10 Days Gorilla Trek and Big 5 Safari

Duration

10 Days

Authentic encounters, Iconic Destinations, Unforgettable experiences.
Tucked in between the iconic safari destinations of Kenya and Tanzania, Nuru offers guests some of the best primate tracking on the planet – set against the backdrop of its endless green hills and soaring mountainsides. With over half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population, it’s no surprise that the majority of guests visit Rwanda to track and view this highly endangered species. Rwanda is superb for primates in general, including the fun-loving Sykes monkey, the Golden monkey and the boisterous chimpanzee in the Nyungwe Forest. Despite a turbulent past, Rwanda is a safe and friendly destination testament to the resilience of its people. This is peerless, and possibly the most poignant experience on earth. Mountain gorillas’ lives in the mountain forests of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo as well as West and Central Africa. There are about 1000 mountain gorillas remaining on Earth, in fact the only mammal species whose population is increasing; thanks to concerted conservation efforts and sustainable tourism in the regions. About half of the population live in the montane forests of the Virunga mountains, a volcanic chain that covers Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The tracking experience is just as exciting as the actual gorilla viewing, you might see other species of monkeys, rare birds and tropical flowers along the way.
For guests seeking a deeply enriching safari, Nuru offers an experience that is difficult to find anywhere else with iconic destinations combined with unforgettable personalised experiences.

10-DAY ITINERARY

Day-By-Day

DAY

1

Arrive in Tanzania.

Arrival at Kigali International Airport/Rwanda. Upon arrival you will be met by a VIP Visa assistant who will assist you with customs and immigration clearance. You will be escorted to your driver/guide outside and transfer to Kigali Marriott Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Activities: Meet and Greet, Pick and Transfer
Accomodation: Marriott Hotel.

Dinner

DAY

1

Arrive in Tanzania.

Arrival at Kigali International Airport/Rwanda. Upon arrival you will be met by a VIP Visa assistant who will assist you with customs and immigration clearance. You will be escorted to your driver/guide outside and transfer to Kigali Marriott Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Activities: Meet and Greet, Pick and Transfer
Accomodation: Marriott Hotel.

Dinner

DAY

2

Day 2 - Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Hotel. Check-out is at 10:00AM, your driver will await you at the reception and transfer to Volcanoes National Park. En route you can opt for a guided city tour or visit Rwanda’s Genocide memorial. After approx. 2,5 hrs drive you reach Bisate Lodge, near volcanoes National Park – home of Rwanda’s last mountain gorilla families. Bisate Lodge has gone to great lengths in its quest to combine traditional Rwandan building methods and materials with first-class contemporary comfort and design. A sprawling domed thatch and stone structure built into hillside forest, inside is a fine-dining-style restaurant and a series of striking shared lounges with open fireplaces and elegant furnishings.
Activities: Game drive, and Transfer to Bisate
Accomodation: Bisate Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

2

Day 2 - Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Hotel. Check-out is at 10:00AM, your driver will await you at the reception and transfer to Volcanoes National Park. En route you can opt for a guided city tour or visit Rwanda’s Genocide memorial. After approx. 2,5 hrs drive you reach Bisate Lodge, near volcanoes National Park – home of Rwanda’s last mountain gorilla families. Bisate Lodge has gone to great lengths in its quest to combine traditional Rwandan building methods and materials with first-class contemporary comfort and design. A sprawling domed thatch and stone structure built into hillside forest, inside is a fine-dining-style restaurant and a series of striking shared lounges with open fireplaces and elegant furnishings.
Activities: Game drive, and Transfer to Bisate
Accomodation: Bisate Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

3

Day 3 - Add on activities

Enjoy a breakfast at leisure and opt for a variety of activities at your disposal.
Optional activities today: trek to the twin crater lakes, Gorilla Clinic, volcano hike, community visit, tree-planting nursery, golden monkey trek, birding
Dinner and overnight at Bisate Lodge.
Activities: trek to the twin crater lakes, Gorilla Clinic, volcano hike, community visit, tree-planting nursery, golden monkey trek, birding.
Accomodation: Bisate Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

3

Day 3 - Add on activities

Enjoy a breakfast at leisure and opt for a variety of activities at your disposal.
Optional activities today: trek to the twin crater lakes, Gorilla Clinic, volcano hike, community visit, tree-planting nursery, golden monkey trek, birding
Dinner and overnight at Bisate Lodge.
Activities: trek to the twin crater lakes, Gorilla Clinic, volcano hike, community visit, tree-planting nursery, golden monkey trek, birding.
Accomodation: Bisate Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

4

Day 4 - Gorilla Trekking

You will start your day with an early delicious breakfast. Short transfer to the park headquarters where you meet your ranger guide for a compulsory and comprehensive briefing before starting the exhilarating trek into the thick rain forest of the Virunga Mountains.
Upon sighting the gorilla family, you will stay with them for a magical hour as they go about their daily life, foraging, playing, resting; raising and protecting their young ones.
Trek back and exit the National Park for dinner and third overnight at Bisate Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

