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13-Day Tanzania Safari, Zanzibar & Rwanda Gorilla Trek

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Go on an exciting safari Tanzania, Zanzibar Beach & Gorilla Trek where you’ll see lots of animals in beautiful parks, learn about Zanzibar’s spices and sea life, and meet gorillas in Rwanda. Your adventure includes a special talk at Oldupai Gorge, where early humans lived, and a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti at sunrise with breakfast. Enjoy dhow sunset cruise on the ocean with a picnic on a quiet beach and spend an amazing hour with a family of gorillas in Rwanda, guided by experts in small groups.

In Tanzania, visit a local village and school, have a picnic in an old crater, and learn more at Oldupai Gorge. Stay four nights in the Serengeti National Park for animal watching. In Zanzibar, spend two nights in a beach hotel in Stone Town with ocean views. Do a walking spice tour, go on a boat ride with swimming and snorkeling, and explore on your own. In Rwanda, tour Kigali, visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Museum and the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and trek in Volcanoes National Park to see gorillas.

Stay in great places like the Serena Safari Lodges in Ngorongoro with views of a big crater, a lodge in the Serengeti that looks like a village, Kirawira Tented Camp in the Western Serengeti, Park Hyatt Zanzibar in Stone Town by the beach, and nice small hotels in Rwanda.

Cities & Landmarks

Arusha, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar, Kigali & Volcanoes National Park

Time of Year

13 Days - Anytime, Year-Round, Complete Private Safari Service.

Route overview per day
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 15 years
This tour is suitable for children from 15 years ages.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, hot air balloon safari & gorilla trekking
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer & minivan
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1
Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa
Luxury hotel located in or near Arusha (Tanzania)
No Meals
No Meals
2
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
All Meals Included
All Meals Included
3
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
All Meals Included
All Meals Included
4
Serengeti Serena Lodge
Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti (Tanzania)
All Meals Included
All Meals Included
5
Serengeti Serena Lodge
Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti (Tanzania)
All meals included
All meals included
6
Kirawira Tented Camp
Luxury tented camp located inside Western Serengeti (Tanzania)
All meals included
All meals included
7
Kirawira Tented Camp
Luxury tented camp located inside Western Serengeti (Tanzania)
All meals included
All meals included
8
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Luxury hotel located in or near Stone Town (Zanzibar, Tanzania)
All meals included
All meals included
9
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Luxury hotel located in or near Stone Town (Zanzibar, Tanzania)
All meals included
All meals included
10
Kigali Serena Hotel
Luxury hotel located in or near Kigali (Rwanda)
All Meals Included
All Meals Included
11
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest Lodge
Luxury resort located just outside Volcanoes NP (Rwanda)
All Meals Included
All Meals Included
12
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest Lodge
Luxury resort located just outside Volcanoes NP (Rwanda)
All meals included
All meals included
13
No accommodation
(End of tour)
All Meals Included
All Meals Included
How to book this safari?

Arrival

(See Getting There for more details)
You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before and After the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arusha
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

Your safari adventure kicks off in style with your arrival at the Arusha Serena Hotel, where a seamless transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport awaits you. As you step into Tanzania, you are welcomed by the tranquil setting of your hotel, which gracefully adorns the shores of Lake Duluti. While your journey from Kilimanjaro International Airport, often under a starlit sky, might be brief, it’s filled with the enchanting allure of Africa, evoking images and sentiments from Ernest Hemingway's iconic "The Snows of Kilimanjaro." This is just the beginning of a memorable African safari that promises to be as captivating as it is luxurious.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa
Luxury hotel located in or near Arusha (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Meals at own expense
Day 2
Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro
Day 2: Lake Manyara and then to Ngorongoro Crater.

Leave your hotel in Arusha and first stop at Isoito, a Maasai village, where you'll learn about the Maasai people's culture and enjoy lunch in the great outdoors. Then, explore Lake Manyara, a spectacular park known for its flamingos, and unique tree-climbing lions, as well as elephants and baboons. After soaking in the wildlife at Lake Manyara, continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This area is famous for the Ngorongoro Crater, a haven teeming with diverse animals. You'll stay at a lodge perched on the edge of this ancient volcano, offering breathtaking views. Conclude your adventure-filled day with a welcoming reception and dinner at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit
June to September (General wildlife viewing is best)
High Season
Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather
June to October (Rainfall is little to none)
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)