Tour overview
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to the Maasai Mara the following morning.
Maasai Mara game drive
A full day of game viewing in the Maasai Mara.
Maasai Mara game drive
A second day of game viewing, focused on predator sightings.
Cross to Serengeti
An overland or fly transfer across the border into the Serengeti ecosystem.
Serengeti game drive
A day of game viewing in the central Serengeti.
Ngorongoro Crater
A full-day game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater floor.
Tarangire game drive
A full day of game viewing in Tarangire National Park.
Fly to Kigali, Rwanda
A flight connection via Arusha and Nairobi to Kigali, Rwanda.
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
A scenic drive to the Volcanoes National Park region.
Gorilla trekking
A guided trek to spend one hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Free day
A rest day, or an optional second gorilla trek.
Fly to Zanzibar
A long flight connection back through Kigali and Arusha to Zanzibar for a well-earned beach finish.
Zanzibar beach day
A relaxed beach day on Zanzibar's north coast.
Zanzibar beach day
A further relaxed beach day, with optional snorkeling.
Zanzibar beach day
A final full beach day before departure.
Departure from Zanzibar
A transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.
Tour price
Included
- Private safari vehicle and professional guide
- Park and conservation fees
- Accommodation and meals as described
- Airport or hotel transfers where stated
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book?
Gorilla permits are limited to a small number of trekkers per day, so we recommend booking at least 4-6 months ahead, especially for July-September and December-January.
How physically demanding is gorilla trekking?
Trekking time varies from 1-6 hours depending on where the gorilla family has moved that day, over steep and sometimes muddy volcanic terrain. A reasonable fitness level is recommended.
