Tanzania safari explores the wildlife rich Ngorongoro Crater and famous Northern Serengeti, before flying to Rwanda to track the magnificent mountain gorillas. Staying in fantastic accommodation throughout, and offering some of Africa’s best wildlife experiences, this is a wonderful safari for those who want to see the best bits. This highlights Tanzania Rwanda safari can also be done in reverse, starting in Rwanda, giving you the option of a beach extension to the stunning Tanzanian Coast or ‘spice island’ of Zanzibar for a bit of relaxation after your adventure.
The moment you arrive in Tanzania, prepare to visit Lake Manyara National Park, packed lunch in hand, on your way to the Ngorongoro Crater, hopefully arriving in time for an afternoon crater drive. The Crater is one of the wonders of the world, a natural caldera serves as an amphitheatre for stunning game drives during which you can expect to see the Big 5. You will have a full day to explore this incredible area, before heading back to the beautiful lodge for your night in the area.
Apart from that, visit the stunning Mara River, filled with hippos and crocodiles, cuts through this land and is host to one of the greatest spectacles nature has to offer: the dramatic wildebeest crossings of the Mara River. Between mid-July and November, the Great Migration typically visits the area and crosses the Mara River back and forth in search of green grass.
This area does offer a truly unique safari experience; undisturbed exploration of this majestic part of the Serengeti National Park. During the next couple of days, you will enjoy shared game drives and enjoy the wonderful landscapes and wildlife in the Serengeti National.
After this dramatic show in Serengeti, transfer to Rwanda for yet another everlasting memorial gorilla trek. The gorillas are by no means tame, and are completely wild animals. However, experienced guides will accompany you on the tracking, many of who have been involved in the habituation process themselves. The guides will use their knowledge of the gorillas’ habits and information from the previous day to locate the group’s whereabouts.
Because of this, the time taken to track the gorillas varies enormously, from as little as half an hour to as much as 9 hours before one returns to base. Once the gorillas are located, will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. This is one of the world’s truly memorable experiences. A look into one of these magnificent creatures’ eyes brings home the bond that exists between them and us. It also brings home the poignant fact that they are on the edge of extinction, and that our presence here contributes to ensuring their continued survival.
Wind up this trip with a city tour on the day of return to your home place. This is the only chance you have to explore Kigali as a city including the genocide memorial site, the market areas, museum and many more if time permits.