Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha

Arusha - Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, representatives will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Settle into your accommodation, unwind, and acclimate to the African ambiance in preparation for your safari adventure starting the next morning. This hotel stay includes bed and breakfast, as you will likely arrive late in the evening.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park and Afternoon Game Drive

Tarangire National Park - After breakfast, you’ll depart for Tarangire National Park for an afternoon guided game drive. As one of Tanzania’s lesser-known parks, it retains an authentic safari atmosphere. The hilly landscape adorned with majestic Baobab trees against the blue sky is stunning. Witness the world’s largest concentration of elephants, with herds of up to 300 elephants seen around the Tarangire River, drinking or enjoying a mud bath. Besides elephants, Tarangire is a haven for bird enthusiasts. After lunch, continue with game drives, exploring areas around swamps where lions, leopards, cheetahs, and even tree-climbing pythons can be spotted.
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meal plan: All meals included and drinking water

Day 3: Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park - Following breakfast, you’ll journey towards Serengeti National Park via the picturesque high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, you’ll descend into the heart of wild Africa, the Serengeti National Park, with its endless plains stretching as far as the eye can see. You’ll head to the central park area known as the Seronera area, one of the park’s richest wildlife habitats. It features the Seronera River, providing a vital water source that attracts a diverse range of Serengeti species. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation: Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp
Meal plan: All meals included and drinking water

Day 4: Full Day Game Drive

Serengeti National Park - Continue your safari in Serengeti National Park, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. The annual wildebeest migration, involving over a million wildebeest, is a major highlight, offering a spectacular natural display as millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles traverse the vast plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue the game drive. For a unique perspective, consider a balloon safari.
Accommodation: Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp
Meal plan: All meals included and drinking water

Day 5: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Conservation Area - After breakfast, travel from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with ample opportunities to observe wildlife along the way. Upon reaching the crater rim, descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor, where the views are breathtaking. This collapsed volcanic crater is a unique ecosystem with diverse vegetation. Marvel at the vibrant landscapes and abundant wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and the rare black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then visit Maasai Villages or the Elephant Caves before heading to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Rhino Lodge
Meal plan: All meals included and drinking water

Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park Guided Game Drive and Return to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park - In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel to begin your safari to Lake Manyara National Park. Established in 1960, this small park is home to tree-climbing lions, elephants, and large troops of baboons and monkeys. The park is dominated by the shallow, alkaline lake and features diverse habitats such as grassy plains, escarpment, and forest. Later, return to Arusha.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa
Meal plan: All meals included and drinking water

Day 7: Flight to Kigali and Drive to Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda - The journey from Arusha to Kigali and onward to Volcanoes National Park offers a seamless transition from Tanzania to Rwanda’s lush landscapes. After a scenic flight, travelers arrive in Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital known for its clean streets and bustling markets. From there, a picturesque drive takes adventurers through rolling hills and verdant countryside to the majestic Volcanoes National Park. Along the way, anticipation builds as visitors prepare for unforgettable gorilla trekking adventures amidst the mist-covered slopes of the Virunga Mountains.
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Meal plan: All meals included and drinking water

Gorilla Trekking Experience

Volcanoes National Park - After an early morning breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the park headquarters, Kinigi, for a briefing about the endangered mountain gorillas from the park warden. Equipped with trekking gear, drinking water, and a packed lunch, you’ll be dropped off at the starting point to trek the gorillas with ranger guides. This activity may take between 1-8 hours, depending on the gorillas’ movements. However, encountering them is incredibly rewarding, and you’ll spend up to 1 hour observing and photographing them. Return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Meal plan: All meals included and drinking water

Transfer to Kigali City for Airport Drop-Off

Kigali - Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before embarking on a 4-hour drive back to Kigali City, with an en-route visit to Nyanza King’s Palace, Rwanda National Museum in Huye, and Murambi Genocide Museum. Upon arrival in Kigali, explore craft shops and the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Have lunch and then be transferred to the airport for your return flight to your next destination.

• Domestic flight from Tanzania to Rwanda
• All accommodation included
• Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Gorilla trekking permits (one per non-resident)
• Park entrance fees for non-residents

• International flights (From/to home)
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.