9 Day Luxury Volcanoes to Serengeti: Rwanda and Tanzania
Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, then a flight to the Serengeti for three nights in a luxury camp.
Go beyond the expected.
Nine days pairing Rwanda's mountain gorillas with the Serengeti. Trek in Volcanoes National Park, visit the Karisoke research campus, then fly via Kigali to the Serengeti for three nights of game drives.
- Gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park
- Karisoke research campus visit
- Flight to the Serengeti
- Three nights in a luxury Serengeti camp
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Private pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
- One mountain gorilla permit
- Flights between Kigali, the Serengeti and Arusha as listed
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Kigali
Kigali
Arrive and transfer to a luxury hotel in Kigali.
Day 2 To Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park
Drive to the Virunga foothills and settle in to your luxury lodge.
Day 3 Gorilla trekking
Volcanoes National Park
Trek to a gorilla family and spend an hour with them.
Day 4 Karisoke research campus
Volcanoes National Park
Visit the Karisoke campus to learn about gorilla conservation.
Day 5 Return to Kigali
Kigali
Drive back to Kigali and spend the evening at leisure.
Day 6 Fly to the Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Fly from Kigali to the Serengeti, with an afternoon game drive.
Day 7 Serengeti game drives
Serengeti National Park
A full day of game drives in the Serengeti.
Day 8 Serengeti: second full day
Serengeti National Park
More game drives and a bush lunch.
Day 9 Departure via Arusha
Serengeti and Arusha
Fly from the Serengeti to Arusha for your onward flight.
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Questions about 9 Day Luxury Volcanoes to Serengeti: Rwanda and Tanzania
Can I combine a Tanzania safari with Zanzibar?
Yes, this is one of the most popular East African combinations; a Serengeti or Ngorongoro safari followed by several days on Zanzibar’s beaches, connected by a short flight.
Can I combine Rwanda and Uganda in one safari?
Yes, this is a popular combination. Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda sits close to Uganda’s southwest, so gorilla trekking in one country and chimpanzee tracking or savannah game drives in the other can be combined without excessive travel time.
Can I combine Rwanda and Uganda in one trip?
Yes, this is a popular combination. Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda sits close to Uganda’s southwest, so gorilla trekking in one country and chimpanzee tracking or savannah game drives in the other can be combined without excessive travel time.
Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?
Most nationalities need a visa for Tanzania, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
How many national parks does Rwanda have?
Rwanda protects its landscapes across four national parks: Volcanoes National Park (mountain gorillas and golden monkeys), Nyungwe (one of Africa’s oldest rainforests, chimpanzees and a canopy walkway), Akagera (Rwanda’s savanna park, restored to hold the full Big Five) and the smaller Gishwati-Mukura.
How many national parks does Tanzania have?
Tanzania protects its landscapes across more than twenty national parks, alongside conservation areas and game reserves that together cover roughly a third of the country’s total area; one of the highest proportions of protected land of any country in the world.
How much does a gorilla trekking permit cost in Rwanda?
Rwanda gorilla trekking permits, issued by the Rwanda Development Board, are priced separately from Uganda’s and are generally higher. We confirm the current official rate when planning your safari and can advise on combining Rwanda with Uganda if you want to compare or reduce overall permit costs.
Is climbing Kilimanjaro part of a normal safari?
Kilimanjaro is usually planned as its own multi-day trek (typically 6–9 days depending on route) either before or after a separate safari itinerary, rather than combined into the same days, since it requires its own acclimatisation schedule.