7 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Serengeti Wildlife Safari

The 7 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Serengeti Wildlife Safari is a well-crafted package that takes you through Rwanda and Tanzania for an immersive wildlife experience. This tour allows you to trek the endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda and also visit Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park for remarkable wildlife viewing experiences. This 7 days wildlife safari starts in Rwanda where you will have an excursion in Kigali and then travel to Volcanoes National Parks for an opportunity to track gorillas. Gorillas are endangered and can only be found in Rwanda, Uganda, and the D.R Congo.

After a life-changing experience in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, this 7 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Serengeti Wildlife Safari then takes you to Tanzania where you can experience the Great Wildebeest Migration and witness the Big Five African animals on safari. Visit the iconic Serengeti National Park for a wildlife sightseeing experience.

The Great Migration is one of the largest animal movements in the world ( World natural wonder) – a natural spectacle that you must see while on an African safari holiday. Combining wildlife watching in Tanzania with gorilla trekking will give you the ultimate wildlife experience in Africa – as these are the most sought-after safari activities.

Book this classic 7 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Serengeti Wildlife Safari with Acacia Safaris and discover the two distinctive ecosystems of Africa, witnessing from the giant African primates to it natural wonders – Wildebeest migration.

Detailed 7 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Serengeti Wildlife Safari itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Kigali International Airport and transfer to Kigali city.

Arrive at Kigali in Kigali International Airport in Rwanda to start your 7 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Serengeti Wildlife Safari. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and received by our representative who will then transfer you to your hotel in Kigali City.

Arrive at your hotel and check-in. Spend the rest of your day relaxing at your hotel room. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Kigali.

Destination: Kigali City
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel
Activities: Transfer by Road from Kigali Airport to Hotel in Kigali
Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

Today wake up and have breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast, embark on a city tour in Kigali City, visit the Genocide Memorial Museum, local craft markets, Presidential Palace Museum among others after breakfast. This offers a full truth description of what took place here 30 years ago.

After this tour, drive your way up to the Northern Province to the home of mountain gorillas, Pac National des Volcans (Volcanoes National Park). This is only about 200km transfer taking 3 hours’ drive on a smooth tarmac road.

Arrive at Volcanoes and proceed to your booked safari lodge. Arrive at your lodge and check in. Spend the rest of your day at the lodge.

Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Virunga Lodge
Activities: Transfer by Road from Kigali City to Volcanoes National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Gorilla trekking and Kinyarwanda cultural encounter

On this day after a morning breakfast, your guide will drive you to park headquarters. Here you will be briefed and be split up into groups of 8 people to trek to see one of the habituated gorilla families.

Upon locating mountain gorillas in the wild, spend your allocated 60 minutes with these majestic giants in the jungle. Enjoy watching them as they go by their day. This is also the best time to take photos on a gorilla tour. After your allocated time elapses, start you trek back to the starting point. Your drive guide will be readily waiting for you to transfer you back to your lodge where you will enjoy a refreshing meal.

In the afternoon after lunch, visit the local communities and enjoy the Kinyarwanda culture; traditional music and meals. The experience you need not to miss out while in Rwanda.

Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Virunga Lodge
Activities: Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4: Return to Kigali and fly to Tanzania.

Transfer from Volcanoes National Park to Kigali International Airport after breakfast and immediately board a plane to make your way to Northern Tanzania. You will land at Arusha International Airport where you will be transferred to the nearest hotel for a leisurely evening and dinner.

Destination: Arusha City Tanzania
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee House
Activities: Transfer by Air from Kigali to Arusha Airport Tanzania
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5: Transfer from Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast at the hotel, set off for a lengthy trip to Serengeti National Park with your packed lunch. While on the journey, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tanzania. Arrive in Serengeti in time for lunch and proceed with a drive to your booked accommodation facility. Check-in and have lunch at your lodge. After lunch, embark on an evening game drive in the vast Serengeti plains to see different wildlife species. Serengeti is home to abundant wildlife species including lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, cheetahs, zebras and various bird species among others. Explore the golden savannahs of the Serengeti and witness the golden hue cast by the setting sun over the plains. As your day comes to a close, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Activities: Transfer by Road from Arusha City to Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water

Day 6: Full day Serengeti wildlife safari.

After breakfast, transfer to one of Serengeti’s areas best for viewing the wildebeest migration. Areas in Serengeti recommended for wildebeest migration viewing are Seronera Valley in the central Serengeti.

Spend the next two days in Serengeti National Park doing nothing but enjoying exhilarating game drives from morning sunrise to late afternoon sunset.

Witness the eye-soothing Great Migration as millions of zebras and wildebeests traverse the golden savannah plains of Serengeti searching for water and pasture. The best months to be in central Serengeti are November and December.

Besides the great wildebeest migration, you might spot the big 5 African mammals as well as zebra, giraffe, cheetah, hyena, hippo, crocodile, and lots of savannah bird species including the ostrich, the largest bird in the world.

Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Activities: Full Day Adventure in Serengeti National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water

Day 7: Transfer to Arusha and departure.

After breakfast, depart to Arusha International Airport to catch up on your scheduled flight and this will be the end of your 7 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Serengeti Wildlife Safari.