ABOUT 14-Day Rwanda, Uganda & Tanzania Primates & Wildlife Tour - Tanzania safari
Experience the best of East Africa on this 14-day journey through Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania. From trekking chimpanzees and gorillas in misty rainforests to witnessing the Big Five & wildebeest Migration on the vast savannahs plains of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, this adventure offers the perfect blend of primate encounters, iconic wildlife, and cultural discovery.
- Duration: 14 days
- Route: Tanzania safari
- Starts at: USD 7150
Highlights for 14-Day Rwanda, Uganda & Tanzania Primates & Wildlife Tour - Tanzania safari
Day 1: Arrival Kigali Airport, Rwanda - Hotel
Day 2: Kigali - Nyungwe National Park
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk, Nyungwe NP
Day 4: Colobus Monkey Trekking, Nyungwe NP - Volcanoes NP
Day 5: Golden Monkey Trekking, Rwanda - Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Uganda
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day 7: Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Uganda - Akagera NP, Rwanda
Day 8: Akagera National Park, Rwanda - Mwanza, Tanzania
Day 9: Mwanza/Lake Victoria - Serengeti National Park
Day 10: Full-Day Safari, Serengeti National Park
Day 11: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater Safari - Lake Manyara National Park
Day 13: Lake Manyara National Park - Tarangire National Park
Day 14: Tarangire National Park - Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day 1: Arrival Kigali Airport, Rwanda - Hotel
>> Arrive at Kigali International Airport, Rwanda where you will be welcomed by our local representative and be transferred to the hotel. Take the evening to relax and prepare for your journey ahead. If time allows we shall visit the Kigali Genocide museum today. Overnight at StepTown Hotel or Similar.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2: Kigali - Nyungwe National Park
>> Following a morning breakfast, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a powerful and educational insight into Rwanda’s history. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive south through rolling hills to Nyungwe National Park. Overnight at Ken Barham Guest House or Similar.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk, Nyungwe NP
>> Following an early morning breakfast, Set out for an exhilarating chimpanzee trekking through the dense rainforest. In the afternoon, enjoy a canopy walk on hanging bridges with stunning views over the treetops. Overnight at Ken Barham Guest House or Similar.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4: Colobus Monkey Trekking, Nyungwe NP - Volcanoes NP
>> This morning, after an early morning breakfast go to track the beautiful colobus monkeys in Nyungwe. After lunch, travel northward to Volcanoes National Park, located in the Virunga Mountains. Overnight at The Garden Place Hotel & Coffee Shop or similar.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 5: Golden Monkey Trekking, Rwanda - Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Uganda
>> After breakfast, participate in a guided trek to observe Golden Monkeys, followed by visits to the Gorilla Guardian Village as well as taking part to the Gorilla Museum at Ellen Degeneras Campus of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Thereafter Continue your journey across the border into Uganda’s Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
>> Embark on an unforgettable gorilla trekking expedition in the thick jungles of Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Spend a magical hour observing a family of endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat before returning to the lodge for afternoon relaxation. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or Similar.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 7: Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Uganda - Akagera NP, Rwanda
>> Following an early morning breakfast, travel through the scenic countryside back into Rwanda, arriving at Akagera National Park in the late afternoon. Checkin at the lodge and relax for the rest of the afternoon preparing for the long day drive the following day to Lake Victoria, Tanzania. Overnight Akagera Transit Lodge or Similar.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 8: Akagera National Park, Rwanda - Mwanza, Tanzania
>> Following an early morning breakfast and with packed lunch begin the journey crossing the border at Rusumo into Tanzania. Proceed to Arrive late in Mwanza on the shores of Lake Victoria. Checkin at the hotel and have an evening at relaxation. Overnight Malaika Beach Resort or Similar.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 9: Mwanza/Lake Victoria - Serengeti National Park
>> After an early morning breakfast, Depart early with a packed lunch and enter Serengeti National Park via Ndabaka Gate. Begin your game drive through the western corridor, known for Grumeti River wildlife activity.
Overnight Kon Tiki Tented Camp or Similar.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 10: Full-Day Safari, Serengeti National Park
>> Following an early morning breakfast and with parked lunch head out to Spend the day exploring the iconic Serengeti plains. Search for the Big Five and witness the great wildebeest migration (seasonal). The Seronera area offers exceptional wildlife sightings. Overnight Kon Tiki Tented Camp or Similar.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 11: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
>> Following an early morning breakfast and will packed lunch, Enjoy morning farewell game drive within Serengeti National Park before continuing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge located on the crater rim, with breathtaking views. Overnight Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp or Similar.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater Safari - Lake Manyara National Park
>> Following an early morning breakfast and with packed lunch, Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in this wildlife-rich haven. After picnic lunch on taken during the game drive or at a picnic area, continue to Lake Manyara National Park. Overnight Jangwani River View or Similar.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 13: Lake Manyara National Park - Tarangire National Park
>> After an early morning breakfast, Begin the day with a game drive in Lake Manyara, famed for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos. Continue to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobabs. Overnight Tarangire Sopa Lodge or Similar.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 14: Tarangire National Park - Kilimanjaro International Airport
>> After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, a morning game drive will be followed with a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward departure marking the end of the trip. End of Tour.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
- Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
- Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Exclusions
- 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
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks