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18-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekkking and Kenya Safari

by Golden Rwanda Safaris18 daysKenya, Rwanda

Overview

Tour Overview

From volcanoes blanketed in verdant forests to the banks of a river snaking its way across the Mara’s savannah plains, experience two of Africa’s most

Day by Day

Itinerary

1

Arrival at the ariport and tranfert to the hotel

Day 1Arrival at the ariport and tranfert to the hotel Arrival at the ariport and tranfert to the hotel You will be met and greeted by your Golden Rwanda Safaris driver-guide upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport. They will brief you on your safari before transferring you to your hotel for your overnight stay at Kigali Serena Hotel or Governor’s Residence private villa. Main Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Accommodation: The Governor's Residence Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

2

Kigali to Nyungwe

Day 2Kigali to Nyungwe Kigali to Nyungwe Pick up in Kigali and drive to Nyungwe National Park. On the way, visit Nyanza King Palace and the ethnographic museums, and thereafter check in at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel/Munazi Eco Lodge Located in the midle if Nyungwe National Park. after checkin, spend your evening at leisure. Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking) High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Nyungwe NP ChimpanzeeCommon White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone Show more ElephantNone GiraffeNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Munazi Lodge Mid-range lodge inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps, Rwanda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

3

Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking

Day 3Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking After breakfast, you will enter the Nyungwe forest to track the Nyungwe Chimpanzees trek. A walk into the woods with our knowledgeable guides versed in botany, ornithology, and interspecies relationships will be a whole new learning experience for you. You will return to the hotel for lunch and relax, waiting for Colobus Monkey Trekking, your overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel/Munazi Eco Lodge. Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Accommodation: Munazi Lodge Mid-range lodge inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps, Rwanda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

4

Nyungwe - Volcano National park

Day 4Nyungwe - Volcano National park Nyungwe - Volcano National park Pick up at the hotel after late breakfast and drive to Volcanoes National Park via Kibuye to hike Napoleon Island and fruit bats, and stopover at Lake Kivu Serena hotel for lunch, and continue to Musanze and check in at Five Volcanoes Boutique hotel. Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

5

Montain Gorilla trekking

Day 5Montain Gorilla trekking Montain Gorilla trekking After breakfast, leave the hotel at 6:30 and drive towards the Park headquarters for Briefings about the trek. After the drive the starting point and start your Gorilla trekking experience which can take up to 6 hours, thereafter back at the hotel for lunch and relax. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier) High Season June to September (Permits are scarce) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Volcanoes NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeNone ElephantRare BuffaloRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Show more GiraffeNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

6

Golden Monkey trekking

Day 6Golden Monkey trekking Golden Monkey trekking Pick up at Five Volcanoes Boutique hotel after breakfast and head to the park headquarter again for Golden Monkey trek briefing, thereafter drive to the starting point and start the hike, after comeback and visiting the Diane Fossey research center, after Lunch visit Ibyiwacu Culture Village. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

7

Volcano Nataional parkt o Akagera park

Day 7Volcano Nataional parkt o Akagera park Volcano Nataional parkt o Akagera park Leave Volcano National Park and transfer to Akagera overnight, check in at Ruzizi tented lodge, after doing a sunset boat on Lake Ihema and check in at Ruzizi. Leave Volcano National Park and transfer to Akagera overnight check in at Ruzizi tented lodge, after doing a sunset boat on Lake Ihema and check in at Ruzizi. Main Destination: Akagera National Park (Rwanda) Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot) High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Akagera NP GiraffeCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant HippoAbundant White RhinoOccasional LionOccasional Show more ElephantOccasional Black RhinoRare LeopardRare HyenaRare CheetahNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge Luxury tented camp located inside Akagera NP (Rwanda) +15 Photos +14 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

8

Akagera full game adn exit back to Kigali

Day 8Akagera full game adn exit back to Kigali Akagera full game adn exit back to Kigali Leave the south of the park for a full game drive towards the northern side and exit the park back to Kigali and overnight stay at the hotel/Kigali Serena hotel or at the governor’s residence for your overnight stay, and prepare for the next adventure to Nairobi. Main Destination: Akagera National Park (Rwanda) Accommodation: The Governor's Residence Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

9

Kigali - Nairobi - Tsavo

Day 9Kigali - Nairobi - Tsavo Kigali - Nairobi - Tsavo After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive through the scenic plains to Tsavo West National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive where you may encounter elephants, lions, leopards, and hippos around the Mzima Springs. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Main Destination: Nairobi Airport (Nairobi, Kenya) Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Tsavo West NP (Kenya) +15 Photos +14 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

