7 Days Tanzania & Rwanda Safari
A safari between Tanzania and Rwanda is a unique East African journey that combines classic wildlife viewing with rare primate experiences. In Tanzania, travelers explore world-famous parks like Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire, known for the Big Five and the Great Migration. Rwanda adds a different dimension with its lush green landscapes and unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. The contrast between Tanzania’s vast savannahs and Rwanda’s misty forests makes the trip highly diverse and scenic.
Route
Your Journey Mapped Out
Experience a unique 7 days safari combining Tanzania’s iconic wildlife parks with Rwanda’s breathtaking primate adventure.
- DAY 1 Arrival in Arusha (Tanzania)
- DAY 2 Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- DAY 3 Tarangire to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- DAY 4 Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
- DAY 5 Serengeti Safari & Fly to Kigali (Rwanda)
- DAY 6 Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trekking
- DAY 7 Lake Kivu Relaxation & Departure from Kigali
Day1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha, the safari capital of northern Tanzania.
Settle into your lodge and relax after your journey.
If time allows, explore Arusha town or visit a coffee plantation nearby.
Evening briefing with your safari guide about the upcoming adventure.
Overnight in Arusha.
Accommodation
Kibo Palace Hotel
- HB - Dinner and Breakfast
- Drinks not included
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.
Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River where animals gather to drink.Expect sightings of lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and many bird species.Picnic lunch inside the park surrounded by wilderness.Evening drive to your lodge near Karatu or Tarangire.
Day 3: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The Ngorongoro Crater is a volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations, located in northern Tanzania. It is home to an incredible concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, rhinos, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. The crater’s unique ecosystem forms a natural enclosure, making wildlife viewing easy and spectacular throughout the year. Recognized as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable safari experiences.
Accommodation
Tarangire Safari Lodge
- HB - Dinner and Breakfast & Lunch
- Drinks included
Accommodation
Coffee Lodge
- HB - Dinner and Breakfast
- Drinks not included
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
Drive towards Serengeti National Park, passing stunning landscapes and Maasai villages. Afternoon game drive across the endless plains of the Serengeti. Watch wildebeest, zebras, and predators like lions and cheetahs.
Sunset over the savannah offers unforgettable photography moments.
Overnight in a luxury tented camp in Serengeti.
Accommodation
Simba Campsite.
- HB - Dinner and Breakfast
- Drinks not included
Day 5: Serengeti Safari & Fly to Kigali(Rwanda)
Early morning game drive in Serengeti for final wildlife sightings.
Fly from Serengeti (or Arusha via connecting flight) to Kigali, Rwanda.
Arrive in Kigali, one of Africa’s cleanest and safest cities. Relax at your hotel after transfer.
Optional short city tour or Genocide Memorial visit.
Accommodation
Virunga Lodge
- HB - Dinner and Breakfast
- Drinks not included
Day 6: Volcanoes national Park and Gorilla Trekking
Drive to Volcanoes National Park, home of mountain gorillas.
Begin your unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in the misty rainforest.
Spend one magical hour observing a gorilla family in their natural habitat.
Return to lodge for rest and celebration. This is the highlight of the entire safari.
Accommodation
Kwitonda Lodge
- HB - Dinner and Breakfast
- Drinks not included
Day 7: Lake Kivu Relaxation & Departure from Kigali
Drive to beautiful Lake Kivu for a relaxing morning.
Enjoy boat rides or a walk along the lakeshore if time permits. Transfer back to Kigali for departure flight.End of your Tanzania & Rwanda safari adventure.
No Accommodation
Included
- Professional mountain guides, porters, and cook
- Park fees and rescue fees
- Camping equipment
- All meals during the trek
- Drinking water
- Transfers to and from the mountain
Excluded
- nternational and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for guides and porters
- Personal expenses
- Extra accommodation before or after the trek
