Rwanda (Gorillas) & Tanzania Wildlife Safari

This twelve-day expedition is a rare pairing of East Africa's two most celebrated wildlife theaters, moving from Tanzania's legendary plains into Rwanda's volcanic highlands within a single, seamless journey. It opens across Arusha, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti - landscapes that have defined the safari imagination for a century. All before crossing into Rwanda's ancient forests for an entirely different, and arguably rarer, encounter: an hour spent among endangered mountain gorillas in the Virunga range. Few itineraries combine both experiences at this level of depth, making this less a safari and more a curated study of the continent's most extraordinary environments. The Tanzania chapter alone would satisfy most travelers - game drives across the Serengeti's open plains, descents into the biological richness of Ngorongoro Crater, and immersive time with Maasai culture, all from a sequence of exceptional lodges and tented camps set directly within the wilderness. Yet it functions here as prelude rather than destination, building toward Rwanda's forests and the singular, tightly permitted experience of trekking to habituated gorilla families - a wildlife encounter unmatched anywhere else on the continent. Throughout, the journey is grounded in carefully selected luxury properties on both sides of the border, ensuring comfort never competes with immersion. Concluding with a scenic drive through Rwanda's rolling hills to Kigali, this is a trip designed for travelers who see two countries not as separate stops, but as one continuous, unforgettable expedition - rare in scope, and rarer still in what it reveals. Highlights • Explore the diverse landscapes and wildlife of northern Tanzania • Experience the Lake Manyara Treetop Walk through the forest canopy • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional game viewing • Visit a Maasai village and learn about local traditions and daily life • Enjoy game drives across the vast plains of Serengeti National Park • Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other iconic African wildlife • Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and learn about Rwanda’s history • Trek through Volcanoes National Park in search of endangered mountain gorillas • Stay in elegant lodges and authentic luxury tented camps