hike to the Dian Fossey Tomb at Karisoke, or a visit to the Iby’Iwacu cultural village.
As above
Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
A drive south through Rwanda’s terraced hills to Nyungwe Forest.
Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk, Nyungwe
A morning chimpanzee trek followed by Nyungwe’s suspended canopy walkway, 70 metres above the forest floor.
As above
Transfer to Kigali
A drive back to Kigali, with time for an optional city tour, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Fly to Arusha, Transfer to Serengeti National Park
A flight to Kilimanjaro or Arusha, then a light-aircraft connection to the Serengeti.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
A full day across the Serengeti’s endless plains for lion, leopard and cheetah.
As above
Second Serengeti Game Drive Day
A further day exploring different sectors of the park, tracking prides and following any migration activity in the area.
As above
Third Serengeti Game Drive Day
An additional full day in the Serengeti, with the flexibility to chase specific sightings your guide has tracked.
As above
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
A drive to the crater rim via the Serengeti’s southern plains.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
A full day descended onto the crater floor among lion, elephant and black rhino.
As above
Departure
A transfer to Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight.
Permits & Costs
| Rwanda gorilla permit | $1,500 per person |
| Golden monkey permit | $100 per person |
| Nyungwe chimpanzee permit | $100 per person |
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who’d rather commit fully to two countries than skim four — three full game-drive days in the Serengeti alone is genuinely rare on a standard circuit.
Tour Includes
- All ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicles
- Regional flight segment
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- All permits & park entry/crater descent fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Dian Fossey hike permit (if selected)
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Why three full days in the Serengeti instead of two?
A third day noticeably improves the odds of tracking specific prides or catching migration activity, since your guide can follow up on sightings from the previous days rather than starting fresh each time.
Could we add Kenya’s Maasai Mara instead of a third Serengeti day?
Yes, that’s a straightforward swap; tell us your preference and we’ll re-quote the itinerary.
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