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Tour Overview
Combines the migration ecosystem across Kenya and Tanzania with mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda — plains game, cross-border migration viewing, and primate trekking in a single routed itinerary.
Luxury Highlights
- Game drives in both the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti
- A full-day Ngorongoro Crater descent
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park
- A single continuous itinerary spanning three countries
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Arrive in Nairobi and fly to the Maasai Mara for two days of game drives.
Cross to Tanzania
Fly or transfer across the border into the Serengeti.
Serengeti National Park
Three full days of game drives, continuing through the ecosystem.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Crater-rim lodge with a full-day crater floor descent.
Fly to Kigali, Rwanda
Connect via Kigali and transfer to the Volcanoes National Park region.
Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla trekking with a habituated family group, plus optional golden monkey tracking.
Rest Day & Depart
A buffer day at Lake Kivu or in Kigali before your flight home.
Accommodation on This Safari
Accommodation is selected from our recommended lodge directory for each region visited, matched to your preferences on privacy, style, and budget tier during planning — see the relevant region and lodge pages for specific property options.
Meals Included
All meals are included throughout the safari portions of this itinerary; specific inclusions for any city or beach nights should be confirmed at booking, as these can vary by property.
Flights & Transfers
This itinerary crosses Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, combining light-aircraft safari transfers with international connecting flights between countries; all internal flights are arranged as part of your itinerary.
Wildlife Expectations
Combines a migration-dependent leg with a reliably high-success gorilla-trekking leg — a good balance for travellers wanting both. As with all our itineraries, we do not guarantee specific sightings.
Best Season for This Itinerary
Best timed around the migration's cross-border movement; Rwanda gorilla trekking workable year-round.
Optional Experiences & Add-Ons
Hot air balloon safaris, private guided walks, cultural visits, and helicopter transfers can be added to most legs of this itinerary on request. Internal link: Experiences
Packing Guide
Neutral-toned clothing, layers for early-morning game drives, comfortable closed shoes, and a wide-brimmed hat are recommended across all legs of this itinerary. Internal link: The Tanzania Safari Packing Guide
What's Included / What's Excluded
Included: accommodation, meals as specified, park and conservation fees, private guiding, and internal transfers listed above. Excluded: international flights, visas, travel insurance, gratuities, and optional add-on experiences unless otherwise agreed.
Why Choose This Safari
Combines the migration ecosystem across Kenya and Tanzania with mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda — plains game, cross-border migration viewing, and primate trekking in a single routed itinerary.
Upgrade Options
Add a Zanzibar or Kenyan coast close before or instead of the Lake Kivu rest day.