5-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Masai Mara Safari

Enjoy this 5-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Masai Mara Safari, a short and exciting tour that combines gorilla trekking in Rwanda with wildlife viewing in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve.

This trip lets you see mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park and witness the great wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara. Main activities include gorilla trekking, game drives, hot air balloon rides, and community visits.

You will also explore Kigali City, visiting the genocide memorial, local markets, and art centers. The tour begins in Kigali, Rwanda, and ends in Nairobi, Kenya.

5-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Masai Mara Safari Highlights

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
Kigali city tour
Hot air balloon ride over the plains
Visit to a Masai village for cultural experience
Scenic flight from Kigali to Nairobi

Brief 5-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Masai Mara Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Short Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in PNV
Day 3: Transfer to Masai Mara via Kigali (Fly to Kenya)
Day 4: Full Day in Masai Mara
Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Departure

Detailed 5-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Masai Mara Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Short Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

You will be picked up from your hotel or any agreed location in Kigali. Go for a short city tour that includes visits to the genocide memorial, local markets, and art centers.

After lunch, drive to Volcanoes National Park, a protected area famous for mountain gorillas and the work of Dian Fossey, who helped in their conservation. On arrival, check in at your lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, go to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. The park guide will explain the rules, such as keeping an 8-meter distance from the gorillas, avoiding loud noises, not feeding the animals, and not using flash while taking photos.

Begin your trek with park rangers through the forest. Along the way, you may see other animals, birds, and forest plants. When you find a gorilla family, spend one hour watching them as they feed and move around. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and rest.

Day 3: Transfer to Masai Mara via Kigali (Fly to Kenya)

After breakfast, leave Volcanoes National Park and drive back to Kigali. Enjoy the countryside views before taking your flight to Nairobi, Kenya.

On arrival, your safari guide will meet you and drive you to Masai Mara National Reserve. The park is known for its open plains and large number of wild animals. Arrive at your lodge in the evening and enjoy a bush dinner before resting for the night.

Day 4: Full Day in Masai Mara

Spend the full day exploring Masai Mara on game drives, hot air balloon rides, and cultural visits.

During your game drive, you may see lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeests. If you visit during the migration season, you might witness thousands of wildebeests crossing rivers while predators watch nearby.

Take a hot air balloon ride for a wide view of the park and its wildlife. Later, visit a Masai village to learn about their culture, traditional houses, and dances.

Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Departure

After breakfast, go for a short morning game drive to look for more animals or those you may have missed earlier.

Later, drive back to Nairobi and transfer to the airport for your flight home, marking the end of your 5-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Masai Mara Safari.

Why Choose This 5-Day Rwanda Gorillas & Masai Mara Safari

This safari is perfect for travelers who want to see mountain gorillas and Africa’s Big Five in one trip. You will enjoy gorilla trekking in Rwanda, wildlife viewing in Kenya, and a short flight connecting both destinations. It is a great way to explore two famous parks in only five days.