This 8-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Tanzania Wildlife Safari Tour combines gorilla trekking in Rwanda with wildlife safaris in Tanzania. The tour starts in Kigali with arrival and a city tour, then transfer to Volcanoes National Park for mountain gorilla trekking. After the trek, you fly to Arusha in Tanzania. The safari continues to Lake Manyara National Park to see tree climbing lions and other animals. You then visit Serengeti National Park to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. The trip ends with a visit to Ngorongoro Crater in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before returning to Arusha for departure.
Day 1: Arrival in Rwanda
Day 2: Kigali city tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 4: Flight to Arusha, Tanzania
Day 5: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
Day 6: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Arrival and overnight stay in Kigali
Kigali city tour with visits to the Genocide Memorial Centre, Kimironko Market, and local craft shops
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Mountain gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park
Optional cultural village visit after gorilla trekking
Flight from Kigali to Arusha
Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park with chances to see tree climbing lions
Wildlife viewing including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes
Transfer to Serengeti National Park for game drives
Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti
Early morning game drive in Serengeti plains
Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Game viewing around the Ngorongoro crater rim
Descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a crater floor game drive
Return to Arusha for departure at the end of the safari
Serengeti Kati Kati Camp, Kisura Serengeti Camp, Eileen Trees inn, Hotel Des Mille Collines, Karisimbi Cave Resort or Similar
(Unless indicated as optional)
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
(On all days)
Subject to availability
(4*4 safari land cruiser)
(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Magical Gorilla Adventures creates real, well-planned gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris across Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. We focus on small groups, experienced local guides, fair prices, and smooth logistics from start to finish. If you want close gorilla encounters, honest advice, and trips that feel personal and well organized, this is where your adventure begins.
