10-Day Great Migration and Great Apes Ultimate Safari
This classic 10-Day Great Migration and Great Apes Ultimate Safari is a well-crafted package that combines gorilla trekking with wildebeest migration. If you were wondering if it is possible to combine wildebeest migration and mountain gorilla trekking? This classic 10-Day Great Migration and Great Apes Ultimate Safari is the great answer to your crave dose then. This package takes you through four countries in East Africa (Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania). This package is best done between June and October when large herds of mammal grazers start moving in between Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park.
Combining two of the best and most sought-after safari activities in Africa (Wildebeest migration and Gorilla trekking) on a single African holiday offers a diverse and an enriching wildlife experience that you will live to remember. These two classic wildlife encounters showcase Africa’s incredible diversity and uniqueness – giving travelers an opportunity to witness both the world and Africa’s natural wonders on a single visit. The 10-Day Great Migration and Great Apes Ultimate Safari with take you through two contrasting ecosystems of Africa. Gorillas live in lush mountainous rainforests in Rwanda and Uganda while wildebeest migration unfolds across the vast savanna grasslands in Kenya and Tanzania.
Enjoy two wildlife classics of Africa on this 10-Day Great Migration and Great Apes Ultimate Safari – trek to see the endangered mountain gorillas and witness the natural wonder of the world, Wildebeest migration as it unfolds in Kenya and Tanzania.
Tour Summary for 10-Day Great Migration and Great Apes Ultimate Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Day 2: Kigali Genocide Memorial to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day_3: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 4: Bwindi – Kigali – Nairobi, Kenya
Day 5: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Day_6: Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve to View the Great Migration
Day 7: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park
Day 8: Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Day_9: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha for Departure
Detailed day by day 10-Day Great Migration and Great Apes Ultimate Safari itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Arrive at Kigali International Airport to start your classic 12 days gorilla – wildebeest combo Tour. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and received by a professional safari guide. You will then be briefed about this upcoming tour and transferred to your hotel in Kigali. You will spend the rest of your day relaxing at your hotel to kill the jetlag.
If you are someone who likes to dive right into adventure, you can embark on a city tour around Kigali, visiting various areas during your afternoon. Dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel in Kigali.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 2: Kigali Genocide Memorial to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Wake up and have breakfast at your hotel in Kigali. After breakfast, drive to the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about the tragic events of 1994. After your tour here, return to your hotel for lunch and then check out for a transfer to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will experience gorilla trekking. The drive from Kigali to Rwanda is about 4 hours through the scenic African diverse environment. You will arrive at Bwindi in the late afternoon and proceed to your booked safari lodge.
Spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure in your lodge. Dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today you will embark on the long-awaited mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Wake up and have an early morning breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, depart your lodge and head to the visitors center where you will join groups of other trekkers for a briefing session. After the briefing and allocation of gorilla families, grab your walking stick and follow the lead of your ranger guide deep in the impenetrable forest to look for these primates.
At all times during the trek, follow the instructions given by the ranger; keep a low voice, stay within your group, and stay calm. You will trek through the forest while sighting various species of birds, insects and wildlife. When you finally locate the gorillas, keep calm and watch them feed, play, swing from one branch to another, and fully utilize your allocated 60 minutes with these primates. This time is also the best to capture some photographs of these giant primates in the wild. When your time finally elapses, return to the launch site to receive a gorilla tracking certificate.
Return to your lodge for a refreshing meal and a short rest. In the afternoon, embark on a thrilling cultural tour to the Batwa Community. The Batwa communities are just located near the park. They are a group of hunter-gatherers who initially inhabited these rainforests and their knowledge of the forest is really unmatched. Their ways of life and cultural performances will add to your thrills of Adventure while here. Later return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Bwindi – Kigali – Nairobi, Kenya
Wake up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, embark on a transfer back to Kigali International Airport in Rwanda where you will connect to your flight to Nairobi, Kenya. You will arrive in Nairobi this late afternoon and transfer to your booked hotel where you will relax, have dinner, and have an overnight stay.
While here, you can embark on an optional exploration of the Nairobi nightlife, our guide will be at hand to drive you to the venue of your choice.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Early morning, you will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel and embark on a transfer to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve for your next adventure. The drive will take you through the stunning and scenic Great Rift Valley with opportunities to stop and admire the breathtaking views. You will also have opportunities to do some optional shopping at the curio shops along the way.
Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and proceed with a check-in. Have lunch at the lodge and spend the rest of your day at leisure, enjoying the facilities the lodge has to offer. You will then later in the afternoon embark on a thrilling introductory game drive in the magnificent Masai Mara National Reserve. During the game drive, keep an eye out for both the African Big Five and the spectacular wildebeest migration. Later after your game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve to View the Great Migration
Wake up and have breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, depart the lodge with a packed lunch for a full-day game viewing across the rich tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of the magnificent Mara. Your experienced driver guide will take you to the best wildlife hotspot in the reserve for opportunities to witness all the top species during your visit.
When it comes to lunchtime, your guide will pick a scenic (and safe) spot where you can enjoy your lunch while hear animals howl, birds chirp and the mighty Mara River flow across the savanna. After lunch, can embark on another thrilling game drive or go for the optional balloon ride at an extra fee.
Later return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park
Following an early morning breakfast, check out from your lodge and enjoy a final game drive en route to the Isebania border where you will crossover to Tanzania. At the Isebania border, finalize the formalities and thereafter, your Tanzania team will be ready to transfer your Serengeti lodge with a game drive en route. Arrive at your lodge, check-in, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 8: Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Wake up before dawn for an unforgettable sunrise game drive in the stunning savannas of the Serengeti National Park. Serengeti National Park is renowned for its large number of wildlife that you will encounter during your safari game drives. Among the species you are likely to encounter during your game drive are; lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos, elephants, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and various antelope species among others.
After your morning game drive, return to your lodge for breakfast. Just after breakfast, take a shot and rest as your lunch is getting prepared. After lunch, spend the rest of your day out on the plains of the Serengeti searching for the Big Five among other animals. As your day draws to a close, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 9: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
Wake up and enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, check out, and drive via the beautiful high-lying farmland of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in Ngorongoro and descend into the crater floor for a remarkable wildlife watching experience. The Ngorongoro Crater id the world’s 8th natural wonder and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The crater floor is home to a diverse range of wildlife species including all the famous African Big Five species among other top African wildlife species.
Adventure various wildlife hotspots within the crater floor. As it nears time for lunch, your driver guide will pick a safe and scenic spot in the crater where you will have your picnic lunch. After lunch, enjoy another thrilling adventure in the crater floor before you ascend back to the crater rim where your booked lodge or camp is located.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha for Departure
Wake up and have a relaxed breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, check out from the lodge and enjoy a final game drive en route to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha and proceed with a transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch