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Forest, Savannah & Indian Ocean
Connect East Africa’s mountain forests, safari plains and Indian Ocean coast on a private journey through Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe lead into Ngorongoro and the Serengeti before the Zanzibar chapter.
Our locally based team brings the route together through planned transfers, guiding and the accommodation specified in the itinerary. The character of the journey lies in its variety: forest walks, a canopy perspective, open-plain game drives and the included Serengeti balloon experience, subject to operating conditions.
This package requires careful final coordination. The source gives conflicting Zanzibar flight days, and Zanzibar accommodation, meals and drinks are explicitly excluded. We will confirm the flight sequence and quote the island stay separately; no luxury hotel on Zanzibar is implied.
Your Journey at a Glance
Kigali → Cyanika / Bwindi → Rusizi / Lake Kivu → Nyungwe → Kigali → Arusha → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Arusha / Zanzibar connection → Zanzibar → Dar es Salaam
13 days, following the route and bases described below. Flight schedules, permits and specific accommodation are confirmed in your quotation.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Kigali to Bwindi
Route: Kigali airport → Cyanika border → Bwindi, Uganda
Meet the team at Kigali airport and travel via the Cyanika border into Uganda. Continue to Buhoma Haven Lodge for a two-night stay. Border formalities, arrival timing and the actual road journey must be checked before confirming same-day travel.
ACCOMMODATION: Buhoma Haven Lodge 2 Nights
Day 2 — Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Route: Based in Bwindi; confirmed trekking sector
Join the ranger-led gorilla-trekking programme in Bwindi. The permit, briefing point and route will be confirmed in advance; the forest walk varies with the gorillas’ movements and conditions.
Day 3 — Return to Rwanda & Lake Kivu
Route: Bwindi → Rwanda border → Rusizi / Lake Kivu
Travel back into Rwanda and continue to Rusizi on Lake Kivu. Settle into Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel, with optional water activities discussed separately.
ACCOMMODATION: Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel
Day 4 — Nyungwe Chimpanzees & Canopy Walk
Route: Rusizi → Nyungwe National Park
Travel to Nyungwe for the planned chimpanzee trek and canopy walk. Both depend on permits, timings and conditions; confirm that they fit comfortably on the same day. The listed overnight is Munazi Lodge.
ACCOMMODATION: Munazi Lodge
Day 5 — Nyungwe to Kigali
Route: Nyungwe → Kigali
Before travelling to Kigali, an optional tea-plantation experience, zipline or waterfall visit may be discussed if time permits. Continue to Eagle View Lodge for the overnight stay.
A scenic drive (5–6 hrs) returns you to Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital. Rest and
rejuvenate in preparation for the next day’s adventures.
ACCOMMODATION: Eagle View Lodge
Day 6 — Kigali Visit & Flight to Tanzania
Route: Kigali → confirmed Arusha-area airport → Ngorongoro
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Kimironko Market as flight timing allows, then fly to the Arusha area and transfer to Rhino Lodge. The exact airport, schedule and onward drive need confirmation; no direct service or fixed transfer duration is guaranteed.
ACCOMMODATION: Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro 2 Nights
Day 7 — Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Route: Based in the Ngorongoro area
Spend the planned day on safari in Ngorongoro Crater, searching for wildlife across its varied habitats. Return to Rhino Lodge for the second listed night.
Day 8 — Ngorongoro to Serengeti
Route: Ngorongoro → Serengeti
Continue into the Serengeti for game viewing and a two-night stay at Kati Kati Tented Camp. Your guide plans around wildlife opportunities along the route.
ACCOMMODATION: Kati Kati Tented Camp 2 Nights
Day 9 — Serengeti Safari
Route: Based in the Serengeti
Spend another day exploring the Serengeti. Migration herds move with the seasons; the camp location and route should be confirmed for your dates, with no promise of a crossing or a particular sighting.
Day 10 — Serengeti Balloon Safari & Transfer Planning
Route: Serengeti → Arusha / Zanzibar connection, timing to confirm
The programme includes an early balloon safari, followed by a landing celebration and bush breakfast, subject to weather and the operator’s schedule. The original itinerary places the Zanzibar transfer here and repeats it on Day 11. The exact transfer day and overnight arrangements must be confirmed before booking.
They will pick you up from your camp where you spent a night. And this depends
on the balloon safari operators that we will book for you.
Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari / Includes
- Early-Morning Collection Pick you up from your camp around 5:00 AM, ensuring you arrive at the launch site in time for first light.
- Sunrise Take-Off As the sky transforms with golden hues, your balloon gently lifts off for a 1- hour flight over the Serengeti plains.
- Wildlife from Above Glide at treetop height alongside vultures and raptors, spotting elephants, giraffes, and herds below.
- Touchdown Celebration Upon landing, toast your adventure with a glass of chilled champagne.
