14 Days Luxury Africa Safari And Gorilla Trekking Vacation
2 Weeks Luxury Africa Safari And Gorilla Trekking Vacation | Exclusive Africa Safari Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania
Luxury Africa Safari And Gorilla Trekking sets the tone for an unforgettable journey that blends the raw beauty of the wild with the comfort of handpicked lodges across Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. This itinerary is designed to take you from Kigali’s vibrant heart to the deep rainforests of Bwindi where you encounter mountain gorillas, then on to the sweeping savannahs of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Amboseli and the Maasai Mara. Every step of the trip is crafted to keep you immersed in Africa’s most iconic landscapes while enjoying seamless travel, expert guiding and warm hospitality. The experience builds gradually from cultural exploration to close wildlife encounters and finally wraps up with a soft landing in Nairobi for your onward flight home. It’s a journey that gives you time to connect with the continent in a meaningful way while enjoying the ease and comfort of a luxury adventure.
Day to Day:
14 Days Luxury Africa Safari And Gorilla Trekking Vacation
Tour Highlights:
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Your Hotel in Kigali
Day 2: Morning Kigali City Tour and afternoon transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National park
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 4: Flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day 5: Flight to Seronera Airstrip-Serengeti and Afternoon Game Drive
Day 6: Full day in the Serengeti Plains
Day 7: Another Game Drive in the Serengeti Plains
Day 8: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Game Drive in the Crater
Day 9: Transfer to Ambosseli National Park-Kenya via Namanga Border crossing
Day 10: Full Day game drive in Amboseli National park
Day 11: Transfer from Amboseli national park to Nairobi
Day 12: Transfer to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 13: Full day in Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 14: Flight to Nairobi
Luxury Africa Safari And Gorilla Trekking Vacation Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Your Hotel in Kigali
On arrival at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda, you will meet and greet with a representative from Engabi Tours and Travel who will welcome you to Rwanda and thereafter transfer you to your Hotel in Kigali City for overnight.
Accommodation At: Kigali Serena Hotel, Marriott Hotel Kigali, The Retreat Kigali
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Morning Kigali City Tour and afternoon transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National park
This morning after breakfast, discover Rwanda’s largest and richest city on this in-depth half-day tour. Stroll through the bustling markets, see the city’s major highlights, and gain an appreciation for its rich cultural fusion, a lively blending of French and Bantu influences. The tour will include the deeply moving and very well designed Gisozi Genocide Museum, where more than 250,000 Rwandans who were killed during the 1994 genocide have been buried. In the afternoon you will enjoy your lunch and transfer to Bwindi National park the home of Uganda gorillas Via Katuna border crossing.
Accommodation at: Gorilla Forest Lodge, Kiho Gorilla safari lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
After Early morning breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for briefing and later take a trek through the rain forest to see the mountain gorillas in their natural environment in the Park. Be part of history and see some of the mountain gorillas remaining on Earth, and nearly half live in the forests of Bwindi forest. Upon sighting the gorillas, you will stay with them for a magical hour as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing, resting; raising their young. After the trek, re-join your driver Guide and transfer your lodge for dinner and
Accommodation at: Gorilla Forest Lodge, Kiho Gorilla safari lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, you will transfer to Kigali International Airport to catch your flight Kilimanjaro International Airport. On arrival you will be welcomed by Engabi Tours and Travel representative who will transfer you to your hotel for relaxation.
Accommodation at: Arusha Coffee Lodge, Gran Melia Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 5: Flight to Seronera Airstrip-Serengeti and Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, you will head to Arusha Airport to catch your small aircraft flight to Seronera Airstrip in Serengeti arriving in time for check-in, lunch and later an afternoon Game Drive in the Serengeti Plains with an opportunity to see predators and the Wildebeest Migration Grumeti River Crossing as you experience the Serengeti in its full glory.
During the Months of June to early July, the wildebeest migration Grumeti River Crossing happens in the Western Area of Serengeti across the crocodile infested grumeti river and it attracts hordes of predators prying on vulnerable wildebeest and Zebras.
The action-packed game drive will end late in the evening as you head towards your choice of accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you.
Accommodation Option: AndBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Full day in the Serengeti Plains
Today you will have a full day game drive in Serengeti. You will have your breakfast a little earlier than usual and head to the Western Area to witness the great migration river crossing if you are lucky and then continue with your game drive with a convenient stop for your picnic lunch. Later in the evening return to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Accommodation At: AndBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Another Game Drive in the Serengeti Plains
Today you will have another day of adventure in the Serengeti with chances to see more predators chasing their pray and enjoy their kill. Serengeti is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and scientific value. You will have a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade.
