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Three African Pearls – Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda

Africa’s most accessible safari destination, Kenya is the only place in the world where you can go on safari right outside of the capital! Home to the world-famous Maasai Mara and Wildebeest Migration, Kenya is an ideal place for a family safari. Kenya’s relatively compact safari route makes it possible to experience much of what the country has to offer in a relatively short time, with safari packages ranging in length from day trips to five-day adventures to extended explorations. While the Mara certainly takes pride in place, other Kenyan parks will be just as exciting. For example, Amboseli Park in southern Kenya near the border with Tanzania is known for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the large population of elephants. Kenya’s largest national park, Tsavo, is known for its large herds of elephants and other animals such as lions, leopards, and buffalo. In central Kenya is the Aberdare National Park. It features dense forests and unique wildlife such as bongo antelope and black and white colobus monkeys. Kenya has many other national parks and reserves, each offering a unique experience. Whether you’re interested in wildlife, hiking, or just enjoying the natural beauty of Kenya, the country’s national parks have something for everyone.  

15 days - Kenya to Tanzania to Rwanda

Samburu, the Serengeti and the gorillas

Three countries and three distinct worlds: the arid north of Kenya, the short-grass plains of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, then the montane forest of the Virungas.

3 Countries
7 Stops
14 Nights
Luxury Service level

When to go

Game viewing
Great Migration
Gorilla trekking
Game viewing Great Migration Gorilla trekking Avoid
July Primary window

Mara River crossings begin and gorilla trekking is at its driest. Excellent, and marginally less contested than August.

Crossings begin Driest trails

The route

Nairobi Samburu Serengeti Mwiba Ngorongoro Kigali Volcanoes National Park
01

Kenya

Nairobi, then the arid north at Samburu.

Arrival in the capital of Kenya, Nairobi. VIP airport meet & greet, go through all formalities and meet the driver who will take you to the hotel.
After a late breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport from where you will fly to Samburu Reserve on a private jet King Air 350. The flight takes only 40 minutes. Upon arrival in the National Park, our safari guide will meet you and take to the lodge for lunch.
Today, a whole day to explore the park is at your disposal! Samburu is the smallest park in Kenya, but it is also one of the most interesting. Many animals come to the river Evaso-Ngiro for watering, and from there it is convenient to observe different animals at the same time. Also at your disposal is a SPA lodge, where you will be given a 30-minute massage as a compliment, and you can have breakfast, or lunch, or dinner among the savannah. You will have night safaris and sunset cocktails.
02

Tanzania

Serengeti plains, the Mwiba private reserve, the Ngorongoro Crater.

Today, after breakfast, your guide will take you to the airstrip from where you will depart for Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. Once you land at the Seronera Airstrip, our safari guide will greet you, and with him, you will go to the lodge for your rest. On the way to the lodge, we will start the safari game drive.
Today we will take you to the skies at sunrise in a hot-air balloon and have a champagne breakfast! Early rise and check out of the lodge around 5:00 am. Upon arrival at the gathering place, we will give you a briefing and go for the adventure! You will have a bird's-eye view of the animals for a full 50 minutes! And after landing, we'll celebrate with a glass of champagne or juice. Next, we will take you to a colorful place where you will be treated to a fresh breakfast. When the tour ends, our guide will take you back to the lodge to rest.
You'll start your day with an unforgettable sunrise drive through the Serengeti. Watch the sunset in the savannah on fire while predators like leopards and lions hunt for their morning meal. After breakfast, you'll head out for an afternoon walk through the park. Your guide will choose a route designed to give you the best chance of spotting the Big Five and the migration of the wildebeest.
It's time to say "Serengeti, see you soon!" and take the Beechcraft 1900D Private Jet to the Mwiba Private Reserve. It's only a 25-minute flight and you're there. Incredible views, amazing food, and extraordinary hospitality from the staff await you! Overnight accommodations: Mwiba Lodge.
Keep enjoying the private sanctuary! At this lodge, you have activities to choose from or you can try them all: - Hiking Safaris - Unlimited Safari Drives - Night safari drives - Walking with Hadzabe (the last bushmen) - A visit to the village of Datoga - Sundowners Overnight accommodation: Mwiba Lodge.
After a hearty breakfast, it's time to move on, so we move on to Ngorongoro Crater National Park - the 8th Wonder of the World! You will land at the Manyara airstrip, from where our guide will pick you up and take you to the lodge.
After breakfast, we head into the heart of the Ngorongoro Crater. You will see thousands and thousands of animals in herds: wildebeest and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, leaping antelopes and gazelles, mighty African elephants, and the most respected group of animals: predators. You will have a chance to see skinny cheetahs and shy leopards, hyenas, and finally, the lion king himself.
03

Rwanda

Kigali, then Volcanoes National Park for the gorillas.

After a good rest at the lodge, we will depart by private jet from the Manyara strip to Kilimanjaro international airport, from where we will fly to Kigali at 18:30, Rwanda air (business class). Upon arrival in the Rwandan capital, you will be met by an Akagera aviation representative and escorted through all the formalities. And on your way out of the airport, you will meet your driver, who will take you to your hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer back to the airport for a helicopter flight to Volcanoes National Park. On the way, you will have an hour-long sightseeing tour. Your helicopter will then land at the Singita Lodge.
This is a day to remember for a lifetime: you will take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go to a rainforest in the mountains and spend some time with the famous "gorillas in the fog". After an early breakfast, you'll be given a preliminary trekking briefing before being assigned to groups and hiking in the forest. There are no assumptions as to how long or short our hike will be, as it depends on the gorillas and the weather, so you may be in the park for one hour to six or more. Regardless of how long the hike is, the reward at the end is the same: a magical hour of watching these magnificent animals as they rest, play, and eat in the heart of the jungle. At the end of the hike, you'll return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Depending on what your international flight will be, our team will organize a transfer.

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Field notes

The practical detail that decides whether a trip runs smoothly.

Visas

The East Africa Tourist Visa covers Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda but not Tanzania, which requires its own e-visa applied for separately. This is the most common and most expensive assumption on a route like this.

Yellow fever

A certificate is required for entry to Rwanda and Tanzania when arriving from an endemic country. Carry the physical card; a photograph has been refused at the border.

Malaria

Prophylaxis is advised for all three countries. Begin before departure according to your doctor’s schedule.

Luggage

Light aircraft between camps cap luggage at 15kg in a soft-sided bag. Hard cases are refused outright. Plan on laundry at camps rather than volume.

Trekking kit

Waterproof boots with ankle support, gaiters, and gardening gloves for grabbing vegetation. The forest is steep, wet and full of nettles.

Altitude

Volcanoes National Park treks start around 2,500m and climb from there. It is not technical, but it is not a stroll either.