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- Destination: Rwanda, Kenya
- Duration: 9 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
Embark on the ultimate African adventure with our Rwanda Gorilla trekking and Kenya Maasai Mara Safari. Over 9 unforgettable days, you’ll track the majestic Rwanda Gorilla families and playful golden monkeys in the lush Volcanoes National Park, explore the scenic Twin Lakes, and immerse yourself in local culture at traditional villages. By the way, then, journey to the iconic maasai mara national reserve in kenya to witness the big five, vast herds of zebras and giraffes, and breathtaking african savannah landscapes. This private and bespoke tour combines thrilling wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and the raw beauty of East Africa, making it the perfect safari for adventurers, photographers, and nature lovers alike.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 5
Rwanda
Kigali: Arrival, Rwanda Art Museum, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Niyo Arts Gallery
Volcanoes National Park: Gorilla Trek, Search for Golden Monkey, Cultural Village, Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo
6 - 9
Kenya
Maasai Mara: Wildlife Safari, Search for the Big Five
Nairobi: Before Departure Take an Optional Tour
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Kigali
Spend the morning on the history and culture of Rwanda. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for context on the country’s past and recovery, then browse the work of local painters and sculptors at Niyo Arts Gallery. After lunch, drive north through terraced hills and farming villages toward Volcanoes National Park, arriving at your lodge by late afternoon.
Highlights: Kigali arrival, Rwanda Gorilla safari introduction
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- Kigali
- Day 2: Kigali's Story, Then North to the Volcanoes
Begin the day with a guided tour of Kigali, visiting the Rwanda Art Museum, Kigali Genocide Memorial, and Niyo Arts Gallery to understand Rwanda’s history, resilience, and cultural rebirth. After lunch, depart for Volcanoes National Park, driving through picturesque countryside and volcanic landscapes. Arrive at your lodge near the park, surrounded by rainforest, home of the iconic Rwanda Gorilla.
Highlights: Kigali city tour, transfer to Rwanda Gorilla trekking region
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- Volcanoes National Park
- Day 3: Gorilla Trekking
After an early breakfast and a ranger briefing at the park headquarters, you set off into the forest with trackers and guides. The hike through bamboo and thick vegetation can be short or demanding depending on where your assigned family has moved overnight. Once you find them, you get a full hour to watch the group feed, play and rest. Spend the afternoon at your lodge resting and going through your photos.
Highlights: Rwanda Gorilla trekking, mountain gorilla family encounter
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- Volcanoes National Park
- Day 4: Golden Monkeys, Twin Lakes and the Fossey Legacy
Start with golden monkey tracking, a lively and photogenic encounter with a rare primate found only in the Virunga region. After lunch, visit the scenic twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, with an optional boat ride on calm water. Finish at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about gorilla research and protection.
Highlights: Golden monkey tracking, Twin Lakes visit, Rwanda Gorilla conservation
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- Volcanoes National Park
- Day 5: Back to Kigali, Fly to Nairobi
Drive back to Kigali through the countryside, with a lunch stop on the way. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Nairobi, where you’re met and taken to your hotel to rest before the safari leg begins.
Highlights: Scenic Rwanda drive, international flight to Kenya
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- Nairobi
- Day 6: Nairobi to the Maasai Mara
Leave Nairobi after breakfast and head west, with a stop at a viewpoint over the Great Rift Valley. You arrive at the Mara in time for lunch, and your first game drive follows in the late afternoon, when light is soft and animals become active. Expect giraffes, zebras, elephants and possibly predators.
Highlights: Great Rift Valley drive, Maasai Mara game drive
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- Maasai Mara National Park
- Day 7: A Full Day in the Mara
Today is all about wildlife. You know what? head out at sunrise for the best chance of seeing lions, leopards and cheetahs, then return in the afternoon for a second drive. A picnic lunch in the bush lets you stay out longer, and the Mara River area is a good place to look for hippos and crocodiles. The aim is to see as many of the Big Five as possible.
Highlights: Full-day Kenya Maasai Mara Safari, Big Five search
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- Maasai Mara National Park
- Day 8: Safari and Maasai Culture
Take an optional sunrise game drive or a hot-air balloon flight over the plains (extra cost). Later, visit a Maasai community to learn about their traditions, dress, music and daily life. The rest of the day is free for another short drive or time at camp, and dinner is under the stars.
Highlights: Wildlife safari, Maasai village cultural experience
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- Maasai Mara National Park
- Day 9: Return to Nairobi and Depart
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, stopping at viewpoints along the way. You’re transferred to the airport for your flight home, carrying memories of both forest and savanna.
Highlights: Scenic return drive, safari departure
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