Tanzania & Rwanda Safari

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire, arguably northern Tanzania's most interesting park, is famous for the large herds of elephants and spectacular baobab trees - a fantastic choice for safari The permanent water of the Tarangire River lures large herds of migrant wildlife from the parched surrounding areas. In the peak of the dry season, Tarangire's resident populations of wildebeest, zebra, eland, elephant and buffalo rival those of the Serengeti. It is a place of dense woodlands, clusters of palm trees and thick stands of baobabs.

On safari in Tarangire National Park

Join your experienced, professional guide as you explore further into Tarangire, the sixth largest national park in Tanzania. The park is famous for its huge number of elephants, baobab trees and tree climbing lions. Visitors to the park can expect to see any number of resident zebra and wildebeest in addition to the less common animals. Other common animals include waterbuck, giraffe, and olive baboons. Home to more than 550 species, the park is a haven for bird enthusiasts who can expect to see dozens of species even in the dry season. The swamps are the focus of the largest selection of breeding birds anywhere in the world. Yellow-collared Lovebirds are a common bird sighting in the trees along the Tarangire River.

Time permitting you will enjoy a morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast before being transferred to the airstrip in time for your flight.

Southern Serengeti National Park

Grassy plains studded with granite kopjes extend endlessly across the scenically beautiful Southern Serengeti, which stretches from the bottom of the Central Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Maswa Game Reserve. It’s one of the best areas to see the animals of the Great Migration: visit between December and May to see the huge herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle arriving to calve, and then at the beginning of the dry season making their way northwards again in search of green grass.

You are met at your airstrip and taken to your camp. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife en route!

On safari in the Serengeti National Park

You spend your time on safari in the Serengeti.
As large as the state of Connecticut, the Serengeti is most famous for its seasonal migration of wildlife that traverse the length of the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing, closely followed by a host of predators including lion, cheetah, leopard and hyena - literally "a moving feast." This mass concentration of wildlife and the ensuing interaction between predator and prey creates a spectacle unrivaled in the natural world.

Time permitting you will enjoy a morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast before being transferred to the airstrip in time for your flight.

On arrival at Kigali International Airport with an early morning flight (preferably not later than 13hr00). You will be welcomed by one of our airport executives who will assist you through the formalities and luggage collection. Thereafter, you will take PCR test and later transfer to your accommodation for an overnight.
Cost of PCR test extra and payable directly.

Kigali

Located at Rwanda’s geographical heart, the rapidly growing city of Kigali is not only the national capital, but also the country’s most important business centre and main port of entry. Serviced by an efficient international airport and connected to neighboring Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi by surfaced roads, Kigali City boasts a range of hotels catering to all tastes and budgets, and an assortment of fine restaurants whose menus reflect the country’s historical links with Belgium - while also embracing numerous other international cuisines.

This morning your guide will transfer you to Volcanoes National Park. The journey goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that show much of Rwanda’s landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible.
Alternatively, you may choose to fly from Kigali to the park by helicopter flight.

Gorilla Trekking

Today you will get up early and drive to Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri. Visit the ORTPN offices for briefing after which you set off into the forest in search of the Gorillas. A thrilling trek through the refined foothills of the Virungas led by an experienced ranger guide provides inspiring views in all directions. The rain forest is alive with calls of colorful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey, and besieged with fresh spoor of the mountains' elusive populations of buffalo and elephant. Gorilla trekking is quite strenuous but well worth the effort for a memorable encounter with these gentle giants. Spend time watching gorillas, watch the adults feeding their young ones, brushing and resting as the youngsters play from vines in a pleasurably playful display. Today's timing and schedule is flexible and will be determined by the time spent finding the gorillas. Return to your lodge this afternoon.

Additional Day of Gorilla Trekking

A second day of Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park. The hike through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga range, is a magical experience. Once you reach the gorillas, you can spend approximately an hour with them.

Today you will drive back to Kigali. Enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way. Alternatively, you may choose to fly from Volcanoes to Kigali by private helicopter (extra cost).
In Kigali you will be taken on a city tour which includes a visit to the Genocide Museum in the suburb of Gisozi.
In the evening depart for the Airport for your flight.