10 Days Tanzania + kenya + Uganda gorillas from Kigali

This 10 Days Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda Gorillas Safari from Kigali is an incredible East African adventure combining mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda with world-famous wildlife experiences in Kenya and Tanzania. The safari takes you through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering opportunities to see mountain gorillas, the Big Five, the Great Migration depending on the season, and some of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes.

The journey begins in Kigali, Rwanda, and ends in Arusha, Tanzania, making it one of the most rewarding multi-country safaris in East Africa.

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short Kigali city tour including local markets, craft centres, and cultural attractions.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Eagle View Lodge Kigali

Mid-range: Hotel des Mille Collines

Luxury: Kigali Serena Hotel

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, depart Kigali and drive through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside towards the Uganda border.

After immigration formalities, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and spend the evening relaxing while preparing for the next day’s trek.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.

Begin your trek through the rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location.

Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

Accommodation

As above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Kigali and Flight to Nairobi

After breakfast, drive back to Kigali and transfer to Kigali International Airport for your flight to Nairobi, Kenya.

Upon arrival, meet your Kenyan safari guide and transfer to your hotel.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Ibis Styles Nairobi

Mid-range: Tamarind Tree Hotel

Luxury: Nairobi Serena Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 5: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, drive through the Great Rift Valley towards Masai Mara National Reserve.

Arrive in time for lunch before enjoying your first afternoon game drive.

Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, and numerous antelope species.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Enchoro Wildlife Camp

Mid-range: Zebra Plains Mara Camp

Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Full Day Safari in Masai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara.

Look for the Big Five and, depending on the season, witness the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the ecosystem.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing your wildlife viewing adventure.

Accommodation

As above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Flight to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a flight to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.

Upon arrival, begin a game drive through one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.

Spend the afternoon searching for predators, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of plains game.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Tukaone Serengeti Camp

Mid-range: Serengeti Tortilis Camp

Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Full Day Serengeti Safari

Enjoy a full day exploring the Serengeti.

Visit different regions of the park in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, hyenas, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras.

The Serengeti offers some of the best wildlife photography opportunities in Africa.

Accommodation

As above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Arrive at the crater rim and enjoy spectacular views of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.

Spend the evening at your lodge overlooking the crater.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Rhino Lodge

Mid-range: Ngorongoro Farm House

Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.

The crater supports an incredible concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and the rare black rhino.

After lunch, drive to Arusha where you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Optional Activities

Kigali

• Kigali Genocide Memorial visit
• Inema Arts Centre tour
• Coffee tasting experience
• Local market tour

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Batwa cultural experience
• Gorilla habituation experience
• Guided forest walks
• Bird watching excursions

Masai Mara National Reserve

• Hot air balloon safari
• Maasai village visit
• Night game drive in conservancies
• Bush breakfast experience

Serengeti National Park

• Hot air balloon safari
• Walking safari
• Cultural village visit
• Photography safari

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• Olduvai Gorge visit
• Maasai cultural experience
• Nature walks around the crater rim