What You Need to Know: This 14-day private safari covers Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti and Lake Manyara in Tanzania, then flies to Rwanda for gorilla trekking and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park and chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe. It costs from US$8,498 per person for 2 travelers at mid-range lodges, including the permits.
Is the 14-Day Tanzania and Rwanda Safari Right for You?
It gives you the Big Five and three primate treks, with time to enjoy each.
| This trip suits you if… | Consider another trip if… |
|---|---|
| You want the Big Five, gorillas and chimpanzees | You have 10 days: see the 10-day Tanzania and Rwanda trip |
| You enjoy hiking and forest walks | You want to avoid long drives: Volcanoes to Nyungwe takes 6–7 hours |
| You fly home from Kigali | You prefer Uganda's primates: see the 14-day Tanzania and Uganda safari |
The 14-Day Tanzania and Rwanda Safari Route at a Glance
Six nights in Tanzania, then seven in Rwanda.
| Day | Route | Travel | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Arusha | Airport transfer, about 1 hour | Arusha |
| 2 | Arusha to Tarangire | Drive 2 hours, game drive | Karatu |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Crater | Crater game drive, about 6 hours | Karatu |
| 4 | Ngorongoro to the Serengeti | Drive 4–5 hours with game viewing | Central Serengeti |
| 5 | Full day in the Serengeti | Full-day game drive | Central Serengeti |
| 6 | Serengeti to Lake Manyara | Drive 5–6 hours with game viewing | Mto wa Mbu |
| 7 | Lake Manyara, then fly to Kigali | Game drive, drive 3 hours, flight | Kigali |
| 8 | Kigali to Volcanoes National Park | Drive 2.5–3 hours | Volcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi) |
| 9 | Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes | Gorilla trek 2–6 hours | Volcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi) |
| 10 | Golden monkeys and a free afternoon | Golden monkey trek 2–4 hours | Volcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi) |
| 11 | Volcanoes to Nyungwe Forest | Drive 6–7 hours | Nyungwe Forest |
| 12 | Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe | Chimp trek 2–5 hours | Nyungwe Forest |
| 13 | Nyungwe to Kigali | Drive 5–6 hours | Kigali |
| 14 | Departure from Kigali | Airport transfer, 20–30 minutes | — |
14-Day Tanzania and Rwanda Safari Itinerary, Day by Day
The Tanzania half takes the northern circuit; the Rwanda half goes from the volcanoes in the north to Nyungwe's rainforest in the south-west.
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Our driver meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and takes you to your hotel in Arusha, about an hour away. In the evening your guide briefs you on the safari and checks your documents.
Airport transfer, about 1 hourArushaDinner -
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire
Leave Arusha after breakfast for Tarangire National Park, about 2 hours away. Spend the day along the Tarangire River, where elephant herds gather in the dry season under giant baobabs, with a picnic lunch in the park.
Drive 2 hours, game driveKaratuBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend 1,970 ft (600 m) into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor: lions, hyenas, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos on the soda lake, and the best chance in Tanzania of a black rhino. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
Crater game drive, about 6 hoursKaratuBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 4: Ngorongoro to the Serengeti
Drive over the crater highlands and down to the Serengeti plains at Naabi Hill gate, then game drive to your camp in the central Serengeti.
Drive 4–5 hours with game viewingCentral SerengetiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 5: Full day in the Serengeti
A full day in the central Serengeti with a picnic lunch, following lions, leopards and cheetahs around the Seronera valley. Between December and March your guide can head south to the calving herds instead.
Full-day game driveCentral SerengetiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 6: Serengeti to Lake Manyara
A morning game drive, then the drive back across the highlands to Mto wa Mbu, below the Rift Valley escarpment.
Drive 5–6 hours with game viewingMto wa MbuBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 7: Lake Manyara, then fly to Kigali
An early game drive in Lake Manyara, then the drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for the flight to Kigali, where your Rwandan driver-guide meets you.
Game drive, drive 3 hours, flightKigaliBreakfast, lunch -
Day 8: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial in the morning, then drive north-west to Musanze, about 2.5 hours, with the Virunga volcanoes rising ahead. The afternoon is free at your lodge near Kinigi.
Drive 2.5–3 hoursVolcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi)Breakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes
Meet the rangers at Kinigi at 7:00 for the briefing, then climb through farmland into the bamboo zone to find your gorilla family. You spend one hour with them, then walk back down for a late lunch.
Gorilla trek 2–6 hoursVolcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi)Breakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 10: Golden monkeys and a free afternoon
Track golden monkeys in the bamboo zone, playful and quick-moving, then rest or visit the Iby'Iwacu cultural village.
Golden monkey trek 2–4 hoursVolcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi)Breakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 11: Volcanoes to Nyungwe Forest
A long, scenic drive south along the Congo-Nile road above Lake Kivu, through tea estates, to Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Drive 6–7 hoursNyungwe ForestBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 12: Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe
An early start to track chimpanzees with a park ranger, then the canopy walkway, a suspension bridge about 160 ft (50 m) above the forest, if time allows.
Chimp trek 2–5 hoursNyungwe ForestBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 13: Nyungwe to Kigali
Drive back to Kigali through the hills, with a stop at the King's Palace Museum in Nyanza if you wish.
Drive 5–6 hoursKigaliBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 14: Departure from Kigali
Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your flight home.
