What to expect
This Rwanda and Tanzania safari is a cinematic journey through East Africa, moving from rainforest hush to predator-filled plains and, finally, the soft blue of the Indian Ocean. It all begins in Kigali, then rises into the mist-wrapped slopes of Volcanoes National Park, where dense montane forest and the rare privilege of gorilla trekking set the stage for something truly extraordinary.
From Rwanda’s rainforests, you continue via Arusha into the Serengeti National Park, with open grassland and wildlife in every direction. Here, golden plains stretch beneath endless skies, lions doze in the heat, elephants move between acacia trees, and, in season, the Great Migration turns the landscape into one of nature’s greatest spectacles. After the drama of the bush, Zanzibar brings the perfect close, with white sandy beaches and turquoise water inviting you to slow down completely.
It’s a journey of rare contrasts: gorillas in the mist, Big 5 on the plains, and barefoot luxury by the sea. Three unforgettable sides of East Africa, brought together in one soul-stirring safari.
Quick Overview
Highlights: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Serengeti wildlife and Great Migration (seasonal) moments, Zanzibar’s island calm
Best for: Travellers who want East Africa’s contrasts in one trip – rainforest, classic safari and a tropical beach finish
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
Ideal duration: 10 Days
From $13,272 per person
Best time to go:
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- Good
- Mixed
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 Kigali Serena Hotel
Kigali Serena Hotel: Your gateway to Kigali & Rwanda
Kigali is the gateway to Rwanda – a country of spectacular terrain, unrivalled biodiversity, and friendly people. Kigali Serena Hotel and its five-star amenities – including state-of-the-art suites, an adept concierge service and a travel-requ...
Popular facilities
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Pool
- Room Service
- Fitness Centre
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
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 Virunga Lodge
An iconic base above the lakes
Virunga Lodge stands high on a ridge near Volcanoes National Park, with sweeping views over the Virunga Volcanoes, Musanze Valley and Rwanda’s twin lakes. One of the country’s most iconic gorilla trekking bases, it pairs dramatic s...
Popular facilities
- Curio Shop
- Bar
1 Night in Arusha
The Gateway to Northern Tanzania
Arusha is where many Tanzania safaris begin, but it deserves more than a passing glance before the journey moves on. Set below Mount Meru at around 1,400 m above sea level, the city has a cooler highland climate, with coffee estates on its ...
Stay at Arusha Coffee Lodge
A tranquil connection to your Tanzania safari
Little over an hour from Kilimanjaro Airport and few minutes from Arusha Airport, Arusha Coffee Lodge is the perfect stopover on your way to or from a Tanzanian safari. Steeped in history, the plush Plantation Cottages provide a tranquil retre...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Secure Parking
- Conference Facilities
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 Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Live the life of a pioneer
With an aesthetic that pays homage to the mobile safari camps of the 1930s, Serengeti Pioneer Camp offers guests a chance to bask in nostalgia as they stare over the boundless plains of the Serengeti National Park. And when the Great Migration...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
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 Breezes Beach Club and Spa Zanzibar
Tropical beachfront bliss on Zanzibar’s shores
Breezes Beach Club and Spa Zanzibar is a family-owned beach resort along the unspoilt and award-winning Bwejuu-Paje beach. Considered one of the top beach destinations globally and celebrated for its romantic charm, traditional Swahili d&eacut...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Curio Shop
- Gym
- Spa
- Tennis Court(s)
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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: Arusha
Tanzania
3 Nights: Serengeti National Park
Tanzania
3 Nights: Zanzibar Archipelago
Tanzania
10 Nights in total
$13,272 per person
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