The plan to do a luxury game safari in Serengeti National Park and gorilla trekking in Rwanda immerses you in the wilderness feeling with some of the best safari activities in Africa.
Mountain gorillas in Rwanda are some of the endangered primates in the world and are living in only other two countries Uganda and D.R.Congo. To participate in gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda, one must book a gorilla permit which is the only ticket that provides access to Volcanoes National Park . Request For A qoutation
Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is the birth point for the great wildebeest migration one of the 8 natural wonders. Each year millions of animals both herbivores and carnivores embark on the journey from southern Serengeti National Park Tanzania then carry on northwards to cross the Mara River into Masai Mara National reserve in Kenya.
Luxury safaris in Africa are expected to have a mixture of top-notch services blended with nature. A combo of game safaris in Serengeti National park and gorilla trekking safari in Volcanoes National Park is a great choice where you get to enjoy the mix grassland and forest environment. Spending the night in a luxury Serengeti facility curated for exhilarating adventures amidst calls of the jungle.
Do not forget to book a visa for either countries Rwanda or Tanzania in case it is one of the travel documents you are required to obtain before entering the borders of either countries. Even though visa applications can be made on arrival, it is time consuming especially after a long flight coupled with jet lag.
8 day Game safari In Serengeti national Park Tanzania and Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Day-1 Drive to Volcanoes national park
Early morning, our driver guide will pick you from your overnight facility and embark on a journey to Volcanoes National park in Rwanda. Volcanoes National park is a prehistoric rain forest amidst the five of the six Virunga Volcanoes. Beyond the mountain gorillas Volcanoes national park is home to endangered golden monkeys, olive baboons, vervet monkeys and more.
The drive time to Volcanoes National park from Kigali is about 3 hours on winding roads covering a distance of about 219 kilometers. The highlands you pass by are terraced because Rwanda is generally a mountainous country.
Check into your lodge
Volcanoes accommodation: Bisate safari lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 2 Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National park Rwanda
Take early morning breakfast and head to the ranger station for briefing where details about what to expect during the gorilla trekking safaris are communicated. On the way, you have so much to encounter including other primates, birds, enjoy the stunning view of different shapes of landforms and more.
The ground is often wet from the regular rains that fall and yet less sunlight is filters through the dense layers of leaves to the ground so keeping the ground moist all day. The trails in Volcanoes national park are obstructed by falling over undergrowth and draping vines.
When you locate the mountain gorillas, wait for the ranger guide to give you a go on to take photos but keep observing them as they go about their daily life. While watching the gorilla family you may find them feeding, grooming, playing, picking pests from each other’s bodies and more.
Get back to your lodge
Day 3 Transfer to Kigali airport
After breakfast, drive to Kigali airport to catch up with your flight to Tanzania Arusha International Airport.
- Optional Extra activity in Rwanda
Kigali city tour gives you a glimpse into the life blood of Rwanda. While on the Kigali city tour, you may visit the Ethnological Museum of Rwanda where ancient items used by the people of this country in the past are preserved. More details about the history of Rwanda are given while at this Museum. Visit the genocide memorials, have a taste of Rwanda coffee and more.
- Optional Cultural Experience in Rwanda
You can organize for a Rwandese cultural experience where you may get to watch performances like the Intore dance moves, visit the Nyakarimbi crafts center where you may find the Imigongo which is cow dung paint, ceramics, pottery, weaving materials and more.
Accommodation in Arusha
Day 4 Drive to Tarangire National Park Tanzania
Get up early to start the drive to Tarangire National park which takes about 3 hours drive. Tarangire National park is an amazing game park in Tanzania with great chances of spotting a number of wild animals including lions, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeest, bushbucks, zebras, elands, hyenas, herds of cape buffaloes, elephants and more.
Accommodation in Tarangire National Park Serena safari Lodge, Karibu Camp Lodge, Nimali Tarangire , Mbali Mbali Trangire River Camp, Olive’s Camp, Trangire Treetops by Elewana, Chem Chem Safari Lodge
Day 5 Drive to Serengeti National Park
Get up early and drive to Serengeti National park enjoy the amazing scenery you pass by and an enroute game viewing experience. Enjoy the expansive rift valley view of Ngorongoro crater with its amazing look. As you get into Serengeti National Park, enjoy the amazing scenery.
Accommodation in Serengeti National Park
Manya Serengeti Luxury Camp, Serengeti Wildlife Lodge, Mbuzi Mawe Serengeti Camp, African Safari Serengeti Bologonja, Dove Serengeti Luxury Camp, Serengeti North Wilderness Camp, Maboresho Tented Camp
Day 6 Game drive in Serengeti National Park
Get up early for a game drive in Serengeti National Park. In case it is great wildebeest migration season expect to find millions of wild animals in most locations especially those close to the route followed by the great wildebeest migration path.
