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13-DAY IMPRESSIVE RAINFOREST AND MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN RWANDA AND SAFARI IN TANZANIA

13-DAY IMPRESSIVE RAINFOREST AND MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN RWANDA AND SAFARI IN TANZANIA

Embark on a transformative 13-day journey through the heart of East Africa, delving into the captivating landscapes and diverse wildlife habitats of Rwanda and Tanzania. Begin your adventure in the bustling city of Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, before venturing south to the pristine wilderness of Nyungwe Forest National Park, where rare primates and vibrant birdlife await. Continue your odyssey to the iconic Volcanoes National Park, where the majestic mountain gorillas captivate the imagination. Then, cross into Tanzania and explore the legendary Serengeti National Park, where the Great Migration unfolds in a spectacle of nature. Conclude your expedition with a visit to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, marveling at its stunning crater and abundant wildlife. This meticulously planned 13-day itinerary promises an immersive experience, blending cultural discovery with the breathtaking beauty of East Africa’s natural wonders.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Your adventure begins with your arrival at Kigali International Airport (TBA)
  • The VIP Meet & Greet team will provide fast track and assistance including handling  VISA and luggage support at the airport. 
  • Meet your experienced guide who will be your trusted companion throughout your entire adventure and receive a comprehensive on the exciting days ahead. 
  • Check in at the hotel for your restful nights.
  • Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel – 1x Double Prime room (BB)
  • Early morning breakfast
  • Transfer by your guide to go chimpanzee tracking in the Nyungwe Forest. After a short briefing by your guide, walk through stunning tea plantations before entering the thick luscious forest. There are over 13 species of monkey found in the forest and excellent birding opportunities with over 100 species of butterflies and the occasional chameleon.
  • The excursion can last from one to four hours but you will definitely hear the
    chimpanzees from the moment you enter the forest. Once found you will stay for an hour with the chimpanzees, watching them play, fight and eat in the atmospheric forest.
  • Return to your hotel to relax and refresh.
  • Afternoon hike with local ranger and enjoy the 60m long canopy walkway
  • Overnight: One & Only Nyungwe house – 1x Double Nyungwe King room (FB)
  • Morning breakfast
  • Transfer to the Central part of Lake Kivu, Kibuye
  • Check in and enjoy lunch at your lodge
  • Afternoon eenjoy a beautiful sundowner boat tour on lake Kivu (Bay of Islands)
  • Overnight at Cleo Lake Kivu Lodge – 1x Double King Suite (HB)
  • Morning breakfast and check out
  • Walk with local guide along the shores of Lake Kivu (called Congo Nile trail) and pass local villages and get the feeling of the daily lifestyle.
  • Lunch In Gisenyi – own account
  • Your guide and vehicle is in contact with the local guide; as soon as you want to stop walking, you can proceed by vehicle.
  • Proceed with the transfer to Musanze (Volcanoes National Park)
  • Check in at your lodge
  • End of the afternoon: Have a meeting with the gorilla doctor at the lodge to better
    understand the multifaced work being done to protect the primate. (gorilla’s, chimpanzees, and other primates in Rwanda)
  • Overnight at Singita Kwitonda Lodge – 1x Double Suite (FB, including premium wines, spirits, and liqueurs (excluding French Champagne).
  • Wake up at sunrise and drive the short journey to the park headquarters where briefing, porters and tea and coffee will be given before starting the adventure into the forest.
    • We offer complementary Local porters who can help with the guide to complete the gorilla tracking experience. Who will assist you with your daypack, and give you hand when the path is slippery, steep, or irregular.
  • Your guide will drive you to the starting point: Tracking can be between 90 minutes and the whole morning depending on what family group is assigned. You will spend one hour with the gorillas – sometimes moving around to stay with the gorillas or following them. The guide will ensure you are in the best spots to take the most beautiful pictures and experience the breath-taking experience properly.
  • Return to your lodge for your delicious lunch and leisure time.
  • Overnight at Singita Kwitonda Lodge – 1x Double Suite (FB, including premium wines, spirits, and liqueurs (excluding French Champagne).
