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12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari
12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari – Prices & Itinerary
Important Information & Prices for 12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari
| Group Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| Solo (1 Room) | $7,845 |
| 2 People (1 Room) | $6,045 |
| 3 People (2 Rooms) | $5,428 |
| 4 People (2 Rooms) | $5,108 |
| 5+ People | Request Quote |
Rates exclude international flights from your home country. Flights during the tour are budgeted, but actual costs may vary depending on travel dates.
Overview of the 12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari
12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari is an unforgettable journey from the misty volcanoes of Rwanda to the expansive wildlife reserves of Tanzania. This safari combines trekking with the endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Parc National de Volcans with the spectacular game drives in Tanzania’s Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire National Park. Travelers experience diverse ecosystems, wildlife, and local culture, all while staying in comfortable lodges and camps.
This 12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari is perfect for adventure seekers who want both primate trekking and classic African safari experiences.
Daily Activities on the 12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Start of Your 12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari
Arrive at Kigali via international flight. You will be met at the airport and transferred to Chez Lando Hotel for dinner and overnight. This day is flexible to align with international flight arrivals.
Day 2: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park – 12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari Adventure
After breakfast, visit Kigali city and the genocide memorial. In the afternoon, drive to Volcanoes National Park with stunning views across its five volcano peaks. Overnight stay at La Palme Hotel.
Day 3: Gorilla Trek – 12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari Experience
Trek into Parc National de Volcans at dawn. Tracking gorillas through dense vegetation can take several hours. Witnessing these gentle giants is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Overnight at Chez Lando.
Day 4: Transfer from Rwanda to Tanzania – Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a guided trek along the crater rim in the afternoon. Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, perched with breathtaking views.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Game Viewing – 12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari Highlight
Spend the morning in the Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch while spotting lions, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest. Mid-afternoon transfer to Serengeti with en route game viewing. Overnight in a full-service camp.
Days 6–7: Exploring the Serengeti – 12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari Adventure
Full days of game drives in the Serengeti National Park, with optional early morning and late afternoon drives. Spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and the famous Serengeti plains wildlife. Lunch in camp or picnic sites. Overnight stays at Serengeti Horizons Camp.
Day 8: Serengeti to Lake Manyara – Tanzania Safari Experience
Depart Serengeti early, with a picnic lunch. Stop at Ngorongoro for game viewing en route to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy evening views over the lake and surrounding park. Overnight at Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge.
Day 9: Lake Manyara to Tarangire National Park – 12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari Drive
Drive from Manyara to Tarangire National Park. Spend the day on game drives spotting elephants, lions, and large herds of wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Boundary Hill Lodge.
Days 10–11: Tarangire National Park Activities – 12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari Adventures
Explore Tarangire through game drives, night drives, and walking safaris. Participate in cultural activities like traditional bow and arrow making, Tinga Tinga painting, and visiting Maasai communities and schools. Overnight at Boundary Hill Lodge.
Day 12: Return to Arusha – End of 12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari
Morning walk or final game drive before lunch at Boundary Hill Lodge. Transfer to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon. Flexible departure based on flight schedules.
Inclusions for 12 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari
- Park fees for non-residents
- Gorilla permits (1 per person)
- All activities unless optional
- Accommodation unless upgrade
- Camping equipment
- Professional driver/guide
- All transport unless optional
- Domestic flights during tour
- Meals as specified
- Drinking water, bed linen, bath towels
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Taxes/VAT
Exclusions
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour
- Tips (recommended $10 pp/day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, insurance, visas, etc.)
- Government-imposed tax or park fee increases
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Overview
This is a safari from the Mountain Gorillas of the Rwandan volcanoes to the Rift Valley Parks of Tanzania. An exploration that takes in a wide variety of East African ecosystems. We trek with the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda in the Parc National de Volcans, We then head to the vast ecosystem of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro in Tanzania.
Itinerary Highlight
- Day 1: Arrival
- Day 2: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 3: Gorilla Trek
- Day 4: Rwanda To Tanzania
- Day 5: Game viewing crater before heading to Serengeti
- Day 6-7: Exploring the Serengeti
- Day 8: Serengeti to Manyara
- Day 9: Manyara To Tarangire
- Day 10-11: Tarangire National park
- Day 12: Arusha
Itinerary in Details
Day 1: Arrival
On arrival in Nairobi on Qatar or Emirates at 13hr05/14hr00 transit before connecting with the Rwandair flight to Kigali where on arrival you will be met and transferred to Chez Lando or similar for dinner and overnight. (this day is flexible and can be designed to fit in with overnight stays in Nairobi, and most international flight arrivals). Accommodation: Hotel Chez Lando
Day 2: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
After Breakfast this morning we visit the town and the genocide memorial. After lunch in town we follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic Volcanoes National Park, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Dinner and overnight is at La Palme. Accommodation: La Palme Hotel
Day 3: Gorilla Trek
As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyniyo, Gahingaand Muhabura, we make our way into the Parc National des Volcans. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. Overnight Chez Lando. Accommodation: Hotel Chez Lando
Day 4: Rwanda To Tanzania
Morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Kilimanjaro on Rwandair at 06hr00 arriving 08hr15. After arrival in Kilimanjaro depart for the Ngorongoro conservation area with picnic lunch. On arrival this afternoon meet up with one of the NCAA guides to spend the rest of the afternoon trekking on the crater rim, dinner and overnight at the Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, perched on the crater rim.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Day 5: Game viewing crater before heading to Serengeti
This morning head into the crater with a picnic lunch for game viewing, mid afternoon departing for the Serengeti to spend the rest of the day game viewing en route to our camp. Dinner and overnight within our full service camp which will be located at different times of the year to maximise game viewing opportunities. Accommodation: Mid-range camp
Day 6-7: Exploring the Serengeti
Full days exploring the Serengeti, either with picnic lunch or early morning and late afternoon game drives and lunch in the camp, is is this flexibility that makes serengeti horizons the perfect base for game viewing. Dinners and overnights within Serengeti Horizons camp.
Day 8: Serengeti to Manyara
Early this morning depart the Serengeti with picnic lunch transiting through Ngorongoro for Lake Manyara, game viewing in the park before continuing on for dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Wildlife lodge for dinner and overnight, located on the escarpment with spectacular views across the lake and park. Accommodation: Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge
Day 9: Manyara To Tarangire
After breakfast this morning we depart Manyara Wildlife lodge with picnic lunch for tarangire National pArk to spend the remainder of the day game viewing in the National Park, late afternoon we make our way to Boundary Hill Lodge for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Boundary Hill Lodge
Day 10-11: Tarangire National park
These days are spent exploring the Tarangire ecosystem, on game drives, walking safaris, night drives, making traditional bow and arrows, trying your hand at Tinga Tinga painting, and visits to the remote Masai communities found on the Masai Steppes, as well as the chance to visit a local Masai school. Dinners and overnights at Boundary Hill Lodge.
Day 12: Arusha
After breakfast this morning we have the opportunity for a Morning walk or game drive before returning to the Boundary Hill for lunch, after lunch we depart for Arusha arriving around 18hr00. (This day can be flexible to fit in with other plans, flights or transfers).
Included
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- Gorilla permits (one per person, non-resident)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (on all days)
- Bed linen
- Bath towels
Excluded
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Ready for your next great African adventure?
From thrilling safaris to relaxing beach escapes, your perfect trip is just a click away. Contact our Travel Specialist
