Experience the best of East Africa on a 14-day luxury safari through Tanzania and Rwanda. This trip blends the wildlife wonders of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, visits to Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, the Nyungwe Canopy Walk, traditional Rwandan cuisine, and exclusive artisan encounters. Spanning Tanzania’s breathtaking savannas to Rwanda’s volcanic landscapes, rainforests, and vibrant arts scene, the journey caters to travelers seeking more than a typical safari.
Entale African Safaris enriches the experience with meaningful activities, including meet-the-maker sessions with local Rwandan artists and artisans to explore their creative processes, connect with the creators, and acquire authentic handcrafted pieces that tell Rwanda’s story.
Safari Overview
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Destinations: Tanzania & Rwanda
Safari style: Luxury | Private | Wildlife | Gorilla Trekking | Culture | Art & Food
Ideal for: couples, honeymooners, families, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, and luxury travelers
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha, Tanzania.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our well-trained guide will warmly greet you.
Transfer to your luxury hotel in Arusha for a leisurely start to your East African journey.
Depending on when you arrive, you can spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or exploring Arusha.
Overnight: Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, travel to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
Enjoy a private game drive through the park, looking for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and other animals.
As the afternoon light softens across the savanna, continue to your luxury lodge.
Spend the evening taking in the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness.
Overnight: Elewana Tarangire Treetops
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a morning game drive before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The scenery changes dramatically as you approach the highlands.
Along the way, you can see local communities, farms, and the stunning Tanzanian countryside.
Arrive at your luxury lodge, which overlooks the surrounding highlands, and take some time to relax before dinner.
Overnight: Elewana Tarangire Treetops
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Game Drive through the Ngorongoro Crater
Today offers one of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife experiences.
Journey into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
The crater’s enclosed ecosystem allows visitors to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and other animals.
Take a scenic picnic lunch before continuing your exploration.
Later, emerge from the crater and return to your luxurious lodge.
Overnight: Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, head to the legendary Serengeti National Park.
The journey itself becomes part of the safari as the scenery gradually opens up to reveal the vast Serengeti plains.
Enter the park and start your first game drive.
The Serengeti is one of Tanzania’s most famous safari destinations, known for its vast plains and spectacular wildlife viewing.
Arrive at your luxurious safari camp in time to unwind and enjoy the surrounding wilderness.
Overnight: Lamai Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari
Wake early for a sunrise game drive.
This is one of the best times to experience the Serengeti, when the plains are cool and wildlife is active.
Spend the day exploring different areas of the park with your private guide.
Depending on the season and location of the wildlife, your safari may focus on predator sightings, large herds or migration activity.
Return to your camp for an evening of fine dining beneath the African sky.
Overnight: Lamai Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Serengeti Morning Safari & Flight Toward Rwanda
Enjoy one final morning game drive in the Serengeti.
This is your last opportunity to search for wildlife before leaving Tanzania.
After breakfast, transfer to the appropriate Serengeti airstrip for your regional flight toward Rwanda.
Upon your arrival in Kigali, we will welcome you and take you to your luxury accommodation.
The contrast is remarkable: from Tanzania’s open savannah to Rwanda’s lush green hills.
Overnight: Decimill Collins Hotel, Kigali
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8: Kigali City, Art & Traditional Food Experience
Today, you will discover Rwanda beyond the wildlife.
Begin with a relaxed city tour of Kigali, visiting some of the city’s cultural and creative spaces.
For art enthusiasts, pay a visit to a local artisan studio or contemporary art space to meet artists, discover Rwandan creativity, and learn about traditional and modern artistic techniques.
Later, indulge in a specially arranged traditional Rwandan culinary experience.
Taste local food and learn about the ingredients, cooking methods, and traditions that underpin them.
This is not just lunch. It provides an opportunity to experience Rwanda through its cuisine.
Overnight: Decimill Collins Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park with Iby’iwacu Cultural Experience
After breakfast, drive north through Rwanda’s spectacular countryside to Volcanoes National Park.
The journey takes you through the well-known landscape of rolling hills and rural communities.
Arrive at your luxurious lodge and settle in.
In the afternoon, go to the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, also known as the Gorilla Guardians Village.
At the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, you will see Rwandan cultural traditions demonstrated through traditional dance, music, storytelling, local crafts, and other activities.
The experience allows you to interact with the local community and learn more about life near Volcanoes National Park.
Overnight: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Today is the highlight of your Rwanda experience.
Wake early and head to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing.
Then enter the forest with experienced guides and trackers in search of your assigned gorilla family.
The trek can vary considerably depending on where the gorillas are located.
Once you find them, you will have a precious period observing them in their natural habitat.
Volcanoes National Park protects the mountain gorillas of the Virunga Massif and is Rwanda’s premier gorilla trekking destination.
After the trek, return to your lodge for a well-deserved afternoon of relaxation.
Overnight: Luxury lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Volcanoes National Park to Lake Kivu
After a leisurely breakfast, depart for Lake Kivu.
Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you travel through Rwanda’s mountainous countryside.
Arrive at your luxury lakeside lodge and spend the afternoon relaxing.
Depending on your interests, you can enjoy a boat experience, a lakeside walk, or simply unwind while taking in the views.
This slower day provides a welcome contrast after your gorilla trek.
Overnight: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 – Lake Kivu to Nyungwe National Park
Continue south toward Nyungwe National Park, one of Africa’s most impressive ancient rainforest landscapes.
The journey takes you through some of Rwanda’s most picturesque countryside.
Arrive at your luxury forest lodge and soak up the tranquility of the rainforest.
You can spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing or enjoying a peaceful nature experience.
Nyungwe is known for its diverse wildlife, primates, and ancient rainforest ecosystem.
Overnight: Munazi loage
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Nyungwe Canopy Walk & Forest Experience
Rise early for an unforgettable Nyungwe Canopy Walk.
Walk high above the rainforest canopy along the suspended walkway, enjoying panoramic views over the forest.
From above, you may see birds, butterflies, and the enormous green landscape stretching into the distance.
The official Rwanda tourism board describes the canopy walkway as a suspended experience above a ravine in Nyungwe’s montane rainforest.
After the canopy experience, enjoy a guided forest experience or optional primate activity before returning to your lodge.
Spend your final evening in Rwanda enjoying a relaxed dinner surrounded by the sounds of the forest.
Overnight: Munazi Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14: Nyungwe to Kigali & Departure
Enjoy breakfast before beginning your journey back toward Kigali.
Depending on your departure time, you can enjoy a final lunch or brief cultural stop in Kigali.
Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight.
Your 14-day East African adventure comes to an end, taking you from Tanzania’s iconic savannahs to Rwanda’s volcanic mountains, rainforest, and vibrant culture.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Contact us at info@entaleafricansafaris.com for bookings and inquiries
Inclusions
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Accommodation and meals
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Park entrance fees
- Game drives
- Boat cruises as per itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Bottled drinking water
Exclusions
- International flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Porter fees
- Personal expenses and laundry
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Extra activities not included in the itinerary
- Additional accommodation outside the itinerary
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions