Rwanda Safaris

BRG 02: 8 Nights / 9 Days Rwanda & Kenya Wildlife and Gorilla Safari

Experience two of East Africa’s most spectacular safari destinations on one unforgettable journey. Begin your adventure in Rwanda, where you’ll trek through the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park to encounter endangered mountain gorillas. Continue to Kenya, home to vast savannahs, the Big Five, spectacular landscapes, and world-famous national parks.

This safari perfectly combines primate encounters, classic African wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and authentic cultural experiences, making it ideal for honeymooners, families with older children, photographers, and adventure travellers.

Safari Highlights

  • Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
  • Kigali city tour
  • Big Five safari in the Masai Mara
  • Flamingos and rhinos at Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Elephant encounters beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park
  • Scenic flight or regional flight between Kigali and Nairobi
  • Luxury and comfortable safari lodges
  • Professional English-speaking safari guides

Day 1: Arrive Kigali, Rwanda

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by your Boscard Tours & Travel representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a guided tour of Kigali, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local craft markets, and vibrant city centre.

What to Expect

  • Warm airport welcome
  • Kigali city sightseeing
  • Learn about Rwanda’s history and culture
  • Local arts and crafts shopping
  • Relaxing overnight in Rwanda’s capital

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel des Mille Collines

Day 2: Kigali – Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, drive through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside to Volcanoes National Park. The scenic journey showcases rolling hills, tea plantations, and picturesque villages.

Spend the afternoon relaxing at your lodge or enjoy an optional cultural village visit.

What to Expect

  • Scenic drive through the “Land of a Thousand Hills”
  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • Traditional Rwandan villages
  • Views of the Virunga Volcanoes
  • Comfortable mountain lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking – Return to Lodge

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a ranger briefing before beginning your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.

Spend one magical hour observing a habituated mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat before returning to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

What to Expect

  • Guided rainforest hike
  • Mountain gorilla encounter
  • Incredible wildlife photography
  • Spectacular volcanic scenery
  • Optional cultural entertainment

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 4: Fly to Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Kigali Airport for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, meet your Kenyan guide and drive to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.

What to Expect

  • Regional flight between Rwanda and Kenya
  • First Kenyan wildlife safari
  • Large elephant herds
  • Magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Sunset game drive

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Day 5: Amboseli National Park

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives exploring Amboseli’s diverse habitats.

Look out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeest, and numerous bird species.

What to Expect

  • Excellent elephant photography
  • Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop
  • Big game viewing
  • Swamps attracting abundant wildlife
  • Beautiful African sunrise and sunset

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Day 6: Amboseli – Lake Nakuru National Park

Drive through Kenya’s Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of white rhinos, black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and numerous bird species.

What to Expect

  • Scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoints
  • Rhino sanctuary
  • Flamingos and water birds
  • Acacia woodland wildlife
  • Spectacular lake scenery

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Day 7: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch before an afternoon game drive.

What to Expect

  • Rolling savannah landscapes
  • Big Five safari
  • Large herds of plains game
  • Predators including lions and cheetahs
  • Spectacular African sunset

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Day 8: Full Day Masai Mara Safari

Spend a full day exploring Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve with morning and afternoon game drives.

Depending on the season, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles.

What to Expect

  • Big Five game viewing
  • Wildebeest Migration (July–October)
  • Cheetahs, leopards and lions
  • Optional hot air balloon safari
  • Picnic lunch in the bush

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Day 9: Masai Mara – Nairobi – Departure

Enjoy breakfast before driving back to Nairobi.

Depending on your departure time, enjoy shopping or lunch before transferring to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

What to Expect

  • Scenic drive across the Great Rift Valley
  • Souvenir shopping
  • Kenyan cuisine
  • Airport transfer
  • Memorable end to your East African safari

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Best Time to Travel

  • June – October: Best for gorilla trekking and the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara.
  • December – February: Excellent weather for wildlife viewing and gorilla trekking.
  • March – May & November: Lush landscapes, fewer visitors, and outstanding photography opportunities.

Why Book This Rwanda & Kenya Wildlife and Gorilla Safari?

  • Experience two iconic African adventures in one holiday—mountain gorilla trekking and a classic Big Five safari.
  • Visit Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.
  • Stay in carefully selected safari lodges offering comfort and exceptional hospitality.
  • Travel with experienced professional guides for an enriching and seamless journey.
  • Ideal for honeymooners, families with children aged 15 years and above, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts.
  • Opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal) and encounter endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
  • Personalised service and expertly planned itineraries by Boscard Tours & Travel.