8 days Serengeti wildlife safari and gorilla trekking Rwanda

8 days Serengeti wildlife safari and gorilla trekking Rwanda , A combined safari of Serengeti National Park and Volcanoes National Park is the best selection for tourists who wish to have sight of the big five animals in the wilderness and the greatly endangered mountain gorillas. Truly you will enjoy watching the Lions, Leopards, elephants, buffaloes’ rhinos, and other wild animals that usually engage in the great wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park and the gentle giant mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. When you visit Serengeti National Park, don’t miss out on the amazing discoveries in the Ngorongoro crater area, which are two top tourist attractions in Tanzania. Enjoy game drives, the amazing balloon experience, watch the wildebeest migration, and the natural beauty of the park.

 

Volcanoes National Park is a prominent home for miraculous mountain gorillas that resemble humans sharing a DNA of 98%. They are so intelligent and friendly to humans. Watch their interactions and behavior as a family. in the same park, you will have an interaction with the  Rwanda locals to learn more about the park and the country at large. By the end of gorilla trekking and wildebeest safari, you will have got the true meaning of African wild nature and culture and tradition.

Tour highlights of 8 days Serengeti wildlife safari and gorilla trekking Rwanda 

  • Game drives in Serengeti
  • Air balloon experience
  • Gorilla trekking in Rwanda
  • Rwanda City tour
  • Gorilla Guardians Village Visit (Ib’yiwachu)

Tour Summary of 8 days Serengeti wildlife safari and gorilla trekking Rwanda 

  • Day 1: Travel from Arusha to Serengeti National Park
  • Day 2:Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park
  • Day 3:Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park to follow migration herds
  • Day 4; Hot air balloon experience  and  game drive
  • Day 5: Drive to Arusha for flight to Kigali
  • Day:6 Kigali City tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 7: Gorilla trekking and Ib’yiwachu Cultural Visit
  • Day 8: Transfer back to Kigali for departure flights.

Detailed Itinerary of 8 days Serengeti wildlife safari and gorilla trekking Rwanda 

Day 1: Travel from Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Day 1 of 8 days Serengeti wildlife safari and gorilla trekking Rwanda after an early morning breakfast at your accommodation, with your packed lunch, your driver guide will pick you up to start the journey to one of Tanzania’s natural wonders, Serengeti National Park. the drive takes you through an epic setting of vibrant hills on the roadsides. The 6-7 hours journey will take you through other parks like Tarangire, lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro, where you will see various wildlife for about 2.5 hours, and pass-through towns like Mto Wa Mbu and Karatu. On arrival, check in for accommodation for relaxation and a night stay.

Day 2: Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Day 2 of 8 days Serengeti wildlife safari and gorilla trekking Rwanda, After morning breakfast, with picnic lunch and water, drive into this prestigious park to look out for different wildlife like lions, leopards, Zebras, and wildebeests, in the due course drive heading to the Mara River where you expect to hear thundering stampedes of wildebeests as they dive into the river ready to cross to river Maasai Mara for greener past. Have a full day’s experience then return to the accommodation for relaxation and overnight.

 Day 3: Full-day game drives in Serengeti National Park to follow the migration herds.

Early in the morning, you will wake up and drive into the park to try sighting some of the nocturnal wildlife like hyenas, leopards, and lions that keep looking for prey from dusk to dawn. Later meet at the lodge for bush breakfast after which proceed to the Mara River to watch the wildebeest crossing and big crocodiles awaiting to catch the young and weak ones for their food. in the evening hours, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and a night stay.

Day 4:Hot air balloon experience and game drive.

Another new morning in Serengeti National Park, go to for another amazing experience where you will have to enjoy the park in the skies together with the birds. The activity will start so early before sunrise and last for about one hour depending on the weather. The activity will end with a celebrated bush breakfast and champagne with a toast to the occasion. Later proceed with a game drive in the park to search out for missed animals you missed out on past game drives. Enjoy sand downers and drinks in the park and return to the lodge for overnight.

Day 5:Drive  back to Arusha for a flight to Kigali

Day 5 of 8 days Serengeti wildlife safari and gorilla trekking Rwanda, After morning breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and start your drive to Kilimanjaro via Arusha for a small tour thereafter you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Kigali. upon arrival, our guide in Rwanda will welcome you to the airport and transfer you to the accommodation for dinner and night stay.

Day 6: Kigali city tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After a tasty morning breakfast, move out of the accommodation for a brief city tour where you will visit the Kigali genocide memorial and Rwanda Art Museum, head to the hotel for lunch, and then embark on the journey to Volcanoes National Park for the eventual gorilla trekking experience, on arrival you will check-in the accommodation for overnight.

8 days Serengeti wildlife safari and gorilla trekking RwandaDay 7: Gorilla trekking  in Volcanoes National Park and Gorilla Guardians Village visit

After a yummy breakfast, dressed in your trekking gear, you will then be transferred by your driver to Kinigi Park headquarters for a briefing about the gorilla trekking expedition, after the briefing you will then drive to the trailhead to start your trek on foot, you will hike into the mountainous forest in the leadership of a trained game guide and ranger to search for the great apes. The activity will take 3-4 hours and on locating the mountain gorillas you will spend 1 hour in their company as you enjoy their feeding habits, how they behave in the sight of humans, and how the dominant silverback guards his family. you will be allowed to take flashless photos and later return to the lodge for lunch.

In the late afternoon hours, visit the  Gorilla Guardians village, also known as Ib’yiwachu Cultural Village. In this place, you will have a true experience of Rwanda Culture. Meet the local herbalists and local beer brewers, relax with traditional music and dance, visit the art and craft shops for souvenirs, and travel back to the lodge for dinner and a night stay.

Day 8: Transfer to Kigali for your flight back home.

On this last day of your trip, wake up at your pace, have breakfast, and check out of the lodge to start on the journey back to Kigali. As you travel, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the rolling hills in Rwanda. You can make a stopover at any roadside market to interact with the locals and also buy some of their products.   The driver will drop you off at the airport or hotel as you wait for the time of your flight.

Tour Includes

  • Park entrance fees
  • Gorilla permits
  • Full-board accommodation for 7 nights
  •  Flights during the trip
  •  Airport transfers
  •  Meals and drinks during the safari

 Tour exclusions

  • International flights before and after the safari
  • Travel Visas
  •  Tips and gratuities for game rangers and, guides and drivers.
  • Medical and Travel Insurance
  • Personal expenses like alcohol, cigars, and souvenirs.