17 Days Wildebeest Tanzania Safari &Rwanda Gorillas Safari

Your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome to Africa’s wild heart.

• ➤ You'll be collected from the airport.
• ➤ Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to the Panama Garden Resort bed and breakfast in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

Main Destination:

Moshi

Accommodation:

Panama Garden Resort

• ➤ Mid rage 3 star lodge Moshi

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kilimanjaro Day Hike

Your journey begins with an early morning drive from Moshi to Marangu Gate, taking about an hour. After registration, you’ll start your Kilimanjaro day hike through the lush rainforest, encountering climbers descending from the summit. At Mandara Hut, enjoy lunch and take a short walk to Maundi Crater for breathtaking views of Taveta and Mawenzi Peak. After capturing stunning photos, descend back to Marangu Gate, where a vehicle will transfer you to Moshi for an overnight stay at Panama Garden Resort.

Main Destination:

Mandara Huts

Accommodation:

Panama Garden Resort

• ➤ Mid rage 3 star lodge Moshi

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trips in Materuni waterfalls Cultural tour + Chemka hot spring (Kikuletwa hot spring

<p>You’ll depart from Moshi early in the morning for Marangu Gate, a one-hour drive. After gate registration, you'll start your Kilimanjaro Day Hike, trekking through the rainforest to Mandara Hut. Enjoy a lunch break and a short walk to Maundi Crater, where you’ll be treated to stunning views of Taveta and Mawenzi Peak. After taking photos, you’ll descend back to Marangu Gate, where a vehicle will transfer you to Panama Garden Resort in Moshi for an overnight stay.</p>

Main Destination:

Materuni waterfalls

Accommodation:

Panama Garden Resort

• ➤ Mid rage 3 star lodge Moshi

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Moshi – Maasai Village

<p>In the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Moshi. Afterward, you will undertake approximately two and a half hours of sceneries along the slopes of West Kilimanjaro up to the Maasai land near Tingatinga. After arriving at „Maasai Village a group of pleasant Maasai and the Village Chief welcomes you with a chilled welcome drink. During a walk through the village, your personal Maasai guide is explaining the life, past, and today’s life of the Tanzania Maasai. Get more information about the culinary culture of the Maasai while tasting a traditional tea (chai) prepared on a wood fire. A tasty lunch with a variety of local food highlights will end the activities inside the village. In the afternoon we will drive you to Arusha where you will overnight .</p>

Main Destination:

Maasai

Accommodation:

Green Mountain Hotel

• ➤ Mid rage 3 star lodge Arusha

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Mto wa Mbu

<p>You will depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to the Tarangire National Park where you will discover the true enormity of the deserted termite mounds and ancient baobab trees. The colossal herds of African elephants dominate the golden savannah and screeching flocks of the striking yellow collared lovebird can be heard from miles away. The wildlife that roams the scenic landscape of the Tarangire includes lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetah, mongoose, buffaloes, and baboons. You will spend your first night at the comprehensive camping facilities on offer. There will be a tantalizing dinner served in the evening.</p>

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:

Fanaka Safari Lodge & Camps

• ➤ Mid rage 3 star lodge Manyara

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

<p>We will leave Mto wa Mbu early morning and travel to Serengeti National Park. We will travel to Serengeti on a road near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, allowing for animal sightings along the way. The golden savannah and endless plains, teeming with zebras, wildebeest and giraffes make it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. On this day, we will enjoy a picnic lunch on Naabai kopje (a small, rocky hill in a generally flat area), where you will have the opportunity to view Serengeti’s famous pink-headed lizards. After lunch, we will proceed further into the plains for a leisurely game drive. You will spend the night at the Central Serengeti,</p>

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• ➤ Mid rage 3 star lodge Serengeti National Park

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti National Park to North Serengeti (Kogatende) River crossing

<p>After breakfast, we'll start our game drive to the Kogatende area, searching around the kopjes looking for carnivores and the large migration groups that will be preparing to cross the Mara River into Kenya.&nbsp;Home to large numbers of hippos and Nile crocodiles, the Mara River is the last major obstacle standing between the Wildebeest Migration and the relative safety of the Maasai Mara. If you're patient and a little lucky, you may even get to witness the death-defying crossing itself where wildebeest and zebras brave the river's currents and crocodiles in an attempt to reach safety.</p>

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• ➤ Mid rage 3 star lodge Serengeti National Park

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Game Drive Serengeti National Park (North Serengeti)

After breakfast you will proceed to continue our game drive in Kogatende and Bologonja Area with much focus on the Great Migration. Enjoy picnic lunch under the Acacia Tree with a spectacular view of Great Migration and the Mountain ranges of the Maasai Mara. If we are lucky, we might see the Crossing of the Great Migration passing through the Mara River to Maasai Mara an event one should never miss to see. Later in the afternoon, we will drive back to Tented Camp for a nice dinner and a decent overnight. Accommodation Plan: Full Board Basis

