In 14 days, this trip shows you the highlights of the 3 East African countries Rwanda with Kigali, the Volcanoes Mountains and the Golden Monkeys, Uganda with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi National Park and the north of Tanzania with the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. You will be fascinated by the abundance of animals, the unique gorillas and the more than 3000 lions in the vast Serengeti. You stay in selected lodges and travel comfortably in your Landcruiser. An unforgettable journey that will inspire you.
13 Days
participants: 1 – 6
East Africa with Rwanda – Uganda – Tanzania
highlights
Private trip in a Landcruiser with your own guide
3 safari destinations in one trip
Golden Monkeys in Rwanda
Gorilla Tracking in Uganda
Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
inclusive
All transfers according to the itinerary of the tour
Rides in a 4×4 Landcruiser off-road vehicle with window seat
All park entrance fees
1x Golden Monkey Tracking
Professional, English-speaking guide
Game drives Lake Mburo, Serengeti
National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
national flight
exclusive
Gorilla Permit ($700)
Tips
International flight
Visas
hints
• English-speaking driver on request
• We are happy to book international flights from Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart, Munich, Berlin, Dresden, Vienna or Zurich.
Price per person:
• with 2 participants: 6220 Euro
• with 4 participants: 5140 Euro
• 6 participants: 4990 Euro
Trip starts: daily
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda – transfer to the hotel
Our driver/guide will meet you at Kigali airport and take you to your hotel. On the way you will get your first impressions of this unusual city for Africa. Depending on the time of day, you may have the opportunity to visit the genocide memorial, where you will gain an insight into Rwanda’s recent history. Alternatively, you can visit one of the lively markets or the Kandt Museum.
Day 2: Kigali – Volcanoes Mountains
This morning, after a hearty breakfast, we head towards the Volcanoes Mountains. You leave Kigali heading west and soon get an impression of where the name “Land of a Thousand Hills” comes from. The small villages are often quite sleepy, you will be amazed by the lush vegetation with the large coffee and tea plantations and you will enjoy driving through the constantly changing landscape. There is little car traffic, and the bicycle is still the most popular means of transportation for the rural population of Rwanda. In the afternoon you reach Ruhengeri at the foot of the Volcanoes Mountains
Day 3: Vulcanoes Mountains – Golden Monkeys Tracking
Today it’s time to get up early, have breakfast and then drive to the starting point of the Golden Monkey Tracking. In small groups with a maximum of 8 participants, we head into the Vulcanoes National Park. Endangered animals live here. Only here in the border region between Rwanda, Uganda and the Congo are there around 4500 of these mystical golden monkeys left in the world. The animals’ habitat is the bamboo forests at the foot of the Virunga Mountains, and the ascent is comparatively easy. Alternatively, you can go gorilla tracking for an extra charge.
Day 4: Virunga Mountains – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today you set off on a particularly impressive scenic drive . After the formalities at the border, we continue via Kisora to Lake Mutanda on the edge of Bwindi National Park. You drive along winding roads with great views of the green terraced mountains, the Virunga volcanoes and Lake Bunyonyi with its 19 islands before you reach the starting point for your gorilla tracking.
Day 5: The highlight of Uganda: gorilla tracking!
Bwindi Impenatrable NP is home to around 500 mountain gorillas, half of the world’s remaining population. The primates belong to the endangered animal species despite the number of 1,100 that have now been recorded. Tourism has contributed significantly to the fact that the animals are no longer persecuted by the local population but are protected. After a short briefing, you hike into the densely forested jungle with an experienced guide, a ranger and a few porters. Your guide will show you the tracks of the animals, answer your questions about the vegetation and soon you will be up close to the mighty animals. You have one hour to follow the primates, observe them and take photos. In the afternoon you are back at your lodge and have time to relax and reflect on the day’s experiences.
Day 6: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Lake Mburo National Park, game drive
Today we head towards Lake Mburo National Park. Along the winding roads, you will always have the opportunity to enjoy the view of Lake Bunyonyi. After your arrival in the park, you will go on a game drive in Uganda’s second smallest national park. Giraffes, zebras, many species of antelope and warthogs live here.
