Experience the ultimate luxury East African adventure with our unforgettable 11 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Kenya and Maasai Mara Safari. This carefully designed safari combines Rwanda’s extraordinary gorilla trekking experiences with Kenya’s breathtaking wildlife safaris across Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
This exceptional Kenya and Rwanda safari package offers travelers the perfect combination of mountain gorilla encounters, golden monkey tracking, luxury safari lodges, chimpanzee experiences, scenic landscapes, and thrilling Big Five game drives. From the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park to the endless plains of Maasai Mara, every moment of this safari promises unforgettable wildlife experiences and luxury travel comfort.
The best international flight route for this safari is arrival through Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Rwanda and departure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya. This route allows smooth regional connections while maximizing your East African safari experience.
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and begin a guided Kigali city tour depending on your arrival time. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and other cultural attractions while learning about Rwanda’s inspiring history and transformation.
Later, transfer to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park while enjoying Rwanda’s breathtaking rolling hills and scenic countryside. Dinner and overnight stay at the luxurious Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.
After an early breakfast, transfer to the Rwanda Development Board headquarters for registration and gorilla trekking briefing. Guided by experienced park rangers, begin your unforgettable trek through the lush forests of Volcanoes National Park in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Once located, spend one magical hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat while capturing unforgettable memories and photographs. After lunch, enjoy an excursion to the beautiful twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo located near Musanze.
Dinner and overnight stay at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.
After breakfast, return to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your golden monkey tracking experience in Volcanoes National Park. Trek through the bamboo forests searching for these rare and playful primates while enjoying Rwanda’s rich biodiversity and volcanic scenery.
After lunch, continue exploring the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo while enjoying scenic views and peaceful surroundings. Return to Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart Volcanoes National Park and drive back to Kigali before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your regional flight to Nairobi, Kenya. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet your Kenyan safari representative and transfer to your luxury accommodation in Nairobi.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nairobi.
Enjoy a luxurious stay at the world-famous Giraffe Manor located in Nairobi’s leafy suburb of Karen. Spend the day relaxing at this elegant boutique property while interacting with the rare Rothschild giraffes that frequently visit the manor.
Guests may feed the giraffes during breakfast and enjoy optional excursions around Nairobi including visits to the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, or local craft markets. Dinner and overnight stay at Giraffe Manor.
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel to the beautiful Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary and one of Kenya’s leading rhino conservation areas. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before visiting the famous chimpanzee sanctuary operated by the Jane Goodall Institute.
The conservancy is home to rhinos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, cheetahs, and many other wildlife species. Enjoy evening wildlife viewing before dinner and overnight stay at the luxurious Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
Spend the day exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy with morning and afternoon game drives across the open plains. Search for endangered black and white rhinos, chimpanzees, lions, elephants, zebras, ostriches, giraffes, and other remarkable wildlife species.
The conservancy offers spectacular landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters making it one of Kenya’s most rewarding safari destinations. Dinner and overnight stay at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Along the journey, stop at Nyahururu to visit the spectacular Thomson Falls before continuing to Lake Nakuru.
After lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for flamingos, rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and elusive leopards. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
After breakfast, enjoy an en-route game drive as you depart Lake Nakuru National Park and continue towards the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley and Narok town before arriving at Maasai Mara in time for lunch.
Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, leopards, and many other wildlife species across the endless savannah plains. Dinner and overnight stay at the luxurious Sarova Mara Game Camp.
Spend a full day exploring Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five and witness the incredible wildlife diversity of the Mara ecosystem.
Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari over the Mara plains or a visit to Lake Victoria at an additional cost. In the evening, enjoy a magical bush sundowner overlooking the African savannah at sunset.
Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Mara Game Camp.
Rise early for your final sunrise game drive in Maasai Mara before returning to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and drive back to Nairobi through the scenic Great Rift Valley.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, enjoy optional shopping or sightseeing before transferring to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable 11 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Kenya and Maasai Mara Safari.
The best time for this Kenya and Rwanda safari package is during the dry seasons from June to October and December to February. These months provide ideal gorilla trekking conditions in Rwanda and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities across Kenya’s famous safari destinations.
This 11 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Kenya and Maasai Mara Safari combines East Africa’s most iconic wildlife and primate experiences into one extraordinary luxury adventure. Travelers enjoy intimate gorilla encounters in Rwanda alongside thrilling Big Five safaris in Kenya while staying at some of East Africa’s finest safari lodges and camps.
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