Luxury Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti Safari, Rwanda/Tanzania

A Private Luxury Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti Safari, Rwanda/Tanzania. The All-Inclusive 7-Day Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti Tour Package For First Timers in Africa.

This private 7-Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti Tour Package itinerary is built for travelers who want their first African wildlife experience to be effortless, extraordinarily comfortable, and deeply memorable. Begin with private arrival service into Kigali and stay in a boutique lodge near Volcanoes National Park; your private guide and experienced trackers will handle permits, briefings, and logistics so you can focus on the moment. Trek through an emerald forest with a small, expert-led team and spend an unforgettable hour with a habituated gorilla family, a rare, up-close wildlife encounter conducted to the highest safety and conservation standards, then relax back at a lodge offering spa treatments, curated meals, and personalized service.

Next, continue to northern Tanzania by scenic transfer or charter flight and enter the iconic Serengeti for luxury tented camps and bespoke game drives. Each day is led by a senior naturalist who tailors drives to wildlife patterns, searching for lions, elephants, leopards, and the spectacular herds that define the Serengeti (seasonal migration viewing available). The 7-Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti Tour Package is fully inclusive: private transport, park fees and gorilla permits, expert guiding, most meals, premium accommodations, and concierge support for extras like hot-air ballooning or cultural village visits. Perfect for couples, families, or small private groups, this Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti Tour itinerary blends big-game excitement with privacy and refinement. Ask JimJam Safaris to customize dates, dietary needs, and activity levels so your first African safari is flawless from arrival to farewell.

Detailed Itinerary: 7-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda.

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, a private representative welcomes you, expedites immigration, and escorts you to a luxury vehicle for a scenic transfer into the city. Check in at a boutique five-star hotel where staff assist with luggage and immediate comfort needs. Meet your private guide for an orientation covering permits, medical considerations, and itinerary details. If time allows, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial or browse local craft markets for authentic souvenirs. Enjoy a relaxed gourmet dinner and an overnight stay comfortably.

Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

After an early gourmet breakfast, you depart by private vehicle through terraced hills and traditional villages, enjoying scenic vistas en route to Volcanoes National Park. Arrive at a luxury lodge at the park edge, where staff handle check-in and provide a briefing on tomorrow’s trek. Attend the mandatory ranger orientation covering gorilla etiquette, safety measures, and photography rules. Spend the afternoon with a cultural visit to a nearby village, a gentle guided walk, and an equipment check. Relax with a spa treatment, enjoy local cuisine, and prepare equipment for tomorrow mindfully.

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park.

Rise early for breakfast and join park rangers and trackers for a detailed briefing about gorilla behavior, safety protocols, and photography limits. Enter the mountain rainforest with a small private party, following experienced trackers who locate the habituated gorilla family; treks vary in duration and terrain and can be physically demanding. When you find the group, you will observe them for one hour under ranger supervision, witnessing social bonds, play, feeding, and family interactions while respecting distance guidelines. Return to the lodge for lunch, share observations with your guide, and enjoy an optional afternoon massage.

Day 4: Fly to the Serengeti, Tanzania.

After breakfast, transfer to Kigali Airport for your regional flight to northern Tanzania, connecting through Arusha before a short flight to the Serengeti airstrip. Meet your Tanzanian guide on arrival and begin a scenic game drive to your luxury tented camp or lodge, transitioning from green highlands to endless grassland. Along the way, enjoy initial wildlife sightings and photographic stops. Settle into your private canvas or stone suite, refresh, then enjoy a late afternoon drive before returning to camp for sundowners. Enjoy cocktails and a gourmet outdoor dinner under the stars.

Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drives.

Rise at first light for a dawn game drive tailored by your expert naturalist who monitors predator movements and migration patterns. Traverse open plains, riverine forests, and scattered kopjes in pursuit of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephant herds, and migrating wildebeest when in season. Pause for wildlife photography during the soft morning glow, enjoy a gourmet bush picnic, and continue exploring through varied terrain in the afternoon. Return to camp for sundowners and dinner around the fire. Share sightings with your guide, review photographic highlights, and relax with sundowners before a candlelit dinner in camp.

Day 6: Optional Hot-Air Balloon and Cultural Visit.

Begin the day before dawn with an optional hot-air balloon flight to float over the Serengeti’s mosaic of plains and kopjes while the sun paints the landscape; a champagne bush breakfast follows your landing. Return to camp for leisure time and spa treatments, or a chance to rest. Later, visit a Maasai community where respectfully arranged cultural exchange introduces you to traditional livelihoods, beadwork, and storytelling. In the late afternoon, enjoy an evening game drive and private dinner beneath the Milky Way, recounting highlights.

Day 7: Final Morning Game Drive and Departure.

Rise early for a last short game drive to catch predators active at dawn or view grazing herds moving across the plains, capturing final photographs in the golden light. Return to camp for a leisurely breakfast and time to pack while reflecting on memorable encounters. Visit the camp shop for artisan souvenirs or make a conservation donation if desired. Transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha or Kilimanjaro, where your team assists with flight check-in and luggage. Receive assistance with luggage and fast-track departures before saying warm farewells to staff.

End of your 7-Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti Tour