6-Day Serengeti Safari & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Experience

The 6-day Serengeti safari and Rwanda gorilla trekking experience takes you to two of Africa’s top destinations; Rwanda and Tanzania.

The trip begins in Kigali and takes you to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda’s top gorilla trekking destination. From there, you will fly to Tanzania’s Arusha Airport, where you will either continue by road or take a domestic flight to Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is home to Africa’s Big Five and offers the best opportunity to see the great wildebeest migration.

6-Day Serengeti Safari & Rwanda Gorilla Tour

• Visit two famous African destinations, Rwanda and Tanzania
• Trek mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park
• Spend one full hour watching gorillas in their forest home
• Visit the Gorilla Guardians Village and learn about Rwandan culture
• Fly from Kigali to Arusha and explore Serengeti National Park
• Enjoy full-day game drives in the Serengeti to see Africa’s Big Five
• Watch the great wildebeest migration across the Serengeti plains
• See lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, leopards, and cheetahs
• Visit a Maasai village and experience traditional songs and dances
• Stay in comfortable lodges in both Rwanda and Tanzania
• End the trip with a transfer or flight back to Arusha for departure

Brief 6-Day Serengeti Safari & Rwanda Gorilla Tour Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
• Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Visit to Gorilla Guardians Village
• Day 3: Drive to Kigali, Fly to Arusha, and Transfer to Serengeti National Park
• Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
• Day 5: Great Migration Viewing and Visit to the Maasai People
• Day 6: Departure

Detailed 6-Day Serengeti Safari & Rwanda Gorilla Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, your driver-guide will welcome you and brief you about the trip. You will then drive to Volcanoes National Park, famous for its mountain gorillas and five volcanoes that form part of the Virunga ranges. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, have dinner, and stay overnight.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Visit to Gorilla Guardians Village

After an early breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla trekking. You will be assigned a gorilla family and begin your trek through the forest. When you find the gorillas, you will spend one full hour watching them as they feed, play, and move around before returning to your lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit the Gorilla Guardians Village, a cultural center run by reformed poachers. The village represents Rwanda’s three ethnic groups; the Twa, Hutu, and Tutsi. You will enjoy traditional performances, taste local food, and learn about Rwandan culture before returning to your luxury Rwanda gorilla lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Drive to Kigali, Fly to Arusha, and Transfer to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive back to Kigali, a journey of about two hours. From Kigali, fly to Arusha in Tanzania, where you will be met by your Tanzanian guide. You will then drive to Serengeti National Park, arriving in the evening. Check in at your lodge, have dinner, and stay overnight.

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. The park is vast and full of wildlife. Early morning is the best time to see animals when they are most active. Expect to see the Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos, along with zebras, gazelles, wildebeests, giraffes, cheetahs, and many birds.

Lunch will be served in the wild before continuing your game drive. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Great Migration Viewing and Visit to the Maasai People

After breakfast, head out to witness the great wildebeest migration, one of nature’s most incredible events. Watch as large herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh pasture and water.

After lunch, visit a Maasai village. The Maasai are traditional pastoralists known for their rich culture and strong community spirit. You will enjoy traditional dances, songs, and local food before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Departure

After breakfast, your driver will transfer you back to Arusha for your international flight. Alternatively, you may take a domestic flight directly from the Serengeti to Arusha. This marks the end of your 6-day Serengeti safari and Rwanda gorilla trekking adventure.

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