Discover our top best 13 Days East Africa Private Mid-Range Safari and Zanzibar Holiday from Kigali. Explore Volcanoes and Akagera National Park, Bwindi and Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater on guided game drives to spot gorillas, lions, elephants, and the Big Five. Conclude with relaxation on Zanzibar beaches.
13 Days East Africa Private Mid-Range Safari and Zanzibar Holiday from Kigali (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 13 Days East Africa Private Mid-Range Safari and Zanzibar Holiday from Kigali (2026 - 2027)
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Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
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Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 13 Days East Africa Private Mid-Range Safari and Zanzibar Holiday from Kigali (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,Walking safaris (with an armed guide),Nature hikes/walks,Beach Tour,Gorilla trekking (at least one gorilla permit must be included),Chimp trekking (all chimp permits must be included),
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,Minivan,Walking (on walking safaris or multi-day hikes),
13 Days East Africa Private Mid-Range Safari and Zanzibar Holiday from Kigali (2026 - 2027) Tour details
Arrive in Kigali
You will be picked up at Kigali International Airport and being transfered towards your hotel in Kigali for rest, overnight and preparartion for the next day adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
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Step Town Kigali Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
City Tour Kigali, Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest of Uganda
Meet your Uganda guide in Kigali and enjoy a brief city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kwibuka Museum), commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. If time allows, explore local markets and crafts before driving through mountains, tropical forests, and bamboo to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Overnight at your hotel in Kisoro, with all meals included.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
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Travelers Rest Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Batwa Pygmies Experience, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Take a one-hour Batwa Pygmy forest hike through Bwindi’s serene rainforest. Learn about medicinal plants, collect wild yams, mushrooms, and honey, explore traditional dwellings, join dances, hear folklore, practice archery, and participate in a mock hunt. This immersive cultural experience showcases the Batwa way of life amidst lush surroundings. Overnight at your hotel, Kisoro, with all meals included.
- Main Destination:
- Batwa Pygmies
- Accommodation:
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Travelers Rest Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, trek to observe golden monkeys in Mgahinga National Park’s bamboo forest on volcano foothills. These rare primates, with bright golden bodies and playful behavior, are a delight to watch. Guides mimic calls to track them. After the encounter, transfer to Bwindi National Park, a biodiversity hotspot. Overnight at your lodge with all meals included.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Accommodation:
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Rushaga Gorilla Havens
- Meals & Drinks:
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Enjoy a morning briefing before embarking on gorilla trekking. Hike through rainforest and bamboo slopes with trackers in search of mountain gorillas. Once found, observe these magnificent creatures for an hour. Bwindi hosts over 120 mammals, 345 bird species, 200 butterflies, 160 tree species, and nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Accommodation:
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Rushaga Gorilla Havens
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Bunyonyi Canoeing & Transfer to Kigali
After breakfast, drive through rolling hills to Lake Bunyonyi. Canoe to Kyabahinga Peninsula, explore slopes, and watch birds like Dusky Turtle Dove, Handsome Francolin, and Alpine Chat. Meet a local herbalist to learn about flora. After this cultural and scenic experience, drive back to Kigali, relax at your hotel, and enjoy its amenities. Overnight at your hotel, Kigali, on bed and breakfast.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
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Heavens Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Kigali to Nairobi by Flight
After your flight to Nairobi, your Kenya Safari guide greets you and transfers you to your hotel. Settle in at your hotel depending on your preference. Receive a briefing on your upcoming adventure and relax. Enjoy the African atmosphere, explore the hotel surroundings, and prepare for your private safari the following day. Overnight at your Nairobi hotel on bed and breakfast.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali International Airport
- Accommodation:
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Movenpick Hotel And Residences
- Meals & Drinks:
Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, drive south to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive for lunch and relax before an afternoon game drive in the 1,792 sq km park. Explore savannah, rolling grasslands, and gallery forests along the Mara River. Spot elephants, rhinos, buffalo, Masai giraffes, Burchell’s zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and birds like Masai ostrich, Secretary bird, crested crane, and saddle-bill stork. Return to lodge by sunset. Dinner and overnight on full board.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day Game Drive Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve, an extension of the Serengeti. Optional early balloon safari over the plains. Observe lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, and buffaloes, with possible Great Migration sightings. Birdwatchers will enjoy diverse species. Explore the iconic Mara River ecosystem and its wildlife abundance. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay on full board.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Maasai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, cross Isibania border into Tanzania and continue to Serengeti National Park. Complete immigration formalities and exchange vehicles. En route, enjoy a lunch stop and a scenic drive with game sightings. Arrive in Serengeti by afternoon and check into your lodge. Enjoy dinner under the stars and relax after the day’s journey in this iconic safari destination.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Shuhudia Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day Game Drive Safari in Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, explore Serengeti’s vast plains for diverse wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, water buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and birds. Observe lesser-known species such as eland, hyenas, gazelle, monkeys, hippos, and rhinos. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight under the stars in this world-famous park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Shuhudia Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a morning Serengeti National Park game drive before departing to Ngorongoro Crater. The 2,000 ft high crater walls enclose 102 sq miles of wildlife, including lions, elephants, and the rare black rhino. Spot flamingoes in soda lakes, hippos in rivers, and a rich variety of birds. Observe elephants with large tusks feeding on nutrient-rich grasses. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight on full board.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha, Fly to Zanzibar
After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive among the Big Five. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the caldera and spot hyenas, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and diverse water birds. In the late afternoon, drive to Arusha, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, and fly to Zanzibar. On arrival, transfer to Nungwi Beach. Relax and enjoy beach views, amenities, and your hotel stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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Tembo House Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Relaxing at Zanzibar Beach
Spend a full day enjoying the sun, sand, and crystal-clear waters of Nungwi Beach. Optional excursions include Baraka Natural Aquarium, Stone Town tour, Spice Plantation visit, Prison Island, Nakupenda Island, Mnemba Dolphins tour, snorkeling, and Safari Blue Trip, available at additional cost. Enjoy a relaxing day, sunbathing, swimming, or strolling along the pristine beach. Dinner and overnight at your hotel, soaking in Zanzibar’s tropical atmosphere.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Beach
- Accommodation:
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Tembo House Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Departure from Zanzibar
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar airport for your flight home. Enjoy final views of the turquoise Indian Ocean and the tropical surroundings as you leave this beautiful island. This concludes your 13-day private Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania safari, and Zanzibar beach holiday, combining gorilla trekking, cultural experiences, thrilling game drives, and luxurious relaxation on the pristine beaches.
- Main Destination:
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Ranger Fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Gold Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
What's Not Included
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(10)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Hot Air Balloon(US$500)
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