Day 7: Lake Mburo National Park, game drive, walking safari
In Lake Mburo National Park you have the opportunity to take part in a walking safari. You go on an exciting hike in the park with an experienced ranger. The ranger will show you the footprints and animal droppings and explain which animals are nearby. In the afternoon, you can go on an extensive game drive in the park or opt for a boat safari on Lake Mburo.
Day 8: Lake Mburo National Park – Bukoba
After a final dip in the lodge pool, you set off today towards Tanzania, with Bukoba on the shores of Lake Victoria as your destination. The route leads through a hilly landscape past coffee and banana plantations to the Tanzanian border. The formalities are quickly completed and you continue with your first impressions of Tanzania to your hotel in Bukoba.
Day 9: Bukoba – Flight over Lake Victoria
Today begins with a good breakfast and then the driver will take you to Bukoba Airport . From here you take off on a 30-minute flight over Lake Victoria to Mawanza on the southern shore of the lake. After landing, you will be met by our Tanzanian guide and drive with him into the Serengeti. A quick stop at the gate and you are off into the park, which at 17,000 square kilometers is the largest and most animal-rich national park in East Africa. After encountering the first animals, you will reach your lodge in the afternoon.
Day 10: Serengeti National Park, game drive
The new day begins with the unfamiliar sounds of nature, the view of the endless savannah surrounded by tranquillity and nature. The Serengeti with its varied nature, forests, savannah, rivers and unimaginably large wildlife is today’s destination. The guide will take you to the most beautiful places and show you the animals. You will be amazed by the variety.
Day 11: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro
After breakfast, you will set off for the southern part of the Serengeti. Here, too, you will have the opportunity to take beautiful photos of lions, elephants, the huge herds of wildebeest with the zebras that are always close by and, with luck, you will also see leopards today. You leave Serengeiti through the Nabi Gate and continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater, game drive
Today you will spend the day in the Ngorongoro Crater. The diameter of this unique animal paradise is around 20 kilometers, the height difference between the crater rim and the ground is around 600 meters and the crater rim is around 2,300 meters above sea level. The crater is home to around 25,000 large animals, including the BIG 5 with rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalos and leopards.
Day 13: Ngorongoro – Mto wa Mbu – Kilimanjaro
After a hearty breakfast, drive to Mto wa Mbu. The small, lively town at the gateway to Lake Manyara offers the opportunity to visit the colorful and diverse market. Together with your guide you will visit the market or the salt lake Lake Manyara. A game drive in Lake Manyara National Park can be booked for an extra charge, after which you will continue to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Accomodation
Flame Tree Village
stay: 1 night
Location: Located in the quiet suburb of Nyarutarama in Kigali, Flame Tree Village features an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor restaurant and a terrace restaurant. Facilities: The property has 15 spacious villas with a kitchenette and a private balcony. Cosiness and tranquility are guaranteed. Restaurant: The restaurant offers freshly prepared local cuisine.
Free Wi-Fi is available.
Amarembo Gorilla Lodge
stay: 2 nights
Location: Amarembo Gorilla Village Lodge is a luxury accommodation in Musanza district in the Northern Province of Rwanda. With a great view of the volcanoes, the lodge is close to a starting point for gorilla trekking. Accommodation: 10 luxurious and comfortably furnished rooms in traditional, modern Rwandan style are available to guests. All rooms are equipped with a double bed, mosquito net, flat-screen TV, flush toilet, shower/bathtub and a private balcony with seating. Restaurant: Various African dishes are offered in the main building. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can also be served as a bush or garden meal. The lodge’s pool or the fire pit invite you to relax and unwind after an exciting day. At the bar, you can enjoy a selection of local drinks such as cocktails, wine or international beer. Enjoy the magnificent sunsets and the view of the volcanoes.
