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8 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Combo Combo Safaris

8 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Combo

Day-by-day itinerary

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your safari guide and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Briefing and rest before your adventure begins.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Arusha or Planet Lodge
Meal Plan: Dinner

After breakfast, begin your drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the vast Serengeti Plains. Game viewing en route with picnic lunch. Arrive at your tented camp by sunset.

Accommodation: Into Wild Africa Camp or Serengeti Heritage Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day exploring the Serengeti ecosystem, known for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and seasonal wildebeest migration. Morning and afternoon game drives or optional full-day drive with picnic lunch.
Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early game drive out of Serengeti, then descend into the stunning Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari — one of the best places in Africa to spot rhinos. Transfer to Karatu town for overnight.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge or Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Arusha Airport for a domestic flight to Zanzibar Island (included). Upon arrival, transfer to your beachfront resort on the east or north coast. Afternoon at leisure.

Accommodation: Zanzibar Queen Hotel or Casa Beach Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend the day at the beach or choose from activities like snorkeling, diving, or sailing to Mnemba Island or Chumbe Marine Reserve.
Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning Spice Tour through local farms to learn about Zanzibar’s clove, cinnamon, and vanilla industry. Afternoon Stone Town tour, a UNESCO heritage site with rich Swahili-Arab culture.
Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel or stay beachside
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy your final morning on the beach or take a walk through the local fishing villages. Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your outbound flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

What’s Included

• All accommodations (mid-range) in Tanzania & Zanzibar

• Full board on safari / Half board in Zanzibar

• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Park entry fees: Serengeti & Ngorongoro

• Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar

• Zanzibar airport transfers

• Guided Stone Town & spice tours

• Bottled water during safari

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide

What’s Excluded

• International flights

• Tanzania visa fee ($50–100 depending on nationality)

• Travel & medical insurance

• Optional activities in Zanzibar (diving, boat trips, massages)

• Tips & gratuities

• Personal expenses & drinks not listed

Perfect for couples, honeymooners, or families seeking the magic of the wild Serengeti followed by the turquoise waters and culture of exotic Zanzibar.

7 Days Gorillas, Chimps & Adventure Combo Safaris

7 Days Gorillas, Chimps & Adventure

Day-by-day itinerary

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet your guide and transfer to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park. Optional stop at the Genocide Memorial or city viewpoints depending on arrival time.

Accommodation: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge or Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Meal Plan: Dinner

Early breakfast and transfer to park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. You’ll then hike into the forest to meet a family of mountain gorillas — one of Africa’s most profound wildlife experiences.

Accommodation: Same as above

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to the Gisenyi/Goma border and cross into the Democratic Republic of Congo. After immigration formalities, drive into Virunga National Park and prepare for your adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Mikeno Lodge (Virunga) or Bukima Tented Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, head out for mountain gorilla trekking in the dense forests of Virunga. This offers a wilder, less crowded gorilla encounter. Return to the lodge for relaxation or optional nature walks.

Accommodation: Same as above

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you can either relax at the lodge or take a short transfer to the base of Mount Nyiragongo for optional guided hiking preparations (depending on security and activity schedules). Alternatively, visit nearby local villages or nature trails.

Accommodation: Mikeno Lodge or Bukima Tented Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, cross back into Rwanda via Goma/Gisenyi and begin your scenic drive south (~6 hrs) to Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda’s prime primate destination.

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or Emeraude Kivu Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start early with chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest. Experience the excitement of tracking fast-moving primates through ancient montane rainforest. After the trek, transfer to Kigali (~6–7 hrs) for evening departure or overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

• Gorilla permits (Rwanda & DR Congo)

• Chimpanzee permit (Nyungwe)

• Accommodation as listed (mid-range)

• All meals as per itinerary

• All park entrance and activity fees

• 4x4 safari vehicle and driver-guide

• Airport transfers and border crossing support

• Bottled drinking water in vehicle

What’s Excluded

• International flights

• East Africa & DRC visas

• Travel insurance & evacuation cover

• Tips and gratuities

• Optional Nyiragongo hike (if operational)

• Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs)

6 Days Rwanda-Uganda Combo – Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Combo Safaris

6 Days Rwanda-Uganda Combo – Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife

Day-by-day itinerary

Meet your guide at Kigali International Airport. Depending on time, enjoy a short city tour. Then transfer (~2.5 hrs) to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge or Da Vinci Lodge
Meal Plan: Dinner

Early start for briefing and gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP. Spend 1 magical hour with the gorillas. Return to lodge for relaxation.


Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive to Cyanika border and cross into Uganda. Continue to Lake Mutanda for relaxation with a scenic backdrop.
Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort or Chameleon Hill Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park for scenic views and wildlife en route. Arrive in Kibale region in the evening.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops or Isunga Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning chimp trekking in Kibale Forest. In the afternoon, enjoy a community-guided walk in Bigodi Wetlands.

Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, transfer back to Kigali via Gatuna border (6–7 hrs). Drop off at airport or hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

5 Days Kenya Highlights – Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha Combo Safaris

5 Days Kenya Highlights – Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha

Day-by-day itinerary

Meet your guide at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and drive to Lake Naivasha (~2.5 hrs). Optional boat ride or visit Crescent Island Sanctuary.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or Elsamere Lodge
Meal Plan: Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve (~5 hrs). Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive in this iconic wildlife haven.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Camp or Julia’s River Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day exploring the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. Look out for the Big Five and witness the vast savannah teeming with wildlife.
Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a final morning safari, then return to Lake Naivasha for an overnight stop before your journey back.

Accommodation: Same as Day 1

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Nairobi (~2.5 hrs). Optional lunch or visit to Giraffe Centre. Drop off at airport.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

5 Days Uganda Gorilla & Queen Elizabeth Safari Combo Safaris

5 Days Uganda Gorilla & Queen Elizabeth Safari

Day-by-day itinerary

Meet your guide upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Begin your journey with a scenic drive (~8–9 hrs) to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Stop for lunch and photo opportunities en route.

Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or Buhoma Haven Lodge
Meal Plan: Dinner

Early breakfast and transfer to park headquarters for a briefing. Enter the dense forest for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. Spend 1 hour with a gorilla family before returning to your lodge.
Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart Bwindi and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. Afternoon game drive and relaxation at your lodge.

Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge or Enganzi Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains to spot elephants, buffaloes, lions, and more. Afternoon boat safari along the Kazinga Channel to view hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Accommodation: Same as above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe (6–7 hrs). Optional stop at the equator for photos. Drop off at airport or hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

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