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• ➤ Mid rage 3 star lodge Serengeti National Park

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park (Kogatende) - Serengeti National Park (Central)

We'll start our day immediately after breakfast, driving through the plains of Togoro and the Mbuzi Mawe kopjes on our way to cross the Banagi River into the Seronera region of the Central Serengeti. Along the way, you'll spot everything from the enigmatic dik-diks to towering elephants, and everything in between. The Seronera is often known as 'big cat country', and its kopjes and acacias provide an excellent opportunity to spot prides of lazy lions, sleek cheetahs out on the hunt, and leopards overseeing everything from their lofty perches. The region's hippo pools and wide-open spaces provide ample opportunities for game viewing.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• ➤ Mid rage 3 star lodge Serengeti National Park

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservations

After breakfast, we get right on the road back towards the Ngorongoro Crater National Park. Our drive takes us back through the Serengeti via a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day two. As far as the eye can see, you’ll spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators. You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion. Dinner and overnight on the rim of the Ngorongoro.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

• ➤ Mid rage 3 star lodge Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

<p>After an early breakfast, we head to Ngorongoro Crater, the perfect time for wildlife sightings. Enjoy a game drive and a picnic lunch by a small lake, home to hippos and migratory birds. With its unique animal-filled oasis, the crater offers a great chance to see the Big 5: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. The crater, formed over 2 million years ago, also hosts zebras, wildebeests, flamingos, and various bird species. After an exciting afternoon, we return to Arusha for an overnight stay at Green Mountain Hotel.</p>

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

Green Mountain Hotel

• ➤ Mid rage 3 star lodge Arusha

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Rwanda

<p>After breakfast in the hotel our driver transfers you to Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will take the flight fly to Rwanda (Flight not included to the price).Upon arrival you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to the hotel in Kigali town where you will overnight at Panama Garden Resortyou will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming Safari.</p>

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

• ➤

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

DRIVE TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

<p>Your journey begins with a warm welcome from your driver at your hotel in Kigali. You'll visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a poignant reminder of Rwanda's past and its progress. Next, head towards the Virunga Volcanoes and Volcanoes National Park, home to the Mountain Gorillas. Known for Dian Fossey’s gorilla studies, the park offers a unique and rare opportunity to trek through forests and observe these majestic creatures. The experience is complemented by Rwandan cuisine and hospitality in a picturesque setting.</p>

Main Destination:

Gorilla

Accommodation:

DaVinci Gorilla Lodge

• ➤ Semi luxury 4 star lodge Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

GORILLA TRACKING IN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

<p>Gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, is a highlight for many visitors. After a briefing at the park, you’ll be assigned a group of no more than eight tourists to track a family of habituated gorillas. Expect a moderately rugged trek, taking 1 to 3 hours on average, with stops for rests and learning about the forest and its wildlife. Once you encounter the gorillas, you'll spend an unforgettable hour observing and photographing them, guided by rangers. The experience offers a rare, close encounter with these gentle giants in their natural habitat.</p>

Main Destination:

Gorilla

Accommodation:

DaVinci Gorilla Lodge

• ➤ Semi luxury 4 star lodge Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING, TRANSFER TO LAKE KIVU

<p>This day is set out for Golden Monkey tracking in the Volcanoes National Park. Entering dense stands of bamboo interspersed with open glades; you will make your way deep into golden monkey territory. Guides lead visitors to the habitat of groups of „habituated? golden monkeys – monkeys that have become accustomed to human presence. Though viewing is kept to a maximum of one hour, travelers can get an up-close look at the golden monkey in its natural habitat.Adult monkeys frolic in plain view, feeding on bamboo leaves and leaping from perch to perch. Females carry their young, completely comfortable among onlookers.</p>

Main Destination:

Golden Monkey

Accommodation:

DaVinci Gorilla Lodge

• ➤ Semi luxury 4 star lodge Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

ENJOY LAKE KIVU, TRANSFER TO KIGALI

<p>After a relaxed breakfast, we shall take time to explore Lake Kivu by boat, canoeing to the several beautiful shaped islands on the Lake. Later in the afternoon, we embark on our return drive to Kigali city.</p>

Main Destination:

Lake Kivu

Accommodation:

DaVinci Gorilla Lodge

• ➤ Semi luxury 4 star lodge Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

TRANSFER TO KIGALI AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE

<p>After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure. Our team will ensure a smooth and comfortable journey, assisting with luggage and any final arrangements. As you head to the airport, take a moment to reflect on the incredible experiences of your trip. Whether continuing your journey or heading home, we wish you safe travels and hope you leave with unforgettable memories.</p>

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (departure day)