What to Expect
This East Africa journey traces a beautiful arc from rainforest mist to open plains to ocean air. You’ll start in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, following forest trails for an encounter with endangered mountain gorillas – a moment of quiet intensity, metres from one of the world’s rarest primates
Next, Kenya’s Maasai Mara steps into the spotlight with classic Big 5 game drives across wide, honey-coloured grasslands, before crossing into Tanzania’s Serengeti – the headline act of the seasonal Great Migration and a stage for Africa’s most iconic wildlife moments.
Zanzibar provides the final scene. Stone Town’s weathered doors and island history give way to reef-sheltered waters and long, slow beach days. Forest, safari, and shoreline – three distinct acts, one seamless East African performance.
Quick Overview
Countries: Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania
Highlights: Gorilla encounters, Maasai Mara Big 5 wildlife, seasonal Serengeti Migration spectacle, Zanzibar ocean-air reset
Best for: Adventure-seekers who want East Africa’s defining wildlife acts followed by a well-earned island curtain call.
Inclusions
- Meals & Beverages
- Scheduled Activities
- Transport Logistics
- Applicable Fees and Levies
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- International Flights
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Items not mentioned under Inclusions
This tour is great for
- African Safari Honeymoon
- Gorilla & Chimp Trekking
- The Great Wildebeest Migration in Africa
- African Photography Safaris
- Big 5 Safari
- Island Holiday
- Beach
- Safari Holidays
Ideal duration: 13 Days
From $25,058 per person
Best time to go:
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Your adventure begins
1 Night in Kigali
The gateway to Rwanda's treasures
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Kigali has overcome its dark past to become one of the most striking and secure cities in Africa and the pride of Rwanda. Lush hillsides rise up to meandering avenues and streets bustling with people in...
Stay at The Retreat by Heaven
Trek, unwind and explore at The Retreat
In the capital of Rwanda, The Retreat by Heaven is a five-star luxury boutique hotel offering two sophisticated accommodation options. Engage in a myriad of activities ranging from gorilla trekking to weaving baskets with women from the local ...
Popular facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Air-Conditioning
- Restricted Smoking
- Restaurant
- Pool
2 Nights in Volcanoes National Park
Live amongst the majestic mountain gorillas
Home to the critically-endangered mountain gorilla and a mountain chain of ancient volanoes, Volcanoes National Park is one of the most anticipated parts of visiting Rwanda and one of the main reasons many travellers come to the country in ...
Stay at One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
A refined Rwandan forest stay
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest sits near Volcanoes National Park, surrounded by eucalyptus trees, cultivated gardens and sweeping volcanic scenery. Best known as a polished base for mountain gorilla trekking, it also offers a fuller experience ...
Popular facilities
- Health Spa
- Swimming Pool
- Mountain Bikes
- Fireplace
1 Night in Kigali
The gateway to Rwanda's treasures
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Kigali has overcome its dark past to become one of the most striking and secure cities in Africa and the pride of Rwanda. Lush hillsides rise up to meandering avenues and streets bustling with people in...
Stay at The Retreat by Heaven
Trek, unwind and explore at The Retreat
In the capital of Rwanda, The Retreat by Heaven is a five-star luxury boutique hotel offering two sophisticated accommodation options. Engage in a myriad of activities ranging from gorilla trekking to weaving baskets with women from the local ...
Popular facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Air-Conditioning
- Restricted Smoking
- Restaurant
- Pool
1 Night in Nairobi
Kenya’s Wild Capital
Nairobi is Kenya’s capital city, one of East Africa’s major travel hubs and one of the few places where breakfast in the city can be followed by a game drive before lunch. Nairobi National Park sits about 10 kilometres from the city centre,...
Stay at Hemingways Nairobi
Live in a Hemingway novel in Africa's Green Hills
Subtle touches of brass, mahogany and leather blend East African vintage with modern ecru and taupe elegance – a characteristic welcome to Hemingways Nairobi Hotel. Witness the sun set the Ngong Hills ablaze every evening from the balcony of y...
Popular facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Air-Conditioning
- Pool
- Restaurant
2 Nights in Maasai Mara National Reserve
The Authentic "Out of Africa" Experience
The Maasai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly Kenya’s most notable and revered reserve. Its sheer size—extending to and eventually joining Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park—and stringent anti-poaching systems have made it famous for its ...
Stay at Angama Mara
A thousand feet above the plains
Angama Mara places you high above the Mara Triangle, on the edge of the Oloololo Escarpment, with the plains stretching out 1,000 feet below. Descend by private road for flexible game drives, walk the escarpment with a Maasai naturalist or tak...
Popular facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming Pool
- Gym
- Spa
3 Nights in Serengeti National Park
Tanzania’s Endless Plains
The Serengeti National Park is defined by scale, movement and remarkable variety. The Great Migration brings wildebeest, zebra and gazelle through the ecosystem each year, but the park’s appeal reaches well beyond the herds. Across sweeping...
Stay at Singita Faru Faru Lodge
Roam along with the Great Migration
If you’re going to experience the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, do it the Singita Faru Faru Lodge way: with an expert field guide or from a hot air balloon far away from the throngs of tourists. The lodge also boasts a Bush Spa wher...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Internet Access
- Bar
- Gym
- Library
- 24 Hour Security
3 Nights in Zanzibar Archipelago
A Dazzling Chain of Island Paradises
The Zanzibar Archipelago is made up of a chain of islands in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania. Centuries ago, the island was an important area for the spice trade, first with the Arab world since the eleventh century, before falli...
Stay at Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar
A sultan’s dream on Zanzibar’s shores
Baraza Resort and Spa, Zanzibar is set along the soft white sands of Bwejuu-Paje Beach – widely considered one of the finest beaches in the world. Awarded by Condé Nast Traveller and lauded by TripAdvisor, this luxury resort offer...
Popular facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Library
- Spa
- Boutique Shop
- Tennis Court(s)
- Kids Club
You've reached the end of your adventure
Your journey mapped out:
Ready to pack your bags for Africa? With just a few details from you, we'll put together your dream holiday!
1 Night: Kigali
Rwanda
2 Nights: Volcanoes National Park
Rwanda
1 Night: Kigali
Rwanda
1 Night: Nairobi
Kenya
2 Nights: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
3 Nights: Serengeti National Park
Tanzania
3 Nights: Zanzibar Archipelago
Tanzania
13 Nights in total
$25,058 per person
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