7-Nights Essential Serengeti Safari & Rwanda Gorilla Trek - Safari & Wildlife from $12,669

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Welcome to Arusha, Gateway to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, this vibrant gateway town offers a relaxed introduction to Tanzania. The remainder of the day is at leisure to unwind and prepare for your safari adventure.

Hotel: Arusha Coffee Lodge (5 Star Rating)

Set within a working coffee plantation on the outskirts of Arusha, Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge offers a peaceful retreat at the beginning or end of a Tanzanian safari. Inspired by the estate's original plantation houses, the lodge features spacious accommodations surrounded by lush gardens and mature coffee trees.

Guests can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, enjoy meals showcasing fresh local ingredients, or discover more about the surrounding coffee estate. The lodge is also home to Shanga, a social enterprise where artisans with disabilities create handcrafted glassware, textiles and other locally made products.

Meal(s): Breakfast

This morning, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled light aircraft flight to the Serengeti. Upon arrival in the central Seronera region, renowned for its abundant resident wildlife, you will be met and transferred to camp with a game drive en route. Spend the afternoon enjoying your first safari experience in one of Africa’s most celebrated ecosystems.

Hotel: Serengeti Wilderness Camp (3 Star Rating)

Located in the heart of the Serengeti, in a pristine area that offers unparalleled game viewing, Serengeti Wilderness Camp is open all year round, and is located to the east of the famous central Seronera region.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Today is dedicated to exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti. Set out on morning and afternoon game drives in search of lion, leopard, elephant, and large herds of plains game. The Seronera region is particularly known for its exceptional big cat sightings, offering thrilling wildlife encounters throughout the year.

Hotel: Serengeti Wilderness Camp (3 Star Rating)

Located in the heart of the Serengeti, in a pristine area that offers unparalleled game viewing, Serengeti Wilderness Camp is open all year round, and is located to the east of the famous central Seronera region.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Continue your exploration of the Serengeti with additional game drives across this iconic landscape. Your experienced guide will tailor each outing to maximize wildlife sightings, from dramatic predator-prey interactions to peaceful scenes of grazing herds across the endless savannah.

Hotel: Serengeti Wilderness Camp (3 Star Rating)

Located in the heart of the Serengeti, in a pristine area that offers unparalleled game viewing, Serengeti Wilderness Camp is open all year round, and is located to the east of the famous central Seronera region.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After a final morning in the Serengeti, transfer to the airstrip for your onward flight to Kigali. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rwanda’s capital is one of Africa’s cleanest and most welcoming cities, offering a gentle transition from safari to the next stage of your journey.

Hotel: Hemingways Retreat Kigali (5 Star Rating)

Hemingways Retreat Kigali is a luxury boutique hotel located in the leafy Kiyovu neighborhood, close to Kigali’s cultural attractions, business district and approximately 20 minutes from Kigali International Airport. Designed as Rwanda’s first eco-conscious luxury boutique hotel, the intimate property features just 20 individually styled rooms, suites and pool villas with locally crafted furnishings, spacious interiors and private outdoor spaces. Guests can enjoy a sustainably heated saltwater swimming pool, full-service spa, fitness facilities and an acclaimed restaurant serving locally inspired and international cuisine. The hotel also offers curated cultural experiences, wellness activities and personalized service, making it well suited to both leisure and business travelers seeking a peaceful retreat while exploring Rwanda’s vibrant capital city.

Meal(s): Breakfast

This morning experience a Kigali City Tour & visit to the Genocide Museum. Afterwards, set out on a scenic drive north through Rwanda’s rolling countryside to Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy lunch enroute and take in the country’s lush landscapes, often referred to as the “Land of a Thousand Hills.” Upon arrival at your lodge, settle in and enjoy the tranquil surroundings in preparation for your gorilla trekking experience.

Hotel: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge (3 Star Rating)

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge is a boutique operator of lodging and related activities. First and foremost, we believe that you should be comfortable on your journey. That is why we pride ourselves in providing you with unsurpassed customer service in a warm and inviting setting. We offer standard rooms, deluxe rooms, and VIP Cottages.

Secondly, we believe that it is important that we minimize our impact on the environment while magnifying our impact on our communities. Tiloreza strives to continue to find ways to work toward a greener future. Additionally, we are reaching out to our community to support both environmental and educational efforts.

Finally, we are constantly looking at ways to provide you with a more active travel experience. For example, we offer some of the newest bikes available in Rwanda for use on some of the best rides in Africa. Currently, we rent bikes to tour operators and individuals.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Today is the highlight of your journey. After an early briefing at park headquarters, set out on a guided trek through the forest in search of a habituated family of mountain gorillas. Once located, spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat—an unforgettable and deeply moving wildlife encounter.

Hotel: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge (3 Star Rating)

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge is a boutique operator of lodging and related activities. First and foremost, we believe that you should be comfortable on your journey. That is why we pride ourselves in providing you with unsurpassed customer service in a warm and inviting setting. We offer standard rooms, deluxe rooms, and VIP Cottages.

Secondly, we believe that it is important that we minimize our impact on the environment while magnifying our impact on our communities. Tiloreza strives to continue to find ways to work toward a greener future. Additionally, we are reaching out to our community to support both environmental and educational efforts.

Finally, we are constantly looking at ways to provide you with a more active travel experience. For example, we offer some of the newest bikes available in Rwanda for use on some of the best rides in Africa. Currently, we rent bikes to tour operators and individuals.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After breakfast, return to Kigali by road. Depending on your flight time, there may be an opportunity for a brief city visit or last-minute shopping before your transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Meal(s): Breakfast