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Rwanda & Tanzania Gorillas, Primates, & Game

Duration
10 days
Price
£10,538 pp.
Location
Rwanda, Africa
Silverback Gorilla Pnv Rwanda Development Board

Trip Highlights

  • Fully guided gorilla trek in Rwanda
  • Safari adventures in the Serengeti
  • See the endangered Golden monkey in its natural habitat

What's Included

  • Flights between Rwanda and Tanzania
  • All park fees, activities and transfers
  • Private safari guides

The highlights of Rwanda and Tanzania

Discover Rwanda's stunning wildlife, wild places and fascinating people with us

This adventure begins with a flight to Kigali, Rwanda, where you'll spend time exploring the city, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre. From Kigali, you'll travel to Parc National des Volcans, the gateway to the region's famous wildlife experiences. Here, you’ll embark on memorable gorilla tracking expeditions, hiking through lush forests with expert guides to observe these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. You’ll also have the opportunity to track the endangered golden monkeys, unique to this region.

Next, the journey takes you to Tanzania's Northern Serengeti, where you'll enjoy several days of thrilling wildlife encounters. You’ll have the chance to go on game drives, walking safaris, and enjoy bush picnics in the vast savannah, with exclusive use of a safari vehicle, guide, and spotter, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience. Throughout the trip, you'll stay in comfortable accommodations close to nature, ensuring a truly authentic safari adventure. The trip concludes with a final game drive before departing from Kilimanjaro Airport, leaving you with unforgettable memories of East Africa's diverse wildlife and landscapes.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Departure

Fly to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. On arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to the Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel located in a suburb of the city for an overnight stay.

Day 2 Kigali - Parc National des Volcans

This morning, you are met and transferred by road to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, which contains a permanent historically factual and extremely moving exhibition of the Rwandan genocide.

After lunch, you are transferred to Parc National des Volcans, where you check in to the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel located at the boundary of the national park, and stay for the next three nights on a full-board basis. The rest of the day is yours to relax at leisure.

Day 3-4 Gorilla tracking!

Day 5 Golden monkey tracking!

Day 6 Kigali - Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti NP

Day 7 - 9 Game drives and walking safaris!

Day 10 Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti NP - Kilimanjaro Airport

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Duration

10 days

Location

Rwanda, Africa

Price

£10,538 pp.

Price Includes

  • 9 nights accommodation and meals as listed
  • National park permits/fees
  • Excursions and activities as specified
  • Internal flights within Africa
  • All transfers and transportation
  • Private English-speaking drivers/guides

Price Excludes

  • International flights to/from your home country
  • Single Supplement
  • Any activities, meals, or fees not listed as included

From £10,538pp based on two people sharing, excluding international flights.

The trip includes all accommodations and activities specified above. Rooms and meals are as follows:

  • 2 nights at Heaven Boutique Hotel, Kigali - breakfast included.
  • 3 nights at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Parc de Volcans – all-inclusive.
  • 4 nights at Lamai Serengeti Camp, Serengeti - all-inclusive.

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When to go to Tanzania

Find out the best time to visit Tanzania with our month by month guide.

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January

January is mixed when it comes to weather, temperatures rise whilst the chance of rain and humidity increases. It is still a good time to go, as the rates are lower yet the game viewing is still excellent.

  • During this time migratory herds are in the Serengeti for calving season, meaning the Ndutu plains are busy.
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February

The weather remains hot with a chance of rain in February.

  • Meanwhile in the Ndutu Plains the migration is still occurring.
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March

March is the calm before the storm, before heavy rains and humidity builds. Visitors can take great advantage of lower rates during the low season.

  • Migrating herds start to leave Ndutu, heading West towards Grumeti.
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April

April experiences continued periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.

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May

During may there is periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.

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June

June heralds the wet season, bringing lush green vegetation which can make spotting game more difficult. It is a particularly great time for birders as parks become populated by migratory birds especially in the South.

  • Migration is still in the Grumeti area, heading north.
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July

July is the start of peak season, temperatures reach up to 30 degrees and the surrounding land becomes drier and spotting game is becoming easier.

  • The migration is in the Northern Serengeti moving towards Kenya.
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August

August is peak season, with bush land drying out game spotting becomes much easier. If you want to experience Tanzania game at its best, August is the time to travel.

  • The migration still remains in the north.
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September

Peak season continues in September, the Northern circuit can be very busy, if you want to avoid crowds it's best to visit the southern parks.

  • The end of the migration is still in the north with herds on both side of the Kenyan and Tanzanian borders.
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October

Peak season continues into October with good game viewing in the Serengeti and southern parks.

  • The migration has now crossed over into Kenya.
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November

November is the start of the rainy season, the rains tend to be overnight so it is still a popular time to travel. During this month you can take advantage of low season rates.

  • Migration crossing over into the Serengeti can be seen a the Tanzania and Kenya border.
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December

Rains continue in December, whilst the temperature and humidity start to build. Venturing out on safari is generally good, with large game still easily spotted.

  • Migrating herds in the north travel south back to Ndutu.
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