What You Need to Know: This 14-day private trip begins with gorilla trekking and golden monkeys in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, then flies to Kilimanjaro for nine days in Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. It costs from US$8,348 per person for 2 travelers at mid-range lodges, including the gorilla and golden monkey permits.
Is the 14-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Tanzania Safari Right for You?
Putting the gorillas first means the long safari is the relaxing second half of the trip.
| This trip suits you if… | Consider another trip if… |
|---|---|
| You want gorillas and a long Tanzania safari | You want the safari first: see the 10-day Tanzania and Rwanda trip |
| You arrive in Kigali and fly home from Kilimanjaro | You have 10 days: see the 10-day trip |
| You want the northern Serengeti in migration season | You want chimps too: see the 14-day Tanzania and Rwanda safari |
The 14-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Tanzania Safari Route at a Glance
Four nights in Rwanda, then nine in northern Tanzania.
| Day | Route | Travel | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Kigali | Airport transfer, 20–30 minutes | Kigali |
| 2 | Kigali to Volcanoes National Park | Drive 2.5–3 hours | Volcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi) |
| 3 | Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes | Gorilla trek 2–6 hours | Volcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi) |
| 4 | Golden monkeys and back to Kigali | Golden monkey trek, drive 2.5 hours | Kigali |
| 5 | Fly to Tanzania and on to Lake Manyara | Flight, then drive 3 hours | Mto wa Mbu |
| 6 | Lake Manyara to the central Serengeti | Drive 5–6 hours with game viewing | Central Serengeti |
| 7 | Into the northern Serengeti | Drive 4–5 hours with game viewing | Northern Serengeti |
| 8 | Back to the central Serengeti | Game drive 5–6 hours | Central Serengeti |
| 9 | Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater | Drive 3 hours, crater game drive | Karatu |
| 10 | Karatu to Tarangire | Drive 2 hours, game drive | Tarangire |
| 11 | Full day in Tarangire | Full-day game drive | Tarangire |
| 12 | Tarangire to Lake Manyara | Game drives, drive 1.5 hours | Mto wa Mbu |
| 13 | Lake Manyara to Arusha | Drive 2 hours | Arusha |
| 14 | Departure | Airport transfer, about 1 hour | — |
14-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Tanzania Safari Itinerary, Day by Day
Rwanda first, then a flight from Kigali to Kilimanjaro and our own team in Tanzania.
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Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Your driver-guide meets you at Kigali International Airport and takes you to your hotel. If you land early, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a moving introduction to the country's recent history, or walk the clean, hilly streets of the capital.
Airport transfer, 20–30 minutesKigaliDinner -
Day 2: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Drive north-west from Kigali to Musanze, about 2.5 hours, with the Virunga volcanoes rising ahead, and spend the afternoon at your lodge near Kinigi or on a short village walk.
Drive 2.5–3 hoursVolcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi)Breakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 3: 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 4: Golden monkeys and back to Kigali
Track golden monkeys in the bamboo zone in the morning, then drive back to Kigali, about 2.5 hours.
Golden monkey trek, drive 2.5 hoursKigaliBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 5: Fly to Tanzania and on to Lake Manyara
Fly from Kigali to Kilimanjaro, where your Tanzanian driver-guide meets you, then drive to Mto wa Mbu below the Rift Valley escarpment.
Flight, then drive 3 hoursMto wa MbuBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 6: Lake Manyara to the central Serengeti
Climb the escarpment, cross the Ngorongoro highlands and drop onto the Serengeti plains, game driving to your camp in the central Serengeti.
Drive 5–6 hours with game viewingCentral SerengetiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 7: Into the northern Serengeti
Drive north through the Lobo hills to the Kogatende area near the Mara River, where the herds gather to cross from July to October.
Drive 4–5 hours with game viewingNorthern SerengetiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 8: Back to the central Serengeti
A morning by the Mara River, then a game drive back south to the central Serengeti for big cats around Seronera.
Game drive 5–6 hoursCentral SerengetiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 9: Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater
An early drive to the crater rim and down to the crater floor for a game drive: black rhinos, lions, buffaloes and flamingos. Overnight in Karatu.
