Seventeen days Tanzania tour

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to the Kilimanjaro White House hotel bed and breakfast in Moshi town. You will meet your guide, who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

Kilimanjaro White House hotel

After breakfast, depart Moshi at 8:00 a.m. for Materuni village, 1,800 m above sea level. Explore a small coffee farm, learning about local cultivation and processing. Enjoy a hands-on coffee experience, followed by a scenic 45-minute hike to waterfalls. Your guide shares insights on local plants and traditions. In the afternoon, return to Moshi and transfer to the Kilimanjaro White House Hotel for an overnight stay.

Kilimanjaro White House Hote

Departing from Arusha in the morning, you'll journey to Tarangire National Park, witnessing the vastness of termite mounds and ancient baobab trees. The golden savannah is dominated by colossal herds of African elephants, accompanied by screeching flocks of yellow-collared lovebirds. The diverse wildlife includes lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and baboons.

Eileen’s Tree Inn Mid-Range Lodge

After breakfast, commence on a game drive to the Kogatende area, scouting for carnivores and the migrating herds gearing up to cross the Mara River into Kenya. The Mara River, inhabited by hippos and Nile crocodiles, poses a final challenge for the Wildebeest Migration before reaching the safety of the Maasai Mara. With patience and luck, you might witness the death-defying river crossing, where wildebeest and zebras brave currents and crocodiles to reach safety.

Serengeti Heritage Tented Mid-Range

Immediately after breakfast, our day begins with a drive through the plains of Togoro and the Mbuzi Mawe kopjes, crossing the Banagi River into the Seronera region of the Central Serengeti. En route, encounter diverse wildlife, from the enigmatic dik-diks to towering elephants. Known as 'big cat country,' Seronera kopjes and acacias offer chances to spot a pride of lions, and leopards overseeing from lofty perches. Explore hippo pools and vast open spaces for abundant game viewing opportunities

Serengeti heritage Tented Mid-range Lodge

After an early morning breakfast, we hastened to Ngorongoro Crater for optimal animal sightings. Enjoy a game drive, stopping for a picnic lunch at a lake with hippos and migratory birds. This “oasis” enhances the chance of spotting ‘The Big 5’: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino. The crater, formed over two million years ago, is a unique caldera, showcasing playful zebras, lumbering hippos, swift wildebeests, and graceful flamingos. After an afternoon of wildlife encounters, we return to Arusha

Mid-range Kibo palace hotel

Today, your driver welcomes you at your Kigali hotel as your companion for this remarkable tour. Optionally, reflect on devastating events at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Journey towards the Virunga Volcanoes, home to the majestic Mountain Gorillas, renowned for Dian Fossey's groundbreaking studies. Our accommodation offers an ideal vantage point for observing Rwanda's endangered mountain gorillas.

DaVinci Gorilla Lodge

On this day, embark on golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park. Guided through bamboo stands and open glades, enter the territory of habituated golden monkeys. Limited to one hour, witnessed adult monkeys frolicking, feeding on bamboo, and females carrying their young, showcasing their natural behavior in plain view.

DaVinci Gorilla Lodge

On this day, you'll conclude your memorable journey as you transfer to Kigali Airport for departure. Your driver will ensure a smooth and timely transfer, bidding farewell to the enchanting landscapes and experiences of Rwanda. Depart with cherished memories, reflecting on the unique adventures and cultural richness encountered during your stay.