12 Days Kenya Wildlife & Rwanda Primates Tour

A 12-day Kenya and Rwanda safari combining Masai Mara and Amboseli wildlife with chimpanzee and mountain gorilla trekking.

Tour Overview

Experience the best of East Africa on a 12 Days Kenya Wildlife & Rwanda Primates Tour combining Kenya’s spectacular wildlife with Rwanda’s unforgettable primate encounters. Explore the famous Masai Mara, search for elephants and other wildlife in Amboseli, then fly to Rwanda for chimpanzee and mountain gorilla trekking.

Safari Highlights

  • Nairobi city experience
  • Amboseli National Park
  • Views of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Masai Mara game drives
  • Big Five wildlife viewing
  • Maasai cultural experience
  • Kigali city tour
  • Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest
  • Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
  • Scenic Rwanda countryside

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and meet your safari guide. Transfer to your hotel and relax after your journey.

Overnight: Nairobi
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning to your lodge.

Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Full-Day Amboseli Safari

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives.

Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, and numerous bird species. The park’s open plains also provide excellent views of Mount Kilimanjaro when the weather is clear.

Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Amboseli – Nairobi – Masai Mara

After breakfast, return toward Nairobi and continue to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve.

Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive and your first opportunity to explore the Mara’s rich wildlife.

Overnight: Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Full-Day Masai Mara Safari

Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara.

Search for the Big Five and other wildlife across the open savannah. The reserve is also famous for its large populations of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, and other plains game.

Optional: Hot-air balloon safari at an additional cost.

Overnight: Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Masai Mara – Nairobi – Kigali

Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast and then depart for Nairobi.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kigali, Rwanda.

On arrival, meet your Rwanda guide and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Kigali
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7: Kigali – Nyungwe Forest

After breakfast, enjoy a Kigali city experience before driving toward Nyungwe Forest National Park.

The journey takes you through Rwanda’s famous rolling hills, tea plantations, and rural communities.

Overnight: Nyungwe Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Chimpanzee Trekking – Nyungwe Forest

Rise early for chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest.

Walk through the ancient rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees. You may also encounter other primates and a variety of colorful forest birds.

Return to your lodge after the trek and relax.

Overnight: Nyungwe Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Nyungwe – Lake Kivu – Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, depart Nyungwe and travel toward Lake Kivu.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery and a relaxing stop along the lake before continuing north toward Volcanoes National Park.

Overnight: Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Gorilla Trekking – Volcanoes National Park

Today is the highlight of your Rwanda adventure.

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. Trek through the forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.

Once you find the gorillas, enjoy a memorable encounter while observing them in their natural habitat.

Overnight: Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Golden Monkey Trekking & Cultural Experience

Enjoy another morning in Volcanoes National Park with a golden monkey trek.

In the afternoon, experience local Rwandan culture through a community visit, traditional dance, crafts, or another cultural activity.

Overnight: Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Volcanoes National Park – Kigali – Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Kigali.

Depending on your flight time, enjoy some final shopping or sightseeing before your transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast

End of Safari

What’s Included

  • Airport transfers in Kenya and Rwanda
  • Private safari transportation and 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guides
  • Accommodation for 11 nights
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary
  • All national park and reserve entry fees
  • Kenya game drives in Amboseli and Masai Mara
  • Gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit in Nyungwe Forest
  • Golden monkey trekking permit
  • Domestic/regional flight from Nairobi to Kigali
  • Kigali city tour
  • Lake Kivu visit
  • Bottled drinking water during safari
  • Applicable government taxes and service charges

What’s Excluded

  • International flights
  • Kenya and Rwanda visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Laundry services
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities, including a Masai Mara hot-air balloon safari
  • Souvenirs and personal shopping
  • Any services not specifically mentioned under “What’s Included”

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