Drive 3 hours, crater game driveKaratuBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 10: Karatu to Tarangire
A short drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among elephant herds and baobabs.
Drive 2 hours, game driveTarangireBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 11: Full day in Tarangire
Explore the quieter south of the park, where buffaloes and elephants gather around the Silale swamp, with a picnic lunch.
Full-day game driveTarangireBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 12: Tarangire to Lake Manyara
A morning in Tarangire, then on to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon in the groundwater forest and along the lake shore.
Game drives, drive 1.5 hoursMto wa MbuBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 13: Lake Manyara to Arusha
A relaxed morning, a visit to the Mto wa Mbu market, then the drive to Arusha for a last night.
Drive 2 hoursArushaBreakfast, lunch -
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, about an hour away, for your flight home.
Airport transfer, about 1 hourDepartureBreakfast
What You Can See on the 14-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Tanzania Safari
- Volcanoes National Park: mountain gorillas and golden monkeys
- Lake Manyara: forest primates and the lake shore
- Serengeti: big cats in the center, river crossings in the north (July–October)
- Ngorongoro Crater: black rhinos
- Tarangire: elephants and baobabs
Where You Stay on the 14-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Tanzania Safari
| Nights | Area | Country | Example lodges (or similar) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kigali | Rwanda | Named in your quotation |
| 2 | Volcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi) | Rwanda | Named in your quotation |
| 1 | Kigali | Rwanda | Named in your quotation |
| 1 | Mto wa Mbu | Tanzania | Moonbow Lodge, Mawe Mawe Manyara |
| 1 | Central Serengeti | Tanzania | Mberesero Serengeti Central Lodge, Serengeti Classic View Camp |
| 1 | Northern Serengeti | Tanzania | Olmorijo Camp, Nyikani Migration Camp |
| 1 | Central Serengeti | Tanzania | Mberesero Serengeti Central Lodge, Serengeti Classic View Camp |
| 1 | Karatu | Tanzania | Karatu Tented Lodge, Pamoja Farm Villas |
| 2 | Tarangire | Tanzania | Tarangire Katikati Camp, Baobab Tented Camp |
| 1 | Mto wa Mbu | Tanzania | Moonbow Lodge, Mawe Mawe Manyara |
| 1 | Arusha | Tanzania | Greenside Hotel, Samora River Lodge |
How Much Does the 14-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Tanzania Safari Cost?
From US$8,348 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 |
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 Kigali–Kilimanjaro flight is quoted with your trip
Park fees and permits on this route
| Park, permit or fee | 2026 rate |
|---|---|
| Volcanoes gorilla permit (Rwanda Development Board) | US$1,500 per person, including park entry |
| Golden monkey tracking (RDB) | US$100 per person |
| Lake Manyara 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 |
| Serengeti National Park | US$82.60 per person per 24 hours |
| Ngorongoro crater service fee | US$295 per vehicle per descent |
| Tarangire National Park | About US$59 per person per 24 hours |
What the 14-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Tanzania 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 (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 Rwanda Gorilla and Tanzania Safari Compares with Our Other Trips
Our Rwanda and Tanzania combinations compared:
| Trip | Days | From (per person) | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rwanda and Tanzania | 14 | US$8,348 | Gorillas first, 9 safari days |
| Tanzania and Rwanda | 10 | US$6,420 | Safari first, 5 safari days |
| Tanzania and Rwanda | 14 | US$8,498 | Safari first, then gorillas and chimps |
Add Zanzibar at the end for beach days: flights from Arusha take about an hour.
How to Book the 14-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Tanzania 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 Rwanda and Tanzania 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 Rwanda Gorilla and Tanzania Safari
How fit do I need to be for gorilla trekking?
Reasonably fit. Treks last from under an hour to six hours on steep, often muddy slopes at altitude. Porters and walking sticks make a big difference, and rangers try to match groups to fitness. The minimum age is 15.
Why do the gorillas first?
It leaves the trek out of the way early, when you're freshest, and the safari becomes the relaxing second half. Many guests also add Zanzibar at the end.
How much does the 14-Day Rwanda Gorilla and Tanzania Safari cost?
From US$8,348 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 Rwanda's gorillas and a full northern Tanzania safari. Reserve the gorilla permit 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.