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Rwanda & Tanzania: Gorillas & Serengeti

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From $32,805
2
Guests
15
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Home — Rwanda & Tanzania: Gorillas & Serengeti

From Highlands to Plains of East Africa

This journey connects East Africa’s most celebrated landscapes and cultures, beginning in Rwanda and concluding on the shores of Zanzibar. Time in Kigali introduces the city’s history and contemporary identity, followed by days in Volcanoes National Park tracking mountain gorillas in their forest habitat. Guests then fly directly into Tanzania’s Serengeti ecosystem, staying in the private Grumeti Reserve where predator-prey interactions and seasonal wildebeest movements dominate the plains.

From there the safari shifts south to Mwiba Reserve, a mosaic of springs, woodlands, and rocky outcrops. Here, wildlife thrives alongside cultural exchanges, as guests travel with guides into the Yaeda Valley to meet the Hadza, who continue their hunter-gatherer traditions on their own land. Returning to Mwiba, activities range from game drives to fly camping beneath the stars. The journey concludes at Xanadu Villas on Zanzibar, with days of swimming, snorkelling, and exploring Swahili heritage offering rest after the mainland safari.

Daily Summary

Day
1

Kigali

Arrive in Kigali and transfer privately to The Retreat for one night. Depending on arrival time, explore the city with options to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for context on Rwanda’s recent history, or join a guided market visit with your chef. The day is unstructured, allowing rest after the long flight while introducing Rwanda’s urban culture and rhythm.

Bed & Breakfast
The Retreat
Days
2-4

Volcanoes National Park

Travel by road to Singita Kwitonda Lodge for three nights on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. Early mornings are devoted to trekking to the mountain gorillas with expert park rangers, observing family groups in their montane forest habitat. Afternoons allow visits to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project HQ, guided walks around the lodge, or quiet time overlooking the volcanic peaks.

Fully Inclusive
Singita Kwitonda
Days
5-8

Grumeti Reserve

Fly by light aircraft to the Serengeti’s private Grumeti Reserve, staying at Singita Faru Faru for four nights. Daily game drives trace the movements of predators and migratory herds, with timing aligned to the wildebeest migration where possible. The exclusivity of the concession allows sightings with few other vehicles. Walking safaris and community projects add further depth to the experience.

Fully Inclusive
Singita Faru Faru
Days
9-12

Mwiba Reserve

Continue by light aircraft to Mwiba Lodge, set among kopjes and perennial springs. Spend four nights combining wildlife exploration with cultural encounters. With your guide, travel into the Yaeda Valley to visit the Hadza, one of the world’s last hunter-gatherer societies, who continue to live on their ancestral land. Back on Mwiba, enjoy game drives, interpretive walks, or fly camping under the stars, with elephant, leopard, and migratory herds present.

Fully Inclusive
Mwiba Lodge
Days
13-15

Zanzibar

End with three nights at Xanadu Villas on Zanzibar’s southeast coast, reached by light aircraft. The pace here is flexible, with options for snorkelling and kayaking along coral reefs, visiting spice plantations, or exploring Stone Town’s Swahili heritage. Evenings are spent by the ocean, enjoying seafood and rest before onward travel.

Fully Inclusive
Xanadu Villas

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