Safari Overview
This 21 day Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania safari is an expertly crafted East Africa journey combining rare primate encounters with Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Starting in Rwanda, the safari focuses on mountain gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park, offering two of the region’s most exclusive wildlife experiences.
The journey continues into Uganda for immersive primate and savannah adventures, including chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, powerful landscapes at Murchison Falls National Park, and classic game drives and boat safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park. After exploring Uganda’s top parks, the safari transfers to Kampala for a flight to Arusha, Tanzania.
In Tanzania, the adventure unfolds through Tarangire National Park, famous for elephant herds and baobab trees, the predator rich plains of the Serengeti, and the wildlife filled Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A cultural visit to a traditional Maasai village adds depth to this unforgettable safari experience.
Safari Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
- Golden monkey tracking experience in Rwanda
- Scenic transfer from Rwanda to Uganda
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Big Five game drives in Murchison Falls National Park
- Nile River boat safari to the base of Murchison Falls
- Savannah wildlife and Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Flight transfer from Kampala to Arusha
- Elephant encounters in Tarangire National Park
- Extensive game drives in the Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater safari experience
- Authentic Maasai village cultural visit
- Professional guides and carefully selected safari lodges
Day by Day Outline
- Days 1 to 3: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, gorilla trekking and golden monkeys
- Days 4 to 5: Transfer to Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National park
- Days 6 to 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Days 9 to 10: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park/ Chimpanzees trekking
- Days 11 to 13 : Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Days 14 : Kampala, city experience and flight to Arusha
- Days 15: Tarangire National Park
- Days 16 to 18: Serengeti National Park
- Days 19 to 20: Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Maasai village visit
- Day 21: Departure from Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Transfer to Hotel
Activities: Arrival, meet & greet, transfer to hotel, rest
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Kigali Serena Hotel
- Mid-range: Heaven Boutique Hotel
- Budget: Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel
Day 2: Kigali City Tour
Activities: Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial, craft markets, Mount Kigali viewpoint
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner at Pili Pili
Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Day 3: Kigali – Volcanoes National Park
Activities: Drive to Volcanoes NP , stop at Lake Ruhondo & Burera
Meals: Full board
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Bisate Lodge
- Mid-range: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Budget: Kinigi Guest House
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking – Volcanoes NP
Activities: Morning gorilla trek, afternoon relaxation
Meals: Packed breakfast & lunch, dinner at lodge
Accommodation: Same as Day 3
Day 5 to 6: Golden Monkey Trek / Transfer to Uganda
Activities: Golden monkey trekkingÂ
Meals: Full board
Accommodation: Same as Day 4
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Day 7:Â Queen Elizabeth NP(Uganda)
Activities: Early game drives inside Queen Elizabeth NP and later do a Boat cruise at Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.
Meals: Full board
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Elephant Hab Lodge
- Budget: Simba Safari Camp
Day 8: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Activities: Drive to Kibale, optional Bigodi Swamp walk
Meals: Full board
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Primate Lodge Kibale
- Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp
- Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse
Day 9: Chimpanzee Trekking
Activities: Morning chimp trekking and relaxing in the afternoon.
Meals: Full board
Accommodation: Same as Day 8
Day 10: Transfer to Murchison Falls NP
Activities: Long drive for the day
Meals: Full board
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Pakuba Lodge
- Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp
Day 11: Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise – Murchison
Activities: Morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise to base of the falls
Meals: Full board
Accommodation: Same as Day 10
Day 12: Murchison Falls to Kampala
Activities: Drive to Kampala, short city tour
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Kampala Serena Hotel
- Mid-range: Mestil Hotel
- Budget: Red Chilli Hideaway
Day 13-14: Kampala → Entebbe → Fly to Arusha (Tanzania)
Activities: Transfer to Entebbe Airport, fly to Arusha
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge
- Mid-range: Ilboru Safari Lodge
- Budget: Arusha Tourist Inn
Day 15: Tarangire National Park Safari
Activities: Drive to Tarangire, full-day game drive
Meals: Full board
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Tarangire Treetops
- Mid-range: Tarangire Safari Lodge
- Budget: Tarangire Campsites
Day 16: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
Activities: Driving to Ngorongoro CratersÂ
Meals: Full board
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
- Mid-range: Rhino Lodge
- Budget: Simba Campsite
Day 17: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Activities: Full-day game drive in the crater
Meals: Full board
Accommodation: Same as Day 16
Day 18: Hadzabe in KaratuÂ
Activities: Hadzabe cultural visit
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Wellworth Lake Manyara Kilimanjaro LodgeÂ
- Mid-range: Heart & Soul Lodge Manyara
- Budget: Africa Safari Karatu
Day 19: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Activities: Flying option to Serengeti National Park or a full day drive to Serengeti NP
Meals: Full board
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Serengeti Heritage Camp
- Budget: Serengeti Campsites
Day 20: Full Day Game Viewing in Serengeti
Activities: Full-day game drives
Meals: Full board
Accommodation: Same as Day 16
Day 21: Departure
Activities: Relaxation in Arusha, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport
Meals: Breakfast
