6 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Serengeti Safari – This 6-day Rwanda gorillas and Serengeti safari is a combined adventure and one of the best safaris you shouldn’t miss when planning a tour in East Africa. The safari starts at Kigali Airport in Rwanda and concludes in Arusha, Tanzania.
During this safari, you will enjoy a city tour, visit Rwanda’s oldest market, Kimironko Market, then proceed to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center before transferring to Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking and a cultural experience at Iby’iwachu Cultural Center.
Continue your journey to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, where you will embark on a full-day game drive, viewing different animal species, birds, butterflies, and more, enriching your safari experience. From there, head to Arusha Airport to prepare for your flight.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali Airport and City Tour
Upon arrival at the airport, your Rwanda safari driver guide will meet you, brief you shortly about the safari, and then drive you to Kigali City for a tour.
During the city tour, visit Kimironko Market, Rwanda’s oldest market, and then proceed to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center to learn about the tragic events of 1994, when Rwandan tribal conflicts led to the deaths of over 800,000 people and displaced others. Return to the hotel for dinner.
Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast at your lodge, drive to Volcanoes National Park, known for its endangered mountain gorillas. The park is also famous for housing rare golden monkeys. Check-in at the booked lodge for your meals.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Experience
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before driving to the park for gorilla trekking, starting with a briefing at the park headquarters. Gorilla trekking can take 1-8 hours, with each group limited to 8 people. After the briefing, start your trek to find these majestic animals. Gorillas often reside high in the mountains, allowing for an hour’s observation, photography, and video recording. Return to your lodge for meals.
In the evening, embark on a cultural tour at Iby’iwachu Cultural Center, where you will learn about the historical background of the Banyarwanda through music, dance, drama, and art. Purchase handmade crafts as souvenirs. Return to your lodge for dinner.
Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast at the lodge, transfer to Kigali International Airport for a flight to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Meet your driver guide, who will brief you on the journey before taking you to a hotel for lunch. In the evening, embark on an evening game drive in the park. Spot some of the animals and return to your lodge before dark.
Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive
Start your day early with breakfast, then pack your lunch for a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is Tanzania’s most visited park, renowned for its wildebeest migration and diverse wildlife, including elephants, zebras, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, buffalos, and more. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the plains and continue exploring for more animal sightings. Return to your hotel for dinner.
Day 6: Drive to Arusha and Departure
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before driving to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight home.
