11 Days Kenya & Rwanda Ultimate Safari Experience
This carefully crafted journey blends Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations with Rwanda’s legendary primate encounters. From the arid beauty of Samburu and the rhino haven of Ol Pejeta to the endless plains of the Maasai Mara, your safari unfolds across diverse landscapes rich in wildlife and culture.
The adventure continues in Rwanda, the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” where misty volcanoes shelter the rare mountain gorillas. With two separate gorilla trekking experiences, this itinerary offers deeper, more meaningful encounters with these gentle giants.
Designed for travelers seeking comfort, authenticity, and unforgettable moments, this safari delivers the very best of East Africa in just eleven days.
Detailed Itinerary
Breakfast
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INCLUDED
✔ All accommodation
✔ All meals as stated
✔ All transfers
✔ Park entrance fees
✔ Gorilla trekking permits (2x)
✔ Professional driver-guides
✔ 4x4 safari vehicles
✔ Giraffe Centre & Elephant Orphanage
✔ Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit
✔ Flying doctor evacuation cover
NOT INCLUDED
✖ International flights
✖ Visas & travel insurance
✖ Tips & personal expenses
✖ Laundry
✖ Optional activities
DAY 1: Welcome to Nairobi
Your safari begins in Kenya’s vibrant capital. On arrival, meet your guide and enjoy a gentle introduction to the country with visits to the Giraffe Centre and the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where rescued baby elephants are lovingly cared for.
After lunch, visit the historic Karen Blixen Museum, then transfer to your hotel to relax and prepare for the journey ahead.
Accommodation: Acacia Tree Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 2: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, travel north to the wild and beautiful Samburu National Reserve. The scenery slowly changes into rugged, semi-arid landscapes cut by the life-giving Ewaso Ng’iro River.
Arrive in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out on your first afternoon game drive. Samburu is famous for rare species such as the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich. As the sun sets, enjoy the golden colors of the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 3: Explore Samburu National Reserve
Wake early for a morning game drive when animals are most active. Watch elephants along the riverbanks, predators on the move, and birdlife waking the savannah.
Return for breakfast and leisure time at the lodge before lunch. In the afternoon, head out again for deeper exploration, tracking leopards in the riverine forest and enjoying Samburu’s dramatic landscapes.
Evening brings dinner and relaxation under the stars.
Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 4: Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, drive to the famous Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to Kenya’s largest population of rhinos.
Arrive for lunch and later enjoy an afternoon game drive across this private sanctuary. Ol Pejeta also protects endangered species and offers beautiful views of Mount Kenya on clear days.
Accommodation: Serena Sweetwaters
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 — Kigali City Tour & Volcanoes National Park Transfer
Today is dedicated to exploring Ol Pejeta. Start with a morning game drive, then visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya.
At the Morani Rhino Centre, learn about conservation and meet Baraka the rhino. Your guide shares stories of wildlife protection and the success of this remarkable conservancy.
Return to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.
Accommodation: Serena Sweetwaters
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 : Ol Pejeta to Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, journey south toward the legendary Maasai Mara, crossing the dramatic Great Rift Valley and Maasai lands.
Arrive in time for lunch, then enjoy your first Mara game drive. The plains stretch endlessly, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and seasonal Great Migration herds.
As evening falls, settle into your luxury tented camp.
Accommodation: Loyk Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 7: Full Day in Maasai Mara
Spend the day exploring the Mara on morning and afternoon game drives. Follow riverbanks where hippos and crocodiles rest, scan the plains for hunting predators, and witness the natural rhythm of the wild.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and later sundowners as the sun melts into the horizon — one of Africa’s most magical moments.
Accommodation: Loyk Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 8: Fly to Rwanda – Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Nairobi for your flight to Kigali, Rwanda. On arrival, meet your Rwanda guide and drive north through rolling green hills to Volcanoes National Park.
Arrive at your lodge nestled near the forested volcanoes. Relax and prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla adventure.
Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
DAY 9: Gorilla Trekking Experience (First Trek)
After an early breakfast, head to park headquarters for a briefing. Then begin your guided trek into the rainforest to find a habituated mountain gorilla family.
The trek may take between one and four hours, but the reward is unforgettable. Spend one magical hour observing gorillas feeding, playing, and interacting peacefully.
Return to the lodge to relax and celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 10: Second Gorilla Trek or Golden Monkey Experience
Today offers your second gorilla trekking experience, allowing a deeper and more meaningful connection with Rwanda’s primates. Each trek is different, with new landscapes and behaviors to witness.
In the afternoon, relax at the lodge or enjoy a cultural visit to nearby communities.
Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 11: Return to Kigali & Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Kigali. If time allows, enjoy a short city tour or souvenir shopping before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight home.
Meals: Breakfast