This 13 Days Tanzania and Rwanda Luxury Safari combines the best of East Africa’s wildlife, primate encounters, and scenic landscapes into one seamless, high-end adventure. You will explore Tanzania’s iconic safari parks including Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, before flying to Rwanda for an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.

This luxury journey blends Big Five safaris, the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal), breathtaking volcanic landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and once-in-a-lifetime encounters with endangered mountain gorillas.

Detailed Luxury Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Tanzania Welcome

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your professional safari guide. Transfer to your luxury lodge in Arusha for relaxation, safari briefing, and overnight stay.

Accommodation:

Luxury lodge in Arusha

Meals:

Dinner

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a luxury game drive across rolling savannahs filled with wildlife.

Activities:

• Full-day game drive
• Wildlife photography
• Picnic lunch in the wild

Accommodation:

Luxury safari lodge in Tarangire

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Travel through scenic landscapes and Maasai villages toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive upon arrival in the endless plains.

Activities:

• Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands
• Afternoon game drive
• Wildlife viewing

Accommodation:

Luxury tented camp in Serengeti

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Full Day Serengeti Safari

Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, home to the Big Five and the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Wildlife Highlights:

• Lions
• Leopards
• Cheetahs
• Elephants
• Buffaloes
• Rhinos
• Hyenas
• Crocodiles
• Hippos

Optional Activity:

• Hot air balloon safari

Accommodation:

Luxury tented camp in Serengeti

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Northern Serengeti Migration Experience

Head to the northern region of Serengeti National Park for exclusive migration viewing along the Mara River.

Witness dramatic river crossings (seasonal) and predator action in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife spectacles.

Activities:

• Migration tracking game drives
• Mara River wildlife viewing
• Photography safaris

Accommodation:

Luxury migration camp in Northern Serengeti

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Full Day Northern Serengeti Safari

Continue exploring the migration routes and remote wilderness areas of Northern Serengeti.

Activities:

• Full-day game drives
• Wildlife photography
• Sunset safari experience

Accommodation:

Luxury migration camp

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a morning game drive before traveling to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your luxury lodge on the crater rim.

Activities:

• Morning game drive
• Scenic transfer
• Relaxation at lodge

Accommodation:

Luxury lodge on crater rim

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha

Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a Big Five safari experience in one of Africa’s richest wildlife habitats.

After the game drive, return to Arusha for overnight stay.

Activities:

• Crater game drive
• Big Five safari
• Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool

Accommodation:

Luxury hotel in Arusha

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Fly to Rwanda – Kigali City Experience

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour of Kigali including cultural and historical sites.

Activities:

• Kigali city tour
• Genocide Memorial visit (optional)
• Luxury hotel check-in

Accommodation:

Luxury hotel in Kigali

Meals:

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 10: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

Drive through scenic countryside to Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Relax at your luxury lodge near the volcanic mountains.

Activities:

• Scenic countryside drive
• Cultural village experience
• Lodge relaxation

Accommodation:

Luxury lodge near Volcanoes National Park

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park.

Hike through lush rainforest to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat—an emotional and unforgettable wildlife encounter.

Activities:

• Gorilla trekking (permit required)
• Photography (limited flash rules)
• Guided forest experience

Accommodation:

Luxury lodge near Volcanoes National Park

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Golden Monkey Trekking or Relaxation

Enjoy an optional golden monkey trekking experience or relax at your luxury lodge surrounded by volcanic scenery.

Optional Activities:

• Golden monkey trekking
• Cultural village visit
• Spa and relaxation

Accommodation:

Luxury lodge

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13: Departure from Kigali

After breakfast, transfer back to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.

End your journey with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and Rwanda’s mountain gorillas.

Meals:

Breakfast

Best Time to Travel June to October: Best safari wildlife viewing & migration season December to March: Calving season in Serengeti Year-round: Gorilla trekking in Rwanda