11 days best of Kenya safari and Rwanda gorilla safari is unforgettable East African adventure that combines Kenya’s world-famous wildlife safaris with Rwanda’s incredible mountain gorilla trekking experience. This safari offers travelers the perfect luxury, wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural experiences across two of Africa’s most beautiful safari destinations. From the savannah plains of savannah plains of Kenya to the misty volcanic mountains of Rwanda, every day of this safari offers excitement, discovery and unforgettable safari memories.
During this safari, you will explore wonderful safari destinations like Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve and Volcanoes National Park. You will enjoy thrilling game drives while searching of the Big five animals, breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, cultural visits with the local communities, luxury safari lodges, and the once in a lifetime opportunity to trek endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda. This safari is best for the wildlife lovers, honeymooners, photographers, and travelers looking for a complete East African safari experience.
Day 1: Arrival-Karibu Kenya.
On the first day on the safari, arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transfer to your luxury hotel in Nairobi. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or optional excursion such as visiting the Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Amboseli national park with the stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, check in your lodge enjoy lunch and go afternoon game drive across the park’s open plains. During the safari, you may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, buffaloes, wildebeests and many bird species. The beautiful backdrop of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro creates spectacular photography opportunities. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Full day in Amboseli National Park.
Today is dedicated to exploring the beauty and wildlife of Amboseli National Park, you enjoy morning and afternoon game drives while searching for the wildlife while enjoying breathtaking scenery and beautiful wetlands.
Amboseli is famous for the encounters with elephants and then incredible views of the Africa’s highest mountain. You will also enjoy the incredible guided nature walks across the park for unique animal spotting. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve.
After breakfast, transfer back to Nairobi for your connecting flight or drive to the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Masai Mara is one of the Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations and then a home to the abundant wildlife throughout the year. Upon arrival, enjoy afternoon game drive searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, giraffes, and countless antelope species. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Full day in Masai Mara National Reserve.
After breakfast you will enjoy morning and afternoon game drive that will offer you the opportunities to spot the Big five animals and many predators within the reserve. You will enjoy the picnic lunch in the reserve that is surrounded by the wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Depending on the season you will enjoy watching the Great Wildebeest Migration that is from July to October and having the Maasai cultural experience. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Maasai Mara wildlife and sundowner experience in Masai Mara National reserve.
After breakfast, proceed exploring Maasai Mara ecosystem, the reserve offers excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year and provides incredible opportunities for photography, optional as well you will enjoy the hot air balloon safari experience.
In the evening, enjoy classic African sundowner in the reserve while watching the golden sunset across the savannah plains. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Fly from Masai Mara to Kigali, Rwanda.
After breakfast, enjoy enroute game viewing experience as you transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi and onward connection to Kigali. Upon arrival in Kigali, depending on the arrival time, you may relax at your hotel or experience a short city tour exploring Kigali’s clean streets, local markets and cultural sites. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Kigali city tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
After breakfast, check out and enjoy a guided Kigali city tour including visits to cultural centres, art galleries, local markets, Kigali Genocide Memorial which offers the best experience. Later transfer to Volcanoes National Park after lunch. Upon arrival check into your luxury. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.
After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing about rules and regulations to follow during gorilla trekking experience. After the forest with experienced rangers and hike through the bamboo forests and volcanic slopes while searching for a gorilla family. Once the gorillas are located, spend one hour in their presence while observing them in their natural habitat, as you watch the gorillas feed, feed, groom, play and interact and among others. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10: Golden monkey trekking and cultural experience in Volcanoes National Park.
After breakfast, enjoy golden monkey trekking in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park, you will watch these rare and playful primates as they jump through the trees and feed within the forest.
Later in the afternoon enjoy a cultural village where you learn about the traditional Rwandan culture, local dances, music and community life. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11: Departure.
Get up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast, and drive to Kigali and upon arrival in Kigali city, enjoy your en-route lunch and then transfer to Kigali International Airport for your flight back home. This brings the end of your unforgettable Kenya safari and Rwanda Gorilla safari adventure.