10

Tsavo West to Amboseli

Day 10Tsavo West to Amboseli Tsavo West to Amboseli After an early morning game drive and breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park, famous for its iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, go on a game drive to spot elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife before returning to your lodge for dinner. Main Destination: Tsavo East & West National Park (Kenya) Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP (Kenya) +21 Photos +20 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

11

Full game Amboseli

Day 11Full game Amboseli Full game Amboseli After an early morning game drive and breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park, famous for its iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, go on a game drive to spot elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife before returning to your lodge for dinner. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Amboseli NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HippoCommon Show more HyenaCommon LionOccasional CheetahOccasional White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LeopardRare to None Wild DogNone Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP (Kenya) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

12

Amboseli - Lake Naivasha

Day 12Amboseli - Lake Naivasha Amboseli - Lake Naivasha After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive to Lake Naivasha via the Great Rift Valley. Arrive for lunch and later enjoy a boat ride on the lake, followed by a guided walk on Crescent Island where you can spot giraffes, zebras, and antelopes up close. Dinner and overnight at your lodge. Main Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya) Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort Mid-range hotel at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya) +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

13

Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara

Day 13Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara After an early breakfast, drive to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive for lunch at your camp and enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, and herds of wildebeest and many others, thereafter return to camp for dinner and overnight. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration) High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara NR ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more BuffaloCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) +23 Photos +22 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

14

Masai Mara game drive

Day 14Masai Mara game drive Masai Mara game drive Enjoy a full day in the Masai Mara with either morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day exploration with a picnic lunch. The Mara offers incredible wildlife encounters and vast scenic landscapes. You may also visit a Maasai village to learn about their traditional lifestyle. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

15

Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru

Day 15Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in this scenic park, famous for its rhino sanctuary, Rothschild giraffes, and occasional flamingos. Dinner and overnight at your lodge. Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya) Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain) High Season July to February (The park gets very busy) Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP GiraffeCommon White RhinoCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon Black RhinoOccasional Show more LionOccasional LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional ElephantNone CheetahNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

16

Lake Nakuru - Nairobi

Day 16Lake Nakuru - Nairobi Lake Nakuru - Nairobi After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, arriving in time for lunch. Check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure or enjoy optional shopping at local markets or malls. After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, arriving in time for lunch. Check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure, or enjoy optional shopping at local markets or malls. Main Destination: Nairobi (City, Kenya) Accommodation: Emara Hotel Ole Sereni Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya) +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

17

Nairobi city tour

Day 17Nairobi city tour Nairobi city tour Depart for Karen Blixen Museum Karen Blixen Museum 2 hrs-Karen Blixen Museum is located on the outskirts of Nairobi on Karen Road. Its history dates back to 1914, during the First World War, with the arrival of Karen Blixen from Denmark. At the foot of the Ngong Hills, Karen Blixen established herself as a farmer. After her departure in 1931, the suburbs retained the commemorative home of Karen. This is the beautiful farmhouse where Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa, lived between 1914 and 1931, until she left Kenya after a series of personal tragedies. Main Destination: Nairobi (City, Kenya) Accommodation: Emara Hotel Ole Sereni Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

18

Nairobi - Departure back home

Day 18Nairobi - Departure back home Nairobi - Departure back home Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then check out. Depending on your return schedule, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey — marking the end of a memorable Kenya safari experience. Meal Plan: Breakfast. Main Destination: No major destination visited Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Golden Rwanda Safaris , not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommo

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  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

How much does 18-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekkking and Kenya Safari cost?

18-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekkking and Kenya Safari starts from USD 15,279 per person. This is a standard-level safari spanning 18 days. Prices vary by season and group size, with low season offering the best rates.

How long is 18-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekkking and Kenya Safari?

This safari runs for 18 days and 17 nights across Kenya, Rwanda. The itinerary is designed to maximize wildlife viewing while allowing comfortable travel between parks and lodges.

What comfort level is 18-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekkking and Kenya Safari?

This is a standard safari featuring comfortable mid-range lodges with ensuite facilities and good service. Operated by Golden Rwanda Safaris ensures a high standard of experience throughout the journey.

Is 18-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekkking and Kenya Safari well-rated?

Yes, this safari has an aggregate rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 306 verified reviews. Golden Rwanda Safaris consistently receives positive feedback for wildlife sightings and overall experience.

Who operates 18-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekkking and Kenya Safari?

18-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekkking and Kenya Safari is operated by Golden Rwanda Safaris, a safari company based in Kenya, Rwanda. You can view their full profile, other tours, and verified reviews on SafariPicked to compare before booking.