Chameleon Hill Lodge
stay: 2 nights
Location: Chameleon Hill Lodge is located on a hill with a fantastic view of Lake Matunda and the Virunga volcanoes. Accommodation: The lodge in Hundertwasser style surprises with 10 uniquely furnished chalets. Each chalet has a bathroom and a terrace. The lodge offers canoe trips on Lake Matunda. Restaurant: In the spacious restaurant and on the terrace, Euro-African dishes are offered with many home-grown ingredients.
Rwakobo Rock
stay: 2 nights
Location: Rwakobo Rock Lodge is located 1 km north of the Nshara Gate of Lake Mburo National Park.
The pool, located on a hill, offers great views over the national park. Facilities: The tastefully furnished
Lodge has 8 individual, spacious cabins with rooftops. The cabins offer great views for watching the sunset on your own
Veranda. Restaurant: Food is served as a buffet or set menu. Depending on the weather, a campfire will be lit.
– a great opportunity to exchange ideas with other travelers.
WalkGard Transit Hotel
stay: 1 night
The hotel is conveniently located in the city center of Bukoba. Bukoba is located in north-western Tanzania on the south-western shore of Lake Victoria. The hotel has 11 guest rooms. All rooms offer access to the natural cool breeze of Lake Victoria. They have multi-channel satellite TV, cable network and telephone services. In Bukoba, the fishermen go out fishing at 3:00 a.m. to catch the freshest fish in the morning. In many of our traditional kitchens we serve fresh meat and fish throughout the day. The food is always delicious and an unforgettable treasure that will stay with you forever.
Mbalageti Serengeti
stay: 1 night
Location: The luxurious “Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge” is located in a picturesque location on a hill near the Mbalageti River in the Western Corridor of the Serengeti National Park. It offers a fantastic panoramic view of the Plains and is a popular accommodation, especially in the months from June to September. Facilities: The lodge was built in 2004 using natural stone, wood and Kanvas fabric. There are 26 exclusive tented chalets, 12 standard rooms and 2 tented suites. The rooms are located on both sides of the hill, so you can enjoy either the sunrise or the sunset. The lodge complex is particularly spacious and offers you a private and exclusive atmosphere. The annual migration of wildebeest and zebras, together predators such as lions, cheetahs or hyenas, is the absolute highlight of all animal experiences.
Serengeti Kati Kati Tented C
stay: 1 night
Location: The simple, mobile tented camp is strategically located in the central Serengeti to discover the vastness of the Serengeti Plains and listen to the calls of the wilderness. The camp is located about 2 hours from Olduvai Gorge. Facilities: All 10 tents have either a large double bed or two single beds and a bathroom with a shower (limited amount of water), sink and toilet. With the help of solar, there is simple lighting. Restaurant: There is national and international cuisine for dinner depending on the weather in the indoor or outdoor area of the lodge and a campfire place.
Rhino Lodge
stay: 2 nights
Location: Rhino Lodge is located on the crater rim within the Ngorongoro Nature Reserve, just a few hundred meters from the Grzimek Memorial Stone. Compared to other accommodation options near the Ngorongoro Crater, the Rhino Lodge is the best place to avoid long journeys and spend as much time as possible on the game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. Facilities: Rhino Lodge offers 24 simply furnished rooms with fireplaces. They have a double bed, a private bathroom with hot water and an inviting veranda overlooking the impressive tropical rainforest. Restaurant: The restaurant as well as the lounge offer two fireplaces and a cozy atmosphere with many candles. Good Tanzanian and international cuisine is offered.
KIA Lodge
stay: 1 night
Location: Only a few minutes from Kilimanjaro Int. Airport lies the KIA Lodge – an oasis in the middle of the dry savannah. Due to its location between Moshi and Arusha, the lodge is particularly suitable for overnight stays between two flights, but also as a starting point for a safari in the northern national parks of Tanzania. Facilities: All 40 rooms are located in traditional round huts. Each room has air conditioning, bathroom, color TV and some African art objects such as Makonde carvings or Tinga Tinga paintings. The swimming pool is elevated on a plateau and has an all-round view of Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru and the Masai steppe. Here you can enjoy a sundowner in the evening and round off the day. Restaurant: The kitchen will spoil you with Tanzanian delicacies as well as excellent international dishes.
