Primate Tours
About This Tour
This is a genuinely well-built two-country itinerary β not two separate trips stitched together, but one continuous journey planned for a private group of three from the moment you land in Kigali to the moment you fly home from Nairobi. Six days in Rwanda cover gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, a Big Five safari in Akagera National Park, and a Kigali city and culture day. From there, a scheduled flight takes your group directly to Nairobi to begin eight days across Kenya's signature safari circuit: the Maasai Mara, the flamingo- and rhino-filled shores of Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park, famous for its elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
The $40,000 price is a total for the group of three, not per person, covering all permits and park fees in both countries, the connecting flight from Kigali to Nairobi, private vehicles and driver-guides in Rwanda and Kenya, 13 nights of accommodation, and all meals. This is a fully planned, ready itinerary β but it's also a starting point: tell us if you want to swap a lodge tier, add a day in the Mara, or adjust the pace, and we'll adjust the plan and the quote before you book.
Two countries, two completely different landscapes β the volcanic highlands and rainforest of Rwanda, and the open savannah of Kenya β in one seamlessly connected trip.
Tour Highlights
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Tour Itinerary
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1Day 1Arrival in KigaliAirport welcome and private transfer to your Kigali hotel. Evening at leisure.
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2Day 2Kigali City & Culture Tour, Transfer NorthA morning exploring Kigali β markets, the Genocide Memorial, local arts and culture β then a private drive north to Musanze, arriving in time to settle into your lodge near Volcanoes National Park.
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3Day 3Gorilla TrekkingTrek to visit a habituated mountain gorilla family with your RDB-certified guide β one of the defining experiences of the whole trip.
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4Day 4Transfer to Akagera National ParkPrivate drive east across Rwanda to Akagera National Park, the country's Big Five savannah reserve.
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5Day 5Akagera Big Five SafariA full day of game drives and a boat safari on Lake Ihema, tracking lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalo.
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6Day 6Return to Kigali, Fly to NairobiPrivate transfer back to Kigali for your included flight to Nairobi, Kenya. Evening arrival and transfer to your Nairobi hotel.
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7Day 7Nairobi to Maasai MaraMorning transfer to the world-famous Maasai Mara. Afternoon game drive on arrival as the light softens over the plains.
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8Day 8Maasai Mara Game DrivesA full day tracking lion, elephant, and β season permitting β the Great Migration herds crossing the Mara River. Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise (not included).
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9Day 9Maasai Mara Game DrivesA second full day in the Mara, exploring different areas of the reserve with your private driver-guide for the best wildlife sightings.
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10Day 10Transfer to Lake NakuruPrivate drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its flamingo-lined shores and healthy rhino population.
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11Day 11Lake Nakuru Game Drive, Transfer Toward AmboseliMorning game drive around the lake, then a private transfer south toward Amboseli National Park.
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12Day 12Amboseli National ParkA full day of game drives in Amboseli, famous for its large elephant herds set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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13Day 13Amboseli Morning Safari, Return to NairobiA final early-morning game drive, then private transfer back to Nairobi.
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14Day 14DeparturePrivate transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure flight.