7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Rwanda gorilla trekking safari

Explore the wonders of Tanzania and the thrill of Rwanda gorilla trek in a 7 days Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Rwanda gorilla trekking safari. the 7 days Tanzania and Rwanda safari features amazing wildlife experience and sightings in two of Tanzania’s national parks featuring encounters of the big five wildlife, most sought after game as well as birds and amazing sceneries.

The 7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Rwanda gorilla trekking safari will also see you travel to Rwanda also known as the land of a thousand hills a country that had a troubled past as evidenced in the Rwanda genocide, but now actively developing itself to becoming of the best places to visit on the continent, you will be able to witness the gruesome experiences that Rwanda went through when you visit the genocide memorial in a Kigali city tour. In Rwanda you will experience the amazing gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park a thrilling activity, you will also get to witness the immersion into the Rwanda culture by visit the ibyiwacu cultural center to have a feel of the Rwanda culture.

Brief travel plan.

Day 1: Pick up from Arusha and transfer to Serengeti National Park.

Day 2: Whole Day experience of Serengeti National park.

Day 3: Transfer to Ngorogoro , do crater drive.

Day 4: Transfer to Arusha and fly to Kigali Rwanda.

Day 5: Kigali city tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park and afternoon visit to Ibyiwacu cultural village.

Day 7: Visit to Karisoke research center Hellen DE genres compass and transfer to Kigali

Detailed travel package.

Day 1: Pick up from Arusha and transfer to Serengeti National Park.

Kick start your  7 days Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Rwanda gorilla trekking safari with a pick up from the hotel you slept in on your arrival to Tanzania,  later you will embark on a drive to Serengeti national park , through  the lush countryside of Tanzania via Mto wambu  and Karatu town , you will have opportunity to stop by the craft shop to do bits of souvenir  shopping,  upon arrival at the Ngorongoro area , finalize with the gate entry and proceed to Serengeti national park, upon arrival   you will may have a lunch break on the way. Upon arrival at the park you will be greeted by wildlife along the way , you will later game drive as you head to the park , you will be able to see giraffes, elephants, lions, Thomson gazelles, zebras, wildebeest among others. enjoy your game drive as you head to your lodge.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 2: Whole Day experience of Serengeti National Park.

Early in the morning after breakfasts, you will hope into your vehicles and head for a game drive in the great Serengeti national park , Tanzania’s best kept secret filled with large expanses of savannah,   trees and wildlife . you will visit the game tracks you were not able to have the previous day , be on the look for elephants, lions, cheetahs, jackal, ostriches, leopards, giraffes, hyenas , buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, rhinos among several wildlife. Spend the entire day on the game drive, later after the game drive, head back to your lodge for relaxation and dinner Day 3: Transfer to Ngorongoro crater national park .

 Get up in the morning and exit Serengeti national park as you game drive or do your last game drive in Serengeti ,  you  will have  your picnic lunch on the way .   you will pass by the olduvai gorge museum to to witness the cradle of mankind as you are taken back to the  history that dates to mankind, you will later proceed to Ngorongoro area past the masai villages and homesteads.  Upon arrival you will check In at your lodge for relaxation , dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 4: Transfer to Arusha and fly to Kigali.

Get up in very early in the morning and  descend to  Ngorongoro crater. Ngorongoro stands out as  one of the world wonder, its formation alone screams attraction as well as fact that you have descent deep in rift valley , giving an appearance of a large basin  filled with vegetation and wildlife. The crater is literally the best place to see wildlife since the all seem trapped in one big enclosure, the crater will grant you view of wildebeest, lions, cheetah, buffaloes, jackals, ostriches, birds m rhinos, zebras, leopards, hyenas among others. the crater will amaze you because view are simply insane yes insane.  Later you will exit the crater  embark on a drive to Arusha , where you will be dropped off at Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to Kigali. Upon arrival in Kigali you will check in at your  hotel  for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Kigali city tour and transfer to volcanoes national park .

Pick up from the hotel after breakfast, you will head out for Kigali city tour visiting the genocide memorial in Gisozi,  a memorial for the tragic event that happened  in 1994 ( the Rwanda genocide) . later you will exit and head to Volcanoes national park popular for the Rwanda gorilla trekking activity. The drive to volcanoes is rather amazing as you will get to witness the Rwanda winding roads with several hills. Upon arrival you will check in at your lodge for relaxation. dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: gorilla trekking in volcanoes national Afternoon visit to Ibyiwacu cultural village.

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters where you will be briefed on the gorilla trekking procedures, be a assigned a gorilla family to trek from, depending on your physical fitness i.e. you can be assigned easy, moderate and difficult hike.   Later you will head out in search for gorillas in the forest, the gorillas are always feeding and making nests, upon meeting them. You will spend 1 hour with them taking photos and  seeing how they go a bout their lifes . later exit and head back where you will reunite with your guide  and drive back to your lodge  for lunch and  relaxation.

After lunch later in the early evening you will head to ibyiwacu cultural village also known as gorilla guardian’s village.  Where you will be immersed into the Rwanda culture through traditional dances, cooking skills, making of tools, marriage ceremony among others.

Later you will head back to your lodge dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7: Visit to Karisoke research center Hellen DE genres compass and transfer to Kigali

Kick Start  your day  with breakfast , and later   and drive to Karisoke research center, where you will get acquainted  with the Dain fossey conservation works.   Later you will exit and go pick up your bags and transfer to Kigali , be dropped off at any place of your choice or airport for your flight back home.

The safari includes

Ground Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle

Park entry fees and conservation fees.

Gorilla trekking permits

Service of English-speaking guide.

Accommodation on full board meal plan basis.

All activities mentioned in the travel plan.

The trip excludes.

Tips

What is not included in the travel plan

International flights

Alcoholic drink