In this 6-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Serengeti Wildlife Safari, you will visit two of the most popular tourist places in East Africa. Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is known around the world for the great wildebeest migration. This special trip is designed for those who want a fast and comfortable way to see the best animals in Africa.
By using flights between these parks, the 6-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Serengeti Wildlife Safari makes travel easy and quick. You will enjoy great service and beautiful views of the land from above. From the deep forests where gorillas live to the flat plains where lions hunt, every day offers a new look at nature.
Rwanda Gorillas & Serengeti Wildlife Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Fly from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Day 3: Helicopter transfer to Tanzania
- Day 4 and 5: Serengeti National Park exploration
- Day 5: Morning game drive and evening relaxation
- Day 6: End of safari and departure
Detailed 6-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Serengeti Wildlife Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Fly from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Your journey begins in the capital city of Rwanda. You will take a helicopter from Kigali International Airport to the nearby airstrip near the park. From there, your tour guide will meet you and drive you to your accommodation. Welcome to Rwanda. You will spend the evening settling into your lodge and preparing for the big walk the next day.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Today, you will have the chance to spend time with the gentle giants. These are the endangered mountain gorillas. You will go trekking in Volcanoes National Park, which is the most popular destination in Rwanda. While you are trekking through the trees, you may also see golden monkeys that live in the same park.
You get to spend one hour with the gorillas. You can take many pictures and enjoy the moment before you return from the forest. Afterward, your guide will drive you back to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you can visit a nearby local community to see how people live or just relax at the lodge for the rest of the day. This is a very important part of the 6-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Serengeti Wildlife Safari.
Day 3: Fly to Tanzania
Your guide will take you back to the airstrip for your flight to Tanzania. You will fly directly to the Serengeti National Park airstrip. This saves you many hours of driving on bumpy roads. On arrival, your Tanzanian safari guide will meet you and drive you to your lodge. You will stay here for the next three nights. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the views of the savanna plains from your room.
Day 4 and 5: Serengeti National Park exploration
Spend two full days exploring Serengeti National Park. This is one of the largest parks in Tanzania and has many animals and birds. You will enjoy exciting game drives in a 4×4 vehicle. You will visit the Seronera area, which is the heart of the park. The Seronera River runs through this valley and attracts many animals. This is especially true during the dry season, making it easier to see wildlife like lions and leopards here.
You can also visit the Moru kopjes. These are large rock groups where you might spot black rhinos and lions resting among the rocks. If you want a different view, you can take a hot air balloon safari to see the Serengeti from above. These two days are the highlight of the 6-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Serengeti Wildlife Safari for animal lovers.
Day 6: End of safari
After your last breakfast in the wild, you will say goodbye to the plains. You will be driven to the Serengeti airstrip for your flight to Kilimanjaro or Arusha. From there, you will catch your flight home or proceed to your next stop.