4

Day 4 - Gorilla Trekking

You will start your day with an early delicious breakfast. Short transfer to the park headquarters where you meet your ranger guide for a compulsory and comprehensive briefing before starting the exhilarating trek into the thick rain forest of the Virunga Mountains.
Upon sighting the gorilla family, you will stay with them for a magical hour as they go about their daily life, foraging, playing, resting; raising and protecting their young ones.
Trek back and exit the National Park for dinner and third overnight at Bisate Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

5

Day 5 - Kigali to Lake Manyara Airstrip

Early breakfast, before leaving Bisate behind and transfer to Kigali International Airport to board a light aircraft to Manyara Airstrip, stopover at Mwanza (Tanzania’s entry point) and drop off other passengers in Serengeti before landing in Manyara (*Tanzania is 1 hour ahead of Kigali, and Mwanza custom involves 40 mins on the ground.)
Meet & Greet at Lake Manyara Airstrip with your Nale Moru Safari Expert Guide, transfer to the magnificent Andbeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Enjoy splendid views and a private sundowner on the rim of the Crater. Dinner and overnight at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.
Dinner and second overnight at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

5

Day 5 - Kigali to Lake Manyara Airstrip

Early breakfast, before leaving Bisate behind and transfer to Kigali International Airport to board a light aircraft to Manyara Airstrip, stopover at Mwanza (Tanzania’s entry point) and drop off other passengers in Serengeti before landing in Manyara (*Tanzania is 1 hour ahead of Kigali, and Mwanza custom involves 40 mins on the ground.)
Meet & Greet at Lake Manyara Airstrip with your Nale Moru Safari Expert Guide, transfer to the magnificent Andbeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Enjoy splendid views and a private sundowner on the rim of the Crater. Dinner and overnight at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.
Dinner and second overnight at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

6

Day 6 - Ngorongoro crater

We recommend descending into the crater with packed bush breakfast so you can enjoy wildlife at its most active morning hours. Break the day for a private bush breakfast before you resume game drive until early noon.
In the afternoon head back to the Lodge for hot lunch, community visit and a spa treatment.
Dinner and second overnight at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

6

Day 6 - Ngorongoro crater

We recommend descending into the crater with packed bush breakfast so you can enjoy wildlife at its most active morning hours. Break the day for a private bush breakfast before you resume game drive until early noon.
In the afternoon head back to the Lodge for hot lunch, community visit and a spa treatment.
Dinner and second overnight at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

7

Day 7 - Fly to singita grumeti serengeti or Four Seasons Serengeti

Early breakfast before transfer to Manyara airstrip and flight to Singita Grumeti Private Concession.
You will drive to the lodge for hot lunch and siesta, late noon you will head out for a bush walk or game drive.
Dinner and Overnight at Singita Faru Faru or Four Seasons Serengeti.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

7

Day 7 - Fly to singita grumeti serengeti or Four Seasons Serengeti

Early breakfast before transfer to Manyara airstrip and flight to Singita Grumeti Private Concession.
You will drive to the lodge for hot lunch and siesta, late noon you will head out for a bush walk or game drive.
Dinner and Overnight at Singita Faru Faru or Four Seasons Serengeti.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

8

Day 8 - 9 - Singita grumeti or Four Seasons Serengeti

Relish near exclusive safari experience, Game drives usually happen in the early morning hours and later afternoon. During mid-day you can spend time at the swimming pool, gym or book a well-deserved spa treatment.
Optional activities: bush walks, star gazing, visit Anti-poaching look out, community visit.
Dinner and two more overnights at Singita Faru Faru.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

8

Day 8 - 9 - Singita grumeti or Four Seasons Serengeti

Relish near exclusive safari experience, Game drives usually happen in the early morning hours and later afternoon. During mid-day you can spend time at the swimming pool, gym or book a well-deserved spa treatment.
Optional activities: bush walks, star gazing, visit Anti-poaching look out, community visit.
Dinner and two more overnights at Singita Faru Faru.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

10

Day 10 - Depart tanzania

After delicious breakfast you will be transferred to Singita airstrip and fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.

Breakfast

DAY

10

Day 10 - Depart tanzania

After delicious breakfast you will be transferred to Singita airstrip and fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.

Breakfast

Tour Price Includes

All lodges/hotels included exactly as listed in the itinerary.
All overnight stays provided as scheduled for each day.
A short pre-safari explanation covering your route, safety, and expectations.
One-night hotel stay before the safari begins.
Every guest gets a window seat in a safari jeep guided by a skilled, licensed driver.
All ground travel done in a comfortable, fully equipped 4×4 safari vehicle.
A trained safari guide who speaks fluent English.
All wildlife viewing and sightseeing activities included during the safari.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided as scheduled each day.
Full payment of all national park entry charges.
All applicable taxes and charges covered.
Pickup and drop-off at the airport both before and after the safari.
Daily bottled drinking water supplied during game drives.
Every activity listed in the itinerary is included.

Price Tour Excludes

Airfare to and from Tanzania, including local flights, is not included.
Visa charges required to enter Tanzania.
Voluntary tips for your safari driver/guide.
Hotel stay after the safari ends is not included.
Any personal purchases or extra services not covered in the itinerary.
These cultural and historical visits cost extra.
Meals and drinks at your Arusha hotel before or after the safari.
Medical or travel coverage must be arranged independently.

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