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The definitive East Africa safari: Kenya's Masai Mara, Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and Rwanda's Volcanoes for gorilla trekking. A continent in twelve days.
Expect an incredible journey across Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, combining classic savannah safaris with an unforgettable mountain gorilla experience. Explore the Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro on guided game drives with opportunities to see lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. In Rwanda, enjoy the scenery of Kigali and the forested slopes of Volcanoes National Park before trekking in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. With carefully arranged regional flights, private transfers and professional guides, this safari offers a diverse East African experience from open savannah to volcanic forests.
Discover the highlights of East Africa on a 12 Days Grand Safari combining the spectacular wildlife of Kenya and Tanzania with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Begin in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve, enjoying exciting game drives across its wildlife-rich savannahs. Continue to Tanzania's Serengeti National Park for more incredible wildlife encounters before exploring the remarkable landscapes and abundant wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater. Your journey then continues to Rwanda, beginning with a night in Kigali before travelling to Volcanoes National Park. Spend two nights surrounded by the beautiful Virunga Mountains, with a mountain gorilla trekking experience providing a memorable finale to your East African adventure
This tour partners with eco-certified lodges and follows low-impact travel principles.
You will be picked up from your hotel, airport in Nairobi and begin your journey to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Kenyan countryside before arriving in the reserve. Upon arrival, enjoy your first game drive, with opportunities to see diverse wildlife species.
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Masai Mara, exploring the reserve's vast savannah landscapes in search of the Big Five and other African wildlife. Take time to enjoy the spectacular scenery and excellent wildlife photography opportunities throughout the day.
Start the morning with an optional hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara, offering a breathtaking aerial view of the reserve's vast savannah landscapes and wildlife below. After the balloon experience, enjoy a bush breakfast before continuing with a game drive through the reserve.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight connection to Tanzania. Continue to Serengeti National Park, where you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. Later in the afternoon, enjoy an introductory game drive
Enjoy a full day of game drives across Serengeti National Park, exploring its vast plains and wildlife-rich landscapes. Search for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife while enjoying the spectacular scenery.
Continue your Serengeti safari with another day of exciting game drives. Explore different areas of the park and discover its diverse wildlife and landscapes while enjoying more opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey from Serengeti National Park towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a game drive en route as you leave the Serengeti. Continue towards the Ngorongoro Crater and arrive around mid-morning for a game drive on the crater floor.
Enjoy a leisurely morning at your accommodation, with breakfast around 10:00 AM. After breakfast, check out and transfer to Arusha. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the hotel's facilities, or choose an optional Arusha city tour to explore the city's highlights and local atmosphere.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. Spend the rest of the day settling in, relaxing at your hotel
Start the morning with a guided Kigali city tour, visiting selected highlights and experiencing the city's vibrant atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and cultural heritage. After the city tour, depart Kigali and travel by road towards Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy Rwanda's scenic countryside and rolling hills along the way before arriving at your accommodation near the park.
Wake up early and head to Volcanoes National Park for registration and a pre-trek briefing before beginning your mountain gorilla trekking experience. Trek through the forested slopes of the Virunga Mountains in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once you locate the gorillas, enjoy a memorable encounter while observing their natural behavior and learning about their conservation.
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Kigali. Enjoy the scenic drive through Rwanda's beautiful countryside before arriving in Kigali. Depending on your departure schedule, you will be dropped off at the airport
Begin your East African adventure with a convenient pick-up in Nairobi, Kenya. Your safari can start from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After travelling through Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, your journey concludes in Kigali, where you can be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight or to your preferred hotel.
The safari begins in Nairobi, Kenya, which is well connected to major international and regional destinations. Travel between the safari destinations can be arranged using a combination of comfortable road transfers and regional flights, depending on the itinerary and preferred travel style.
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