  • Morning breakfast and check out.
  • Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your international flight – 2.5 – 3 hours
    • Optional: charter helicopter flight Musanze – Kigali (6-seater, max. 360 kg – 30 min.)
  • Check in for your flight to Tanzania – Serengeti national park (Grumeti) (COASTAL AIR)
  • Be welcomed by your ranger from Singita and have a transfer to the lodge.
  • Check in and have a briefing about the service, options, and program of the coming safari days.
  • Overnight: Singita Faru Faru lodge (1x double & 1 single suite; all meals, beverages
    (excluding French champagne), 2 game drives per day in open safari vehicle, airstrip transfers, telephone calls, laundry service, Wi-Fi access in main area)
  • Morning breakfast
  • Enjoy today an early morning and late afternoon sundowner game drive, the time that the wildlife is active and the cats hunting for food. The best chance to see the most.
  • During the hottest time of the day you can relax, enjoy your lunch, or make use of the massage options offered by the lodge (to be paid direct at the lode)
  • You might be lucky to see the big herds of wildebeest and zebra (migration)
  • Overnight: Singita Faru Faru lodge (1x double & 1 single suite; all meals, beverages (excluding French champagne), 2 game drives per day in open safari vehicle, airstrip transfers, telephone calls, laundry service, Wi-Fi access in main area)
  • Early morning wakes up.’
  • Enjoy today an early morning and late afternoon sundowner game drive, the time that the wildlife is active and the cats hunting for food. The best chance to see the most.
  • During the hottest time of the day you can relax, enjoy your lunch, or make use of the massage options offered by the lodge (to be paid direct at the lode)
  • You might be lucky to see the big herds of wildebeest and zebra (migration)
  • Overnight: Singita Faru Faru lodge (1x double & 1 single suite; all meals, beverages (excluding French champagne), 2 game drives per day in open safari vehicle, airstrip transfers, telephone calls, laundry service, Wi-Fi access in main area)
  • Morning breakfast and check
  • Enjoy today an early morning and late afternoon sundowner game drive, the time that the wildlife is active and the cats hunting for food. The best chance to see the most.
  • During the hottest time of the day you can relax, enjoy your lunch, or make use of the massage options offered by the lodge (to be paid direct at the lode)
  • You might be lucky to see the big herds of wildebeest and zebra (migration)
  • Overnight: Singita Faru Faru lodge (1x double & 1 single suite; all meals, beverages (excluding French champagne), 2 game drives per day in open safari vehicle, airstrip transfers, telephone calls, laundry service, Wi-Fi access in main area)
  • Morning breakfast and check out.
  • Transfer to the Grumeti airstrip for your scheduled flight to Manyara airstrip (COASTAL AIRLINES)
  • Be welcomed by a guide and have a transfer to your lodge.
  • Check in and have lunch.
  • Enjoy in the afternoon the service and views from the lodge.
  • Overnight: &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater lodge– suite with ensuite bathroom with bath and shower (three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, scheduled safari activities, refreshments on game drives, laundry service)
  • Morning breakfast and check out.
  • Enjoy today a visit of the Ngorongoro crater; an impressive landscape where you find Big 5 and all plain game / wildlife (except the giraffe).
  • Overnight: &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater lodge– suite with ensuite bathroom with bath and shower (three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas, and coffees, scheduled safari activities, refreshments on game drives, laundry service)
  • Morning breakfast
  • Transfer to Arusha and enjoy the daily lifestyle in the villages and Arusha city.
  • Have a lunch at Arusha coffee lodge and visit later the Shanga workshop. Shanga is a social enterprise, which employs people with disabilities to create unique and highquality handmade jewelry, glassware and homewares incorporating recycled materials. There are different workshops to choose from to join, based on your preferences: glassblowing, making necklace, bracelet, masai beading or a short Swahili language lesson.
  • Your guide and vehicle will be available to explore Arusha, some last shopping and the transfer to Kilimanjaro airport in time for your departure flight.
  • End of service

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

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