- Savanna Breakfast Savor a classic “full English” breakfast under the shade of an acacia tree, surrounded by the sounds of waking wildlife.
- Return to Safari camp By approximately 9:45 AM, you’ll be driven to the camp ready to transfer to Arusha and connect to Zanzibar.
Welcome To Zanzibar
Day 11 — Zanzibar Arrival & Settling In
Route: Arusha-area departure → Zanzibar, or based on Zanzibar if arrival is Day 10
Meet our representative on Zanzibar and transfer to the accommodation agreed separately. The final quotation must resolve whether arrival is on Day 10 or Day 11; no second flight is implied. Zanzibar accommodation is excluded from the base package.
Day 12 — Zanzibar Coast & Optional Skydiving
Route: Based on Zanzibar; Mnemba / The Rock arrangements to confirm
The source combines relaxation with a Mnemba snorkelling excursion and a visit to The Rock. Agree the day’s timing and transfer arrangements in advance. Zanzibar meals and drinks are excluded, so dining is payable separately. Skydiving is optional and excluded.
Optional: Skydiving in Zanzibar
We offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to people to enjoy the thrill of skydiving
over the most beautiful island of Zanzibar
Day 13 — Stone Town & Onward Departure
Route: Zanzibar → Stone Town / listed island visits → ferry to Dar es Salaam
The programme proposes Stone Town, Prison Island and Mangapwani Coral Caves before the ferry to Dar es Salaam and an international night flight. Confirm the feasibility and order against ferry and flight schedules before booking. International flights remain excluded.
Your Personal Quotation
Price on enquiry.
Please complete the enquiry form below for an up-to-date, accurate quotation for your travel dates and party.
Inclusions & Exclusions
View What’s Included
- Listed transfers and park fees, with individual trekking permits to be itemized in the quotation.
- Scheduled activities and the Serengeti hot-air balloon safari, subject to operating conditions.
- Accommodation specified outside Zanzibar; Zanzibar accommodation is excluded.
- A professional driver-guide, quoted taxes/VAT and listed airport transfers.
- Flights from Kigali to the Arusha area and onward to Zanzibar, with exact airports, dates and connections to be confirmed.
- Ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, subject to the final travel schedule.
- Breakfast and only those other meals expressly included by the named accommodation.
View What’s Excluded
- International flights to and from home
- Accommodation in Zanzibar and additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Skydive Zanzibar
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Meals & Drinks in Zanzibar
- Optional Nyungwe experiences and any services not expressly added to your confirmed quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this journey?
The programme covers 13 days. It ends with the departure or onward connection described on the final day; any extra night is agreed separately.
Which route does it follow?
Kigali → Cyanika / Bwindi → Rusizi / Lake Kivu → Nyungwe → Kigali → Arusha → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Arusha / Zanzibar connection → Zanzibar → Dar es Salaam.
Is every activity private?
The journey is planned for your party, but some lodge-operated game drives, park treks, flights or optional activities may be shared. Only services explicitly described and confirmed as private should be treated as exclusive to your group.
Which accommodation and meals are included?
The daily sections retain the planned properties, room notes and meal plans. Accommodation is subject to availability and final confirmation. Full board, half board, breakfast-only and day-room arrangements must be read individually; no universal all-inclusive meal or drink plan is assumed.
Is Zanzibar accommodation included?
No. The original exclusions expressly leave out Zanzibar accommodation, meals and drinks. We will agree and price your island stay separately.
Is the balloon safari included?
Yes, it is explicitly included in the original package, with early collection, a weather-dependent flight, a landing celebration, breakfast and return transfer. Its timing must be coordinated with the onward travel day.
When do we fly to Zanzibar?
The source gives both Day 10 and Day 11. This review itinerary retains that uncertainty for resolution; the final flight day and overnight arrangements must be confirmed before booking.
Are all meals included?
No. The inclusions state breakfast and meals specifically included by the accommodation. Zanzibar meals and drinks are excluded, including dining costs at The Rock unless separately added in the quotation.
Can we customize the journey?
Tell our East African team your preferred dates, pace, room arrangements and interests. Changes, upgraded accommodation and extensions are quoted separately and remain subject to availability and practical travel connections.
Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No. Wildlife moves freely, and weather and seasonal conditions affect what you may see. Where migration wildlife is relevant, neither a particular herd location nor a river crossing can be guaranteed.
What is the starting price?
Price on enquiry. We will prepare a quotation for your dates, party size, room arrangements and confirmed activities; no unsupported fixed price is advertised.
Does the enquiry form confirm a booking?
No. Our team will respond with availability and a personalized quotation. Sending the form does not reserve accommodation or permits, and no payment is taken through it.
Plan Your Journey with Wild Heritage
Share your preferred dates, party size and the experiences that matter most to you. Our East African team will respond with availability and a personalized quotation. No payment is taken through this form, and sending an enquiry does not confirm a booking.
