10 Days Rwanda safari and Tanzania tour, a combined primate and wildlife safari package. This special primate-wildlife expedition includes thrilling gorilla trekking, golden monkeys (Volcanoes National Park) and chimpanzee tracking in Rwanda’s Nyungwe Forest National Park. In Tanzania, it will be all about wildlife immersion as you look out for the big five game, watch the wildebeest migration and other diverse antelope families.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1:  Pick up and drive to Nyungwe

From your hotel facility at Kigali city, meet your driver guide for briefing before you kick start your 6-7 hours journey. The first destination to visit will be Nyungwe Forest National Park. Located in the Southern Province of Rwanda and holds 13 huge primates including grey-cheeked mangabeys, olive baboons, l’hoest monkeys, blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, Dent’s mona monkeys, Angola colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, and others.

Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking, canopy walk

Go immerse yourself into the lush tropical rainforest of Nyungwe on a guided chimpanzee trekking experience. The chimp trek begins at Uwinka or Cyamudongo reception with briefing about guidelines to be followed on a guided chimp trek. After, the park guide will accompany you on a search for chimpanzee community 2-4 hours or more.

On finding the chimpanzee community, enjoy absolute 1 hour face-to-face encounter and photography of chimps in the wild. Begin returning after the one hour of a close encounter and settle for a delicious lunch at the lodge.

In the afternoon, begin your journey to conquer the Nyungwe canopy walkway. The walk leads you via 200m suspended canopy walkway and comes with amazing views of different primates and birds.

Day 3: Nyungwe to Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri

It will be today when you will exit Nyungwe Forest National Park and drive to Volcanoes NP. Your journey will cover uninterrupted view of Lake Kivu, one of the fresh water lakes in Africa. On getting to Volcanoes NP, check in at your preferred lodges for a night stay.

Overnight stay

  • Kinigi Guesthouse
  • Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Singita Kwitonda Lodge/Bisate Lodge

Day 4: Gorilla trekking

After a hefty breakfast, get to Kinigi for briefing about gorilla trekking rules and regulations. Next the park official will assign you a gorilla family and by 8, you will be off from Kinigi ready for actual search for mountain gorillas. Expect to take at least 2-6 hours navigating through the bamboo and rainforest in Volcanoes Park in search of a habituated gorilla family.

On locating a family of these large apes, you will have a maximum of 1 hour for up close and personal with them, take photos and return to the lodge for relaxation. In the afternoon, you will be part of thrilling cultural experience in Gorilla guardians (Iby’Iwacu Village).

Overnight stay

  • Kinigi Guesthouse
  • Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Singita Kwitonda Lodge/Bisate Lodge

Day 5: Golden monkey tracking & depart for Kigali

Begin your day with a tasty breakfast and after, join others for briefing about golden monkey trek. This exciting morning primate adventure will take you 2-4 hours and includes one hour for taking photos and observing how these apes behave. Once you have returned, check out then proceed to Kigali city.

Overnight stay

  • The Retreat
  • Kigali Marriott Hotel
  • Kigali Serena Hotel

Day 6: Kigali to Arusha

Set off from Kigali airport for Arusha. Arrive early, meet your Tanzania guide for pick up and transfer to the pre-booked hotel.

Overnight stay

  • Runako Lodge
  • Tulia Boutique Hotel
  • Four Points By Sheraton Hotel

Day 7: Arusha- Serengeti by road

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and after, begin your journey to Serengeti, home to iconic wildlife including wildebeest, rhinos, elephants, and most popular for its endless plains. Serengeti is situated within the Northern tourism circuit, and getting there is about 6-7 hours’ drive.

Overnight stay

  • Osinon Camp
  • Serengeti Serena Lodge
  • Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Day 8: Game viewing safari

A full day (comprehensive trip) is dedicated for you to have the best of Serengeti NP. The morning and afternoon game viewing excursion allows you look out for diverse wildlife species including waterbucks, elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, rhinos, zebras, wildebeest, and bird species. Being a full day excursion, lunch break will be made and you proceed with the afternoon session.

Overnight stay

  • Osinon Camp
  • Serengeti Serena Lodge
  • Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Day 9: Serengeti-Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s natural wonders and home to abundant wildlife. En-route, you stand a chance to branch off at the Olduvai Gorge –a place where early man’s skulls were discovered by Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey. After, you will be proceeding to the lodge in Ngorongoro Crater/Conservation Area. Late in the afternoon, begin exploring Ngorongoro Crater and its wonders.

Overnight stay

  • Elileen Tree Lodge
  • Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

Day 10: Game drive and depart

Start your morning with a hefty breakfast and after, embark on an unforgettable game drive to see diversity of wildlife species that survive within Ngorongoro Crater. This crater is home to all big five game plus several other mammals, birds which you will encounter. After, exit the conservancy area and return to Arusha.

End of safari

Inclusions

  • Gorilla permits (Rwanda)
  • Chimp permits
  • Golden monkey permits
  • Park entry fees
  • Accommodation + meals
  • Transportation
  • Bottled water
  • All relevant taxes or VAT
  • All trip experiences/activities

Exclusions

  • Airfares
  • Tips
  • Souvenirs
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visas
  • Passport
  • Laundry services