During the game drive, you may get to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, waterbucks bushbucks, elands, Impalas, cheetahs, herds of cape buffaloes and more. An array of birds roam the park too. Have picnic lunch, relax and either return to your lodge or another game drive to enjoy more.
Day 7 Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Another game drive in Serengeti National park to see the animals you may have missed the previous day.
- Optional Hot air balloon
You can decide to enjoy the presence of multitude of wildlife in Serengeti National park by choosing the hot air balloon. From the aerial view, you get to capture beautiful photos that are hard to catch when on ground.
Day 8 Departure
After this African safari, drive back Arusha to catch up with your flight back home.
Requirements For Booking A Game safari in Serengeti National Park and Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Book the Rwanda gorilla permit in advance as there availability lies at the edge of getting sold out any time. No gorilla permit is preserved without payment yet first come first served basis is used to reserve them.
Reserve necessary accommodations to use during both game safaris in Serengeti National park and gorilla trekking in Rwanda. It is best to spend the night before gorilla trekking in Rwanda within or closer to Volcanoes national park so as to get to the briefing point early. Even game safaris in Serengeti National Park are more rewarding early morning so this necessitates spending the night closer to the park.
Apply for a visa to Tanzania or Rwanda in advance to save on the time likely to spend at immigration. This applies to tourists from countries that are not exempted from visa application.
Pack the right safari gears to use during gorilla trekking and game safari in Rwanda and Tanzania
Hire a 4×4 wheel drive jeep in good condition as this gives you more comfort while on safari and when on the road to safari destinations. Air transport can also be arranged for a more private and upscale safari holiday.
What is the cost of gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Game safari in Serengeti National park in Tanzania.
The cost of a combination of gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is categorized into Luxury, mid-range and basic.
Every tourists is expected to pay conservation fees while in safari to the national parks in Tanzania or Rwanda. These fees do not discriminate the type f safari package you choose.
For gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda, currently the cost of $1500 for international nonresidents, $500 for foreign residents and $200 for east Africans. The cost of the Rwanda gorilla permit include park entrance fees.
Additional items that contribute to the final cost of gorilla trekking in Rwanda and game safari in Tanzania include accommodation costs, transport costs, meals, personal expenses and more.
Our safari consult team is ready to work with you to tailor the perfect itinerary inclusive of your desired safari activities and with in your budget. We are ready to help handle all the on ground arrangements on your behalf.
When is the best time to do luxury gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Game safari in Serengeti National Park Tanzania
The dry season is the preferred season to do gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Game safari in Serengeti national park Tanzania. The jungle is normally dry with less moisture expected in the environment in this season. The dry season which is June to October and December to January provides a great environment to see a number of wild inhabitants.
For game safaris in Serengeti National park, the season for the great wildebeest migration is perfect time to enjoy the best of this park. The great wildebeest migration which normally starts in in April progresses as the season unfolds.
Note that this is the peak tourism season in both Tanzania and Rwanda so expect competition for the available safari logistics to be high no matter the package you choose.
The wet season that is March to Maya and late October to November is great time too for doing gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Game safari in Serengeti National Park. This is the shoulder tourism season of Tanzania and Rwanda. The vegetation is generally luxuriant providing great views. Chance of encountering infants or witnessing a new life being delivered are, more possible.
How sure Can I be to see the mountain gorillas in Rwanda and Game in Serengeti Tanzania
For gorilla trekking in Rwanda, finding the mountain gorillas is s sure deal because they stay in a particular feeding spot for sometime and only relocate when there is a standing reason. Even when the gorillas move, it is not normally far from the previous location.
Game drives in Serengeti national Park in Tanzania are some of the best in Africa and even though it is in the game park where animals move freely, finding them is not in vain. You need to open your mind to what every animal you come across instead of fixing to one particular animals.
While on a gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda and Game tour in Serengeti National park, be open minded so that you still keep the vibe for choosing to do this African safari.
Beyond the mountain gorillas or game, the parks have stunning features that contribute to its beautiful environment.
For the best results during African safari holiday, utilize the time when the best animal sighting is recommended as this gives you better chances to spotting a number of park inhabitants without panicking.
Why do gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Game safari Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
Both gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda and Game safari in Tanzania give you an opportunity to see some of the best wildlife wonders in Africa.
The Great wildebeest migration in Tanzania is a natural phenomenon that is hard to explain the factual reason for this season massive wild animal trek. For gorilla trekking, Rwanda is one of the lucky homes of these endangered primates in the world.
When you pay conservation fees before the gorilla trekking in Rwanda and game drive in Tanzania it is a contribution to the conservation fraternity.
For a great African safari photographing or filming experience, a visit to Volcanoes national park in Rwanda and Serengeti National park may provide those perfect destinations to enjoy every moment.
A visit to the communities closer to Serengeti National park and Volcanoes national Park in Rwanda gives you a glimpse into what they go through in the bid to withstand the presence of these wild animals.