10 Days Tanzania & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking – Gorilla Expeditions
Safari Overview:
Lake Eyasi is home to the Hadza people or the hunter communities. They live a Hunter Gatherer Lifestyle with a unique language and a strong spiritual connection. Visiting the Hadza gives you the opportunity to learn about the Hadza Culture, traditions and in away, it promotes cultural preservation.
The endless plains of Serengeti National Park will make you appreciate Nature and wildlife more. It is in Serengeti where you experience movement of wildebeests and other animals in plenty.
Immerse yourself in their rich culture of the Masai People, as you learn about their traditional lifestyle, dances, and crafts. On this trip, you will also explore their traditional bomas and learn about their way of life.
The tour will also give you the opportunity to visit the home of the Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitats. Volcanoes is located in the Northern province with different gorilla Families or Groups. Gorilla trekking is guided and led by experienced Park rangers and a safe activity to do.
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:
Day 1: Lake Eyasi and Hadza Cultural Experience
Day 2-3: Serengeti National Park
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater and Maasai Village Visit
Day 5: Masai Village and Cultural Visits
Day 6: Kilimanjaro to Kigali International Airport
Day 7: Kigali City Tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking Expedition
Day 9: Golden monkey trekking & Boat Cruise
Day 10: Transfer back to Kigali
Day 1: Lake Eyasi and Hadza Cultural Experience
In the morning you will be met and briefed about your Day’s Trip by the Safari Guide. You will drive for the culture experience and to explore the surroundings of Lake Eyasi. Enjoy the bush walk, Unique Language and photographic moments. Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2-3: Serengeti National Park
You will have breakfast, then head to Serengeti or the endless plains. You will have enough time to explore the unique vast plains, the wildebeests or the Great Migration if you happen to travel during the months for the migration. The Game drives in this National Park are so rewarding. Drive back to the Lodge for Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater and Maasai Village Visit
Today you will connect to Ngorongoro for the Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. You will enjoy a game drive to view some of the big five animals, Zebras, Hippos, Crocodiles and lots of birds. The scenic views from the crater Rim are great as well as other unique features like the olduvai Gorge. Transfer to your Lodge for Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Masai Village and Cultural Visits
You will leave Ngorongoro after breakfast to transfer to the Masai Village near Mto wa Mbu. Enjoy the Masai Culture and you may actively get involved in the Dances, Dressing as the Masai people as well as exploring their traditional bomas. You will taste their food and the beer which is locally brewed. Learn about their farming practices, among other activities carried out. Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Kilimanjaro to Kigali International Airport
You will have your breakfast in the morning, and transfer to the airport to catch your Flight to Kigali International Airport in Rwanda. On arrival at the airport, you will be picked up by the company representative and transferred to your Hotel for Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Kigali City Tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Today, you will explore Kigali and the sites that make this capital a unique city. You will visit the Genocide Memorials, the Belgium Museum, Local Markets and transfer to the Gorilla Park of Volcanoes National Park. Check into your lodge for Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking Expedition
In the morning, you will enjoy breakfast then check if you have everything needed for your trekking. You will be transferred to the park headquarters for briefing and preparations for the trekking. You will head to the forest trail to begin the trek. While hiking, you will enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of the rainforest. You will be allowed an hour with the Gorillas and thereafter, trek back to meet your guide for the next activity.
Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Golden monkey trekking & Boat Cruise
You will have an early breakfast and transfer to the Park Headquarters. After the briefing, you will go to trek the rare and endangered primate species. The features of the Golden Monkey are quit interesting, the Golden orange fur, long tail, and being a social animal makes it beautiful to watch. They love potatoes and sometimes walk into the nearby gardens. In the afternoon, you will visit the Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Burera which gives you beautiful photographic moments and as well learning more about the surrounding communities.
Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 10: Transfer back to Kigali
On this Day, you will have breakfast then transfer to Kigali or you will be transferred to the airport which marks the end of your Safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch