Experience the best of Kenya and Rwanda on this captivating 17 -day safari. The 17 Days Rwanda and Kenya safari introduces you to great East African destinations including Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking. Kenya’s iconic game viewing destinations like Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Giraffe Centre, and Sheldrick wildlife trust center. You also have a chance to experience the coastal life in Mombasa and immerse yourself into the white sand beaches of the Indian Ocean.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi, overnight
Day 2: visit elephant & giraffe center
Day 3: Fly to Kigali & transfer to volcanoes
Day 4: Gorilla trekking
Day 5: 2nd gorilla trekking
Day 6: Golden monkey trekking & transfer to Kigali
Day 7: City tour and transfer to Nairobi
Day 8: Transfer to Amboseli national Park
Day 9: Full day game drives
Day 10: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 11, 12 and 13: Explore Masaai Mara National Park
Day 14: Transfer to Masai Mara & fly to Mombasa
Day 15 and 16: Explore Mombasa
Day 17: Transfer to Nairobi & departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi, overnight
Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi & meet the driverguide to take you to your pre-booked hotel properties for relaxation and overnight stay. Accommodation options for overnight stay
Budget: Nairobi Serena Guesthouse
Midrange: Ibis Styles Nairobi
Luxury: Giraffe Manor Nairobi
Day 2: Visit elephant & giraffe center
Enjoy a hefty breakfast and later, meet your Kenya safari driver for you to be transferred to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where several orphaned elephants reside. Later, you will also have great time at the giraffe manor/centre. Accommodation options for overnight stay
Budget: Nairobi Serena Guesthouse
Midrange: Ibis Styles Nairobi
Luxury: Giraffe Manor Nairobi
Day 3: Fly to Kigali &; transfer to volcanoes
After a delicious cup of tea/coffee, exit your respective hotels and you will catch up with a flight to Kigali. Arrive early at the Kigali International Airport and transfer to Volcanoes National Park to check in your pre-booked gorilla accommodation. Accommodation Options for Overnight
Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse or Muhabura Hotel
Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Lodge
Day 4: Gorilla trekking
Wake up early to organize yourself and also have breakfast. After, drive to Kinigi to clear with the authorities and to be allocated a habituated gorilla family plus a ranger guide. Today, expect to have your first gorilla trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park and will take 2-6 hours. The trek with gorillas on this will reward you with one hour for up close and personal encounter. After interacting with Volcanoes gorillas, start walking back and settle at the lodge. Accommodation Options for Overnight
Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse or Muhabura Hotel
Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Lodge
Day 5: 2nd gorilla trekking
After breakfast, get back to Kinigi for briefing and for the park officials to assign you a gorilla group. Today allows you to visit another gorilla family or the same family you visited the previous day and explore more about mountain gorillas. After great time with Volcanoes National Park, you will spend the rest of the evening at the lodge. Accommodation Options for Overnight
Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse or Muhabura Hotel
Midrange: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Lodge
Day 6: Golden monkey trekking & transfer to Kigali
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and later drive to Kinigi to get briefed on guidelines for golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park. The park official will also allocate a park ranger guide to accompany you on search for habituated troops of golden monkeys. Today’s adventure will extend for about 2-5 hours which is inclusive of one hour for photography and observing how golden monkeys behave. Begin walking back and you will transfer to the lodge for lunch. After lunch and a short relaxation, you will be transferred safely to Kigali for overnight stay. Accommodation Option for Overnight Stay
Budget: The Flame Tree Hotel
Midrange: Hotel Des Mille Collines
Luxury: Retreat Hotel Kigali
Day 7: City tour and transfer to Nairobi
Start the day with a delicious breakfast and after set off for a short city tour. Expect to visit Kigali genocide site and close by historical site. After, enjoy an early lunch and proceed to Kigali International Airport for your flight to Nairobi. Accommodation options for overnight stay
Budget: Nairobi Serena Guesthouse
Midrange: Ibis Styles Nairobi
Luxury: Giraffe Manor Nairobi
Day 8: Transfer to Amboseli national Park
After a hefty breakfast, head off to Amboseli, a popular wildlife park in Kenya and today’s journey will run about 4-5 hours. Arrive early for you to check in the lodge and enjoy lunch. Later, expect to begin your afternoon with a guided game drive to explore Amboseli wonders. Accommodation Options
Budget: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Midrange: Ol Tukai Lodge
Luxury: Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 9: Full day game drives
Expect to have a full day game drive sessions in Amboseli. At Amboseli, expect to find diverse animals including elephants, giraffes, zebras, and breathtaking views of the Kilimanjaro Volcano. Dinner and overnight stays will be done in the pre-booked accommodation facility.
Accommodation Options
Budget: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Midrange: Ol Tukai Lodge
Luxury: Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 10: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
After the morning breakfast, check out and today is meant for you to relocate to another destination which is Masai Mara National Reserve in Narok County. Arrive early for you to check in the lodge for relaxation. Accommodation Options for Overnight
Budget: Keekorok Lodge
Midrange: Mara Serena Lodge
Luxury: Mahali Mzuri Safari Camp
Day 11, 12, 13: Explore Masaai Mara National Park
Expect to have 3 days to explore the abundant wildlife, birdlife, and breathtaking savanna plains of Masai Mara Reserve. On the last day (13), you may have game drive and evening visit to the Maasai villages for unforgettable cultural experience. Accommodation Options for Overnight
Budget: Keekorok Lodge
Midrange: Mara Serena Lodge
Luxury: Mahali Mzuri Safari Camp
Day 14: Transfer to Masai Mara & fly to Mombasa
It is a great day for you to bid farewell to Masai Mara as you connect to Mombasa. Catch up with a flight to Mombasa and check in your boutique hotels. Accommodation Options
Budget: Ocean View Nyali Boutique Hotel
Midrange: The Reef Hotel Mombasa/Cocoa Luxury Resort Nyali
Luxury: Serena Beach Resort & Spa/Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Day 15 and 16: Explore Mombasa
Have fun time in Mombasa and experience the coastal life. Relax at the finest Nyali beach which lies on the North coast side in Mombasa. Appreciate the cool waters and whitesands of the Indian Ocean. After have great moments in your boutique hotels.
Accommodation Options
Budget: Ocean View Nyali Boutique Hotel
Midrange: The Reef Hotel Mombasa/Cocoa Luxury Resort Nyali
Luxury: Serena Beach Resort & Spa/Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Meal plan: Full board
Day 17: Transfer to Nairobi & departure
After leisurely breakfast, check out and then you will bid farewell to Mombasa. Today
marks the end of 25 Days Rwanda and Kenya safari.
End of Safari
The safari cost includes
Gorilla/golden monkey permits
All park/site entry fees
Driver and park ranger guide services
Accommodation and meals as shown on the trip plan
Transportation and fuel cost
All relevant taxes in the respective countries (Kenya and Rwanda)
The safari cost excludes
Tips
Laundry
Telephone or communication expenses
All optional activities
All extra accommodation before/after the safari
Alcoholic drink expenses
Visas
Passport
Insurance and any other personal expense.