This 6 days Rwanda gorillas and Ngorongoro safari will take you to Rwanda’s popular mountain gorilla destination – Volcanoes National Park located in northern region, near the border of Uganda and Congo. You will successfully take part in mountain gorilla trekking.
Fly to Tanzania, in Ngorongoro conservation area where the world’s largest caldera is located and explore the teaming animal population found here. This destination is also famous for hosting two of the world’s archaeological sites.
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
You will be welcomed by our company representative at the airport in Kigali who will brief you regarding how you will spend the 6 days Rwanda gorillas and Ngorongoro safari. Immediately transfer to Volcanoes National Park located in the Northern part of Rwanda.
On the way to the park, enjoy incredible views of the countryside, lush plantations, Virunga mountains, local homesteads and sweeping hills since Rwanda is the renowned land of a thousand hills. Check-in at the lodge just outside the park.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
Rwanda is one of the three mountain gorilla destinations in the whole world, in addition to Rwanda and D.R. Congo. Trekking the gorillas starts very early in the morning after delicious breakfast. Later drive to the park headquarters where trekking starts with briefing session.
Trekking mountain gorillas in Rwanda can last from 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on movements of these great apes. If you are not physically fit to carry heavy bags, you can hire porters to help you carry at about 10-15$.
No matter the many hours you will spend in search of these gorillas, you are given only one hour in their presence as you watch them feed young ones, groom each other, play especially the infants and other behaviors.
Note that Rwanda mountain gorilla permits are the most expensive and if you are interested in a luxury gorilla trekking safari then Rwanda is worthwhile.
Day 3: Kigali city tour and fly to Tanzania.
Wake up any time on this relaxing day, have breakfast and the driver will pick you up from the lodge and you will head for the Kigali city tour.
Visit places including the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site where the remains of 1994 genocide victims were laid to rest, visit former King’s Palace to understand deeply about the kingship in Rwanda, art centers and art museums to have a look at the Rwandan art gallery, Kigali craft market to buy some fresh fruits from the land of Rwanda.
Fly to Tanzania and when you land in Arusha, our Tanzanian guide will immediately transfer you to a hotel in the heart of Arusha city for lunch and relaxation.
Day 4-5: Ngorongoro crater exploration.
Having had breakfast in the morning, drive to Ngorongoro District West of Arusha City where this great conservation area is found. Ngorongoro area is not only a home for wild animals but also it is well known for having two archaeological sites where the skull of first man to ever exist was discovered at Olduvai gorge. Have a stopover here as you head to Ngorongoro conservation area.
Explore the nine craters including the Ngorongoro crater which is the biggest and you will have a look at the big five animals including endangered Black rhinos, zebras, gazelles, wildebeests, elands, hartebeests, and much more. There are birds especially flamingos which are present during the rainy season and hippos can be seen in the swampy areas of Ngorongoro which are not seasonal. All these attractions will be explored during your 2 days Ngorongoro tour.
Day 6: Drive to the airport and fly back home.
Wake up from your hotel, for breakfast then a driver guide will transfer you to the airport in Arusha for a flight back to your home country. Optional city tour in the Arusha capital.
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