Airport transfer, 20–30 minutesDepartureBreakfast
What You Can See on the 14-Day Tanzania and Rwanda Safari
- Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti: the Big Five and the big cats
- Lake Manyara: forest primates and the lake shore
- Volcanoes National Park: mountain gorillas and golden monkeys
- Nyungwe: chimpanzees, colobus monkeys and the canopy walkway
Where You Stay on the 14-Day Tanzania and Rwanda Safari
| Nights | Area | Country | Example lodges (or similar) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arusha | Tanzania | Greenside Hotel, Samora River Lodge |
| 2 | Karatu | Tanzania | Karatu Tented Lodge, Pamoja Farm Villas |
| 2 | Central Serengeti | Tanzania | Mberesero Serengeti Central Lodge, Serengeti Classic View Camp |
| 1 | Mto wa Mbu | Tanzania | Moonbow Lodge, Mawe Mawe Manyara |
| 1 | Kigali | Rwanda | Named in your quotation |
| 3 | Volcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi) | Rwanda | Named in your quotation |
| 2 | Nyungwe Forest | Rwanda | Named in your quotation |
| 1 | Kigali | Rwanda | Named in your quotation |
How Much Does the 14-Day Tanzania and Rwanda Safari Cost?
From US$8,498 per person, for 2 travelers sharing at mid-range lodges, with the private vehicle and driver-guide, accommodation and meals as listed, park fees and permits included. This is a starting price: your final price is the one in your written quotation, worked out for your dates, group size and lodge level.
| Permit | Price per person (2026) |
|---|---|
| Rwanda gorilla permit | US$1,500 |
| Golden monkey permit | US$100 |
| Nyungwe chimpanzee trek | US$150 |
What changes the price
- Group size: the vehicle and guide are shared, so the price per person falls as your group grows
- Lodge level: budget lodges lower it, and luxury lodges and tented camps raise it
- Season: lodges charge more from June to October and at Christmas
- Flights: the Kilimanjaro–Kigali flight is quoted with your trip
Park fees and permits on this route
| Park, permit or fee | 2026 rate |
|---|---|
| Tarangire National Park | About US$59 per person per 24 hours |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area (also charged when you drive through) | US$70.80 per person per 24 hours |
| Ngorongoro crater service fee | US$295 per vehicle per descent |
| Serengeti National Park | US$82.60 per person per 24 hours |
| Lake Manyara National Park | About US$59 per person per 24 hours |
| Volcanoes gorilla permit (Rwanda Development Board) | US$1,500 per person, including park entry |
| Golden monkey tracking (RDB) | US$100 per person |
| Nyungwe chimpanzee trek (RDB) | About US$150 per person, plus Nyungwe park entry |
What the 14-Day Tanzania and Rwanda Safari Price Includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide in each country
- 13 nights' accommodation at the level you choose, with meals as listed in the itinerary
- All park entry and conservation fees, and government taxes
- Rwanda gorilla permit, Golden monkey permit, Nyungwe chimpanzee trek (one each per person)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights
- Regional flights between countries (quoted with your trip)
- Visas
- Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance, US$44 per adult from October 1, 2026 (we can help you buy it)
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation
- Tips for your guides, rangers and porters
- Drinks, laundry and personal items
- Porters on the trek (hired at the trailhead)
How the 14-Day Tanzania and Rwanda Safari Compares with Our Other Trips
Our longer gorilla combinations compared:
| Trip | Days | From (per person) | Primates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania and Rwanda | 14 | US$8,498 | Gorillas, golden monkeys, chimpanzees |
| Tanzania and Uganda | 14 | US$7,798 | Gorillas and chimpanzees |
| Rwanda and Tanzania | 14 | US$8,348 | Gorillas first, then a longer safari |
Choose this route if you want three different primate treks.
How to Book the 14-Day Tanzania and Rwanda Safari
| When you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | 100% |
| 30–59 days | 90% |
| 15–29 days | 60% |
| 10–14 days | 25% |
| Less than 10 days, or a no-show | No refund |
What Else to Read Before You Book
In Rwanda this trip is run on the ground by trusted local partner operators. We plan and book it, send one written quotation, and stay your contact from arrival to departure.
This page covers what is particular to the 14-Day Tanzania and Rwanda Safari. The parts that work the same way on our other trips are explained once, in these guides:
- Rwanda safaris: permits, the trekking day, fitness and the rules.
- East Africa safaris: borders, flights and the East Africa Tourist Visa.
- Tanzania visa help: the eVisa and our visa application service.
- Tipping on safari: how much to give your driver-guide and lodge staff.
- Booking and cancellation terms: deposit, payment and refunds.
Common Questions About the 14-Day Tanzania and Rwanda Safari
What is the minimum age for chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe?
Age limits apply to chimp treks; we confirm the current rule when we book your permit. For gorillas the minimum is 15.
Is Nyungwe chimp tracking as reliable as Kibale's?
Sightings are good but less predictable than Kibale's, because the chimps range over steep forest. The canopy walk and colobus monkeys make the day worthwhile either way.
How much does the 14-Day Tanzania and Rwanda Safari cost?
From US$8,498 per person for 2 travelers at mid-range lodges, with park fees and permits included. Your written quotation gives the final price for your dates, group and lodge level.
The Bottom Line
Two weeks for the northern Tanzania circuit and Rwanda's three primate treks. Reserve the permits as soon as your dates are set.
Send us your dates, the number of travelers and your lodge level through the booking form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com, and we will reply with a written quotation.