Accommodation At: Mapito by Marriott, Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Game Drive in the Crater
After an early breakfast, you will embark on a transfer to the Ngorongoro conservation area arriving in time for a game drive in the crater which will last around 5 hours. You will have your Picnic lunch and continue with your game drive. Later in the evening you will head to your lodge for check in, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation At: Melia Ngorongoro
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Transfer to Ambosseli National Park-Kenya via Namanga Border crossing
After breakfast you will be transferred to Namanga boarder point from where you will transfer to Amboseli National Park. Your Kenya Driver will pick you up from Namanga boarder post at the boarder of Kenya and Tanzania and you will head out in your private 4 x 4 Land cruiser to Amboseli national park. This is a relaxing drive through African savannah country with local homesteads punctuating the vast plain. The Savannah plains stretch to the horizon interrupted only by the iconic shape of Mount Kilimanjaro and the distinct flat-topped shape of acacia trees. Watch out for Masai herdsmen, draped in their colourful wraps as they tend to their flocks. You will arrive in Amboseli National Park in time for lunch. Later depart for an afternoon game drive of the park where you expect to see large herds of elephants, Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Zebras and Giraffes with spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation At: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Full Day game drive in Amboseli National park
This will be a full day of game viewing drives. You will have plenty of time to soak up the wildlife and the magnificent scenery but as well have time for relaxation. There will be an early morning game drive which will be followed by a heavy breakfast and then later a mid-morning game drive. You will return to the lodge for a comfortable lunch and thereafter set out for an afternoon game drive. In between these game viewing sessions relax at the lodge and enjoy the scenery. Later in the evening return to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Accommodation At: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Transfer from Amboseli national park to Nairobi
After Breakfast, you will transfer to Nairobi arriving in time for check-in.
Accommodation At: Nairobi Serena Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 12: Transfer to Masai Mara Game Reserve
After an early breakfast, you will head to the world-famous Maasai Mara arriving in time for early lunch at the lodge. Later you will go for an afternoon game drive in the beautiful plains where you will spot quite a number of animals and learn a bit about the Mara and at sunset you will make your way back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation At: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13: Full day in Masai Mara Game Reserve
Today you will have a game viewing extravaganza in the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world. The reserve hosts the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region. The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities. You will traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game. You will enjoy your picnic lunch in the wild.
Accommodation At: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14: Flight to Nairobi
After your breakfast and depending on the schedule of your flight, you will be transferred the airstrip for your flight to Wilson Airport from where you will be transferred by road to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport arriving in time for check-in for your international flight marking the end of the trip.
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Tour Includes:
- Exclusive Safari transport in custom made Safari 4 by 4 wheel drive Land Cruiser with air conditioner.
- Services of English-speaking expert guides.
- Private airport transfers and domestic scheduled flights.
- Thirteen nights in a luxury safari lodge with full-board meals.
- Gorilla trekking permits and park entry fees.
- Community and cultural visits.
Tour Excludes:
- International flights and Visa entry charges to East Africa.
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Personal expenses and gratuities.
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Additional optional activities.
Best Time to Go for the Luxury Africa Safari And Gorilla Trekking Vacation:
The best time to enjoy this luxury Africa safari and gorilla trekking vacation depends on the experience you want most. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi is a year round activity, although the most comfortable months are June to September and December to February when the forest trails are drier and the views clearer. These seasons offer the easiest trekking conditions and a better chance of spending your hour with the gorillas without heavy rain.
The safari section in Tanzania and Kenya follows a different rhythm. June to early July is perfect for witnessing the dramatic Grumeti River crossings in the Western Serengeti, when huge herds of wildebeest and zebra push through crocodile filled waters. The wider migration continues through July to October, making this period ideal for unforgettable wildlife sightings across the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. Amboseli is at its most photogenic during the dry season when elephants gather in large numbers and Mount Kilimanjaro stands clear against the sky.
Combining these destinations during the mid year dry season gives you the best of both worlds. You enjoy comfortable and rewarding gorilla trekking followed by exceptional big game viewing at the very peak of East Africa’s wildlife calendar.
How To Get There:
Your adventure begins with an international flight into Kigali International Airport, where you are welcomed and driven to your hotel. The road transfer from Kigali to Bwindi passes through scenic highlands and the Katuna border, making the journey part of the experience as you transition into Uganda’s lush gorilla country.
After trekking, you return to Kigali for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. On arrival, a short road transfer brings you to your lodge in Arusha. The next morning you fly from Arusha Airport to Seronera Airstrip in the Serengeti, landing right inside the park and avoiding long drives. Moving onward to Ngorongoro is done by road, giving you wide open views of the highlands before descending into the crater.
The transfer from Ngorongoro to Kenya takes you across the Namanga border, where your Kenyan driver takes over and continues the journey into Amboseli National Park. Travel from Amboseli to Nairobi follows a direct road route that offers a look at everyday life along the savannah.
Your flight to the Masai Mara begins from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and brings you straight to the Mara airstrip closest to your lodge. At the end of the trip you fly back to Nairobi and connect by road to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure.
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