7 Nights of Rwanda & Tanzania; Mountain Gorillas & Wildebeest Migration

Discover the best of the southwest! Start by watching Lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park followed by a unique Gorilla experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and take a boat safari on the great Kazinga Channel. Overnight stays listed in this tour include some of the finest lodges and hotels in Uganda. You will be impressed with the comfort and service of exotic Ugandan experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVALS KIGALI | RWANDA

Pass By: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
Arrive in Kigali, the city of endless hills and greenery, transfer to your hotel. Only 20 rooms in a 5 Star luxury boutique setting and Kigali’s first entirely eco-friendly solar powered resort featuring locally crafted sustainable teak wood furniture, with the city of Kigali as the backdrop. Enjoy an evening of leisure with infinite sky views.


Meals included:
• Dinner: No premium drinks
Accommodation included: The Retreat


Day 2: KIGALI | CITY TOUR & CULTURAL IMMERSION

Stop At: Volcanoes National Park, Musanze Kinigi, Ruhengeri Rwanda
This morning, pay an emotional visit to the Genocide Memorial Site, and learn how the country has dealt with its past and recovered to become a testament to humankind’s resilience. Drive in the direction of the Volcanoes National Park and immerse yourself in Ibilwachu loosely meaning “our way of life,’’ and be surprised by Rwanda’s resilient culture. Savor coffee made from the beans you roasted while indulging with the locals.


Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
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• Lunch: No premium drinks
• Dinner: No premium drinks
Accommodation included: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

Day 3: VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK | ROAMING WILD MOUNTAIN GORILLAS

Stop At: Volcanoes National Park, Musanze Kinigi, Ruhengeri Rwanda
Drive to Volcanoes National Park headquarters and join your gorilla-trekking group. With help from your park guide, traverse the dense forest until you come face-to-face with a local gorilla family. Observe them as they play, forage and rest in the shade of the trees. You are given one hour to spend in the presence of these magnificent animals, marveling at their behavior like our own.


Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
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• Lunch: No premium drinks
• Dinner: No premium drinks
Accommodation included: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge


Day 4: FLIGHT TO SERENGETI-KOGATENDE | TANZANIA

Stop At: Kogatende Airstrip - HTMZ, Tanzania
Early morning transfers to Kigali International airport for your flight to Kogatande Airstrip-Tanzania. You are driven directly to the hotel for check in. The camp is situated on a hill, surrounded by huge evergreen trees, with sweeping views of the Northern Serengeti. Spend the evening stargazing with endless roars of lions throughout the night.


Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
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• Lunch: No premium drinks
• Dinner: No premium drinks
Accommodation included: Heritage Mara Camp (Kogatende)

Day 5: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK | THE BIG FIVE & THE DARWIN SURVIVAL THEORY

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Day 5-6:
Rediscover the Serengeti the treasures for two days, indulging in both morning and afternoon game viewing in this vast, sun-drenched region. Rivers flow through the park, providing habitats for a variety of birds, mammals and reptiles, while antelope can be seen feeding on the plains. Search for Africa’s iconic Big Five, (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and Cape buffalo) as well as the lesser-known but fascinating Little Five (ant lion, leopard tortoise, elephant shrew, rhinoceros beetle and buffalo weaver), which may be hiding behind a stone or resting on an acacia branch. Return to your camp each day beneath a golden sunset.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
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• Lunch: No premium drink
• Dinner: No premium drinks
Accommodation included: Heritage Mara Camp (Kogatende)

Day 6: KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | DEPARTURES

Stop At: Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
This morning, transfer from Kogatende Airstrip to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departing flights.

Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 06:30 AM
Duration: 6 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Private Residences

Airports

• Kigali Intl. Airport, Kigali Rwanda
• Kogatende Airstrip - HTMZ, Tanzania

Cancellations and refunds: If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Included

• Drinking water during all drives
• -Transport in a 4WD Extended Toyota Land cruiser with pop-up roof for excellent safari view.
• Meals according to the programme.
• Accommodation as listed in the programme.
• Driver/guide.
• All fuel for the tour.
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation
• WiFi on board
• 5x Breakfast
• 5x Dinner
• 4x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 5 nights
• Entry/Admission - Volcanoes National Park
• Entry/Admission - Kogatende Airstrip - HTMZ

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Airport/Departure Tax
• Landing and facility fees
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)
• All expenses of personal nature (e.g. premium drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenir etc
• Government tax or park fees increase.
• Personal (medical/travel) insurance.
• Meals that are not part of your itinerary plan
• International air fares and entry visa Rwanda & Tanzania

Facilities