5-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek & Serengeti Safari

Enjoy this 5-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek & Serengeti Safari, a short but complete African adventure that takes you to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

You will trek to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda and later enjoy wildlife viewing in the vast plains of Serengeti. Gorilla trekking is one of the most exciting activities in Africa, giving you a rare chance to watch gorillas in their natural home for one hour.

If you visit during the migration season, you may also see the great wildebeest migration, one of the most famous wildlife events in the world.

5-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek & Serengeti Safari Highlights

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Game drives in Serengeti National Park
Visit to Twin Lakes of Burera & Ruhondo
Scenic drive from Rwanda to Tanzania
Chance to see the Big Five and wildebeest migration

Brief 5-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek & Serengeti Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Day 3: Transfer to Kigali, Fly to Arusha, and Drive to Serengeti National Park
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Arusha Airport

Detailed 5-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek & Serengeti Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After pickup from your hotel or airport in Kigali, drive to Volcanoes National Park. On the way, stop at the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo for a short boat ride and photo stop.

Volcanoes National Park is part of the Virunga Mountains, shared by Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is known for its mountain gorillas and the research work of Dian Fossey, who helped protect them.

Arrive at your lodge in the evening, check in, have dinner, and rest for the night.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience

After breakfast, go to the park offices for a gorilla trekking briefing. The ranger guides will explain trekking rules and safety tips. Carry drinking water, a packed lunch, and other essentials.

Begin your trek with a park ranger and guide through the forest. On the way, you may see birds, butterflies, and forest plants.

When you find the gorilla family, spend one hour quietly observing them as they feed, play, and move around. Afterward, return to your lodge for lunch and rest.

Day 3: Transfer to Kigali, Fly to Arusha, and Drive to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive back to Kigali for your flight to Arusha, Tanzania. On arrival, meet your Tanzanian guide for a short briefing.

Then drive to Serengeti National Park, known for its open grasslands and many wild animals. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, and relax for the night.

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, spend the full day on game drives in Serengeti. You will have a picnic lunch in the park while watching animals.

Look out for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeests. The park also has many birds and small animals. During the migration season, you may see thousands of wildebeests moving across the plains.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Arusha Airport

After breakfast, take one last morning game drive to spot more animals before leaving the park. Later, drive back to Arusha and continue to the airport for your flight home.

This marks the end of your 5-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek & Serengeti Safari, an adventure that combines Rwanda’s forests and Tanzania’s famous Savannah plains.

Why Choose This 5-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek & Serengeti Safari

This safari is ideal for travelers who want to combine gorilla trekking and wildlife viewing in a short trip. You will visit two top African parks, enjoy scenic drives, and see gorillas, lions, elephants, and many other animals in one journey.