Kenya & Rwanda Safari Experience - 8 Days
This exclusive safari combines two of Africa’s most iconic experiences — the legendary plains of Kenya’s Maasai Mara and the misty forests of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. From thrilling Big Five game drives to intimate encounters with endangered mountain gorillas, this journey is designed for travelers who want luxury, nature, and unforgettable moments in a limited time.
Flying directly into the Maasai Mara saves time and maximizes your safari experience, placing you right in the heart of wildlife country. After exploring Kenya’s most famous reserve, you continue to Rwanda for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure surrounded by dramatic volcanoes, rich culture, and warm hospitality.
Detailed Itinerary
Loyk Luxury Tented Camp / Maasai Mara
Sambora Kinigi Lodge / Rwanda
DAY 1: Fly to Maasai Mara & Afternoon Game Drive
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel, our representative warmly welcomes you and transfers you to Wilson Airport. From here, enjoy a scenic flight over Kenya’s landscapes into the world-famous Maasai Mara.
After landing, your professional safari guide meets you with a 4x4 vehicle and begins your first game drive straight away. The vast golden plains open before you as you search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and possibly the elusive leopard.
Later, arrive at your luxury tented camp for check-in and a relaxed evening surrounded by nature.
Accommodation: Loyk Luxury Tented Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
DAY 2: Full Day Exploring Maasai Mara
Wake up to the sounds of the wild. Before sunrise, head out on an early morning game drive — the best time to spot predators returning from a hunt. Watch the sun paint the savannah while animals roam freely across the plains.
Return to camp for breakfast, then choose between a full-day safari with a packed lunch or a break at camp before heading out again. Exploring different areas at different times gives the highest chance of wildlife sightings.
As the day ends, relax with a cold drink on your private veranda overlooking the wilderness.
Accommodation: Loyk Luxury Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 3: Maasai Mara Safari Experience
Another magical day in the Mara awaits. Today focuses on deeper exploration — following riverbanks where hippos and crocodiles rest, open plains for cheetah sightings, and woodlands where elephants roam.
Your guide shares stories about animal behavior, conservation, and the Maasai ecosystem, turning each drive into a living classroom of nature.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner under the African sky.
Accommodation: Loyk Luxury Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 4: Morning Game Drive & Fly Back to Nairobi
Enjoy one final early morning safari as the Mara slowly wakes up. After breakfast, continue a short game drive before transferring to the airstrip for your scenic flight back to Nairobi.
On arrival, connect for your onward flight to Rwanda.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: Arrive Kigali & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and meet your Rwanda safari guide. If time allows, enjoy a brief city tour before driving north through Rwanda’s rolling green hills to Volcanoes National Park.
Arrive at your lodge near the park, surrounded by misty volcanoes and lush forests. Relax and prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
DAY 6: Gorilla Trekking Experience
After an early breakfast, transfer to park headquarters for a briefing by expert rangers. Then begin your guided trek into the rainforest to locate a habituated gorilla family.
The trek may take between one and four hours depending on their movements, but the reward is priceless. Spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, play, and interact in their natural home.
Return to the lodge for relaxation and celebration of this rare experience.
Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 7: Golden Monkey Trek or Cultural Experience
After breakfast, enjoy another forest experience such as Golden Monkey trekking, a community visit, or a scenic nature walk around the volcanoes.
This day allows you to slow down, connect with local culture, and appreciate Rwanda’s conservation success story.
Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 8: Return to Kigali & Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Kigali. Depending on your flight time, enjoy last-minute sightseeing or shopping before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your onward journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
INCLUDED
✔ All accommodation
✔ All meals as stated
✔ Domestic flights in Kenya
✔ All transfers
✔ Park entrance fees
✔ Gorilla trekking permit
✔ Professional driver-guides
✔ 4x4 safari vehicles
NOT INCLUDED
✖ International flights
✖ Visas and passport fees
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Tips and gratuities
✖ Personal laundry
✖ Optional activities